Mwegelo Kapinga

Experience

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  SNV Tanzania

  Jan 2009 - Feb 2009

  Intern

  Planning and organising assistant for SNV Multi-Stakeholder Conference- 30.January.2009 at the Protea Courtyard Hotel, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

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  Twaweza East Africa

  Jan 2009 - Aug 2009

  Intern

  Research: Partnership identification,assessment and documentation.Communications: reviewing and commenting on draft materials, Swahili-English translations. Administration: preparing payment vouchers, asset records, setting-up interviews, minute-taking and document organization.

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  Bumbuli Development Corporation

  Jun 2012 - Dec 2012

  Program officer

  Designed and launched a result-based Cash on Delivery (CoD) program for Bumbuli Secondary Schools.

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  Twaweza East Africa

  May 2013 - Aug 2016

  • Created research proposals and annual plans for Uwezo Tanzania’s Learning Assessments, shaping the strategic direction of the program.• Collaborated with the National Bureau of Statistics to obtain national samples and maps, ensuring precise data collection.• Worked with ministries on the Water and Health questionnaire for Uwezo+, setting the foundation for the 2016 Learning Assessment.• Delivered data verification and piloting of assessment tools, improving the accuracy of collected information.• Trained Regional Coordinators on health modules and mobile data collection systems for the national survey.• Supported volunteer data collection efforts in Mtwara Rural and Bukombe districts, maintaining protocols.• Conducted focus group discussions with teachers on behavior and attendance patterns, providing insights for educational initiative. Show less

  • Assistant Program Officer, Uwezo Tanzania

    Jan 2015 - Aug 2016

  • Program Assistant

    May 2013 - Dec 2014
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  Code For Africa (CfA)

  Nov 2016 - Aug 2017

  • Led cross-functional collaborations with newsrooms, grantees, and affiliates as the coordinator of Code for Tanzania StoryLab projects, driving innovation in digital storytelling.• Served as a senior contributor and coordinator for Pesa Check Tanzania, supporting fact-checking operations and reporting across local news outlets.• Executed local skills development workshops through Code for Africa’s StoryLab Academy, and collaborated with the digital journalism community via Hacks/Hackers DAR. Show less

  • Program Manager

    May 2017 - Aug 2017

  • Pesacheck Fellow

    Nov 2016 - Aug 2017
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  Independent Consultant

  Jan 2017 - May 2017

  Consultant

  • Analyzed focus group data using NVivo for a Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation project on orange-fleshed sweet potato usage in Mwanza and Zanzibar. • Translated in-depth interviews for Chr. Michelsen Institute’s evaluation of Results-Based Financing in Tanzania. • Authored a report on Corporate Social Responsibility for Statoil’s Anticorruption and Compliance workshop.

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  UWC East Africa

  Aug 2018 - Jul 2024

  Advancement Officer

  • Supervised the technical team, driving strategic advancement goals.• Managed annual fundraising for the UWC East Africa Scholarship Fund, expanding scholarship access for underrepresented students.• Managed high-profile donor relationships, overseeing major gifts and grants from organizations like the Global Fund for Women, Shelby and Gale Davis Foundation, RISE and CAREDUCA.• Orchestrated a comprehensive social media strategy and strengthened alumni relations, amplifying the UWC East Africa community. Show less

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  UMOJA Short Course

  Jul 2022 - Aug 2024

  Lead Coordinator

  • Directed the Umoja UWC Short Course, providing youth with impactful educational and leadership development.• Secured multi-year funding and scaled course participation.• Recruited and led a team of coordinators, streamlining training processes, setting clear priorities, and meeting deadlines.• Handled financial operations, including budget allocation, payment processing, and reporting.

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  Freelance

  Jan 2025 - now

  Resource Mobilization Consultant

  As a Resource Mobilization Consultant, I support organizations in securing sustainable funding and enhancing their fundraising capacity. My expertise spans across strategy development, donor engagement, and capacity building to ensure long-term financial resilience. I work closely with program implementers, leadership teams, and stakeholders to align resource mobilization strategies with organizational objectives, particularly in the education and gender sectors in Africa.Key Focus Areas:Resource Mobilization Strategy – Identifying funding opportunities and developing diversification plans.Fundraising Plan – Designing actionable strategies to secure corporate funding, grants, and other financial resources.Foundation & Donor Engagement – Cultivating relationships with funders, aligning organizational goals with donor priorities.Strategic Partnerships Plan – Developing frameworks to establish and maintain high-impact collaborations.Grant Application & Donor Reporting – Crafting compelling proposals and ensuring compliance with reporting requirements.Capacity-Building Resources – Equipping teams with tools and skills for ongoing fundraising efforts.M&E Framework – Creating tools and templates to track and evaluate resource mobilization performance. Show less