TUMAINI NGUTO
Dar es Salaam
Summary
Proven expertise in strategic planning, economic analysis and project management, honed at Tanzania Posts Corporation, where I led the development of strategic plans and managed multimillion-dollar projects, boosting profitability by 8%. Skilled in financial analysis and fostering team collaboration, I excel in driving operational improvements and achieving significant results.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Field Project Expert for East Africa
Universal Postal Union (UPU)
Dar Es Salaam
05.2024 - Current
- Coordinating the implementation of field projects in eight countries, including Ethiopia, Eritrea, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania (United Republic), South Sudan, and Seychelles.
- Monitoring and reporting on project implementation progress, submitting monthly project monitoring reports, and providing recommendations.
- Foster communication and collaboration among operational actors and regional partners, monitor postal service development, and report on challenges and opportunities in the region.
- Provide technical advice for regional postal sector development, and assist least developed countries, as well as special situation countries, with project formulation and funding access.
Senior Economist
Tanzania Posts Corporation
Dar Es Salaam
11.2018 - 02.2023
- Strategized and coordinated the development of the TPC 8th Strategic Plan, which is a four-year blueprint (2022/23 to 2025/26);
- Managed projects, including the Huduma Pamoja Project worth 21.5 million dollars, and Ecommerce Initiatives worth Tshs. 1.3 billion and QSFTZA-2010 project worth USD 289,155, and QSFTZA-1709 project worth USD 316,333.27.
- Planned and executed annual budgets, and contributed to increasing the average profitability by 8% annually;
- Analyzed macroeconomic trends to assess their impact on the company's operations;
- Provided guidance on pricing decisions, investment opportunities and risk management strategies;
- Collaborated with other departments to develop cost-benefit analyses for proposed projects.
Economist
Tanzania Posts Corporation
Dar Es Salaam
06.2016 - 11.2018
- Strategized and coordinated the development of the 7th Strategic Plan of the Tanzania Posts (2019/20 to 2021/22).
- Managed projects and business undertakings, including the QSFTZA-1507 and QSFTZA-1508 projects, worth USD 407,518 altogether.
- Planned and executed annual budgets from 2016 to 2018.
- Analyzed macroeconomic data to identify trends and assess potential risks and opportunities.
- Assisted with the development of business plans by providing economic analysis and insight into potential revenue streams.
- Prepared reports analyzing market trends and recommending courses of action based on findings.
Bank Officer
CRDB Bank PLC
Tabora
07.2014 - 09.2014
- Facilitated the opening and processing of 52 bank accounts, and handled customer inquiries with empathy and composure.
- Processed deposits, withdrawals, transfers, payments, and checks.
- Reviewed bank policies and procedures to ensure accuracy.
- Educated clients on the benefits of various investment options.
- Collaborated with other departments in order to resolve customer disputes.
Education
Professional Certification - Project Management Professional (PMP)®
Project Management Institute
United States Of America07-2023
Professional Certification - Financial Modeling And Valuation Analyst (FMVA)®
Corporate Finance Institute® (CFI)
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada09-2022
Master of Science - Msc. Applied Economics And Business
Mzumbe University
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania12-2020
Bachelor of Science - Bsc. Economics (Economic Policy & Planning)
Mzumbe University
Morogoro, Tanzania12-2013
Skills
- Strategic Planning, Budgeting, and Forecasting
- Project Management
- Policy analysis and innovation
- Financial Analysis and Modeling
- Communication and Coordination
- Teamwork and team leadership
- Research
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP)®
- Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA)®
Languages
Swahili
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Accomplishments
- 2020 University Prize as the Best Finalist in Master of Science in Applied Economics and Business at Mzumbe University, Tanzania.
- Awarded 2010 Certificate of Academic Excellency (High School Education) at Galanos Secondary School
- Awarded 2007 Certificate of Academic Excellency (Secondary School Education) at Malindi Secondary School
Computer Skills
- Ms Word (Advanced)
- Ms Excel (Advanced)
- Ms Power Point (Advanced)
- SPSS Software (Intermediate)
- STATA Package (Advanced)
- Microsoft Teams (Advanced)
- SIGA (SYETEME D’INFORMATION ET DE GESTION DES ACTIVITIES) (Advanced)
Leadership Skills
- Field Project Expert for East Africa Sub-region of the universal postal Union from March 2023 to date.
- Secretary of the Tanzania Posts Corporation project implementation committee of the Digital Tanzania Project (DTP) – P160766 from July 2021 to February 2023.
- Investment Coordinator of the Adventist Association for Young Professionals (AAYP) from December 2014 to date .
- Communication Coordinator of the Tanzania Higher Learning Institutions Adventist Students’ Organization; Mzumbe University Branch from July 2011 to July 2012
Timeline
Field Project Expert for East Africa
Universal Postal Union (UPU)
05.2024 - Current
Senior Economist
Tanzania Posts Corporation
11.2018 - 02.2023
Economist
Tanzania Posts Corporation
06.2016 - 11.2018
Bank Officer
CRDB Bank PLC
07.2014 - 09.2014
Professional Certification - Project Management Professional (PMP)®
Project Management Institute
Professional Certification - Financial Modeling And Valuation Analyst (FMVA)®
Corporate Finance Institute® (CFI)
Master of Science - Msc. Applied Economics And Business
Mzumbe University
Bachelor of Science - Bsc. Economics (Economic Policy & Planning)
Mzumbe University
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