The United Republic of Tanzania
Chuo cha Ustawi wa Jamii
Dr. Patience Kawamala is a Lecturer and head of the Department of Social Work at the Institute of Social Work. She holds a PhD in Health Sciences from the Oslo Metropolitan University in Norway, a M.A Community Work (Bergen University College, Norway), an Advanced Diploma in Social Work (Institute of Social Work) and a Diploma in Education (Dar es Salaam Teachers’ College). As a researcher, she has broad experience on qualitative research methodologies, particularly on intersectionality perspective in conducting research on marginalized populations. She is currently a member of a team of consultants from the Institute of Social Work undertaking a consultancy on assessing progress on the implementation of the National Multisectoral Early childhood development program (NM-ECDP) under the Mtoto Kwanza Project of Children in Crossfire organization. As a lecturer and social work academic, she has a broad pedagogic experience on facilitating various modules such as advanced qualitative research methods, developmental social work, child protection, social work and law, social work with children and youth, social work with diverse populations, as well as supervising students’ dissertations and project papers. Dr. Patience has taken part in developing and reviewing curricula, whereby she has recently participated in developing the ECD curriculum for NTA levels 4, 5, and 6, which is now used as the standard National Curriculum for ECD training across the country. She has also been consulted in several writers’ workshop with the Ministry of Health and developed teachers and students’ practicum guides for a Community Health Programme run by various Institutes under the ministry. Furthermore, she was engaged in the Healing Families – Positive Parenting project which was run collaboratively by the International Rescue Committee (IRC), The Institute of Social Work and The Social Welfare Department, to impart positive parenting skills to parents with the aim of reducing and addressing child abuse and violence against children, both as a facilitator and a task force member. Her research interests include areas of Child Protection, Early Childhood Development, Human diversity, Children and youth participation processes, Women empowerment and Elderly care.
Correspondence: patience.kawamala@isw.ac.tz
Mr.Yonakia is a Tutorial Assistant in the Department of Social Work at the Institute of Social Work. He holds a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the Institute of Social Work. He also holds a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from the Institute of Social Work and a Diploma in Community development from Teofilo Kisanji University. His research interests include Elderly Protection, Social work in Africa, Gender Equality, Child Protection System, Social Protection for People with Disability, Social Security.
Correspondence: frank.yonakia@isw.ac.tz
Mr. Amos Ansigary Msambila is an accomplished Assistant Lecturer in Community Development at the Institute of Social Work (ISW) in Dar es Salaam. He is a community development professional with over 14 years of experience working in Tanzania. He holds a Master’s degree in Community Economic Development and a Bachelor’s degree in Community Development. Throughout his career, Mr. Msambila has worked on numerous development projects and training institutions across Tanzania. His areas of expertise include community development, economic development, gender and development, project planning, management and evaluation, disaster management, partnering and networking in development, stakeholder engagement, research and analysis, participatory development methods, and advocacy. He has a proven track record of conducting both quantitative and qualitative research. He is a member of the Community Development Professional Association of Tanzania (CODEPATA). He has collaborative skills and has demonstrated his ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders, including communities, government agencies, and NGOs. Outside of his professional life, Amos is a passionate musician, sports enthusiast, traveler, reader, and dedicated volunteer.
Correspondence: amos.msambila@isw.ac.tz
Itika A.Ngwakwa is an Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Social Work at the Institute of Social Work. She holds a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the Open University of Tanzania. She possesses more than 10 years’ experience in teaching, research and consultancy from Tumaini University, Teofilo Kisanji University and The Institute of Social Work. Her research interests include GBV, Mental health among teen mothers, HIV/AIDS among key populations, family planning issues where she is expecting to publish. She has been involved in conducting research, including a qualitative research study on the Role of Social Media in Eradicating Violence in Higher Learning Institutions in 2022.
She also worked with PLHIV clusters and MTAKUWWA committee at regional to village levels through JSI project of Social welfare system strengthening. Itika has been involved in various projects including preparation and facilitation of Mental Health for OrganizationalSuccess Training since 2022, Stress Management, Parenting, child protection, guidance and counseling, and training to various stakeholders. Itika was involved in preparing Social Work Curriculum, Facilitators Guide and Mainstreaming Gender and Child Protection issues in Social Work Curriculum in 2015-2017. She is a member of Tanzania Social Work Association, Chairperson of Consultancy Committee of ASSWOT and a board member of steering committee at Hempel Distribution Project under Ubongo.
Correspondence: itika.ngwakwa@isw.ac.tz
Catherine Aquiline Manda is an Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Social Work, currently on her PhD studies at Makerere University in Uganda. She holds a Master’s Degree in International Social welfare and Health Policy from Oslo Metropolitan University in Norway and a Bachelor Degree in Social Work from the Institute of Social Work. Her areas of interest in research include elderly welfare particularly in social gerontology, youth empowerment and anti-human trafficking.
