Tumsubilege John Mwakibo
Kigoma
Summary
I am a highly motivated and results-oriented professional with over eight years of experience working in a Government Organization, particularly in nutrition and health projects aiming at primary community health. Passionate about serving marginalized communities across Tanzania, I thrive in both independent and team-based environments. My strong leadership, communication, facilitation, and coordination skills, combined with a deep commitment to grassroots development, have consistently enabled me to support and advance organizational goals. As a quick learner, I adapt easily to new procedures and field dynamics, and remain dedicated to driving meaningful, community-level impact in every role I undertake. Talented Project Officer with a consistent record of completing projects according to schedule while earning high client satisfaction. Successful at cultivating strong relationships and building quality-minded teams.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Officer- Community Engagement
Caritas Kigoma Diocese
Kigoma
08.2024 - Current
- Company Overview: Vitalizing Opportunities in Circular Economy for Sustainable Solutions in the Lake Tanganyika Areas (VOICES) Project
- In collaboration with ward and Village leaders, Coordinate Circular Economy awareness advocacy campaign in Council of Kigoma Region
- Supporting team in planning, budgeting, and execution of community activities under the VOICES Project, ensuring accurate resource allocation, timely implementation, and alignment with project objectives.
- Ensuring the integration of women and youth engagement strategies by promoting cross sectoral programs that foster meaningful participation in VOICES activities.
- Conducted regular field visits to deliver coaching, mentorship, and supportive supervision for local staff and community facilitators, enhancing the quality and consistency of community outreach.
- Prepared detailed activity reports and donor compliant quarterly reports, maintaining transparency and ensuring alignment with Donor expectations.
- Serves as the designated Safeguarding focal point at Caritas Kigoma Diocese, overseeing the implementation of safeguarding policies and ensuring protection.
- Provides leadership and technical mentorship to four Caritas Kigoma Diocese staff directly involved VOICES Project, ensuring they effectively implement training, reporting, and community engagement activities for children and vulnerable adults.
- Vitalizing Opportunities in Circular Economy for Sustainable Solutions in the Lake Tanganyika Areas (VOICES) Project
Community Development Officer
COUNSENUTH/CRS consortium
Kigoma
07.2020 - 12.2023
- Company Overview: Primarily Community Health System Strengthening project in Kigoma Region
- In Collaboration with CBHCo Coordinated training to 508 Community health workers(CHW’s) based on Six national modules guideline in eight LGAs in the Kigoma region.
- In collaboration with Regional and Council Health Management Teams to organize multi sectoral supportive supervision for community health services for village leaders, community health workers, and health facility staff.
- Coordinated quarterly reflection meetings with Ward Executive Offices, Village Executive Officers, village chairpersons, and health facility workers to discuss project progress, challenges and identify areas of improvement.
- In collaboration with the District Nutrition Officers (DNuOs) of eight councils in the Kigoma Region, coordinated Village Health and Nutrition Days (VHNDs).
- Assisted in the pilot implementation of the VHND+ initiative in Kibondo District, contributing to the development and execution of strategies aimed at enhancing community health services.
- Facilitated community dialogue sessions across all Kigoma villages to address challenges in maternal health services provided at health facilities through mama na Mwana digital platform.
- Collaborated with the Kigoma Regional Secretariat and Local Government Authorities (LGAs) in eight councils to organize and facilitate quarterly District Multisectoral Nutrition Steering Committee (DMSCN) and National Nutrition Compact review meetings.
- Coordination of planning meeting sessions with the Regional and Council Health Management Teams to ensure the effective implementation of community activities such as Village health and Nutrition days, Mama na Mwana community dialogues meetings.
- Conducted mentorship and coaching sessions for Community Health Workers (CHWs), facility staff, and community leaders on planning, coordination, and implementation of VHND+ in alignment with national guidelines.
- Coordinated training sessions for MTAKUWWA Village Committees in Kasulu, Uvinza, Kibondo, and Kakonko Districts in collaboration with Social welfare officers of respective District.
