Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Personal Skills And Values
Initiatives
Experiential Achievements
Task Force
Seminars And Conferences
Possessions
Values
Language Competence
Personal Information
References
Hobbies and Interests
Accomplishments
Languages
Affiliations
Timeline
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Raphael Lyela

Raphael Lyela

Dodoma

Summary

Human Resources expert for 2 yrs, 1.7 yrs program support specilaist focusing in youth developmenet, a certified facilitator for 13yrs with practical experience in the field in areas of leadership, management and administration. A diplomatic protocol and etiquette practitioner. Proficient Program Support Specialist desiring a challenging new position. Adept at achieving productivity goals and maintaining professional calm in high-volume environments.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Program Support Specialist-Youth Development

Compassion International Tanzania
03.2020 - 11.2021
  • Championed and implemented overall holistic child development and provided ongoing expertise in all issues related to youth development and collaborated with cross-functional staff and managers at all levels by providing coaching and knowledge on youth development programs in general
  • Regularly assessed changing need for and ability to deliver programming to more than 300 churches across Tanzania and specifically in regions like Dodoma, Tabora, Kigoma, Singida, Iringa, Shinyanga, Mwanza and Mara
  • Provided skilled program design expertise to other staff
  • Furthered the ongoing development and implementation of local program design in alignment with the global objectives
  • Facilitated the development and implementation of resource components for specific ministry strategies and plans in support of Partnership Facilitators and other cross functional efforts
  • Designed and coordinated the implementation of holistic child development strategies and interventions including 3 years strategic plan that acted as a roadmap for all youth programs
  • Regularly contextualized portions of curriculum relevant to or other resources for child and youth development including supporting the church partner to allocate funds in youth programming issues
  • Reviewed data, analyzed, and developed reports to support management and key stakeholders in improving program initiatives, interventions and child outcomes
  • Provides consulting to drive learning and innovation at various levels to improve programming for beneficiaries and FCPs
  • Provided coaching and mentorship to more than 15 staff.

Human Resources Associate (People and Culture)

Compassion International Tanzania
- 02.2020
  • Provided excellent customer service as a first point of contact for employees seeking support from the HR Department
  • Provided guidance and expertise to address complex problems and questions received based on experience and knowledge of the department and each functional area
  • Coordinated assigned program or projects in support of the HR functional teams
  • This included projects such as but not limited to, employment verification, tuition assistance requests, bereavement flower orders, anniversary award program, branded clothing allowance, data purge or employee record clean-up projects, etc
  • Facilitated all aspects of Compassion's orientation program, including speaker scheduling, employee badges, schedule coordination, communications, catering, and collection and processing of all required new employee paperwork
  • Ensured all employee record changes are processed accurately and in collaboration with Payroll and payroll cycles
  • Occasionally provided some general administrative support including but not limited to, scheduling, ordering supplies, answering general inquiries via phone, email, and in person and guiding staff to the information needed
  • Provided coaching and advice or support to other staff.

Partnership Facilitator

Compassion International Tanzania
  • Supported the planning, organizing and implementing budgets for 13 Church partners, approximating to total annual budget of Tsh 1,872,000,000 for all 13 church partners
  • Mobilized 9 Church Facing Team members to compile and organize information to inform the church partners about the needs of children and youth they serve
  • Facilitated 13 church partners from Iramba and Mkalama district in gathering local information about child and youth needs and synthesizing local data with external data
  • Facilitated 13 church partners from Iramba and Mkalama district led planning of their Child and Youth (CY) ministry
  • Built the capacity of 13 church partners, with support from other Church Facing Team members, to carry out their chosen interventions and monitor progress toward successful implementation
  • Facilitated 13 church partners, with support from other Church Facing Team members, through the facilitation of a learning and reflection process on effectiveness of the interventions to inform planning in the next cycle
  • Built church capacity for learning and reflection
  • Facilitated a shared understanding among Church Facing Team members of the church's needs
  • Reviews reports and support documentation from Church Facing Team members, as well as perspectives from the church partner to gain understanding of the church's unique needs and challenges and mobilize appropriate support for the church partners
  • Ensured the timely renewal of the partnership agreement between Compassion and the Church partner
  • Supported timely reporting of all child protection allegations through Compassion's internal reporting processes, including taking direct responsibility for reporting if necessary.

Education

Bachelor's degree of Public Administration - Human Resources Management (HRM)

Mzumbe University

[A-Level] - History, Geography and English Language(HGL)

Sangu High Secondary School

Iyunga Secondary School

Lutengano High School

Kipoke Secondary

Mwimbi Primary School

Skills

  • leadership, administration and management
  • Dedicated and determined
  • Competent and confident
  • Broad and open-minded
  • book and speech writer
  • Youth counselor and mentorship
  • Singer and composer
  • Ideation and intellection
  • Initiator and encourager
  • Critical thinking
  • Problem-solving
  • Tech savviness
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Decision-making
  • Relationship management
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Diplomatic Protocols and Etiquette

Certification

  • Certified Partnership Facilitator with Compassion International - December 2011
  • Personal Safety and Security Certification by DisasterReady & Save the Children - October 7

Personal Skills And Values

  • Dedicated and determined
  • Competent and confident
  • Broad and open minded
  • A writer
  • Youth counselor
  • Singer and composer
  • Ideation and intellection
  • Initiator and encourager