Correspondence: catherine.mamnda@isw.ac.tz
William Manyama is a Seniour Lecturer in the Department of Social Work, Institute of Social Work and Director of Academics at the Institute of Social Work. He holds a PhD in Sociology, Master’s Degree in Community Work and Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology. He is a development professional with more than 15 years of experience in teaching, research and consultancy. His academic background reflects an interest in understanding the relationship between people and their environment from a spectrum of perspectives. His research interests and areas of publications include: Social Policy and Policy Practice, Social Administration, Social Welfare Services and Programs, Positive Parenting, Early Childhood Care and Development, Indigenous and Innovative Social Work, Developmental Social Work, Family Planning, Child Welfare and Protection and Community Work. He has also been engaged in consultancy activities that include: Supervision of Construction of Building Infrastructures, Environmental and Social Impact Assessment, Policy Review, Curricula Development, Capacity Assessment for Community Health and Social Welfare Systems, Reintegration of Homeless Children into their Families. Further, William Manyama has a combination of positive attitude and hardworking spirit. Both of which are essential in teaching and undertaking any consultancy and research assignments in diverse contexts.
Correspondence: manyama.william@isw.ac.tz
Mr. Julius Mbilinyi works with the Institute of Social Work, Tanzania as Assistant Lecturer since 2020 and he also serves as ISW community engagement programme coordinator. Before joining the Institute, he had worked for over 17 years with various NGOs such as Youth Action Volunteers - YAV (now SIKIKA), the Vice President’s Office (VPO) and the then Ministry of Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children (MoHCDGEC) in different capacities. Some of the positions he has served include: Program Officer (Youth Health Governance) with YAV; Community Development Officer with VPO; and Senior Community Development Officer, the Assistant Director (Monitoring and Coordination of NGOs) and the Director (Gender Development) with MoHCDGEC. In terms of research and academic life, Mr. Mbilinyi holds a Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) and Masters of Arts in Sociology from the University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Currently, he is a PHD candidate in Sociology at the University of Dar es Salaam. His major research areas include: social policy; children and young people’s rights, care and protection; gender and women’s empowerment; CSOs Governance and Accountability as well as disabilities, social security and inclusion. Mr. Julius has conducted various community and consultancy services in his career. Some of the work undertaken include: the chairperson to the Board of the Centre against Gender Based Violence (CA-GBV) between 2014 to 2017; and member of national panel of judges for National CSOs Awards and a member of national team of experts for development of National CSOs Sustainability Index under the Foundation for Civil Society between 2009 and 2013. Recently, Mr. Julius Mbilinyi has finalized two consultant assignments as a lead consultant. The first is on market assessment and development of business plan for early childhood care and education short courses commissioned by the Don Bosco Technical Training College/CBS in Dodoma city, Tanzania; and the second assignment was on the content development for women connekt portal under the Tanzania Gender Networking Programme (TGNP). Currently, Mr. Julius is a chairperson of the Board of Urafiki Secondary School and a member of the Board at the Centre Against Gender Based Violence (CA-GBV).
Correspondence: julius.mbilinyi@isw.ac.tz
Dr. Peter Mgawe is currently a lecturer in the Department of Social Work, at the Institute of Social Work. Before joining the Institute of Social work, he served as a tutor at Korogwe Teachers College. He holds a bachelor degree of Arts (Horns) with Education - BA (Ed), Master’s degree in Development studies and PhD in Development Studies from the University of Da es Salaam. He also has a postgraduate Diploma and Master’s degree in Social Work from The Open University of Tanzania. He is a development expert with more than 12 years of experience in training, research and consultancy. His academic background reflects an interest in understanding the relationship between people and their environment from a range of perspectives underpinned by people centred philosophy. His research interests and areas of expertise include: Education, Health, Environment, Children, Social Work, Gender, Social Policy, Social Welfare Services and Programs. He has published notably on: wildlife conservation and socio-economic development, History, culture and traditions, adolescents and health, community health workers, to mention a few. Dr. Mgawe has conducted various consultancies including: a co-consultancy on Market Assessments and Development of Business Plan for Early Childhood Care and Education short courses commissioned by the DonBosco Technical Training College/SBS in Dodoma city, Tanzania; and a consultancy on designing and developing a Child Safeguards Policy commissioned by Tanzania Interfaith Partnership in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. In addition to that, Peter Mgawe is experienced in community services with a combination of positive attitude and hardworking spirit which are crucial in the areas of training, consultancy and research projects and community services.
Correspondence: peter.mgawe@isw.ac.tz
Dr. Raphael Asantemungu is a Gender and Development Specialist currently working as a Lecturer for the Institute of Social Work, which is a public institution under the Ministry of Community, Development, Gender Elderly and Children. He is a qualified and experienced gender and development professional with over twelve years of work experience with both government and non-government organizations in Tanzania. He holds a PhD in Development Studies from University of Dar es Salaam. He also obtained a Master of Philosophy in Development Studies specializing in land rights and gender from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts with Education (Hons) from the University Of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. He is also an expert in project planning and management which is his area of teaching. He has researched broadly in Community Health, Gender, Children and Policy. His areas of interest are Public Health, Gender, Children, Project management and Policy. He has experience in implementing gender and health related community projects for different regions in Tanzania.