- Collaborated with implementation team in activity planning, report compilation, and communicated identified gaps to the District Management Team for further action.
- Primarily Community Health System Strengthening project in Kigoma Region
Senior Project Officer (Gender and Community Engagement)
Agriteam Health Tanzania
Mwanza
04.2017 - 03.2020
- Company Overview: Maternal, Newborns, and Child Health (Mama Toto Project) in Mwanza Region
- In collaboration with CBHCo, Coordinated Three weeks training to Community health workers of Kwimba and Misungwi District per hamlet.
- Coordinated supportive supervision and mentorship for community leaders, healthcare workers, and community health workers in collaboration with Regional and Council Health Management Teams (R/CHMT’s).
- Organized meetings and training sessions for community leaders, including Ward councilors, Ward executive officers, village chairpersons, and village executive officers, to assess and discuss maternal health issues within the community.
- Conducted training for healthcare workers to enhance the quality of services provided during antenatal care (ANC) visits, deliveries and Post natal care.
- Collaborated with the District Community Development Officer (DCDO) to formalize CHW’s Generating Income groups by registration and linkage with other development stakeholders.
- Contributed to the development of gender equity teaching materials to complement national training resources for community health workers and their supervisors.
- Sensitized community members and health facility governing committees to create an environment that promotes youth friendly health services.
- Worked with local government authorities and other stakeholders to address gender and social equity issues related to maternal, newborn, and child health.
- Ensured timely submission of all deliverables to donors and partners, including annual work plans, performance monitoring plans, semi-annual reports, and annual reports as required.
- Established and maintained effective working relationships with project partners, including donors and government officials.
- Maternal, Newborns, and Child Health (Mama Toto Project) in Mwanza Region
Community Demand Creation Project Officer
Shinyanga
05.2015 - 03.2017
- Company Overview: Maternal, Newborns, and Child Health in Shinyanga Region
- Coordinated three weeks Training to 300 Community HWs in Kishapu District and distribution of CHWs working tools.
- In collaboration with Kishapu CHMTs conducted supportive supervision to community health workers (CHWs), Health Care Workers and community leaders.
- Organized and conducted community advocacy meetings in the Kishapu District to educate community members on maternal health services.
- Facilitated training to Health Care Workers, health facility governance committees to provide them with a platform for discussing maternal health issues and developing solutions for local challenges.
- Held quarterly reflection meetings with community leaders, including ward councilors, ward executive officers, village chairpersons, and village executive officers, to assess and discuss maternal health issues within the community.
- Conducted community sensitization on male involvement in maternal healthcare.
- Maternal, Newborns, and Child Health in Shinyanga Region
Education
Masters - Gender Studies
Open University of Tanzania
09.2025
BA - Project Planning Management and Community Development
Dodoma University
Dodoma01.2012
Skills
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Access, Outlook)
- Internet and Emails
- Community engagement
- Training coordination
- Stakeholder collaboration
- Project management
- Capacity building
- Report writing
- Presentation skills
Languages
Fluent in English, Fluent in Swahili
References
- Joseph Siminzile, Project Manager, Catholic Relief Services, +255 754511819, joseph.siminzile@crs.org
- Angel Mwaipopo, Community Development Manager, Shinyanga Water Supply and Sanitation Authority (SHIWASA), +255 672722655, angelmwaipopo@yahoo.com
- Hellen Mahindi, Inclusion and Gender Expert, Volunteer Service Overseas (VSO) - Tanzania, +255 769 722 229, jameshellen728@gmail.com
Date Of Application
09/19/25
Timeline
Project Officer- Community Engagement
Caritas Kigoma Diocese
08.2024 - Current
Community Development Officer
COUNSENUTH/CRS consortium
07.2020 - 12.2023
Senior Project Officer (Gender and Community Engagement)
Agriteam Health Tanzania
04.2017 - 03.2020
Community Demand Creation Project Officer
05.2015 - 03.2017
Masters - Gender Studies
Open University of Tanzania
BA - Project Planning Management and Community Development
Dodoma University