Symphrosa Chacha
Dodoma
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Counsellor with over 10 years of extensive experience in international relations, diplomacy, and public administration. Currently serving at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation of the United Republic of Tanzania, specializing in the African Union and Ethiopia since September 2023. I hold a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Political Science and Public Administration from the University of Dar es Salaam and am pursuing a PhD in Political Science with a focus on International Relations. My expertise is further enhanced by a certificate in Foreign Service Management from the Dr. Salim Ahmed Salim Centre for Foreign Relations and multiple short courses in diplomacy, protocol, and peace and security. Previously, I worked as an Assistant Lecturer at the Dr. Salim Ahmed Salim Centre for Foreign Relations, where I taught courses in International Relations, Diplomacy, and Protocol & Etiquette. Known for exceptional writing, presentation, and cross-cultural communication skills, I bring a deep understanding of governance and a proven ability to navigate complex diplomatic landscapes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Counsellor - Department of Africa
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation
Dodoma, United Republic Of Tanzania
09.2023 - Current
- Coordination of the African Union on Political and Security welfares and other matters of the Union, including partnership programmes, Implementation of the phase II of the Agenda 2063.
- coordinating the participation of the United Republic of Tanzania in meetings of the AU including the Specialized Technical Committee (STCs), Executive Councils and Summits.
- Overseeing the interests of the United Republic of Tanzania in the African Union, including overseeing the alignment of AU decisions with the Foreign Policy of the United Republic of Tanzania, promoting active participation of Tanzania in the activities of the Union, and promoting the Kiswahili language in the continent.
- Coordination of bilateral welfares between the United Republic of Tanzania and countries such as Ethiopia, Somalia, and Djibouti.
- Organized meetings with foreign government officials to discuss areas of mutual interest.
Assistant Lecturer
Tanzania-Mozambique Centre for Foreign Relations (CFR)
12.2014 - 09.2023
- Facilitation of courses within the Department of International Relations and Diplomacy, such as:
- Introduction to International Relations for NTA level 4,
- Public International Law for NTA 5;
- International Law Practices for NTA 8;
- Introduction to Protocol and Etiquette for NTA level 4,
- Consular and Diplomatic Practices for NTA 5;
- Conference Diplomacy for NTA level 5,
- International Relations Issues and Practices, NTA for level 5;
-Introduction to Protocol, for NTA level 7;
- Foreign Service Management, NTA level 7.
- Multilateral Conference Diplomacy and Public Relations for NTA level 7,
- Specialized Protocol for NTA level 8,
- International Relations Basics & Diplomacy for NTA level 7 and
- Diplomacy for NTA level 9.
- Researched new teaching methods to enhance learning outcomes in the classroom setting.
- Designed and implemented assessment strategies such as quizzes, exams and assignments to evaluate student progress.
- Coached students on preparing presentations for conferences or symposiums.
- Participated in departmental meetings to provide input on current initiatives.
- Initiated collaborative research projects with faculty members at other universities.
- Provided guidance to graduate students working on their dissertations or thesis papers.
- Developed and delivered lectures on research methodology, scientific writing and literature review to undergraduate students.
- Attended conferences and workshops related to teaching methodologies.
- Wrote research proposals and publications in line with personal objectives, approved by staff.
Research Assistant
University of Dar es Salaam
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
01.2013 - 03.2013
- Conducted a pilot study to review citizens' opinions regarding the Constitutional Referendum Process in Tanzania; the research was conducted in Mwanza Region.
- Designing research tools for the study.
- Conducted data analysis.
- Performed literature reviews to ensure accuracy of results.
- Collaborated with other researchers in developing study designs, methods, and tools for data collection.
- Prepared comprehensive reports summarizing research findings.
Part Time Tutorial Assistant
University of Dar es Salaam
- Facilitation of tutorials on Public Policy and Public Financial Management for third-year undergraduate students.
FIELD PRACTICES: Customer Care
National Bank of Commerce (NBC)
Dar es Salaam
- Assisting customers with day-to-day inquiries, such as opening bank accounts.
- Advising customers regarding investment schemes that were offered by the bank.
