Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Extracurricular Activities
Hobbies and Interests
Training
Disclaimer
References
Personal Information
Timeline
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Yussuf Ibrahim Yussuf

Yussuf Ibrahim Yussuf

Zanzibar

Summary

Dynamic finance professional with extensive experience at The People's Bank of Zanzibar Ltd, excelling in resource mobilization and credit analysis. Proven track record in managing donor-funded projects and enhancing portfolio recovery. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills drive successful policy development and customer service excellence.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Commissioner Department of External Finance

President Office Finance and Planning
09.2021 - Current
  • Facilitated policy development aligning with fiscal objectives and regulations of Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar.

Manager Islamic Financing

The People's Bank of Zanzibar Ltd
08.2021 - 09.2021
  • Company Overview: Islamic Banking Head Office
  • Islamic Banking Head Office

Senior Financing Analyst Officer

The People's Bank of Zanzibar Ltd
02.2017 - 07.2021
  • Company Overview: Islamic Banking Head Office
  • Islamic Banking Head Office

Senior Officer Customer Service

The People's Bank of Zanzibar Ltd
02.2016 - 02.2017
  • Company Overview: Islamic Banking Branch
  • Islamic Banking Branch

Senior Credit Officer

The People's Bank of Zanzibar Ltd
10.2013 - 02.2016
  • Company Overview: Credit Department Head Office
  • Credit Department Head Office

Credit Officer

The People's Bank of Zanzibar Ltd
01.2010 - 09.2013
  • Company Overview: Credit Department Head Office
  • Credit Department Head Office

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Post Graduate Diploma in Leadership

Uongozi Institute
Dar Es SAlaam
05-2026

MSc. - Economics and Finance for Development

University of Bradford
UK
12.2016

Bachelor's Degree - Economics of Development

The Mwalimu Nyerere Memorial Academy
Dar es Salaam
12.2009

Advanced Certificate - secondary education

Ben Bella Secondary School
Zanzibar
12.2006

Ordinary Certificate - secondary education

Ben Bella Secondary School
Zanzibar
12.2003

Skills

  • Resource Mobilization
  • Donor Fund and Project Management
  • Banking
  • Trade Finance
  • Credit Analysis
  • Portfolio Management
  • Portfolio Recovery
  • Management
  • Communications skills
  • Management skills
  • Customer care
  • Listening skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Decision making
  • Microsoft Office Application (MS Word, MS Excel)

Extracurricular Activities

Board Member, Zanzibar Economic Empowerment Agency (ZEEA), 2022 - Present Board Member and Chairperson of Audit Committee, Zanzibar Higher Education Student Loan Board (ZHELSB), 2023 - Present Member of Sovereign Technical Debt Management Committee (TDMC), Ministry of Finance of the United Republic of Tanzania, 2021 - Present Secretariat Member of Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar (RGoZ) Negotiation Committee (GNT), President Office Finance and Planning Zanzibar, 2023 - Present Member and Chairperson of Tender Board, President Office Finance and Planning Zanzibar, 11/2023

Hobbies and Interests

  • Engaging and playing challenging sports
  • Exercising to keep fit
  • Exchanging ideas with family and friends on technology, politics and contemporary issues

Training

  • EPC plus F procurement process, contract negotiation & management, fraud detection, time management and prioritization strategies in procurement, IFM, 12/2024
  • Leadership Masterclass for Business Leaders, Institute of Directors in Tanzania (IoDT), 07/2024
  • International Training on Banking and Finance (Focus: Credit Management and International Trade Financing), National Institute of Bank Management, Pune, 03/02/20 - 03/14/20
  • Training on BOT Compliance New Form 16 Series and Schedules, Bank of Tanzania (BOT), 04/26/21 - 05/02/21
  • Training on Application of International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) on Preparation of Financial Statements, State University of Zanzibar (SUZA), 02/26/20 - 02/28/20
  • Training course on SME Financing Risk Management for Banks and Financial Institutions, Tanzania Institute of Bankers (TIOB), 07/22/20 - 07/24/20
  • Training on Application of International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS9), Bank of Tanzania (BOT), 03/04/19 - 03/08/19
  • Training on Mortgage Financing, Bank of Tanzania (BOT), 06/17/19 - 06/21/19
  • Training on BOT Compliance New Form 16 Series and Schedules, Bank of Tanzania (BOT), 01/22/18 - 01/26/18
  • Training course on Non-Performing Loans (NPLs) Management and Collection, Tanzania Institute of Bankers (TIOB), 07/18/18 - 07/20/18
  • Training on BOT Compliance New Form 16 Series and Schedules, Bank of Tanzania (BOT), 07/17/17 - 07/21/17
  • International Training on Bank and Monetary Management for African English speaking countries, Shanghai Education and Training Center of Commerce, China, 08/25/16 - 09/14/16
  • International Training on Trade Facilitation for Developing Countries, China - Europe Vocational Training Centre, Wuhan - China, 10/16/15 - 11/05/15
  • Course on Credit Risk Management - Regulatory Perspective, Bank of Tanzania (BOT), 01/28/13 - 02/01/13
  • International Conference on Growing House Opportunity in Africa, BOT, National House Corporation (NHC), Tanzania Mortgage Refinance Company (TMCR) and African Union for Housing Finance, 10/08/12 - 10/10/12
  • Attachment to CRDB Bank, on Cash Crop financing under warehouse receipt system, 09/24/12 - 09/29/12
  • Course on Credit Management Loan Appraisal and Recovery, Bank of Tanzania (BOT), 05/07/12 - 05/11/12
  • Training course on Principles of Lending, Tanzania Institute of Bankers, 03/28/11 - 04/01/11
  • Course on Credit Management Loan Appraisal, Bank of Tanzania (BOT), 09/13/10 - 09/17/10
  • Training course on International Trade Finance, Tanzania Institute of Bankers (TIOB), 06/16/10 - 06/18/10

Disclaimer

I, Yussuf Ibrahim Yussuf, declare that this is my own resume, written to the best of my knowledge, truthfully and honestly. All the information found in this resume explains the reality of my personalities, academic and career life.

References

  • Dr. Juma Malik Akil, Principal Secretary, President's Office Finance and Planning Zanzibar, +255 777 417 929, juma.akil@gmail.com
  • Dr. Andrew Mushi, Senior Lecturer - Governance and Development Studies, Mzumbe University, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, +255 788 000 025, amushi@mzumbe.ac.tz

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 08/20/84
  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: Tanzanian
  • Marital Status: Married

Timeline

Commissioner Department of External Finance

President Office Finance and Planning
09.2021 - Current

Manager Islamic Financing

The People's Bank of Zanzibar Ltd
08.2021 - 09.2021

Senior Financing Analyst Officer

The People's Bank of Zanzibar Ltd
02.2017 - 07.2021

Senior Officer Customer Service

The People's Bank of Zanzibar Ltd
02.2016 - 02.2017

Senior Credit Officer

The People's Bank of Zanzibar Ltd
10.2013 - 02.2016

Credit Officer

The People's Bank of Zanzibar Ltd
01.2010 - 09.2013

Associate of Applied Science - Post Graduate Diploma in Leadership

Uongozi Institute

MSc. - Economics and Finance for Development

University of Bradford

Bachelor's Degree - Economics of Development

The Mwalimu Nyerere Memorial Academy

Advanced Certificate - secondary education

Ben Bella Secondary School

Ordinary Certificate - secondary education

Ben Bella Secondary School
Yussuf Ibrahim Yussuf