Correspondence: raphael.asantemungu@isw.ac.tz
Mr. Richard Mtokambali Haule is an Assistant Lecturer at the Institute of Social Work, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. He has a Master’s Degree in International Social Welfare and Health Policy from Oslo and Akershus University College - Norway, Bachelor Degree in Social Work from Institute of Social Work, Dar es Salaam – Tanzania and Diploma in Education from the then Dar es Salaam Teachers’ College-Tanzania. He has vast experience in teaching, training, counseling and working with diverse populations including parents, care givers, students, children living in difficult situations and graduates seeking volunteering opportunities. He has worked as a Secondary school Teacher, Hostel Janitor, Counselor and an Administrator in different organizations including faith based organizations for a couple of years. He has intercultural experience since he has lived and worked outside Tanzania. He has worked with both national and international, public and private organizations. He has worked as trainer and coordinator of short courses in areas of Guidance and Counseling, Mental Health and Strees Management, Parenting, Care givers and the role of care giving and the area of Child protection. In addition, he has worked as a team member in developing the Apprenticeship Program and Community engagement program for Community Development and Social Work Training Institutes, in 2019 and a team member in Reviewing Children’s Home Guidelines of 2006 coordinated by Department of Social Welfare under the Ministry of Community Development, Gender, Women, Children and Special Group, in 2022. He has attended International Child Protection Conference held at Daystar University, Nairobi- Kenya from 8th to 10th August 2018. He is the Co- Author of the article ‘Social Work Practice and Industrial Economy in Tanzania: Where is a link? A case of the Institute of Social Work, Dar es Salaam. He has also published in the International Journal of Humanities & Social Studies. Vol.5 Issue 11, November, 2017. Currently, he is the Secretary of the Workers’ Council, Coordinator of Fieldwork and Coordinator of Apprenticeship Program at the Institute of Social Work. He is now writing a paper titled ‘Eploring the impact of health transition in social economic transformation in Tanzania’
Correspondence: richard.haule@isw.ac.tz
Ms. Rufina Boba Khumbe is an Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Social Work at the Institute of Social Work in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. She has a Master’s Degree in Social Work from The Open University of Tanzania, Bachelor Degree of Social Work and Social Administration from Kampala International University, Uganda and Certificate of HIV and AIDS Voluntary Counseling and Testing from the Institute of Advanced Leadership, Kampala-Uganda. She has vast experiences in working with diverse populations including youth in the face of HIV and AIDS in higher learning Institutions from 2011 to-date, HIV and AIDS Counseling and Testing. Furthermore, she is coordinating the Information, Education and Counseling Centre of the Institute of Social Work. She also worked as a consultant on reviewing Facilitators Guide and Training Manual for HIV/AIDS and Non Communicable Disease at work place with Ministry of Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children (MoHCDEC)–Tanzania in 2019. She conducted a research on Children on Antiretroviral therapy and their challenges to drug adherence, 2023. She is also a National Facilitator on Mental health and psychosocial Support Services.
Correspondence: rufina.khumbe@isw.ac.tz
Ms. Rukia Mwinyi is an Assistant Lecturer from the Department of Social Work. She holds a Masters and Bachelor Degree of Social Work from the Institute of Social Work, Dar es Salaam Campus. Her research interest ranges from working on issues related to people with disability to older persons. Rukia has worked as a community engagement coordinator at the Institute of Social Work and initiated different community programs at the ward level in collaboration with local government officials. She also has experience engaging with different people in the community towards problem solving and maximization of opportunities within community available resource.
Correspondence: rukia.khamisi@isw.ac.tz
Judith Jackson Msangi (PhD) is the Lecturer and researcher as well. She is the Head of Department of Human Resource Management. Dr. Judith holds a PhD in Business Administration from University of Dar es Salaam, Master Degree in Public Administration (MPA) from Mzumbe University and Advanced Diploma in Human Resource Management from the Institute of Social Work. She is a business management profession with more than 13 years in training, research and consultancy. Her research areas of interest include HRM, business development, SMEs, emotional intelligence, leadership, change management, and product quality. She has published particularly on HRM, Employees engagement, Employees Communication, Product quality, strategic plan development skills, and small business growth. She also participated in the development of Strategic Plan, Action Plan, Research Policy, Consultancy Policy, and Curriculum development. Dr. Judith Msangi has experience in managerial position for more than 5 years as the Head of Human Resource Management department (Academic) at the Institute of Social Work, Member of Tender Board at the Institute of Social Work, member of Institute of Social Work Quality Assurance committee, Member of Research Committee, Institute of Social Work. She is Self-motivated, flexible and committed.
Correspondence: judith.msangi@isw.ac.tz
Advocate Elfrida Ijukaine is a dedicated Advocate and Legal Practitioner with over eight years of experience in the legal profession. She is known for her effectiveness in teaching various legal subjects, legal drafting, adjudication, and comprehensive research across multiple legal fields. Advocate Elfrida is a results-driven individual with a strong ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders including youths, adults, farmers, consultants, local governments, ministries, donors, investors, NGOs, and private organizations. Advocate Elfrida is also a member of Tanganyika and East Africa Law society. She holds a Master of Laws (Economic Laws) from. St. Augustine University of Tanzania. She has worked as an Assistant Lecturer at Jordan University College from 2014 to 2023. Currently she is serving on the same position of Assistant Lecturer at the Institute of Social Work. Advocate Elfrida’s areas of research interest include Public and International laws.
