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Pascass Mhindi

Pascass Mhindi

Dar es Salaam,MPM

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience in project management and development programmes at UNHCR. Proven track record in fostering partnerships and enhancing stakeholder relations, achieving a 40% profit increase through strategic business management. Adept at policy analysis and committed to driving impactful solutions for vulnerable populations.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Development Officer

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Nampula
03.2024 - Current
  • Company Overview: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the UN Refugee Agency, is a global organization dedicated to saving lives, protecting rights and building a better future for people forced to flee their homes because of conflict and persecution.
  • Head of the Development Unit.
  • Developed a strategic approach towards Development Partnerships in Mozambique, with focus on the Area of Responsibility (AoR), through identifying, mapping, and providing an overview of relevant development actors and their funding, programmatic, strategic and policy priorities and potential leverage as it relates to UNHCR’s persons of concern (PoCs) and programme.
  • Planned for resilience and inclusion into development and government plans with a clear shared vision of longer-term protection and solution outcomes for people of concern that takes account host communities and leverages the roles, resources and capacities of development partners, including International Financial Institutions, Multilateral Development Banks, and Bilateral Development donors.
  • Provided technical support for relationship building with development co-operation agencies and state building agendas through the different stages of policy and programme identification, preparation, implementation and review.
  • Supported to develop and foster partnerships and networks with development actors to influence the policy dialogue with governments on institutional arrangements related to sectors, locations and programme content of consequence to UNHCR and persons of concern.
  • Developed information and data for development actors to inform their planning, programming and advocacy around resilience for and inclusion of UNHCR’s persons of concern.
  • Engaged with governments, development partners (both multilateral and bilateral), and with the private sector and civil society (as appropriate) to identify opportunities for UNHCR to contribute to the design and implementation of targeting and monitoring systems to address the needs of PoCs and track progress towards agreed outcomes.
  • Supported in knowledge and experience sharing between UNHCR and development actors and within UNHCR by documenting and disseminating good practices.
  • Supported on the coordination of the project on enhancing Private Sector Engagement and Capacity Building for Refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Fragile Context in Mozambique. The project aimed at building entrepreneurship skills and enhanced private sector engagement with a focus on capacity building, skills development and financial access.
  • United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the UN Refugee Agency, is a global organization dedicated to saving lives, protecting rights and building a better future for people forced to flee their homes because of conflict and persecution.
  • Joint Advocacy and Inclusion of Forcibly Displaced Populations (FDPs) in the Government Development Plans: Effectively participated in the development of The Nampula Provincial Territorial Strategy Plan 2024 – 2034 and the District Development Strategy 2025 – 2035 which incorporated the Situation of Refugees and Displaced Persons for the inclusion in the Government plans.
  • Successfully coordinated the Maratane Dam Rehabilitation Project in Nampula, Mozambique aimed at facilitating the horticulture activities and irrigation farming for improved agricultural productivity and food security and self-reliance as part of the durable solutions for both refugees and host community.
  • Inclusion of FDPs in Development Actors’ Programmes: Successfully coordinated the cooperation between the UNHCR and AfDB framework of the Energy for All Project 2021 – 2030 in Mozambique. By the end of 2024, Corrane Internally Displaced Populations (IDPs) settlement and Maratane refugee settlement and surrounding host communities have been provided with energy access to over 18,820 households.
  • Joint Nexus Programming: Successfully coordinated efforts between Humanitarian, Development, and Peace (HDP) actors, focusing on solutions for displaced populations.
  • Effectively advocated and advanced partnerships with various development actors, World Bank, IFC, the African Development Bank (AfDB); GIZ/BMZ; JICA; and other UN development actors, including UNDP, UNICEF, WFP, FAO, UNHABITAT and UNICEF to ensure that displaced populations are integrated into local development strategies.

