Victoria Erasmos Ottaru
Arusha,Tanzania
Summary
Wildlife conservation expert with 4 years of experience in conservation and tourism. Focused on driving sustainable growth for organizations through initiatives that enhance operational outcomes. Problem-solver with a strong capacity to excel in challenging environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Field facilitator
INTERNATIONAL CATHOLIC MOVEMENT FOR INTELLECTUAL AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS (ICMICA)
Kwahemu Dodoma, Tanzania
2024.01 - Current
- Spearheaded initiatives to build capacity among youth, promoting awareness of climate change and environmental issues in Kwahemu, Dodoma, Tanzania.
Cultivated strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring continuous engagement throughout project lifecycles.
Directed effective facilitation efforts that significantly impacted project outcomes through strategic collaboration and leadership.
Wildlife officer by contract
Dodoma city council
2023.01 - 2025.01
- Supported wildlife management initiatives at Dodoma City Council.
Acquired essential skills and knowledge for career development in wildlife conservation.
Assisted in addressing wildlife challenges through informed decision-making.
CONTAN project
COLLEGE OF AFRICAN WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT (MWEKA)
2022.09 - 2022.10
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team from College of African Wildlife Management (Mweka) during field training from 24th September to 4th October, enhancing biodiversity monitoring and conservation practices in Tanzania.
Research work experience
2022.05 - 2022.09
- Conducted research project exploring impacts of agricultural practices on bee assemblage in Kilimanjaro Lowland to enhance understanding of biodiversity dynamics.
Field work experience
2019.01 - 2021.01
- Conducted fieldwork across various protected areas in northern Tanzania.
focused on wildlife species identification and ecological assessments in diverse habitats.
Assisted in resource inventory and law enforcement activities to promote conservation efforts.
Education
Bachelor degree - Wildlife Management
College of African Wildlife Management
Moshi, Kilimanjaro 2019.10 - 2022.11
Advanced Certificate - Secondary Education (A-level)
Bigwa sister’s seminary
Morogoro 2017.07 - 2019.06
Ordinary Certificate - Secondary School Education (O-level)
St. Joseph Ngarenaro secondary school
2013.01 - 2016.11
Skills
- Computer and technology literacy
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- GIS software expertise
- Tourism management
- Wildlife interpretation
- Team collaboration
- Decision making
- Adaptability to challenges
- Critical thinking
- Creative thinking
- Teaching ability
- Stress management
- Time management
- Innovative problem solving
- Leadership
REFEREES
- ELIFURAHA ELISHA, NJOGHOMI, Ecologist, elisha.njoghomi@tafori.or.tz, +255 065 456 8873, Tanzania Forestry Research Institute (TAFORI), Po Box 1576, Dodoma, Tanzania
- ANGELISTAR CORNELIO, NDESARIO, Environmental Officer, angelistar.ndesario@dodomacc.go.tz, +255 65 945 3614, Dodoma City Council, Po Box 1249, Dodoma, Tanzania
- AWADH BINURY, MZIMBIRY, Game officer II, awadh.mzimbiry@maliasili.go.tz, +255 745 528 355, Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism, Po Box 1351, Dodoma, Tanzania
DECLARATION
Hereby, I Victoria Erasmos Ottaru, declare that all information stated in this resume is true to the best of my knowledge.
PERSONAL PARTICULARS
- Names: Victoria Erasmos Ottaru
- Date of birth: April 18th 1999
- Birth place: Dodoma
- Sex: Female
- Nationality: Tanzanian
- Marital status: Single
- Address: P. O Box 11538, Arusha
- E-mail: ottaruvictoria@gmail.com
- Contact: +255 743457509
Languages
English
Fluent
Swahili
Native
Affiliations
- Reading books
- Game drive
- Learning new things and connecting with new people
- Teaching
- Watching wildlife documentaries
Timeline
Field facilitator
INTERNATIONAL CATHOLIC MOVEMENT FOR INTELLECTUAL AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS (ICMICA)
2024.01 - Current
Wildlife officer by contract
Dodoma city council
2023.01 - 2025.01
CONTAN project
COLLEGE OF AFRICAN WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT (MWEKA)
2022.09 - 2022.10
Research work experience
2022.05 - 2022.09
Bachelor degree - Wildlife Management
College of African Wildlife Management
2019.10 - 2022.11
Field work experience
2019.01 - 2021.01
Advanced Certificate - Secondary Education (A-level)
Bigwa sister’s seminary
2017.07 - 2019.06
Ordinary Certificate - Secondary School Education (O-level)
St. Joseph Ngarenaro secondary school
2013.01 - 2016.11