Correspondence: elfrida.ijukaine@isw.ac.tz
Dr. Castissima Mella Rengua is a distinguished Teacher, Librarian, academic and expert professional in the fields of Human Resource Management, Work Life Balance, Organizational Citizenship behavior, Customer Care, Work place happiness, Communication Skills, Business Administration, and Public Sector Citizenship behavior. She holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration from the University of Dar es Salaam and has a robust academic and professional background including significant contributions to both academia and industry to public sector governance and organizational development. As a Senior Lecturer at the Institute of Social Work and a Board Member of Mwananyamala Regional Referral Hospital, she demonstrates exceptional leadership and expertise in her areas of specialization. With 103 citations, an h-index of 5, and an i10-index of 2 on Google Scholar, she is a recognized researcher in her field. Her ResearchGate profile highlights a Research Interest Score of 128.6, reflecting her impactful work and dedication to advancing knowledge in her areas of specialization. Dr. Dr. Castissima has led numerous consultancy projects and training programs including collaborations with the International Labour Organisation (ILO), Abbott Fund Tanzania Limited (AFT), and the International Organization for Migration (IOM).
Dr. Castissima’s extensive academic qualifications, combined with her practical experience and numerous contributions to research and consultancy, establish her as a leading expert in her field. Her commitment to advancing knowledge and practice in her fields of expertise is evident through her ongoing engagement in teaching, research, and professional service.
Correspondence: castissima.rengua@isw.ac.tz
Ms. Devotha is an Assistant Lecturer in te Department of Human Resource Management at the Institute of Social Work. She holds a Masters degree in Human Resource Management from Ruaha Catholic University (RUCU) and a Bachelor degree in Public Administration from the University of Dodoma (UDOM). In addition to her teaching responsibilities, she conducts research and offers consultancy services. Devotha has held various positions including Administrative Officer and Project Coordinator at TAGRODE, Health and HIV Officer at Afya Women Group, Data Collector and Analyst at SMEC, Facilitator of Uzazi salama at Plan International and Assistant Lecturer at Iringa University where she delivered impactful results. She has extensive experience in developing HR manuals, strategic plans, business plans, administering compensation and benefits packages and conducting performance appraisals. Devotha has also participated in implementing various projects such as Renewable Energy (Iringa), Kukua Ni Kujifunza (Iringa), USAID Kizazi Kipya (Mbeya), Opportunities for youth Employment ( Iringa and Njombe), Mobile Application to Secure land Tenure (Iringa).
Correspondence: devotha.mazengo@isw.ac.tz
Dr. Dominic Nkolimwa is the Director of Research, Consultancy and Publications. He is also a lecturer in the Department of Human Resource Management at the Institute of Social Work. He has vast experience saving as head of the department of research and consultancy before becoming a director. He holds a PhD in Business Management from the University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. He has a master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) from Mzumbe University, a first degree in Human Resource Management from the Institute of Social Work, and a diploma in Education from Korogwe TTC. He is a development professional with more than 20 years of experience in training, research, and consultancy. He has experience in curriculum development, design, and preparation of short courses for senior, line and lower cadre managers in public and private organizations. His academic background reflects an interest in understanding the relationship between people and their environment from a management spectrum of perspectives. His research interest and areas of expertise are management, marketing, occupational health and safety, human resource management, social science research, administration and labor laws, good governance, civic education, conflict management and resolutions. Further, Dr. Nkolimwa possesses expertise in preparing managerial and strategic policies and tools. He attended and presented papers in various international conferences. He has published various articles in reputable international and local journals in management, business, and education. Consultancy is one of his competencies.
Correspondence: dominic.nkolimwa@isw.ac.tz
Ezekia Asiwelo Kaminyoge is a Tutorial Assistant in the Department of Human Resource Management. He olds a Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management from Mwalimu Nyerere Memorial Academy, Dar es Salaam. Has extensive experience in higher education and religious institutions. He began his career at Teofilo Kisanji University in Mbeya, Tanzania as a Human Resources Officer II, managing HR records, recruitment, training, and employee welfare. His competence led to a promotion to Head of Administration and Human Resources where he oversaw daily operations and staff performance. He then served as Head of Human Resources and Administration at the Moravian Church in Tanzania Southwest Province, reviewing HR policies, updating employment schemes, maintaining staff relationships, and managing payroll. Currently, as a Tutorial Assistant at the Institute of Social Work in Dar es Salaam, Ezekia teaches up to NTA Level 6 curricula, supervises research and field training and prepares assessments. He is dedicated to student development and academic excellence. Fluent in Swahili and English, Ezekia excels in communication, empathy, time management, ethical conduct, and collaboration, with proficiency in Microsoft Office tools. Ezekia is interested in human resource management, administration, and education, reflecting his leadership, adaptability, and commitment to excellence.