Manager, Business Management

7Seeds Group
Manyara
10.2021 - 02.2024
  • Company Overview: 7Seeds Group is the privately owned company based in Manyara Region, Tanzania dealing with agribusiness and the most customer-centric company, where customers can find and discover the best quality of agricultural value-added products at their convenience.
  • Supervised 6 staff in total, 2 professionals and 4 supporting staff on the development of farm plans and budgets. Monitored progress against milestones and deadlines; regularly discussed performance and provided feedback and coaching to staff; encouraged risk-taking and supported creativity and initiative; actively supported the development and career aspirations of staff; and appraised performance fairly.
  • Managed business resources and provided strategies, guidance, and oversight to the operations on the farming business.
  • Provided professional advice on modern farming to various small-scale farmers, financial management, and environmentally friendly farming practices to local small farmers.
  • Identified and developed areas with potential to grow crop and encourage commercial crop growing in those areas and Identified areas of improvement for success of commercial farming.
  • Planned and implemented internal and external communications and advocacy for the farming business outreach activities.
  • Developed goals and objectives that tend to growth and prosperity; and designed and implemented business plans and strategies to promote the attainment of goals.
  • Maintained relationships with partners/vendors/suppliers; and gathered, analyzed, and interpreted external and internal data and reporting.
  • Assessed overall company performance against objectives; and represented the company in events, conferences etc.
  • 7Seeds Group is the privately owned company based in Manyara Region, Tanzania dealing with agribusiness and the most customer-centric company, where customers can find and discover the best quality of agricultural value-added products at their convenience.
  • Managed to cut down the transport and storage costs by 30% through negotiation of prices with owners of storage facilities, and transporters.
  • Increased profit by 40% through cost effective coordination of clerical, recordkeeping, and marketing strategies which reduced operations cost and enhanced business performance.
  • Reduced soil erosion by 70% through environmental conservation practices and use of eco-friendly farming systems, while protecting team members and consumers from harm by closely monitoring chemical applications and production techniques.

Government Relations Manager – Executive Office

National Bank of Commerce (NBC) LTD
Dodoma
11.2017 - 09.2021
  • Company Overview: NBC Ltd is the oldest serving bank in Tanzania with over five decades of experience, offering a range of retail, business, corporate and investment banking, wealth management products and services.
  • Supervised 2 support staff and performed business/market intelligence and advised on all matters pertaining to Government Relations and Corporate Affairs which were potential for tapping Government businesses.
  • Planned and coordinated the MDs engagements with Government Dignitaries and Diplomatic Representatives accredited to Tanzania.
  • Represented the Bank through MDs guidance on the various strategic meetings and fora conducted by the various Government Ministries and Institutions.
  • Identified and developed partnership projects, managed existing partnerships, and built avenues to expand existing partnerships.
  • Planned and implemented internal and external communications and advocacy for bank’s outreach activities.
  • Prepared various written outputs, such as routine correspondence, meeting reports, briefing notes, strategic and position papers, and speeches.
  • Revived and strengthened commercial relationships with various Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies, and tapped into the Government’s Annual Budget Expenditure.
  • Coordinated and implemented the Bank’s external relations strategy, identifying and working with target audiences and key internal and external stakeholders to enhance the visibility and reputation of the Bank.
  • Planned and executed the participation of the Bank in strategic Government and National events.
  • Supported other Departments including Retail, Business, Corporate and Investment Banking Directorates to achieve annual revenue growth targets by way of identifying commercial opportunities in the Public Sector.
  • Provided high quality/market leading analysis, intelligence, policy advice and political expertise internally.
  • Engaged the Parliament of Tanzania and Sectoral Committees and discussed on the Bank’s agenda for business engagements.
  • Participated and planned various community programs and assisted to implement all strategies effectively according to the Bank’s business strategy.
  • Performed research and analyzed various regulations at Government levels which could have any significant impact to the Bank operations.
  • NBC Ltd is the oldest serving bank in Tanzania with over five decades of experience, offering a range of retail, business, corporate and investment banking, wealth management products and services.
  • Increased by 60% the frequency of the Managing Director’s engagements with Government Dignitaries and Diplomatic Ambassadors/Representatives accredited to Tanzania through professional planning and coordination.
  • Raised awareness by 80% to the Government Decision Makers regarding the banking shareholding structure, products, and services which in turn raised the public confidence and trust to the Bank.
  • Successfully on-boarded various Government Accounts from the different Development Projects including the construction of the Msalato International Airport at the tune of USD 500 million in Dodoma, which led to the growth of the portfolio from 35% in 2018 to 55% in 2021.
  • Managed to strengthen business relationships by 65% with various Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies.

