Sarah Samwel Pima
Dar es Salaam
Summary
Organized, motivated, and goal-oriented professional poised to leverage analytical and collaborative skills across diverse environments. Extensive knowledge in environmental conservation combined with a proven track record in strategic planning that drives improvements in processes, productivity, and sustainability. Recognized expert in circular economy practices and serves as lead negotiator on gender and youth issues within the African Group of Negotiators. Committed to fostering innovative solutions that promote sustainable development and social equity.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director
Human Dignity and Environmental Care Foundation (HUDEFO)
11.2017 - Current
- Conducting WASH trainings in 8 regions in Tanzania.
- Advocacy on climate change, wildlife conservation, water resources, forestry management,gender,waste management,extended producer responsibility and conducting a campaign of banning of plastic bags in Tanzania.
- Working as Circular Economy Experts at different Government Ministerial offices in Tanzania such as ministry of water,energy,Vice president office,agriculture,community development, and government agencies.
- Working as Consultant to different projects on circular economy, waste management and plastic pollution, such as Catholic Relief Services, European Union,Irish Embassy,save the Children etc
- Working as Lead Facilitator under Waterlution-Water Innovation Lab Project in Tanzania.
- working with TANAPA community engagement officer at Ruaha and mikumi National Park.
- Representing Youths as Climate activists in regional and international meetings under UNDP.
- Conducting Community Outreach Training's in Iringa Region with Tanapa and Iringa Municipal under Water Innovation Lab Project.
- Working with Nabu Internation on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Project in Tanzania.
- Working with Wildlife Management Areas-RiNaWa Project.
- Working with African Circular Economy Network(ACEN) On Circular Economy Advocacy in Tanzania.
- Lead Negotiator for Gender and Youth,under African Group of Negotiator .
- Research on Marine litters(plastics pollution, clothes garbage's)
- Training corporate companies on waste Management, Environmental Conservation, Tree planting, climate change and gender, renewable energy and GIS.
- Working as Assistant Secretary as under Forestry Urban Investors.(FUI)
- Champion and advocacy of sustainable developments goals (SDGs) in Dar es salaam and Dodoma.
- Conducting trainings and workshops on climate change, community development, women empowerment, coastal management, forestry, waste management, beach clean-up, events and exhibition.
- Advocacy for Gender Equality under FAO-WeCan Plattform.
- Conflict resolution, report writing, negotiation, and project implementation, Monitoring and evaluation of difference projects
- Working with different stakeholders (local NGO, UN agencies, Government, Academias) in various projects like Forumcc, Seasense, University of Dar es salaam, Rosa Luxemburg, Purple planets, Nipe fagio, Libe innovation, Coca Cola, Metl, TFS, LGAs, HIVOS, UNESCO, FAO, Global compact, UNDP, Emedo, UNEP, FAO, CAN Tanzania, ICHI
- Conducting dialogues on marine restoration, alternative energy, climate change adaptation and mitigation.
- Mentoring kids and Youths on climate change matters.
- Training on waste sorting and auditing in rural and urban areas
- Training on wastes to Renewable Energy.(Alternative source of Energy)
- Planting trees in difference schools, regions, houses of prayer in rural and urban in Tanzania, Planting mangroves to Coastal areas - Mkuranga/Boza, kunduchi.
- Environment consultant - Purple planet/Fanikiwa microfinance/Green Recyclers/juntos/Spotles, Ecohub Tanzania Limited.
- Website: www.hudefo.or.tz
Environmental Consultant
Spotless Company and Juntos Enterprises
09.2016 - 11.2017
- Taking care of Environmental projects of the companies.
- Advising the companies on Environmental matters.
- Training the staffs.
- Managing Environmental events on behalf of the company
Project Coordinator and Environmental Officer
Human Dignity Improvement and Environmental Care Agency (HDIECA)
07.2015 - 06.2016
- Data collection and analysis
- Monitoring and evaluation.
- Managing campaigns.
- Surveying and processing of data.
- Managing Environmental Projects.
Relationship Officer
AFRICAN BANKING CORPORATION (BANC ABC)
08.2012 - 06.2015
- Acquisition of new customers
- Mobilizing Bank deposits
- Booking of Loans and Managing of loan portfolio
- Customer Services.
- Manage customer negotiations on behalf of the Bank.
- Lead my team under Bank advantage.
- Follow up loans on arrears.
- Maintaining Customer Relationship.
- Handling Customer Complain.
- Sales and marketing of Banc ABC Products.
- Maintaining strong communication with all level of Clients.
Marketing Manager
QUALITY GROUP
05.2010 - 07.2012
- Renting spaces in the mall.
- Dealing with customers complains.
- Receive payments on behalf of the Company.
- Monitor accounts to ensure payments are up to date.
- Manage Events Management at the Mall.
- Managing Customers data base.