Correspondence: ezekia.kaminyoge@isw.ac.tz/
Christina Fille is an Economist and an Assistant Lecturer of Economics at the Institute of Social Work (ISW) in Tanzania. Christina is currently pursuing her PhD in Economics at the University of Dar es salaam, Tanzania. She holds a Master’s degree in Economics from the University of Nairobi, Kenya and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from St. Augustine University of Tanzania (SAUT), Mwanza. Christina is a Fall 2019 Visiting Fellow at the Center for Effective Global Action (CEGA) in the University of California, Berkeley. She is also a 2024/2025 Africa Fellow in Education Program (AFEP) organized by Partnership for Economic Policy (PEP) in partnership with the Global Education Analytics Institute (GEAI). She has experience in carrying out rigorous Impact Evaluation research using both Experimental and Quasi-experimental methods. Her research interests are in Development Economics, Labour Economics, International Economics, Feminist Economics, and Experimental Economics. She is also a member and the treasurer of the Network of Impact Evaluation Researchers in Africa (NIERA). Christina is about to published a paper on SMS Campaign to Increase COVID-19 Vaccine Take up in Tanzania in collaboration with Economic and Social Research Foundation (ESRF) and The National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR). The study was funded by Partnership for Economic Policy (PEP) under the Strengthening Impact Evaluation Capacities for Development (SIECD) in East and West Africa program. Christina has conducted several consultancies on training the staff and the management of Tanzania Cigarette Company on Equity and Equality at Workplace; training all members of the Management of the Open University of Tanzania on Stress Management at Work Place; and developing Impact Evaluation curriculum and training Modules to be offered in academic and Research Institutions in the East African Countries.
Correspondence: christina.fille@isw.ac.tz
Mr. Frank James Goha is a Tutorial Assistant in Business Administration in the Department of Human Resource Management. He is well versed in the areas of Finance, Accounts and entrepreneurship for more than five years. He is currently pursuing his master’s degree in Business Administration (Finance) as well as CPA professional examinations. Frank currently holds a bachelor degree in Business administration from the Tanzania Institute of Accountancy. He has worked in several academic departmental capacities such as examination officer and curriculum development member.Frank’s research interests are in the areas of financial literacy, SMEs and entrepreneurship.
Correspondence: frank.goha@isw.ac.tz
Mr. Hassani Hassani is a devoted and driven professional with substantial and diverse experience, skills, and knowledge in teaching, research and consultancy. He is a Tutorial Assistant in the Department of Human Resource Management at the Institute of Scial Work. He holds a Bachelor Degree of Human Resource Management from the Mwalimu Nyerere Memorial Academy. His research interest is on training and development, occupational health and safety, motivation and workplace relation. Hassani delivered a variety of trainings including training prepared by BOT for Bank HR managers on the topics of strategic succession planning, HR auditing, HR data analytics, and measuring the effectiveness of strategic human resource management. He has also facilitated training sessions on performance evaluation and the integration of IT and HRM for HR Managers and Record Officers organized by the Zanzibar Records Management Trust (ZRM).
Correspondence: hassani.hassani2@isw.ac.tz
Ms. Helena Linus Tinanzila a Tanzanian born in 01st September 1995, is holding a Master`s degree in Business Administration (MBA GENERAL) from the Institute of Accountancy Arusha (IAA) Tanzania and a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA GENERAL) from Tanzania Institute of Accountancy (TIA). Her areas of academic competencies and specialization are Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Business Ethics, Business Environment, Management and Business-related studies. Currently she is working in the position of Assistant Lecturer in Entrepreneurship at the Institute of Social Work (ISW-Kijitonyama campus-Dar es Salaam). She joined the Institute in November, 2023. Apart from being an Assistant Lecturer at ISW, she also served as an external examiner of Semester examinations at the Institute of Accountancy from 2021 to 2022 and participated in reviewing some academic curricula at Tanzania Institute of Accountancy. She is interested in researching about SME’s, Marketing and Mental health.
Correspondence: helena.tinanzila@isw.ac.tz
Mr. Daudi David Henjewele currently serves as an Assistant Lecturer of Entrepreneurship at the Institute of Social Work in Kijitonyama, Dar es Salaam. With extensive experience spanning over 11 years, he brings a robust background in academia and industry. Mr. Henjewele holds a Master's degree in Business Administration from National Cheng Kung University, awarded in 2018. He earned his Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the College of Business Education in 2013 and a Diploma in Business Administration from the same institution in 2009. His research interests primarily focus on the impact of country risk on the financial performance of foreign partners, particularly within Sub-Saharan Africa. This area forms the core of his academic pursuits and publications. He published a comprehensive study titled Doing Strategic Alliance in Sub-Saharan Africa: How Does Country Risk Affect Foreign Partners' Financial Performance? (2018) at National Cheng Kung University.
Correspondence: daudi.henjewele@isw.ac.tz
Mr. Jerry Auson Ndalanga is an Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Human Resource Management (Academics) at the Institute of Social Work. He is a holder of Bachelor of Arts with Education (majoring in Political Science and Public Administration, and History) from the University of Dar es Salaam, MSc in Human Resource Management from Mzumbe University. Mr. Jerry is PhD candidate in Human Resource Management at the Open University of Tanzania. His research areas of interests include Workers Management, Labour Relations, Precarious Jobs, Occupational Health and Safety of Workers, Social protection, rural development, children and youth. Mr. Jerry has conducted a myriad of short Courses in Employees Management, Employees Discipline, Customer Care and Retention, Organization Performance, Industrial Relations, Code and Ethics, Labour Laws, Leadership Skills, Work-life balance, diversity management, stress management etc. His teaching specialties include but not limited to: Recruitment and Selection, Health in Business Management, Fundamentals of Human Resource Functions, Supervisory Skills, Orientation and Placement, Development Studies, industrial relations, social protection, Health and safety in business organization. His Key responsibilities include: Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Human Resource Management. Jerry Auson Ndalanga brings a wealth of academic knowledge and practical experience to his role. He is responsible for delivering lectures, conducting tutorials, and guiding students in various modules related to human resource management. Jerry actively contributes to curriculum development, engages in scholarly research in his areas of interest, and mentors students in their academic and professional growth. He participates in departmental meetings, workshops, and committees to contribute to the academic and administrative functions of the department and collaborates with colleagues on interdisciplinary research projects and initiatives aimed at advancing knowledge in the field of human resource management.
