NEEMA KWAYU
Dar Es Salaam
Summary
I am an international investment development professional and project manager with over 10 years of experience managing donor-funded programs and providing consulting services across Africa. I have proven expertise in building strategic partnerships, sourcing project funding, and leading project execution with governments and NGOs.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager, Senior Consultant
Inclusive Digital Experts Africa (IDEA)
03.2023 - Current
- Leading project management of the Jamii Wallet Project with Tanzania’s Ministry of ICT, overseeing budgets, ensuring donor compliance, and preparing reports.
- Facilitating strategic partnerships, including signing MoUs with the ICT Commission, and driving the collaborative rollout of the Jamii Pocket Project.
- Providing consulting on fundraising strategies, risk management frameworks, market expansion, and digital financial inclusion initiatives.
- Coordinating multi-stakeholder engagement with government agencies, telecoms, community groups, and financial institutions to support project funding and implementation.
- REMOTE
Short-Term Consultant
Oxford Policy Management (OPM)
06.2025 - 09.2025
- Led enhanced due diligence of downstream partners under the Wajibika Programme (FCDO/Swiss).
- Assessed safeguarding, fiduciary, and governance systems; provided risk management recommendation.
Technical Support Specialist
KPMG East Africa | USAID Kizazi Hodari Northern & Eastern Zone
04.2023 - 04.2025
- Delivered specialist training to KPMG Advisory staff and key partners on USAID terms & conditions, NUPAS processes, and OCA tools to strengthen stakeholder capacity and compliance.
- Engaged stakeholders in drafting detailed OCA reports, developing capacity development plans, and coordinating the implementation and follow-up of agreed actions.
- Strengthened organizational and governance systems of CSOs, including MOCSO and NAFGEM, through collaborative capacity-building initiatives to enhance sustainability and program delivery.
- Managed project timelines and stakeholder relationships to ensure effective communication, timely reporting, and successful delivery.
Senior Consultant – Portfolio Management
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) - Tanzania
02.2022 - 09.2022
- Coordinated and oversaw the Tanzania portfolio of the Aga Khan University School of Nursing Market Demand Survey project.
- Identified demand trends for Bachelor of Nursing programs.
- Supported the team in implementing the newly developed M&E framework to monitor achievement of various KPIs in the nursing education program.
- Led strategic and tactical planning activities for the portfolio.
Senior Grants Officer
Ariel Glaser Pediatric AIDS Healthcare Initiative (AGPAHI)
10.2020 - 12.2021
- Managed the full grant lifecycle, including proposal review, due diligence, award processing, implementation monitoring, and close-out.
- Developed and implemented grant management policies, procedures, and tools to ensure compliance with donor regulations and organizational standards.
- Strengthened grant management, financial controls, budget oversight, and reporting systems for partner organizations.
- Supported project staff onboarding, compliance monitoring, and enhancement of partner HR and reporting systems.
Senior Advisor – International Development Advisory Services
KPMG East Africa - Tanzania
01.2015 - 09.2020
- Managed donor-funded portfolios exceeding $10M (USAID, SIDA, FCDO/DFID) across East Africa, providing financial oversight and compliance reviews for over 50 NGOs and ministries.
- Led organizational capacity assessments (OCAs) and risk management reviews, strengthening human resource, governance, and financial systems.
- Supported fundraising proposals and strategic plans that resulted in multi-year donor funding agreements.
- Managed and supervised associate advisors, ensuring high-quality delivery across multiple donor-funded assignments.
Education
Project Management Certification (PMP) -
Orlando, Floridaundefined
Effective Altruism Virtual Programs
01.2025
Certificate in Digital Money - undefined
Digital Frontiers Institute
05.2024
Accredited Trainer - undefined
African Facilitators Accreditation Program (AFAP)
01.2018
BA in Accounting and Finance - undefined
Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation
Malaysia01.2014
Skills
- Google Workspace
- MS Office
- Zoom
- Slack
- Airtable
- Salesforce
- Problem Solving
Accomplishments
- Secured £38 million in UKAID funding for the Accountability in Tanzania (AcT2) governance program as part of the KPMG team, enabling governance advocacy support for 30+ civil society organizations (CSOs).
- Secured $900,000 funding and achieved 57% implementation of the Jamii Wallet initiative from Co-Develop (Global Impact) in partnership with Tanzania’s Ministry of ICT.
- Led due diligence and risk assessments for donor-funded investments exceeding $38 million, ensuring regulatory compliance and optimized resource allocation.
- Managed a $9 million CDC Federal Award, overseeing program implementation across 44 public and private health facilities in Mwanza, Mara, and Shinyanga, ensuring full compliance and impactful service delivery.
References
Referees available upon request
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- Grant & Portfolio Management
- Project Management
- Investment Portfolio Management & Due
- Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI)
- Public-Private Partnerships
- Government Engagement
- Fundraising & Capital Mobilization
- Financial Inclusion & Digital Payments
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL)
OTHER EXPERIENCES
- Grants Consultant | 2022 Tanzania Human Rights Defenders Coalition (THRDC)
- Grants Consultant | 2022 Tanzania Early Childhood Development Network (TECDEN)
- Financial Management Consultant Trainer | 2022 Purpose and Leadership Ladder
Timeline
Short-Term Consultant
Oxford Policy Management (OPM)
06.2025 - 09.2025
Technical Support Specialist
KPMG East Africa | USAID Kizazi Hodari Northern & Eastern Zone
04.2023 - 04.2025
Project Manager, Senior Consultant
Inclusive Digital Experts Africa (IDEA)
03.2023 - Current
Senior Consultant – Portfolio Management
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) - Tanzania
02.2022 - 09.2022
Senior Grants Officer
Ariel Glaser Pediatric AIDS Healthcare Initiative (AGPAHI)
10.2020 - 12.2021
Senior Advisor – International Development Advisory Services
KPMG East Africa - Tanzania
01.2015 - 09.2020
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Effective Altruism Virtual Programs
Certificate in Digital Money - undefined
Digital Frontiers Institute
Accredited Trainer - undefined
African Facilitators Accreditation Program (AFAP)
BA in Accounting and Finance - undefined
Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation