Staff
Aginatha Rutazaa - Managing Director
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She is the Founder and Managing Director of TUSONGE Community Development, an organization she established in 2011. Based in Kilimanjaro, TUSONGE operates across the Arusha, Kilimanjaro, and Singida regions. She holds an M.Sc. in Community Economic Development (2009), a B.Sc. in Education, and a Bachelor’s degree in Human Rights and Gender. She serves as a trainer, mentor, and coach, specializing in gender, women’s rights, and disability inclusion.
Key Competencies:
- Strong organizational management skills
- Proficient in global and community facilitation and animation
- Expertise in strategic planning and organizational strategic business development
- Skilled in inclusive and intersectional project design, implementation, and Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E)
- Proven capacity for resource mobilization
Lilian Maro
Administrative Secretary and Communications Officer
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She holds a Certificate in Secretarial Duties and Office Practices with 13 years of working experience in secretarial duties. With her experiences, she supports the Managing Director and ensures hospitality services to stakeholders visiting TUSONGE.
Similarly, as an Acting Human Resources Officer, Lilian supports and ensures a conducive working environment for all staff, interns, and volunteers, which promotes working productivity and enhances organizational culture.
Her hobbies include learning and sharing experiences with others. She is conversant in English and Swahili languages.
CPA (T) Anna Kimario
Finance Manager
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Anna Kimario is a Certified Public Accountant, she began her journey as the External Auditor and Financial Advisor for Non-Profit Organization and Profitable businesses (Both small and large businesses), leading to his current aspiration as Finance Manager of TUSONGE.
She is incharge of all TUSONGE finances and procurement of organization resources.
Gilbert Owen
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
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Gilbert is a Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) professional with over three years of experience in designing, implementing, and managing M&E frameworks. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of Dodoma.
At TUSONGE, Gilbert leads the planning and development of M&E tools, tracks project changes through assessing indicators, and supports informed decision making. He also builds the capacity of Community Supportive Teams and provides technical guidance to enhance organizational effectiveness.
Gilbert is fluent in English and Swahili.
Consolata Kinabo
Programme Officer
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With over 10 years of experience in legal, human rights education, and gender equality, she holds a Master’s Degree in International Law and Human Rights. Since 2014, she has led TUSONGE’s human rights education and gender programmes, benefiting groups of women, youth, and children. Currently, she coordinates the East Africa Human Rights Program, providing crucial human rights knowledge and skills to grassroots individuals and NGOs across 10 East African countries. Before this, she worked for approximately six years as a project officer to a children’s advocacy program in Arusha. Her unwavering passion lies in serving communities with sustainable impact and transformation, particularly women, children, and youth whose rights are often discriminated against and violated
Lawi Msemwa
Programme Manager
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Holds Bachelor Degree in Geography and Environmental Studies (with honors) from The University of Dodoma (UDOM) and is currently pursuing Master’s Degree in Co-operative and Community Development at Moshi Co-operative University (MoCU).
Lawi has over 08 years of working experiences with both National and International Non-Governmental Organizations in Project Planning and Management, Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning, Resources Mobilization, Policies analysis, Partnership and institutional development.
He brings in skills, experiences and expertise that contribute to an impactful and sustainable programs and projects in the communities and the entire organization.
Lawi’s interest and hobbies is on Reading books, sharing stories of change, Outreach activities, coaching and mentorship. His conviction is based on “Ethics in professionalism”.
He is well conversant in English and Swahili language.
Eva Minja
Project Officer – Economic Empowerment
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As the Business Development and Marketing Officer at TUSONGE, leverages her skills in entrepreneurship, Community development, Disability matters, Gender, Leadership, Advocacy & Lobbying, as well as Facilitation in different angles. She is committed to lifelong learning and commitment to helping others succeed are central to her professional approach. Guided by the philosophy that “It’s not about perfect. It’s about effort. And when you bring that effort every single day, that’s where transformation happens. That’s how change occurs.“ Eva is a results-oriented professional.
She is proficient in both English and Swahili.
Hans Afrael Ngoilale
Assistant Accountant
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Hans Afrael is a dedicated Accounting and Finance professional with expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, auditing, tax compliance, and internal controls. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Finance from Moshi Co-operative University and is currently pursuing CPA certification to further enhance his professional capacity.
As an Assistant Accountant at Tusonge Community Development Organization (Tusonge CDO), Hans plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting audit processes, organizational budgetary process, and ensuring compliance with statutory and donor requirements. His hands-on experience in bookkeeping, payroll, asset management, and the use of accounting tools like QuickBooks, and Excel allows him to contribute effectively to organizational efficiency and financial transparency.
Hans’s analytical mindset, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities support the strengthening of internal controls and strategic financial decision-making. He has also contributed to capacity-building meetings, field operations, and financial reporting for partners and stakeholders. Passionate about technology innovations and continuous learning, Hans is committed to supporting Tusonge CDO’s mission of empowering communities and promoting sustainable development.
Ainea Petro
Driver
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He is in charge of the organization/ project motor vehicle and ensuring that team members are driven in a safe and timely manner to their destinations so that they can attend to their work.
He is fluent in Swahili.
Hosiana Minja
Office Attendant
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She is a single mother with one son.
She is fluent in Swahili.
Chris Anthony
Data Clerk Officer
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Chris is a Data Officer at TUSONGE with a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and over two years of experience in data management and project support. He brings strong IT, digital, and communication skills to enhance the organization’s Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEAL) systems.
In his role, Chris manages project data, ensures quality and security, coordinates digital tools and platforms, and supports the design of data collection systems. He also engages in project coordination and implementation. Passionate about storytelling, Chris creates data-driven reports and multimedia stories that highlight real community impact.
Outside of work, he enjoys reading and engaging in creative pursuits.