WILLIAM MDEMU
Arusha
Summary
Versatile manager with a background in coordinating diverse teams and managing complex projects. Skilled in strategic planning, operational improvement, and fostering collaborative environments. Demonstrated ability to enhance efficiency and productivity while maintaining high standards of quality. Successfully implemented innovative solutions that resulted in positive organizational changes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Field Manager
Pula Advisors
Arusha
03.2023 - Current
- Planned and coordinated field operations, including personnel, equipment, materials, and services scheduling.
- Provided technical guidance to ensure the accuracy of project implementation.
- Facilitated capacity-building sessions for farmers and stakeholders in private and government sectors.
- Conducted yield data collection to evaluate agricultural insurance losses for Tanzanian smallholders.
- Managed the payout process for farmers whose insurance claims were triggered.
- Conducted thorough audits in collaboration with insurers during crop-cut activities.
- Facilitated access to agricultural insurance through stakeholder collaboration.
Consultant
United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs
Arusha
10.2024 - 12.2024
- Reviewed current models for savings group digitalization in Tanzania.
- Engaged with stakeholders.
- Created detailed case studies.
- Organized learning events.
- Developed comprehensive reports.
Consultant
United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs
Arusha
12.2023 - 07.2024
- Conducted desk review, assessing demand for digital technologies among women smallholder farmers in Tanzania.
- Engaged stakeholders effectively.
- Developed policy briefs.
- Facilitated successful workshop sessions.
- Effectuated dissemination of policy briefs.
Consultant
International Labour Organization
Kigoma
04.2024 - 04.2024
- Delivered training on gender and entrepreneurship program (GET-AHEAD).
- Deliver business management training sessions for community development officers.
- Complete and submit the final training documentation.
Agri-Finance and Business Development Manager
Tanzania Horticultural Association
Arusha
09.2020 - 02.2023
- Supported the development of bespoke financial offerings and loan conditions tailored to the needs of horticultural producers, traders, and processors.
- Established connections between value chain actors and financial institutions for loans.
- Established and sustained solid connections with key players, identifying new investment opportunities in horticulture.
- Facilitated support for farmer business development utilizing internal strategies.
- Boosted SME capabilities by ensuring compliance and registration with regulatory agencies.
Consultant
Umoja Labs
Morogoro
04.2022 - 08.2022
- Created debenture agreements tailored for rice and maize value chains.
- Executed a thorough review of market competition in smallholder farmer loans.
- Designed a lending model for farmers.
- Performed regulatory compliance analysis for microfinance institutions in Tanzania.
Assistant Credit Manager
Jamii Impact Financial Services Limited
Mara
07.2019 - 08.2020
- Oversaw credit review process, ensuring timely and accurate assessments.
- Established credit limits by analyzing financial information and assessing market conditions.
- Prepared periodic reports detailing portfolio performance metrics for senior management review.
- Reviewed loan applications, credit reports, and financial statements to determine creditworthiness.
- Developed and implemented strategies for effective debt collection, reducing delinquencies.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies related to lending activities.
Finance Officer
Prosperous Mindset Tanzania Limited
Iringa
02.2018 - 06.2019
- Ensured that all taxes due were paid accurately and promptly according to government regulations.
- Coordinated audits with both internal and external auditors to ensure the accuracy of financial statements.
- Maintained regular performance appraisals for subordinates through verbal, written, and ongoing review programs.
- Analyzed cash flow projections to assess liquidity needs and develop funding plans accordingly.
- Managed accounts receivable and payable processes while ensuring accurate recording of transactions in the general ledger system.
Education
MBA - Finance
University of Iringa
Iringa, Tanzania12-2018
BBA - Banking And Finance
University of Dar Es Salaam
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania11-2016
Skills
- Field operations management
- Technical guidance
- Stakeholder collaboration
- Data analysis
- Insurance claim management
- Agricultural policy development
Accomplishments
- Agricultural stakeholders accessed loans worth $ 2.7 million
- Established 520 saving groups with 17,000members, $ 1.8 million in saving
- More than 90,000 insured farmers in Tanzania
Languages
Swahili
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
French
Beginner (A1)
A1
Certification
- Certified Expert in Microfinance
- Financial Risk Management
- The Basics of Credit Risk Modelling
- Fundamentals of Credit
- Green Entrepreneurship
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Consultant
United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs
10.2024 - 12.2024
Consultant
International Labour Organization
04.2024 - 04.2024
Consultant
United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs
12.2023 - 07.2024
Field Manager
Pula Advisors
03.2023 - Current
Consultant
Umoja Labs
04.2022 - 08.2022
Agri-Finance and Business Development Manager
Tanzania Horticultural Association
09.2020 - 02.2023
Assistant Credit Manager
Jamii Impact Financial Services Limited
07.2019 - 08.2020
Finance Officer
Prosperous Mindset Tanzania Limited
02.2018 - 06.2019
- Certified Expert in Microfinance
- Financial Risk Management
- The Basics of Credit Risk Modelling
- Fundamentals of Credit
- Green Entrepreneurship
MBA - Finance
University of Iringa
BBA - Banking And Finance
University of Dar Es Salaam
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