Principal Trade Officer

Ilala Municipal Council
Dar es Salaam
09.2016 - 10.2017
  • Company Overview: Ilala municipal Council is one of the Regional Administration & Local Government Authorities in the Dare es Salaam Region under the President’s Office in the Government of Tanzania. The main activities include retailing businesses, agriculture, tourism, development of various infrastructure projects including road networks, schools, hospitals, and water systems.
  • Supervised and motivated effectively Trade Officers under the Trade Unit.
  • Assessed Business Licenses effectively and on timely manner. Maintained policy, procedures, work instructions and projects for quality and continuous improvement agendas.
  • Developed process improvements to enhance overall data quality.
  • Utilized client satisfaction surveys to improve service quality.
  • Issued Business Licences in a timely manner.
  • Carried educational and awareness sensitization campaigns on the importance of licensing the business.
  • Ilala municipal Council is one of the Regional Administration & Local Government Authorities in the Dare es Salaam Region under the President’s Office in the Government of Tanzania. The main activities include retailing businesses, agriculture, tourism, development of various infrastructure projects including road networks, schools, hospitals, and water systems.
  • Improved service quality by 75% through utilization of client satisfaction surveys.
  • Increased by 55% the assessment and issuance of Business Licences on timely manner.
  • Increased the number of paid business licences from 45% to 85% in the period from September 2016 to June, 2017.

Principal Trade Officer

Ministry of Foreign Affairs & East African Cooperation
Dar es Salaam
03.2015 - 08.2016
  • Company Overview: Ministry of Foreign Affairs & East African Cooperation represents Tanzania internationally, conducts diplomacy, creates foreign policy, and operates its Diplomatic Missions abroad; also responsible for informing the public on the progress, opportunities, and prospects of East African Community integration processes; working with other Ministries within the Tanzania Government.
  • Supervised staff and planned activities of the Section of Trade and Investment.
  • Provided technical advice on Trade and Investment.
  • Coordinated and participated in the East African Community (EAC) SMEs (known as Jua Kali/Nguvu Kazi) Exhibitions.
  • Coordinated and participated in the development of EAC Model Investment Code and EAC Policy and Strategy.
  • Coordinated and participated in the development of the EAC Standards and Measures.
  • Conducted meetings with private sector associations including Tanzania Private Sector Foundation (TPSF), Confederation of Tanzania Industries (CTI), Tanzania Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (TCCIA,) and presented on research findings and recommended for the available market and business opportunities in the Partner States.
  • Coordinated and participated in the removal of Non-Tariff Barriers (NTBs) to Trade. Chaired the National Monitoring Committee, coordinated and participated in the various national and regional meetings, and conducted field visits along the central corridor and border posts with the objective of monitoring and evaluating the process of removal of NTBs.
  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs & East African Cooperation represents Tanzania internationally, conducts diplomacy, creates foreign policy, and operates its Diplomatic Missions abroad; also responsible for informing the public on the progress, opportunities, and prospects of East African Community integration processes; working with other Ministries within the Tanzania Government.
  • Managed to remove 106 out of 125 NTBs from 2009 to June, 2016 in the region.
  • The exhibition started in 1999 which is hosted annually on rotation in East African Community (Partner States) in collaboration with the National Chapter and Regional Confederation of Informal Sector Organisation (CISO). Over 1500 artisans have graduated to the informal sector.
  • EAC Model Investment Code was drafted in 2002, and the EAC Investment Policy and Strategy was developed.
  • Managed to develop and harmonization of 137 EAC Standards.

Principal Trade Officer

Ministry of East African Cooperation
Dar es Salaam
03.2013 - 02.2015
  • Company Overview: Ministry of East African Cooperation is one of the Ministries in the Government of Tanzania which is charged with the responsibility of coordinating and implementing policies, strategies, and programmes aimed at widening and deepening East African Community regional integration.
  • Supervised staff and planned activities of the Section of Trade and Investment.
  • Provided technical advice on Trade and Investment.
  • Coordinated and participated in the EAC SMEs (known as Jua Kali/Nguvu Kazi) Exhibitions.
  • Coordinated and participated in the development of EAC Model Investment Code and EAC Policy and Strategy.
  • Coordinated and participated in the development of the EAC Standards and Measures.
  • Conducted meetings with private sector associations Including TPSF, Confederation of Tanzania Industries (CTI), Tanzania Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (TCCIA,) and presented on research findings and recommended for the available market and business opportunities in the Partner States.
  • Coordinated and participated in the removal of Non-Tariff Barriers (NTBs) to Trade. Chaired the National Monitoring Committee, coordinated and participated in the various national and regional meetings, and conducted field visits along the central corridor and border posts with the objective of monitoring and evaluating the process of removal of NTBs.
  • Ministry of East African Cooperation is one of the Ministries in the Government of Tanzania which is charged with the responsibility of coordinating and implementing policies, strategies, and programmes aimed at widening and deepening East African Community regional integration.

