Ruth Mlay
Dar Es Salaam
Summary
Community Development expert with over 20 years of experience and successful career in leading successful and sustainable programmes. Demonstrated leadership, planning and problem solving abilities focused on delivering forward thining, performance oriented strategies that meetp the needs of young people.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director
Femina Hip
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
03.2021 - Current
- Led change management as first Tanzanian Executive Director
- Developed and executed new strategic strategic plan
- Improved of systems and processes for financial and data management
- Maintained accountability for operational and fiscal integrity, effectively managing designated budget.
- Promoted public awareness of the organisation through outreach, advocacy and online presence.
- Strategized and implemented plans to transform and revitalize operations, capitalizing on emerging national and global trends on youth needs and overseas aid and development.
Head of Programmes
Femina Hip Tanzania
05.2018 - 02.2021
- Supported top talent identification processes by interviewing candidates and executing onboarding, orientation, and benefits processes.
- Facilitated communication between management and staff by conducting regular meetings to discuss concerns or suggestions.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Achieved desired work environment and performance by proactively advising and guiding employees on best practices and overseeing HR training.
- exceptional management of organisational budget
Head of Physical Rehabilitation Department
Comprehensive Community-Based Rehabilitation in Tanzania (CCBRT)
Dar Es Salaam
01.2016 - 04.2018
- In charge of operations for physical rehabilitation department at CCBRT Disability Hospital, Managing community based inclusive development projects focusing on support to people with disabilities, Fundraising and donor relations, Management of 1.8 billion TZS programme budget, Establishing new partnerships with District and Regional Government Officials, Leading a staff team of 84, Support and coordinate planning, monitoring, Evaluation and learning activities for the Physical Rehabilitation Department
Program Manager
Comprehensive Community-Based Rehabilitation in Tanzania (CCBRT)
Moshi
01.2011 - 01.2016
- Management of CCBRT Northern Zone (Kilimanjaro, Arusha, Mwanza, Tanga, Tabora, Singida), Responsible for programme budgeting of all Rehabilitation and Community based Inclusive Development activities for the Zone, Local and external donor development and fundraising for the entire programme, In charge of hiring, managing and talent management of a staff team of 44, Advocate with government for rights of persons with disabilities within Northern Zone, Support the national M&E team in evaluation of programme activities
Program Manager
World Vision Australia
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Strategy development for WV Australia partner organisations in Haiti through the 2010 earthquake period, WV Australia technical advisor on advocacy for Haiti and Brazil programmes, Co-facilitate evaluations and impact assessments of WV Australia programs and projects in Haiti and Brazil, Monitoring all WV Australia programmes in Haiti and Brazil, Conduct reflection workshops to identify lessons learnt and improve programs, Manage Australia Government funded advocacy project across six Latin American Countries - Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, Haiti, Brazil and Chile
Program Officer
World Vision Australia
01.2007 - 01.2009
Program Assistant
World Vision Australia
01.2005 - 01.2007
Education
Masters of Social Science (International Development) -
RMIT University
01.2005
Masters of Art Communications -
RMIT University
01.2003
Bachelor of Communications -
Daystar University
01.2001
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Fundraising
- Staff Management
- Program Management
- Report Compilation
- Operations Management
- Relationship Building
- Government Relations
- Crisis Management
- Partnership Development
Professional Overview
International Development Practitioner with 20 years experience including 8 years with World Vision Australia as Program Manager overseeing Haiti and Brazil country programmes focusing on Early Childhood development, Youth Empowerment and Disaster Risk Reduction. Community based Inclusive Development expert with CCBRT for 8 years. Over the 15 years sharpened skills in youth empowerment, advocacy and lobbying, talent management, developing strong organizational management skills and maximizing staff performance.
References
To be provided upon request
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Executive Director
Femina Hip
03.2021 - Current
Head of Programmes
Femina Hip Tanzania
05.2018 - 02.2021
Head of Physical Rehabilitation Department
Comprehensive Community-Based Rehabilitation in Tanzania (CCBRT)
01.2016 - 04.2018
Program Manager
Comprehensive Community-Based Rehabilitation in Tanzania (CCBRT)
01.2011 - 01.2016
Program Manager
World Vision Australia
01.2009 - 01.2011
Program Officer
World Vision Australia
01.2007 - 01.2009
Program Assistant
World Vision Australia
01.2005 - 01.2007
Masters of Social Science (International Development) -
RMIT University
Masters of Art Communications -
RMIT University
Bachelor of Communications -
Daystar University
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