BENSON RICHARD BISWALO

Community Development Officer

Ruangwa, TZ.

About

Highly motivated Community Development Officer with a Bachelor's degree in Regional and Development Planning and practical experience in orchestrating community-driven initiatives. Proven ability to design, implement, and monitor development projects, prepare comprehensive socio-economic profiles, and foster strong relationships with stakeholders. Eager to leverage expertise in strategic planning, research, and data management to drive impactful development outcomes in challenging environments.

Work

Ruangwa District Council

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Community Development Officer

Lindi-Ruangwa, Lindi, Tanzania, United Republic of

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Summary

Currently serving as a Community Development Officer, Benson orchestrates and implements community-driven development initiatives within the Lindi-Ruangwa region.

Highlights

Developed and implemented comprehensive Community Development Plans, ensuring alignment with regional objectives and community needs.

Led the preparation of District and Ward Social-Economic Profiles, providing critical data for effective planning, monitoring, and evaluation of development projects.

Managed the full lifecycle of development projects, from methodology monitoring and evaluation to the preparation and execution of action plans, ensuring timely delivery.

Cultivated and maintained robust relationships with partner organizations, donors, and national authorities, enhancing collaboration and resource mobilization.

Organized and effectively managed multiple tasks concurrently, fostering a positive team environment and contributing to high-quality project outcomes.

Tanzania Social Action Fund (TASAF)

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Intern Community Development Officer and Data Entry

Singida District Council, Singida, Tanzania, United Republic of

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Summary

Served as an Intern Community Development Officer and Data Entry specialist, supporting community development projects and managing essential data for the Tanzania Social Action Fund (TASAF).

Highlights

Supported strategic planning and development activities, applying learned techniques in Development Planning to contribute to project frameworks.

Assisted in the design and preparation of research proposals, business plans, and project planning papers, enhancing organizational capacity.

Conducted focused research activities, synthesizing findings and effectively presenting results to diverse audiences to inform decision-making.

Managed and entered critical project data, ensuring accuracy and accessibility for reporting and analysis using Microsoft Office Suite.

Collaborated with team members on various development initiatives, contributing to the successful execution of program objectives.

Education

Institute Of Rural and Development Planning (IRDP)

Bagamoyo, Pwani, Tanzania, United Republic of
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Bachelor degree Regional and Development Planning

Bagamoyo secondary school

Bagamoyo, Pwani, Tanzania, United Republic of
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Advance Level Secondary Education

St. Stephen boys' secondary school

Tanzania, United Republic of
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Ordinal Level Secondary Education

Kawe 'A' Primary School

Tanzania, United Republic of
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Primary Level Primary School Education

Awards

Certificate of Military Training

Military Authority

Recognition for successfully completing military training, demonstrating discipline and leadership capabilities.

Certificate of recognition in sports and games

School/Community Sports Authority

Awarded for active participation and achievement in various sports and games, highlighting teamwork and competitive spirit.

Certificate of recognition in environment, animal and human communities

Environmental/Community Organization

Recognized for contributions to initiatives promoting environmental conservation, animal welfare, and human community development.

Languages

English

Swahili

Skills

Strategic Planning & Development

Strategic Planning, Development Planning, Development Planning Techniques, Business Planning, Project Planning, Community Development Plan, Action Plan Development, Sectorial Planning, Budgeting, Social-Economic Profile Preparation, Project Management, Project Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation, Research Proposal Design, Research Report Writing.

Community Engagement & Relations

Partner Organization Relations, Donor Relations, National Authority Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Relationship Building, Community Development, Audience Presentation.

Data & Analytics

Data Entry, Research, Data Management, SPSS, Social-Economic Profile Preparation.

Software Proficiency

Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Publisher.

Leadership & Teamwork

Autonomous Work, Problem Prevention, Problem Resolution, Multi-task Management, Quality Assurance, Team Spirit, Positive Working Relationships.

References

Ms. Magori Josephat Nyacheri

Tanzania Forest Services Agency (T.F.S) P.O Box 40832, Dar es Salaam Mobile: 0716 860606 / 0782 640099 Email: nyacherim@yahoo.com

Mr. Sesera Abdul Samson

Assistant Lecturer Department of Logistics and Transport Studies National Institute of Transport (N.I.T) P.O Box 705, Dar-es-Salaam Mobile: 0673 477354 / 0764 477355 Email: seserakandore@gmail.com

Mr. Miyaga Juma Nyacheri

Village Executive Officer (VEO) P.O Box 638, Singida Mobile: 0784 216441 / 0746 864287 Email: nyacheri1997@gmail.com