Correspondence: jerry.ndalanga@isw.ac.tz
Praise Judicate Naftal is an Assistant Lecturer in the department of Human Resource Management (Academics) at the Institute of Social Work, Dar es Salaam. She holds a Master’s of Science in Human Resource Management from Mzumbe University and has more than 5 years of experience in teaching, research and consultancy.Her areas of interest for research include but not limited to mental health and organizational behavior, organizational change, conflict management and emotional intelligence. Praise has been involved in various endeavors including policy formulation and evaluation, job evaluation and curriculum development.She has prepared and facilitated numerous short courses on employees’ mental health, conflict management, organizational change and occupational stress management (2019-2023). Praise has also conducted a variety of outreach programs including training on opportunities and challenges in business operations for entrepreneurs and health and safety practices for automotive workshops and gas stations (2021-2023). For research and consultancy projects.
Correspondence: praise.naftal@isw.ac.tz
Prisca Fidelis Kimaryo (PhD) is a Lecturer at the Institute of Social Work in Dar es Salaam Tanzania in the department of Human Resource Management. She holds a PhD in Business Administration from the University of Dar es Salaam, Masters in Public Administration (MPA) from the University of Dodoma, Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) from the University of Arusha and Diploma in Education from Marangu Teachers Training College. Prisca is an experienced teacher as she has been teaching in various secondary and currently facilitating in a higher learning Institution. Prisca’s research interests are in education, management, motivation, gender, change management, early childhood development, agriculture and entrepreneurship. She has published papers on education and management, carried out consultancies and conduct training and mentorship respectively. Prisca served as head of departments in different schools served, students’ counsellor and in-charge of environmental conservation. She was a member of parliament from the school of Education at the University of Arusha, the chairperson of Curriculum Committee in the Human Resource Management department, departmental examination committee member, field work committee member and Institute’s Gender Help Desk committee member. She has awards on research methodology participation between University of Gothenburg and University of Dar es Salaam through SIDA, research methodology participation at the Open University of Tanzania and Data analysis by using MAXQDA 2020 & 2022 at University of Dar es Salaam and Entrepreneurship in Agribusiness Training of Trainer Course in Partnership with the University of Dar es Salaam and Technische Universitat Berlin. She also participated in the Africa Evidence Summit under Centre for Effective Global Action (CEGA) 2024. Lastly, Prisca is an expert in Counselling, Psychology, Research, Curriculum Development & Review, Examination Setting and Moderation. Prisca is self-motivated, hardworking, flexible and a quick learner. Prisca’s happiness lies on providing quality services to satisfy her customers/clients.
Correspondence: prisca.kimaryo@isw.ac.tz
Kudra Wedye Nyirenda is an Assistant Lecturer (Mathematics) at the Institute of Social Work. Kudra's academic journey is marked by her exceptional performance and dedication to the field of mathematics and education. She holds a Master of Science in Mathematical Sciences from the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) in 2017. Prior to that, she earned her Bachelor of Science with Education, specializing in Mathematics and Geography from Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) in 2015. Her research interest is in applied mathematics focusing on mathematical modelling.
Correspondence: kudra.nyirenda@isw.ac.tz
Mr. Japhet works at the Institute of Social Work as an Assistant Lecturer inb the Department of Human Resource Management. Mr. Japhet has Masters of Science Degree in Finance from Peking University HSBC Business School and Bachelor of Science Degree in Economics and Finance from Shanghai Lixin University of Accounting and Finance. He is in the final stages of CPA-T qualification. Prior to joining the Institute, he worked at Orbit Securities as a financial advisor/analyst trainee at Orbit Securities and at Beyond the Bund Shanghai as an accounting and finance trainee. At the Institute of Social Work, Japhet teaches economics, accounting, corporate finance and other courses related to finance and management. He has done consultancies on taxation and accounting and several trainings on Ms Excel application, digital marketing, python application. His research areas are capital markets, mergers and acquisition, FinTech, and financial inclusion.