FIELD PRACTICES: Human Resources Assistant
Cooperative Audit and Supervision Corporation (COASCO)
Dodoma
- Learnt the operation of Human Resources Information System Operates.
- Maintained accurate records of employee information such as wages, performance reviews, benefits, leaves of absence.
- Responded to inquiries from current or prospective employees regarding human resources policies or procedures.
- Enhanced understanding of the rules, guidelines, laws and policies regarding human resource management.
Education
PhD in Doctoral Degree in Political Science, specializing in International Relations - Political Science & Diplomacy
University of Dar Es Salaam
Dar es Salaam08.2024
Post Graduate Diploma in Management of Foreign Services - International Relations And Diplomacy
Tanzania Mozambique Centre for Foreign Relations
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania12-2015
Master of Arts in Public Administration - Political Science & Public Administration
University of Dar es Salaam
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania11-2015
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Public Administration - Political Science and Governance
University of Dar Es Salaam - UDSM
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania10-2012
Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education - History, Geography And Language
Kibosho Girls Secondary School
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania04-2009
Certificate of Secondary Education -
Forodhani Secondary School
11-2007
Certificate of Primary Education - Primary School
Mikumi Primary School
09-2002
Skills
- Decision-Making
- Problem-Solving
- Analytical Thinking
- Team Collaboration
- Brand Management
- Event Planning
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Writing, editing, and proofreading
- Excellent Communication
- Presentation skills
- People's skills
- Analytical skills
- Cross-cultural skills
Affiliations
- Young Professional at African Association of Public Administration and Management (AAPAM)
- Member of Dar-es-Salaam University Students Organization (DARUSO)
- Member of United Nations Chapter (Youth of United Nations Associations Tanzania) University of Dar es Salaam
Trainings & Workshops
I. Certificate of attending a Programme on Corporate Protocol & Government Relations
Dr. Salim Ahmed Salim Centre for Foreign Relations, Dar es Salaam, 2022.
II. Certificate of Attending a Short Course Programme on Diplomatic Practices
Dr. Salim Ahmed Salim Centre for Foreign Relations, Dar es Salaam, 2022
III. Certificate in National Security, Peace, and Conflict Resolution
Dr. Salim Ahmed Salim Centre for Foreign Relations, Dar es Salaam, 2021
IV. Certificate in Training of Trainers (ToT) on Curriculum Development, Delivery, and Assessment under Competence Based Education and Training (CBET) System
National Council for Technical Education (NACTE), 2021
V. Certificate in Induction Training Program
The United Republic of Tanzania President’s Office Public Service Management, Tanzania Public Service College, 2020
VI. Certificate in Protocol and Public Relations
Dr. Salim Ahmed Salim Centre for Foreign Relations, Dar es Salaam, 2018
VII. Certificate in Economic Diplomacy
Dr. Salim Ahmed Salim Centre for Foreign Relations, Dar es Salaam, 2017
Consultancies
- Training on Protocol & Etiquette, Office of Attorney General, Dodoma, 2022
- Training on Ethics & Etiquette, Tanzania Women CEO Roundtable, 2022
- Training on Diplomacy - Youth and Diplomacy, 2022
- Protocol & Etiquette training, Office of Regional Commissioner – Mbeya, 2022
- Protocol & Etiquette training, Office of Regional Commissioner – Songwe, 2022
- Protocol & Etiquette training, Staff of the Office of the National Assembly, Dar es Salaam, 2022
- Pilot study on Constitutional Referendum Review, Prof. Gelase Mutahaba, Mwanza Region, 2012
- Personal Branding and Professional Etiquette, East African Youth Summit on Leadership and Entrepreneurship Incubator, Arusha Tanzania, 2018
- Diplomatic Protocol and Etiquette, Tanzanian Prison Service Staff, Dar es Salaam, 2019
- Training on Economic Diplomacy, Sustainable and Inclusive Leadership and Management (SIWOLEMA), Mwalimu Julius Nyerere Leadership School, 2023
- Training on Diplomacy, Ministry of Internal Affairs, United Republic of Tanzania, 2023
Personal Information
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Tanzanian
Publications
- The Role of Social Media in Transforming Diplomatic Practices, Ongoing, 2021
