MOSES SEKIHAZI RUSASA
Geita
Summary
Talented administrative leader with over 13 years of experience driving business operations across exploration sites, mining, and oil & gas sectors. Proven ability to lead teams, streamline processes, and improve operational efficiency with minimal supervision. Currently seeking opportunities to apply expertise in sustainability, community relations, project management, and sustainable development. Known for strategic thinking, innovative program oversight, and building cohesive, high-performing teams. Strong communicator with a decisive and proactive approach to problem-solving.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Community Relations Manager
Tembo Nickel Corporation Limited
07.2023 - Current
- Built, leveraged and shared positive relationships and partnerships with various external and internal stakeholders.
- Developed and executed quarterly rolling calendar of events.
- Cultivated long-lasting relationships with local businesses and nonprofits, expanding networking opportunities and resource sharing options.
- Organized successful fundraising events, contributing to the financial stability of the organization.
- Monitored project progress, maintaining timely delivery of quality outcomes within budgetary constraints.
- Served as primary liaison between the organization and various stakeholders, ensuring clear communication channels and alignment of objectives.
- Led multi-functional teams in planning and implementing large-scale community events that drew record attendance numbers.
- Delivered impactful presentations at conferences and workshops, showcasing organizational successes while learning from industry leaders.
- Managed crisis situations efficiently with effective stakeholder communication minimizing negative publicity.
- Enhanced community engagement by developing and executing strategic outreach initiatives.
- Optimized internal processes through implementation of best practices in communication ensuring efficient execution of projects.
- Ensure full compliance of Community Relations (CR) staff with all health and safety policies and procedures.
- Oversee the Resettlement Action Plan and all its commitments (Compensation, relocation process and Livelihood restoration program)
- Conduct quarterly engagement sessions with the Regional Commissioners (RC) for Kagera and Shinyanga.
- Organize and facilitate quarterly Full Council Meetings in both Ngara and Kahama districts.
- Attend RCC (Regional Consultative Committee) and DCC (District Consultative Committee) meetings at regional and district levels in Kagera and Shinyanga.
- Host monthly engagement sessions with District Commissioners (DCs) and District Executive Directors (DEDs) in Ngara and Kahama to share project updates.
- Support external stakeholder consultations relating to the Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) and Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA).
- Engage regularly with local NGOs, Community-Based Organizations (CBOs), and relevant government institutions.
- Monitor and follow up to ensure all engagements are effectively conducted and issues are addressed.
- Convene quarterly Security Working Group and neighborhood meetings involving Tanzanian and Burundian stakeholders.
- Ensure prompt response to requests and concerns raised by government entities, community members, and other stakeholders.
- Document, track, and file all feedback and concerns gathered during stakeholder engagements.
- Provide tailored support to vulnerable community groups, ensuring they receive necessary information and assistance.
- Organize inclusive community events such as sports tournaments, the Toto Cup, and inter-school games to promote social cohesion.
- Deliver quarterly project progress updates to the management teams of Ngara and Kahama Councils.
- Coordinate the Stakeholder Working Group (RWG), including feedback collection processes and sub-committee interactions.
- Ensure that all stakeholder feedback is properly documented, managed, and addressed in a timely manner.
- Oversee casual recruitment activities in collaboration with the Human Resources department and assist in implementing short-term employment initiatives, focusing on casual Labor recruitment.
- Facilitate regular meetings with local vendors to communicate current business priorities and forecasted demand.
- Support the Project Footprint Security and Monitoring program, including zoning, drone surveillance, and engaging community members in security roles.
- Oversaw social media presence and aligned posts to include branding and trending ideas.
- Increased public awareness of organizational goals through targeted campaigns and events.
Acting Senior Manager Sustainability
Geita Gold Mining Limited
01.2022 - 04.2023
- Overall Department management
- Successful portfolio Management and maintained Social license to operate
- Motivated staff to achieve pivotal sales targets, monitoring and providing feedback on individual performance.
- Exceptional planning and organization skills to manage multiple, large-scale projects across site.
- Stakeholder engagements- All levels.
- Evaluated and approved hiring, firing and promotions requests.
- Oversaw maintenance of internal records, applying knowledge of industry regulations.
- Produced organizational objectives and introduced performance incentives to drive overall team output.
- Validated critical documentation and upheld robust reporting practices.
- Achieved safety targets by strengthening controls to monitor compliance with internal and external regulations.
- Aligned priorities with company mission statements, writing internal policies and generating strategic KPI targets.
- Managed large-scale projects and initiatives, introducing new systems, tools and processes to support attainment of challenging objectives.
Manager- Sustainability
Anglo Gold Ashanti- Geita Gold Mining Limited
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Overall management of the Community Relations team.
- Stakeholder engagements & overall community management
- Grievance Redness Mechanism Management
- Project Management- Corporate Social Responsibility/Community Support- Over 20billion Tanzania Shillings per year.
- Leading and managing administrative staff to maintain smooth daily operations
- Project designing, Planning and Execution
- Contractor Management- Over 50 Service providers
- Development Plans and Projects which secures long-term good will of host community
- Planning, organizing, directing and evaluating Community Sustainable Development (CSD) programs; including participation in advisory boards, coordinating development of Community Sustainable Development (CSD) or Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) plan, establishing community relations forums
- Developed operational and administrative procedures to enable successful R&D operations.