Correspondence: japhet.lihanjala@isw.ac.tz
Mr. Alphonce is an Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Human resource Management at the Institute of Social Work. He holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA - Finance and Banking), Post-graduate Diploma of Economic Diplomacy, Mphil Public Administration, and Bachelor of Business Administration (Marketing). Mr. Magambo’s research areas of interest include Corporate Governance; International Relations; Financial Management; Marketing. He has published on The Effectiveness of Government Regulations on Corporate Governance in Commercial Banks in Tanzania. Mr. Magambo has carried out consultancies on: The perception of Corporate Social responsibility of the mining communities in Tanzania; The evolution and challenges of corporate governance in Tanzania; and The role of internal control (internal audit and board of directors) towards good corporate governance in selected commercial banks in Tanzania
Correspondence: alphonce.magambo@isw.ac.tz
Ms. Elizabeth Stephen Joshua Mashishanga is an Assistant Lecturer and Researcher in the Department of Human Resource Management as well as Gender Help Desk Coordinator in Gender Unit. She is a PhD Candidate in Business Administration (UDSM), Masters qualified HR professional with over 10 years’ experience of providing exemplary HR operation supports/lecturing/consultancy/research/capacity building, an experienced Gender affiliation mainstreaming coordinator and activism, Postgraduate Diploma in Management of Foreign Relations and secretarial bureau. She is an expert who has skills across diverse sectors including Higher learning, Banking and vocational education and training institutions. Possessing the necessary below skills to not only hit the ground running but initiate improvements to streamline operations within the office by utilising in – depth knowledge of HR, Management, Administrative issues, Gender issues, International relations issues and diplomacy practices, employment law etc. I have been an exceptionally strong performer within and out as an operational support. She teaches several modules like Compensation Management, Performance Management, Human Resources Orientation and Placement, Human Resource Planning, Functions of Human Resource Management, Entrepreneurship Skills, Fundamentals of Management Principles, Human Resource Training and Development, Public Relations and Customer Care, International Human Resource Management
Area of interest in research: Education and Learning, Business and Management, HRM, Health, Mental Health and Wellbeing, Gender Issues, In progress with research titles: Compensation System and Innovative Work Behaviour, Masaai Girls in Formal Education, Gender and Social Inclusion (on progress)**Correspondence: elizabeth.mashishanga@isw.ac.tz
Mr. Franck Raphael Mollel serves as an Assistant Lecturer in Finance at the Institute of Social Work. He earned his Master of Science in Accounting and Finance (MSc.A&F) from Mzumbe University. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Cooperative Management and Accounting (BA-CMA) with a major in accounting from the University College of Cooperative and Business Studies (MUCCoBS) and a Diploma in Accounting (DA) from the College of Business Education (CBE). His research interests include macro and micro economic variables, banking and finance, financial markets, taxation on small and medium enterprises.
Correspondence: franck.mollel@isw.ac.tz
Dr. Happy M Mwakajila is a Lecturer in the Department of Human Resource Management Department and the Director of Academic Support Services. She holds a PhD in Business Administration (University of Dar es Salaam - Dar es Salaam Business School), Master of Science in Human Resource Management (MScHRM) from Mzumbe University (Dar es Salaam Business School) and Bachelor Degree in Public Administration (Human Resource Management) from Mzumbe University. Happy’s research interests and areas of expertise include human resource management, leadership, small business development, human capital development, and innovative work behavior. She has published on a variety of areas including leadership styles, small and medium enterprise development, innovative work behavior, and human resource management practices and has also been engaged in consultancies on areas of human resource management and policy formulation.
Correspondence: happy.mwakajila@isw.ac.tz
Najiath Swaibu Ismail is an Assistant lecturer in accounting in the department of Human Resource Management (Academics) at the Institute of Social Work. Najiath holds a Masters of Finance and investment from The Institute of Finance Management in 2016. She also holds a Bachelor degree in Accountancy from The Institute of Finance Management.
Najiath’s research interest revolves around Corporate Finance, Financial Regulations and Corporate Social Responsibilities.
Correspondence: najiath.ismail2@isw.ac.tz
Patricia Paul Buswage is an accomplished Assistant Lecturer specializing in Business Administration at the Institute of Social Work, Dar es Salaam. With a robust academic background and extensive professional experience, she has made significant contributions to the academia, consultancy and research within the fields of Accounting, Finance, and Procurement and Supplies. Patricia hold a Master of Business Administration from St. Augustine University of Tanzania (2013), complemented by a Bachelor of Business Administration (2011) from the same institution. Her academic journey has fostered a deep interest in Financial Management, Procurement and Supplies, Auditing, Administration, Organizational Finance which have shaped her research pursuits and consultancy endeavours. Over the years, she has engaged in impactful consultancy roles including advising Upendo Daima on financial management systems and grant administration from 2015 to 2019 and supporting WAJA Specialized Hospital in policy formulation and budget planning from 2019 to 2020. Currently, she is volunteering as a Consultant with Waridi la Matumaini since 2019. She has contributed her expertise in financial strategy and resource allocation, aiding organizations in optimizing their operational effectiveness and financial sustainability.
Correspondence: patricia.buswage@isw.ac.tz
Jumanne Gomera is a lecturer at the Institute of Social Work, Kijitonyama-Campus, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania where he teaches classes in advanced research method, labour economics, labour market dynamics, public fund management, principle of economics, and project development and management. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics (with focus on health economics and development policy) from Peking University, a Master’s in Development Policy from Seoul National University, and a Bachelor in Social Science from University of Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania. Dr. Jumanne Gomera is an economist with a background in health economics, development policy, gender and politics, political economy and political science. He has more than 15 years as a policy analyst at the Prime Minister’s Office. He is experienced in evaluation of development policy, particularly in the spheres of early childhood development, gender, youth, adolescent girls and young women, health and investment. He also has experience in conducting both qualitative and quantitative research and conducted a three years research to assess the effects of socio-economic factors impacting access and utilization of SRH among adolescent girls and young women in Tanzania as partial fulfilment of PhD degree. Gomera, a former policy analyst at the Prime Minister’s Office, has experience working from within the government and has a well-established network to coordinate multi sector stakeholders and fostered stakeholders’ collaboration in different tasks.