Head of Unit, Enterprise Competitiveness, Trade, & Investments

United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO)
Dar es Salaam
03.2012 - 02.2013
  • Company Overview: UNIDO is one of the United Nations Organisations which is charged with the responsibility of promotion and acceleration of sustainable industrial development in developing countries and economies in transition.
  • Contributed to mobilizing resources and partnerships, through participation in the United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF) coordination groups, Development Partners, and Government of Tanzania Sector coordination frameworks.
  • Managed multiple projects throughout the project life cycle; monitored implementation rates and reporting deadlines and ensured activities and expenditures are aligned with the terms and conditions set out in individual donor agreements.
  • Identified and coordinated the new programming opportunities for innovative and cost-effective programmes and projects in such areas of UNIDO competencies as Trade Capacity Building, Agro-Industries, Investment Promotion, Entrepreneurship and Small & Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) Development in collaboration with Strategic partners.
  • Developed an M&E plan for the project to ensure effective and efficient implementation of the project and to ensure that activities and outputs result in positive outcomes.
  • Planned and developed project Annual Work Plans (AWPs) and established Annual Targets in accordance with the Project Document and in close coordination with project stakeholders and the staff.
  • Developed innovative improvements to enhance the performance of the project, and coordinated and prepared ad hoc thematic and substantive reports, analysis, and briefs.
  • Provided technical advice, drafted background papers, briefs, and proposals in project’s technical focus.
  • Managed the accurate and timely high-quality results reporting on the progress of the project and achievement of annual targets. Ensured that project implementation status reports were prepared according to UNIDOs guidelines, and quality standards and in line with the contractual obligations to the Donors and other stakeholders; and ensured that all internal and external reports are submitted by deadlines.
  • Established adequate monitoring procedures and systems throughout project activities in consultation and collaboration with Government, UNIDO, and consultants; and ensured that adequate systems are in place to gather data and information for project monitoring and that systematic monitoring of project progress against targets is undertaken, including regular field trips for monitoring purposes.
  • Maintained external relations and partnership building through innovative approaches (e.g, quarterly partner briefing); while concisely, clearly, and convincingly communicating UNIDO yearly/biennial strategic direction; proactively contributed to negotiations for rapid donor agreements.
  • Coordinated grant management, donor funding, proposal development, and resource mobilization outreach activities.
  • Effectively done project budget and resources management. Supervised the appropriate use of project funds as well as the consistent application of UNIDO rules and regulations.
  • Monitored budget implementation and accounting to ensure accuracy and reliability of project expenditure; ensured compliance of project activities with social and environmental safeguards; and coordinated preparation of financial reports to UNIDO, as required.
  • UNIDO is one of the United Nations Organisations which is charged with the responsibility of promotion and acceleration of sustainable industrial development in developing countries and economies in transition.
  • Developed an 8 + 2 Model as guidance for the implementation of the project whereby 8 small cashew processors and 2 large companies were involved in the project in the value chain process.
  • Managed to conduct 25 within the year, industrial development awareness workshops to various stakeholders including Government Institutions, Development agencies, Cashew Processors, Research Institutes, and NGOs.
  • Conducted trainings to 26 participants on business management and technical skills for the cashew processors.
  • Facilitated development of Business Plans for the 30 cashew farming groups to access funds from banks/financial institutions.
  • Coordinated and facilitated Trade Capacity Building workshops to 150 members from the Agro-Industries, Investment Promotion, Entrepreneurship and Small & Medium Sized Enterprises Development.

