Lucy Mwaitete

Experience

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  United States International University - Africa

  Feb 2017 - Nov 2017

  Public Relations Officer (Tanzanian Community)

  Coordinated communication between the leadership, the University and the Tanzania Community and among members of the Tanzania Community.

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  United States International University - Africa

  Mar 2018 - Apr 2019

  Providing mentorship and support to at least one students per week in their career development and career growth.Guiding students to identify career resources, programs and helping them build knowledge, skills and attitude.Assisting students with CV and Cover Letter writing and searching for employment opportunities.Coordinating workshops, SUS classes, career fairs and open days. Roles:United and defended the interests of Tanzanians in the university.Acted as a link between the Tanzanians in the United States International University and the Tanzanian High Commission in Kenya.Offered advice and assistance to the Tanzanians in the United States International University.Authorized the usage of Community funds.Organized and planned the community's calendar including internal and external events. - Ensured bi-weekly meetings are effectively organized and produced well-written minutes.- Maintained effective records and ensured effective communication and correspondence within the committee, including organizing 15 team members to do class rounds to create awareness about the beauty pageant.

  • Career Peer Advisor

    May 2018 - Apr 2019

  • Chairperson (Tanzanian Community)

    Nov 2017 - Nov 2018

  • Secretary (Mr & Miss Life Committee)

    Mar 2018 - Jul 2018
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  Self employed

  May 2019 - Sept 2019

  Political Analyst
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  KPMG East Africa

  Oct 2019 - Apr 2022

  Associate - International Development Advisory Services (IDAS)

  Business Development:● Conducted business development activities by scoping opportunities available to the firm and recommending to the business development managers on which opportunities to potentially pursue.● Engaged in preparing concept papers, bids and proposals submitted to international clients that include the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), World Bank Group, United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), the United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF), the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).Coordination: ● Supported the engagement managers in coordination of and work plan monitoring for proposals including arranging necessary progress updates for those involved.Technical Proposals Development:● Provided input to the technical proposals by engaging in relevant in-depth research on the related subject matter, including youth empowerment, education, health, governance and agribusiness.Program Management: ● Executed a range of program management tasks including review of internal risk management and controls, site visits, procurement reviews, and verifications, including conducting expenditure verifications of projects for grantees of donor-funded programs, and development impact of donor funded institutions.Recruitment Support:● Supported recruitment activities based on the recruiting teams needs for proposed program teams. Show less

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  PATH

  Apr 2022 - now

  • Business Development Officer

    Jun 2023 - now

  • Partnerships Development Officer

    Apr 2022 - May 2023