- Deal with journalist with different issues
- Communicate on behalf of the company.
- Arrange meeting with different journalist regarding the Company.
- Customer services.
Assistant Transport Manager
MOHAMMED ENTERPRISES LTD
07.2009 - 04.2010
- Knowing the status of all safari and workshops vehicles
- Finding customers/clients upcountry for returning load for the company.
- Maintaining and managed drivers on Safari.
- Maintaining clients' database and accounts.
- Managing return load accounts.
- Head of conflicts resolution.
- Managing tracking vehicles system application.
- Customer services on behalf of the Company.
- Preparation of daily logistic report, giving diversion, Allowances and diesel to drivers when they are on Safaris.
- Manage offloading/and loading process by using UTRAC Fleet management system.
- Negotiate on behalf of the company for the Return load.
Branch Manager
BRAC - TANZANIA
05.2007 - 06.2009
- Leading my team.
- Control Company accounts.
- Make sure clients and staffs they understand the Rules and Principle of the Company.
- Maintaining confidentiality as a rule.
- Selling company Products to community
- Provide weekly /monthly account reports.
- Solving Customer problems.
- Customer services
- Loan assessment and disbursement.
Intern
Ministry of Natural Resource and Tourism - under Fisheries division (MACEMP)
02.2005 - 04.2007
- Research on Environmental Management at Coastal areas, collection of data, report writing, Monitoring and evaluation and data analysis
Education
Postgraduate - Project Management
University of Dar es salaam
01.2016
Bachelor of Art - Geography and environmental studies
University of Dar es salaam
01.2007
Certificate of Proficiency - Insurance
Insurance Training Center
01.2003
Advanced Certificate Of Secondary Education - undefined
Loleza High School
01.2002
Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined
Zanaki High School
01.1999
Skills
- Data collection and Management
- Preparing environmental trainings
- Project management
- Customer service
- Leadership skills
- Gender Expert
- Waste management
- Climate change and gender
- Lobbying and advocacy
- circular economy expert
- Gender and Forestry
- Environmental Conservation(Marine and Forest)
- Conflict resolution
- program lead and facilitator
- Communication Skills
- Leadership skills
- Community engagement
- Environmental sustainability events preparation and management
Accomplishments
- Overhauled the training for internal stakeholders and rolled out new programs that resulted in an 76% boost in overall job performance.
- Leading team of more than 15 Staffs.
- Mobilize more than 1280 youth in Tanzania on Climate change.
- Training to 1836 women on gender matters.
- Reaching approximately 984 people on circular economy and waste management on practical training.
- Restore 168,400 Mangroves at Kigamboni,Bagamoyo and Lindi.
- Establishment of 8 tree nurseries in different regions in Tanzania.
Affiliations
women's in climate change
Circular economy specialist.
women's in negotiation.
waste management experts Tanzania.
women's in forestryand conservation Africa
Timeline
Executive Director
Human Dignity and Environmental Care Foundation (HUDEFO)
11.2017 - Current
Environmental Consultant
Spotless Company and Juntos Enterprises
09.2016 - 11.2017
Project Coordinator and Environmental Officer
Human Dignity Improvement and Environmental Care Agency (HDIECA)
07.2015 - 06.2016
Relationship Officer
AFRICAN BANKING CORPORATION (BANC ABC)
08.2012 - 06.2015
Marketing Manager
QUALITY GROUP
05.2010 - 07.2012
Assistant Transport Manager
MOHAMMED ENTERPRISES LTD
07.2009 - 04.2010
Branch Manager
BRAC - TANZANIA
05.2007 - 06.2009
Intern
Ministry of Natural Resource and Tourism - under Fisheries division (MACEMP)
02.2005 - 04.2007
Bachelor of Art - Geography and environmental studies
University of Dar es salaam
Certificate of Proficiency - Insurance
Insurance Training Center
Advanced Certificate Of Secondary Education - undefined
Loleza High School
Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined
Zanaki High School
Postgraduate - Project Management
University of Dar es salaam
References
- Mr. Fazal Issa, Programme Manager, Environmental and Climate Contacts, 353 Toure Drive, Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam, +255 (0) 713 737 374, Fazal.issa@dfa.ie
- Mrs. Korosso Nahami, Branch Manager Africa Banking Cooperation (BancABC), P O Box 31, Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam, +255 (0) 779 000 154, +255 (0) 779 000 058, nkorroso@bancabc.com
- Dr. Edmund Mabhuye, University of Dar es Salaam IRA/Climate Change Unit, P O Box 33453, Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam, +255 (0) 784 283 631, Edmund.mabhuye@gmail.com
Personal Information
- Title: Managing Director
- Date of Birth: 21 January 1984
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Tanzanian
- Marital Status: Single
Interests
- Cooking
- Swimming
- Traveling
- Exercising
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