Accomplished Rural Development Specialist with 15+ years of experience in project design, planning, and implementation, focusing on rural development, gender, and HIV/AIDS response at facility and community levels. Contributed significantly to social change research in Tanzania, collaborating with organizations like Ifakara Health Institute (IHI), Plan International, Aga Khan Foundation (AKF), Family Health International (FHI), Deloitte, VSO, CUSO International, and UPCODE. Currently serving as Gender and Safeguarding Coordinator at RIKOLTO International, leading gender mainstreaming initiatives in health, livelihoods, and education sectors. Champion of women and youth empowerment in Tanzania's SAGCOT corridor, supporting income generation activities and entrepreneurship while fostering collaborations with donors (USAID, SDC, EU, GAC), government bodies, financial institutions, and communities at all levels. Experienced with project coordination, ensuring tasks are completed on time and within scope. Utilizes strong planning and organizational skills to manage resources effectively. Track record of enhancing team collaboration and streamlining workflows to drive project success. Highly organized professional with proven track record in coordinating complex tasks and ensuring seamless operations. Adept at managing schedules, resources, and stakeholders to effectively achieve project goals. Renowned for fostering teamwork and adapting to dynamic environments, making contributions to organizational success.