Dr. Gomera holds a certificate and has skills and experience on capacity building training, adult education and training delivery where he has conducted numerous stakeholder engagement activities including preparation of stakeholder engagement plan such as vulnerable groups planning framework (VGPF) and vulnerable groups plans (VGPs) for proposed Pamoja Project aimed at enhancing gender equality and women economic empowerment commissioned by the Ministry of Community Development, Gender, Women and special groups. Dr. Gomera is also a member of the ECD Community of Practice in East and Southern Africa (CoPEA). His engagement in the preparation of community of practice action plan, stakeholder engagement plan and its proposal for funding modalities and a draft of a country’s organization structure. His involvement in these diverse early childhood develop projects allows him to gain a holistic understanding of the challenges and opportunities of promoting ECD in different contexts including capacity strengthening for ECD frontline workers.
Dr. Gomera has participated in various research assignment related to early childhood development especially in Tanzania on policy evaluation, impact evaluation study, baseline, midline studies. He is currently among the team of researchers who have been commissioned to conduct impact evaluation of Mtoto Kwanza Project that aims to catalyse the implementation of Tanzania National Multisectoral Early Childhood Program (NM-ECDP). In this assignment, Gomera will provide contribution in preparation and coordinating research protocols, design methodological aspects, stakeholders’ engagement plan, deliver training and report writing.
Correspondence: jumanne.gomera@isw.ac.tz
Ms. Asteria Mlambo is an Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Labour Studies at the Institute of Social Work. She has a Masters Degree in Public Administration and a bachelor Degree in Industrial Relations. Ms. Asteria has participated in various consultancies including but not limited to; Development of the National Guidelines for Establishment and Management of TVET colleges for Persons with Disability (PWD) in Tanzania in 2023, Rapid Labour Market Assessment for Promoting Disability Inclusion in Tanzania in 2022. She has also conducted research and training in the areas of human resource management in public organizations, decent work, disability inclusion, youth development and employability skills, gender in employment, occupational health and safety, labour laws, disciplinary procedures, dispute prevention and resolution as well as matters related to vulnerable groups in the society particularly in employment. The aforementioned areas are also areas of interest in research and consultancy. Ms. Asteria is also competent in event moderation.
Correspondence: asteria.mlambo@isw.ac.tz
Emmanuel Kinyau is an Assistant Lecturer at the Institute of Social Work (ISW) Dar Es Salaam in the Labour Studies Department. He has Advanced Diploma in Labour Studies from the (ISW) formerly National Social Welfare Training Institute, a Post-Graduate Diploma in Law Mediation and Arbitration from the ISW, a Masters’ Degree in Public Administration from Mzumbe University and currently pursuing Doctoral Degree at Mzumbe University in Tanzania under the specialty of Conflict Management. He has over 15 years of teaching experience in labour Studies specializing in Labour Relations, Conflict Management, Trade Unionism, Collective Bargaining and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR).
Correspondence: emmanuel.kinyau@isw.ac.tz
Mr. Nuru Fanuel Pajenga is a Tutorial Assistant under the Department of Labour Studies at the Institute of Social Work. He holds a Bachelor Degree in Labour Relations and Public Management from the Institute of Social Work. Currently, he is pursuing a Master Degree in Labour Laws, Mediation, and Arbitration at the Institute of Social Work. He also attended various seminars, training and workshops in Tanzania. He also has experience working as a personal representative by presenting clients to the Commission for Mediation and Arbitration. His areas of interest are labour laws, occupational health and safety, decent work, labour inspection, labour administration, social dialogue, collective bargaining, human resource management, and public management.
Correspondence: nuru.pajenga@isw.ac.tz
Mr. Omary, Paulo Shaban a Tanzanian born in 12th June 1994, is holding a Master`s of Science in Economics and pursuing a PhD in Economics both from Mzumbe University, Tanzania. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts with Education (Majoring Economics). His areas of academic competencies and specializations are Environmental and Natural Resource Economics, Labour Economics, Agricultural Economics, Econometrics, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Public Sector Economics, International Economics, Monetary Economics, and Quantitative Research Methodology. Currently he is working in the position of Assistant Lecturer in Economics in the Department of Labour studies at the Institute of Social Work (ISW-Kijitonyama campus-Dar es Salaam). Mr Omary is also a coordinator of examination. Others of similar nature and the capacity he was performing in brackets are: (Reviewing Curriculum such as Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Arts Economics, Bachelor of Arts with Education (Economic related) programs offered by Teofilo Kisanji University). Before joining the Institute he worked as both Research Assistant and Trainer (IOB-Mzumbe& IOB-Antwerp 4Site Programmes). His areas of interest include Natural Resources Economics, Project Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, Environmental Economics, Health Economics, Econometrics, Micro and Macro Economics and International & Financial Economics. Mr. Omary has been recently working with different local and international organizations in a number of projects, research, consultancies and collaborations such as Economic Consultant at the Tanzania Episcopal Conference (TEC) gearing up for new economic philosophy (traditional indigenous sector). In research, he possesses various skills both writing and technical skills (including Microsoft Office, Excel, MAXQDA, SPSS, STATA and R to mentionfew).
Correspondence: paulo.omary@isw.ac.tz