- Evaluated research findings to provide key development insight.
- Planned research activities to develop new processes, products and applications.
- Playing leading role in relevant industry committees, Government working parties and community groups to ensure that GGM's interests in Sustainable Corporate Investment are represented and protected
- Promoting public image of company by leading comprehensive sustainable community investment program with host community, government and non-governmental organizations, and business associates
- Advising Mine Management on Company donations/sponsorships and Social Investment to eligible institutions groups as per Social Investment policy
- Advising District and Regional Consultative Forums on identification of sustainable social investment projects for benefit of host community in line with Company Policies and Standards as well as National and Local Development Strategies and approved Social Management and Mine Closure Plans
- Supported Mine in driving special strategic events and partnership including but not limited Kilimanjaro Climb Challenge.
Superintendent- Community Sustainability&Projects
Anglo Gold Ashanti Geita Gold Mining Limited
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Working in collaboration with other Sustainability Functional Leads namely Community Engagement, PR & Communications, Environment, Health and Safety , to maintain positive Company image and by building partnerships with local, national and international stakeholders and dissemination of information on operational activities/achievements, environment, social responsibility and other significant initiatives implemented by Company
Contractor’s Specialist
Anglo Gold Ashanti Geita Gold Mining Limited
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Promoted responsible health and safety culture across departments.
- Investigated accidents and hazardous incidents to determine causes, making recommendations for corrective action.
- Managing and coordinating Gold Mine Contractors about (40+ Contractors)
- Coordinate all HSSEC matters across mine.
Project Management Consultant
Worley Parsons Resources & Energy PMC for TPDC
03.2013 - 09.2015
- Project Management Consultant for Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation (TPDC) Mtwara - Dar es Salaam - Construction and Commissioning of two natural Gas Processing Plants at Mnazi Bay and Songo Songo Island and transportation pipeline from Mtwara to Dar es salaam as part of Project Management Consultant (PMC).
- Investigated issues affecting group operations, prepared reports and helped correct problems
- Designed and implemented training to further develop staff based on business goals.
Occupational Health and Safety Manager
Capital Drilling Tanzania
09.2011 - 02.2013
- Manage all Quality Management System (ISO 9001), Environmental Management System (ISO 14001) and Safety Management System (OSHAS 18001).
- Internal Audits of both systems.
Advisor- Health, Safety, Security& Projects
Miles Solution Tanzania
07.2010 - 08.2011
- Advising on Environmental Management system & Quality Management system. Internal audits & Management Review
Education
Master of Arts - Project Management
Open University of Tanzania
07.2021 - 11.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Economic and Statistics
University of Dar Es Salaam
Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam Region 08.2008 - 08.2011
Certificate of Higher Education - Computer courses and Statistical Package for Social Sciences(SPSS)
University of Dar Es Salaam
Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam Region 08.2010 - 10.2010
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Good Communication Skills
- Capacity building and team management skills
- Community Management skills
- Contract developments and management
- Partnership development
- Community outreach
- Problem-solving abilities
- Self motivation
- Professionalism
- Project management
Certification
- Certificate of Higher Education: Radiation management.
- Aviation Safety Management System, 08/2016 Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority - Dar es Salaam Region
- National Examination Board in Occupational Health & Safety - London Uk.
- Certificate of Higher Education: Lead Auditor Course. 03/2016 SGS Academy - Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam Region Certified Auditor OHSAS 18001 & 14001.
- Blasting Certificate, 01/2015 Ministry of Energy and Minerals - Dar es Salaam
- Certificate of Higher Education: Firefighting and Rescue course, 05/2013 Ministry of Home Affairs - Dar es Salaam
References
Ananias, Fadhili, Managing Director, +255 754 710 005, Miles Solutions, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Charles Masubi, Vice President Human Resources, +255 784 996 776, Anglo Gold Ashanti, Geita Tanzania
Amelda Msuya, Human Resource Manager, +255 755 040 704, Buckreef Gold Company, Geita Tanzania
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Corporate Psychology Courses.
Corporate Communication skills
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Interests
Sports & games
Reading books
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridWork Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
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evening
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Timeline
Community Relations Manager
Tembo Nickel Corporation Limited
07.2023 - Current
Acting Senior Manager Sustainability
Geita Gold Mining Limited
01.2022 - 04.2023
Master of Arts - Project Management
Open University of Tanzania
07.2021 - 11.2024
Manager- Sustainability
Anglo Gold Ashanti- Geita Gold Mining Limited
01.2021 - 01.2023
Superintendent- Community Sustainability&Projects
Anglo Gold Ashanti Geita Gold Mining Limited
01.2017 - 01.2021
Contractor’s Specialist
Anglo Gold Ashanti Geita Gold Mining Limited
01.2015 - 01.2017
Project Management Consultant
Worley Parsons Resources & Energy PMC for TPDC
03.2013 - 09.2015
Occupational Health and Safety Manager
Capital Drilling Tanzania
09.2011 - 02.2013
Certificate of Higher Education - Computer courses and Statistical Package for Social Sciences(SPSS)
University of Dar Es Salaam
08.2010 - 10.2010
Advisor- Health, Safety, Security& Projects
Miles Solution Tanzania
07.2010 - 08.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Economic and Statistics
University of Dar Es Salaam
08.2008 - 08.2011
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