Initiatives

  • Founded three teams in Singida that includes:
  • 1. Singida Clusters Boys Football Club
  • 2. Singida Clusters Queen Football Club
  • 3. Singida Clusters Queen Netball

Experiential Achievements

  • March 2019: Conducted Child Protection Training to Frontline Church Partners from Manyoni and Dodoma
  • April 2018: Supported Mpwapwa and Kongwa cluster on programming, use of Compassion Connect and Partner Plan and budgeting tools
  • June 2018: Conducted Leadership Training for 120 Youth from Eastern and Central Bases
  • September-October 2017: Conducted Training to 172 Youth from Eastern and Central Bases on Adolescents Sexual and Reproductive Health
  • August 2017: Conducted Leadership Training for 400 Youth from all six Bases on Application of Jethro Principles in CDC Beneficiary Leadership
  • June-July 2017: Conducted Training to 172 Youth from Eastern and Central Bases on Adolescents Sexual and Reproductive Health
  • November 2014: Prepared and conducted training to new 77 Pastors, Church elders, Child Ministry Committee members, pastors' wives, project directors from 19 local churches in Singida clusters
  • March-June 2013: Change Management and CDPR training to 100+Pastors, Project Directors, Social Workers and Children and Youth Tutors
  • October 2010: Roll out of Adolescence curriculum phase II to 105 Pastors and their wives, child development workers, children and youth tutors from Mpwapwa cluster
  • September 2010: Roll out of Adolescence curriculum phase II to 126 Pastors and their wives, child development workers, children and youth tutors from Dodoma western cluster
  • July 2010: Appointed by Compassion International Tanzania Country Management to be in a think tank committee that had a role of overseeing creativity, innovations and initiatives that would challenge the organization to perform better
  • October 2009: Roll out of CDSP national curriculum phase II to 54 Pastors and their wives, child development workers, children and youth tutors from Shirati cluster
  • September 2009: Roll out of CDSP national curriculum phase II to 108 Pastors and their wives, child development workers, children and youth tutors from Dodoma western
  • September 2009: Appointed by Compassion International Tanzania Country Management to be one among committee members for preparing CIT Vision 2020
  • January 2009: Co-founder of The Daniel Initiative that aimed at preparing registered youth to be ten times better compared to other youths through seminars, project visitations, counseling, mentorship and talent exposition
  • January 2009 to present: Active participant in sustainable mentoring program for registered youth and other Tanzanian youths
  • Using HR skills to facilitate churches settle disputes related to employment and work relations
  • Participating in contextualization and interpretation of organizational documents to fit Tanzania culture, including the development of our certified Youth Strategy
  • Providing mentorship to other junior staff

Task Force

  • Appointed as a General Secretary of a special Task Force by the Late Prime Minister, Edward Lowassa to evaluate the effectiveness of Loan system of the Tanzania Loan Board in 2007. The task force was chaired by Hon Antony Mtaka and David Kihenzile Mwakiposa.
  • Appointed as the 1st General Secretary of Compassion International Think Tank in 2009.

Seminars And Conferences

  • Participated in Disaster preparedness and Response, Disaster Risk Reduction and Developing of Disaster Response Plan by ALWI Consultants in July 2012.
  • Participated in Program Field Manual 2.01 Training by Compassion International Tanzania in May 2012.
  • Attended the Unleash the Power Within you, five keys to success, creating an empowering identity and purpose of life, self-evaluation, healthy living, winning psychology (attitude), our renewed team spirit and fire-walk by Peak Performance International in July 2012.
  • Attended a Good Governance by Mzumbe University in April 2008.

Possessions

  • Driving Licence (Active)
  • International Travelling Passport

Values

Versatility

Language Competence

  • Swahili
  • English

Personal Information

Nationality: Tanzanian

References

  • Akinyi Migire, Manager of Partnership, Compassion International Tanzania, P.O.BOX 3064, Plot No. 18, Olorien Area - Arusha Tanzania, info@tz.ci.org, +255 767328880
  • Godlisten Moshi, Director of Administration and Human Resources, CHRISTIAN COUNCIL OF TANZANIA, Box 1454, Dodoma, gmoshi@cct.or.tz / gofaconsultant@gmail.com, 0754871845

Hobbies and Interests

  • Soccer
  • Table tennis
  • Swimming
  • Volleyball
  • Pool table

Accomplishments

  • Awarded a 15yrs milestone working with Compassion International Tanzania in different field including a Human Resources, certified Facilitator and Program Support Specialist-Youth Developments
  • Founded three teams in Singida including: 1. Singida Clusters Boys Football Club 2. Singida Clusters Queen Football Club 3. Singida Clusters Queen Netball
  • Recognized as a sel motivated staff of the year 2023

Languages

Swahili
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2

Affiliations

  • Organized Dodoma Christian Workers Gathering on monthly basis
  • Organized monthly Leadership gathering
  • provided mentorship and coaching to university students on leadership, relationship and national building

Timeline

Program Support Specialist-Youth Development

Compassion International Tanzania
03.2020 - 11.2021

Human Resources Associate (People and Culture)

Compassion International Tanzania
- 02.2020

Partnership Facilitator

Compassion International Tanzania

Bachelor's degree of Public Administration - Human Resources Management (HRM)

Mzumbe University

[A-Level] - History, Geography and English Language(HGL)

Sangu High Secondary School

Iyunga Secondary School

Lutengano High School

Kipoke Secondary

Mwimbi Primary School

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