Paul Saimon Gregory

Regional Programme Officer

Strategic, results-oriented Resource Mobilization & Project Management Professional with over 8 years of experience in project cycle management, proposal development, donor relationship management, institutional capacity building, and financial sustainability initiatives across international development and financial inclusion sectors. Holds a Master of Project Management (MPM) and possesses a proven track record in establishing viable revenue-generating frameworks, tracking donor trends, leading cross-functional teams, and overseeing large-scale project portfolios. Adept at developing donor profiles, managing multi-location donor-funded programs, ensuring compliance, and formulating strategic resource mobilization frameworks that reduce organizational overdependence on traditional revenue streams. Demonstrated success in collaborating with executive leadership, managing budget allocations, conducting impact assessments, and steering institutional growth initiatives in Tanzania and across East Africa.

Dodoma, Tanzania
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Work Experience
HR – Learning & Development
BRAC Tanzania Finance Ltd
Jan 2024 — Present
  • Resource Mobilization & Strategy Alignment: Monitor organizational and donor funding trends in the financial inclusion and education sectors, aligning resource allocation and project work plans with long-term strategic targets.
  • Income & Capacity Project Oversight: Coordinate nationwide, high-impact capacity development initiatives across BRAC Tanzania operations, reaching over 3,500 staff members and optimizing operational efficiency.
  • Financial Oversight & Budgeting: Collaborate closely with Finance, Audit, IT, and Regional Management to provide critical inputs into project budgeting, resource allocation, and periodic financial reporting.
  • Donor & Stakeholder Management: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with internal and external partners, regional leadership teams, and strategic bodies to ensure seamless project delivery.
  • Executive Reporting: Develop comprehensive quarterly project reports, operational dashboards, and strategic presentations for executive leadership and the Board to support decision-making.
  • Governance & Hiring Leadership: Serve as a permanent member of the Country Hiring Committee, ensuring human capital and organizational resources are strategically aligned with institutional growth.
Program Organizer – Project Implementation
BRAC Maendeleo Tanzania
Jan 2021 — Dec 2023
  • Capital & Infrastructure Project Management: Successfully supervised construction and setup projects for 90 Early Childhood Development Centres and 60 Girls Empowerment Centres valued at USD 510,000, ensuring strict adherence to budget, timelines, and donor standards.
  • Donor Profile & Partnership Development: Maintained active engagement with community leaders, government representatives, and development partners to exploit new funding avenues and sustain local partnerships.
  • Field-Level Monitoring & MEAL: Conducted continuous field assessments and data analysis to evaluate project performance, manage risks, and compile impact reports for international donors.
  • Program Scalability: Supported the mainstreaming of more than 5,000 children into early childhood development programs and facilitated the transition of more than 1500 young women into advanced secondary and university education levels.
Project Coordinator - Education
Pamoja Youth Organization (PAYO)
Dec 2016 — Dec 2020
  • Resource Identification & Proposal Support: Assisted in identifying community grant opportunities, developing project activity proposals, and establishing local strategic partnerships.
  • Project & Event Management: Planned and executed large-scale workshops, entrepreneurship skills programs, and stakeholder engagement events.
  • Beneficiary & Donor Communication: Prepared activity documentation, monitoring reports, and performance updates for management and funding partners.
Skills
Project ManagementResource MobilizationDonor Relationship ManagementProgramme ImplementationStakeholder EngagementCapacity BuildingFinancial ReportingStrategic PlanningPolicy analysis
Education
Master of Project Management
The Open University of Tanzania
Bachelor of Education
University of Dar es Salaam
Certifications
Project Management Training & Project Cycle Management (PCM)
Open University of Tanzania
Training of Trainers (ToT): HR Processes, Systems, Sales & Performance
BRAC International
Certified Financial Educator (CFE)
Central Bank of Tanzania (BoT)
Facilitation Methods & Adult Learning Techniques
IAF & Alison
Safeguarding, Risk Management & Policy Implementation
BRAC International
Digital Lending Platforms & Digital Field Applications (DFA) Technical Certification
Languages
Swahili
Native
English
Fluent
References available upon request.
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