RAYMOND PHILIPO
Arusha
Summary
Dynamic Young professional with a proven track record of working in NGO's such as Honeyguide Foundation, Kope Lion, and Government Institution TAWIRI. exceptional in verbal communication. Spearheaded the Youth4nature conference, helping to raise $8,000 and significantly enhancing Youth participation to it and excelled in collaborative projects, showcasing leadership and strategic planning skills. Fluent in English and Swahili, I bring enthusiasm and organizational Skills to every role.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistics, Events, and Planning Officer
Honeyguide Foundation
01.2024 - Current
- Field logistics, bookings, and reservations; to assist across the organization with any flight and hotel bookings and reservations
- I coordinate with printing suppliers to find the best printing deals for the organization's communications materials
- In general, managing the whole process
- I have recently assisted the Honeyguide Governance team in facilitating the stakeholders of WAGA and Mbomipa WMA in the Iringa region to prioritize and plan for actions for their four-year Darwin Project
- I was a Conference manager for the 2024 Youth4nature conference (organized by Honeyguide Foundation with the responsibilities below)
- Budget Management: I drafted and managed the event budget and the attendee support budget, ensuring financial resources were allocated wisely and within limits
- Team and Volunteer Recruitment: I recruited and organized a dedicated team of volunteers, ensuring that all operational aspects of the conference were handled efficiently, these positions included the comms, Registration and sales, Speakers and talks management & Logistics and operations
- Fundraising: I played a key role in fundraising, helping to raise $8,000 in funding, enabling 66 youths from rural areas and students to attend the conference, thereby increasing our outreach and impact
- Leadership and Implementation: I provided clear directives to the team and successfully implemented the comprehensive work plan for the conference
- Regular Meetings: I organized and led regular team meetings to ensure seamless coordination and progress tracking
- Collaboration and Partnerships: I established valuable collaborations with other events, such as the Kili Fair and Wild Screen Festival, which facilitated shared promotion and resource optimization.
- Communication Materials Coordination: I managed the design, printing, and distribution of all communication materials, including schedules, badge IDs, conference guides, T-shirts, banners, and packaging envelopes
- Vendor Management: I secured and managed vendors for food and drinks, ensuring timely payments and quality service. Website: https://www.instagram.com/youth4natureconference/
Intern
Honeyguide Foundation
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Assisting in conducting situation analysis for the CWMAC (Community Wildlife Management Area Consortium) strategic plan
- Staff Field logistics (Bookings and reservations)
- Revising the HWC training manual to incorporate new learnings and new tools
Volunteer
TAWIRI (TANZANIA WILDLIFE RESEARCH INSTITUTE)
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Data entry and field assistance
- Digitization of maps using QGIS programs
Intern
Kopelion
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Camera trap data analysis
- Conflict mitigation: coordinating the project of painting eyespots on cow Butt as a means to help pastoralists suppress Lion attacks on livestock in the field with communities of Ngoile and Nembururwa Villages in Ngorongoro
- Analyse and purchase outreach equipment for the organization
- Logistical plans and sourcing spare parts for vehicles, and other field equipment
Education
Bachelor of Science - Wildlife Management
Sokoine University of Agriculture
Morogoro11-2021
Advance Certificate of Secondary Education Examination -
Kongwa Secondary School
Dodoma05-2018
Ordinary Certificate of Secondary Education Examination -
Lomwe Secondary School
Kilimanjaro10-2015
Skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Programs
- Proficient with Google Workspace
- Proficient with Internet
- Proficient with QGIS
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Excellent written communication skills
- Fluent in English
- Fluent in Swahili
Accomplishments
- 2024 - Youth4nature conference manager
- 2014-2015 - Tanzania Young Catholic Students (TYCS) general secretary - Lomwe Secondary School
- 2017-2018 - Academic prefect - Kongwa High School
References
- Damian Bell, Chief of Communications, Honeyguide Foundation, +255 (0)784 294 062, P O Box 8271, Arusha, Tanzania, damian@honeyguide.org
- Samwel Shaba, Executive Director, Honeyguide Foundation, +255 717 947 197, P.O.BOX 8271, Olasiti, Arusha, sam@honeyguide.org
- EMMANUEL ANYOSISYE, Human resources officer, Tanzania Wildlife Research Institute (TAWIRI), 075689112, P.O. Box 661, Arusha, Tanzania
Timeline
Logistics, Events, and Planning Officer
Honeyguide Foundation
01.2024 - Current
Intern
Honeyguide Foundation
05.2023 - 12.2023
Volunteer
TAWIRI (TANZANIA WILDLIFE RESEARCH INSTITUTE)
01.2023 - 04.2023
Intern
Kopelion
02.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Wildlife Management
Sokoine University of Agriculture
Advance Certificate of Secondary Education Examination -
Kongwa Secondary School
Ordinary Certificate of Secondary Education Examination -
Lomwe Secondary School
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