Executive Assistant to the Permanent Secretary

Ministry of East African Cooperation
Dar es Salaam
03.2011 - 02.2012
  • Company Overview: Ministry of East African Cooperation is one of the Ministries in the Government of Tanzania which is charged with the responsibility of coordinating and implementing policies, strategies, and programmes aimed at widening and deepening East African Community regional integration.
  • Advised on all developments in the Ministry and the East African Community (EAC) operations, hence prepared appropriate reports, briefing and background notes, and other documentation as required.
  • Managed calendar, logistics and coordinated meetings, advised on technical trade and investment related issues and prepared various Reports.
  • Kept informed on all matters requiring attention, assisted in formulating options as to how those matters might be handled, and ensured appropriate follow-up.
  • Coordinated, prepared, and participated in public awareness programs and sensitization on the EAC Affairs.
  • Coordinated implementation of the EAC Council of Ministers and Heads of State Decisions at the national level.
  • Coordinated communications, taking calls, responding to emails, and interfacing with stakeholders.
  • Anticipated leadership needs by preparing and gathering records, reports, and correspondence.
  • Prepared presentations, reports, and correspondence for the Permanent Secretary, using advanced computer skills and knowledge of relevant software such as Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Provided secretariat support, coordinated, and attended meetings, took minutes, and distributed notes, and ensured follow up on action points.
  • Ensured the Departmental Directors were fully prepared for all upcoming commitments including necessary briefings.
  • Read and analyzed incoming correspondence memos, submissions, queries, and reports and determined their significance and planned their distribution to relevant departments.
  • Built and maintained relationships with key stakeholders, including Directors, other Ministries, Departments & Agencies, clients, and service providers.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive information and handled any other ad-hoc tasks as required. Organized events, conferences, and other Ministry’s functions, including catering and logistics.
  • Supported and coordinated departmental staff team activities (Team Building, Strategy Sessions etc.) as assigned.
  • Ministry of East African Cooperation is one of the Ministries in the Government of Tanzania which is charged with the responsibility of coordinating and implementing policies, strategies, and programmes aimed at widening and deepening East African Community regional integration.

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Marketing

University of Bedfordshire
United Kingdom
11.2003

Bachelor of Arts (BA) Honors - Geography & Environmental Studies

University of Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
11.1998

Skills

  • Development Programmes
  • Project Management
  • Environmental Management
  • Humanitarian Affairs Coordination
  • UN working system
  • Donor & External Stakeholders Relations
  • Central and Local Governments system
  • Government & Corporate Relations
  • Private Sector Development
  • Policy Analysis
  • Trade & Investment Development
  • Bilateral and Multilateral Trade Agreements Negotiations
  • Regional Economic Communities (RECs) Integration
  • Business Management
  • Public Private Partnership
  • Rural & Urban Community Development
  • Agribusiness Management
  • Banking/Financial Institutions

Training

  • 07/01/24, Certificate of Getting Started as a Project Manager, LinkedIn Learning
  • 07/01/24, Certificate of Program Management Foundations, LinkedIn Learning
  • 06/01/24, Certificate of Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning (MEAL) Essentials, Cornerstone OnDemand Foundation
  • 06/01/24, Certificate of Project Management: Solving Common Project Problems, LinkedIn Learning
  • 06/01/24, Certificate of Project Coordination, LinkedIn Learning
  • 06/01/24, Certificate of Protection in Humanitarian Action, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency
  • 06/01/24, Certificate of Settlements Approach, Cornerstone OnDemand Foundation
  • 06/01/24, Certificate of Gender Based Violence in Emergencies, UNFPA
  • 05/01/24, Certificate of Project Management Foundations, Project Management Institute
  • 04/01/18, Certificate of Financial Management Skills, ABSA Group - Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
  • 01/01/15, Certificate of Senior Management Development, ESAMI - Arusha, Tanzania
  • 04/01/12, Certificate of Regional Economic Cooperation, AIBO - BEIJING, China
  • 03/01/11, Certificate of Effective Report and Minutes Writing, ESAMI - Mombasa, Kenya
  • 03/01/09, Certificate of Strategic Negotiation Skills, Commonwealth Secretariat - Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Locations

  • Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
  • Nampula, Mozambique

Mobile

+255744211200, +258875045627

Timeline

Associate Development Officer

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
03.2024 - Current

Manager, Business Management

7Seeds Group
10.2021 - 02.2024

Government Relations Manager – Executive Office

National Bank of Commerce (NBC) LTD
11.2017 - 09.2021

Principal Trade Officer

Ilala Municipal Council
09.2016 - 10.2017

Principal Trade Officer

Ministry of Foreign Affairs & East African Cooperation
03.2015 - 08.2016

Principal Trade Officer

Ministry of East African Cooperation
03.2013 - 02.2015

Head of Unit, Enterprise Competitiveness, Trade, & Investments

United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO)
03.2012 - 02.2013

Executive Assistant to the Permanent Secretary

Ministry of East African Cooperation
03.2011 - 02.2012

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Marketing

University of Bedfordshire

Bachelor of Arts (BA) Honors - Geography & Environmental Studies

University of Dar es Salaam

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