- The Contribution of the Public Financial Management Reform Programme (PFMRP) and Local Government Reform Programme (LGRM) to the management of Public Finance in Local Government Authorities Tanzania, 2015
References
- Prof. Alexandra Boniface Makulilo, Lecturer- Department of Political Science and Public Administration, University of Dar es Salaam, P.O BOX 35091, DAR ES SALAAM, +255 659 632 365, makulilo76@yahoo.com
- Ambassador Innocent E. Shiyo, Ambassador to the URT in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and the African Union URT Permanent Representative, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, P.O BOX 40466, DODOMA, +255 784 51 1626, shiyo27@yahoo.co.uk
- Ambassador Charles A. Sanga, Former Ambassador of the United Republic of Tanzania (URT) to the People’s Republic of China, P.O BOX 2824, DAR ES SALAAM, sangacag@gmail.com
- Prof. Gelase Mutahaba, Professor, Department of Political Science and Public Administration, University of Dar es Salaam, P O Box 35091, DAR ES SALAAM, +255 784 49 9969, gelasemutahaba@yahoo.co.uk
Training
- International Conference of Business and Management in Emerging Markets (ICBMEM), 09/2021, Zanzibar, Tanzania, Imperatives of Public Diplomacy in Advancing Emerging Economies in Africa, A Case of Selected Public Diplomacy Agents in Tanzania
- 35th Annual Roundtable Conference of the African Association of Public Administration and management, 2012, Kigali, Rwanda, Improving the quality of leadership for efficient and effective management of public service in Africa
- 6th African Leadership Forum, 2019, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Promoting Good Natural Resources Management for Socio-Economic Transformation in Africa
Certification
Attended the Seminar on Improving Negotiation Skills and Abilities of Female Public Officials for Tanzania, held in Chang Sha China
Languages
Swahili
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Interests
Business, Reading, travelling, movies and cooking.
References
References available upon request.
Accomplishments
- Member of the Preparatory Committee for the 39th Heads of State and Government of the Southern Development Community (SADC), held in Dar es Salaam, from August 17 to 18, 2019.
- Secretary to the Protocol and Reception Committee of the Preparatory Committee to the SADC Summit, 2019 which was held in Tanzania.
- Co-moderated a Diplomatic Symposium on "The Contribution of the Late Mwalimu Nyerere to Tanzania’s Foreign Policy," held on October 12, 2022, at the National Museum Conference Centre.
- Designed and coordinated a short course training on Diplomatic Practices for government officials, diplomats, and private sector professionals in September 2021 and September 2022.
- Developed the Staff Welfare Policy for the Dr. Salim Ahmed Salim Centre for Foreign Relations.
- Facilitated the development of the Gender and Special Needs Policy at the Dr. Salim Ahmed Salim Centre for Foreign Relations.
- Facilitated Training Needs Assessment for the members of the Department of International Relations and Diplomacy.
- Member of the Preparatory Committee for the Retreat for Ministers responsible for Foreign Affairs and East African Community Affairs, held in Zanzibar July, 2024
Timeline
Counsellor - Department of Africa
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation
09.2023 - Current
Assistant Lecturer
Tanzania-Mozambique Centre for Foreign Relations (CFR)
12.2014 - 09.2023
Research Assistant
University of Dar es Salaam
01.2013 - 03.2013
Part Time Tutorial Assistant
University of Dar es Salaam
FIELD PRACTICES: Customer Care
National Bank of Commerce (NBC)
FIELD PRACTICES: Human Resources Assistant
Cooperative Audit and Supervision Corporation (COASCO)
PhD in Doctoral Degree in Political Science, specializing in International Relations - Political Science & Diplomacy
University of Dar Es Salaam
Post Graduate Diploma in Management of Foreign Services - International Relations And Diplomacy
Tanzania Mozambique Centre for Foreign Relations
Master of Arts in Public Administration - Political Science & Public Administration
University of Dar es Salaam
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Public Administration - Political Science and Governance
University of Dar Es Salaam - UDSM
Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education - History, Geography And Language
Kibosho Girls Secondary School
Certificate of Secondary Education -
Forodhani Secondary School
Certificate of Primary Education - Primary School
Mikumi Primary School
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