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OLIVER TEMU

Dar es Salaam

Summary

Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Principal Economist I

Higher Education Students' Loans Board
09.2023 - Current
  • Analyzed economic data to support loan policy development and financial decision-making.
  • Coordinate and prepare the HESLB Risk and Fraud Risk Register, Mitigation, Action Plan, and Quarterly reports.
  • Collaborated with other departments in the preparation of HESLB Plan and Budget.
  • Participated in the preparation of HESLB Strategic Plan.Conducted market research to assess trends affecting student loan programs and repayment options.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance loan processing systems and improve service delivery.
  • Prepared detailed reports on economic forecasts impacting higher education financing strategies.


Acting: Manager Planning

Tanzania Posts Corporation
09.2021 - 08.2023
  • Coordinate the development of the Strategic Business Plan and the preparation of the Annual Business Plan (ABP)
  • Project Development, write ups and Administration
  • Periodic Corporate Performance Reports preparation and submission to higher authorities.
  • Coordinate the preparation of the Economic Review
  • Corporate Budgetary Matters
  • Participative Support with the Ministry of Information, Communication and Information Technology.
  • Managed team operations, ensuring adherence to project timelines and quality standards.
  • Coordinated cross-departmental initiatives to streamline processes and enhance communication efficiency.
  • Developed training materials for staff onboarding, improving knowledge retention and job performance.
  • Implemented feedback mechanisms to gather employee insights, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Assistant Manager/Strategic Planning:

Tanzania Posts Corporation
06.2015 - 08.2021
  • Organize data into report format and arranges for the preparation of graphic illustrations of research findings and Corporate Quarterly, half-year, third quarter, and Annual Report.
  • To review performance, strengths, challenges, failures, and the way forward of Tanzania Posts Corporation Strategic Business Plan SBP (Think-Tank team).
  • Research, design, organize, and coordinate the preparation of corporate dividend policy and investment policy.
  • Plans, designs, and conducts research to aid in the interpretation of economic relationships between TPC and donors.
  • Contribute effectively to the planning and monitoring of corporate work plans.

Acting: Head of Real Estate Management Unity

Tanzania Posts Corporation
07.2017 - 05.2019
  • Supervise the survey property to identify faults and initiate the rectification process.
  • Maintaining an up-to-date inventory of all the Corporation’s assets.
  • Direct and manage all activities of the Real Estate Unit.
  • To oversee and coordinate the activities relating to project preparation and implementation.
  • Organize site meetings for field inspections of construction works.
  • Preparing annual program and budget of expenditure for the maintenance, renovations, and decoration of the Corporation building.
  • Ensuring that safety and security of all Corporation’s assets are maintained at all times.
  • Preparation of structural survey reports, specifications, schedule of works, and tender documents.
  • Estimating and obtaining tenders, placing contracts, and supervising contractor’s works.
  • Prepare preventive maintenance and corrective maintenance programs.
  • Coordinate, control, and ensure that maintenance, major repairs, replacement, and renovations are programmed.
  • Follow up on the title Deed procurement for Corporations' properties.
  • Supervise and process valuation reports for various purposes in which TPC has vested interests.
  • Supervise dealing works, Fire protection system, land scope workers, and fumigation jobs.
  • Supervise and administer the daily activities of the department including staff.

Senior Economist I

Tanzania Posts Corporation
03.2011 - 06.2015
  • Organize data into report format and arrange for the preparation of graphic illustrations of research findings and Corporate Quarterly, half-year, third quarter and Annual Report.
  • To review performance, strengths, challenges, failures, and the way forward of Tanzania Posts Corporation Strategic Business Plan SBP (Think-Tank team).
  • Research, design, organize and coordinate the preparation of corporate dividend policy and investment policy.
  • Plans, designs, and conducts research to aid in the interpretation of economic relationships between TPC and donors.
  • Contribute effectively to the planning and monitoring of corporate work plans.

Senior Postal Controller II (Statistician)

Tanzania Posts Corporation
09.2009 - 02.2011
  • To organize and coordinate the collection and maintain postal statistics and related records in the Mbeya Region.
  • To prepare and be up to date on traffic trends of postal revenue and postal operations.
  • To monitor the quality of services and advice the management on productivity and service improvement.
  • Apply sampling techniques or utilize complete enumeration bases in order to determine and define the corporate groups to be surveyed.
  • Evaluate sources of information in order to determine any limitation in terms of reliability or usability.

Education

Master of Arts - Economics And Gender Analysis

Makerere University
Kampala Uganda
12-2011

Bachelor of Arts - Statistics

University of Dar Es Salaam
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
11-2008

Skills

  • Policy analysis
  • Data interpretation
  • Economic development research
  • Budgetary
  • Risk and Fraud Risk
  • Reports writing

Additional Information

SHORT COURSE ATTENDED:

  • Leadership and Institutional Management from 18th to 22nd September 2023 - By The Global Capacity Building Initiatives.
  • Project Management Professional preparation Course from 18th to 22nd July 2022 - By HEBO Consult
  • Corporate Governance at Dar es Salaam from 18th to 19th January 2017 – By The Institute of Directors in Tanzania (IoDT)
  • Project Management Course (International) at Postal Staff College, Islamabad, Pakistan (12 – 23 March 2012),
  • Leadership in a globalized world: Complexity/ Dynamics and Risk – The Africa Capacity Building Foundation (October – November 2010)
  • Basic Computer Course from January to February 2005 - By The University of Dar es Salaam

Timeline

Principal Economist I

Higher Education Students' Loans Board
09.2023 - Current

Acting: Manager Planning

Tanzania Posts Corporation
09.2021 - 08.2023

Acting: Head of Real Estate Management Unity

Tanzania Posts Corporation
07.2017 - 05.2019

Assistant Manager/Strategic Planning:

Tanzania Posts Corporation
06.2015 - 08.2021

Senior Economist I

Tanzania Posts Corporation
03.2011 - 06.2015

Senior Postal Controller II (Statistician)

Tanzania Posts Corporation
09.2009 - 02.2011

Master of Arts - Economics And Gender Analysis

Makerere University

Bachelor of Arts - Statistics

University of Dar Es Salaam

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