DPDI Staff
Prof. Siasa I. Mzenzi
Director - DPDI
Email: mzenzi.siasa@udsm.ac.tz
Phone: +255 714 524 241
Prof. Siasa Mzenzi is the Director of Planning, Development and Investment (DPDI). He is an Associate Professor in Accounting at the Department of Accounting, University of Dar es Salaam Business School (UDBS) of the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM). He holds a PhD in Accounting from University of Southampton, United Kingdom. Also, he holds Masters of Business Administration (MBA) and Bachelor of Commerce (B. Com) in accounting both from the University of Dar es Salaam. He is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA-T) registered by the National Board of Accountants and Auditors (NBAA). As a Director of Planning, Development and Investment (DPDI), Prof. Siasa is responsible for all short-term, medium term and long-term planning, development and investment initiatives at the University. In the past, Prof. Siasa has worked with Ernst & Young (Tanzania) as an Auditor and KPMG (Tanzania) as an audit trainee. He is also a member of the British Accounting and Finance Association-Special Interest Group (BAFA-SIG) for accounting in less developed and emerging economies as well as the African Accounting and Finance Association (AAFA).
Prof. Siasa has more than fifteen (15) years’ experience in teaching and consulting in different areas including corporate governance, financial reporting, management accounting, cost accounting, auditing, taxation, corporate social responsibility, risk management, strategic planning, and organization structure and functions. He is also a reviewer of the various academic journals including outstanding one published by Emerald such as Journal of Accounting in Emerging Economies (JAEE) and Managerial Auditing Journal (MAJ)-Assurance, Management Performance and Governance.
Dr. Neema Robert
Manager - UDIA
Email: robert.neema@udsm.ac.tz
Phone: +255 713 444 785
She is an economist and lecturer in the Finance Department at the University of Dar es Salaam Business School (UDBS).She holds a PhD in Development Finance from the Stellenbosch University (South Africa), M. A Economics, and B. Com -Finance from the University of Dar es Salaam. She has a wide experience of more than eleven years in the financial sector, as a Tax Consultant in one of the big four Auditing Firms, and a Scholar in Finance and Economics Fields (UDBS).
Dr. David Peter Rwehikiza
Manager - Resource Mobilization
Email: rwehikiza.david@udsm.ac.tz
Phone: +255767656511
Dr. David Peter Rwehikiza is the Resource Mobilization Manager of the University of Dar es Salaam. He is currently a lecturer in the marketing Department of the University of Dar es Salaam. He joined the University of Dar es Salaam since 2009. He is specialized in the areas of marketing, transportation and logistics. He holds a PhD in Business Administration of the University of Dar es Salaam, Masters of Science in International Transport and Logistics of the University of Dar es Salaam and a Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing of University of Dar es Salaam. He has also attended short graduate programmes including Logistics Management from KLU University in Germany, Market Access from UNICTAD Virtual Learning Institute, Demand Creation and Market Execution curriculum offered by BeveServe South Africa and other local programmes in the areas of Advocacy, and Change management. Being a University lecturer, he has extensive conducted several consultancies and training programmes. The consultancy areas include strategic planning, new products development, route to market strategies, project monitoring and evaluation; transport investment appraisal; Pricing for e-products, customer satisfaction surveys to mention but a few. David has facilitated several training programmes few of them include; Customer Care, Entrepreneurship, Fleet Management, Contract Management and Outsourcing, Project Monitoring and Evaluation.
Dr. Omari Zuberi
Risk Management Coordinator
Email: Zuberi.omari@udsm.ac.tz
Phone: +255 786 300 439
Dr. Omari Zuberi is the Risk Management Coordinator in the Directorate of Planning, Development and Investment (DPDI). He is a Lecturer in Accounting at the Department of Accounting of the University of Dar es Salaam Business School (UDBS). He holds a PhD in Business Management from Capital University of Economics and Business (CUEB) Beijing, China. Dr. Zuberi is a member of Tax Revenue Appeals Tribunal in Tanzania and an affiliate member of Global Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). He holds Masters of Business Administration (MBA) and Bachelor of Commerce (B. Com) in Accounting both from the University of Dar es Salaam. Dr. Zuberi has in the past worked as an auditor at PricewaterhouseCoopers Tanzania and assistant accountant at Celtel Tanzania Limited. In due course Dr. Zuberi has accumulated knowledge and experience in Teaching, Research, Consultancy, Corporate Reporting, Auditing, Accounting, Taxation, Strategic and Business Planning, Financial Analysis, Risk Management and Internal Controls amongst others.
As a Risk Management Coordinator, Dr. Zuberi is responsible with overall coordination of implementation of risk management policy and strategy across the University; Manages development of appropriate risk management policies, procedures and systems; Collate and review all risk registers for consistency and completeness; Provide advice and tools to staff and management on risk management issues within the University; Promote understanding of and support for risk management including facilitation of risk management training; Oversee and update University-wide risk profiles, with input from risk owners; Ensure that relevant risk information is reported and escalated or cascaded, as the case may be, in a timely manner to the relevant University organs; Coordinate the monitoring and review of both the adequacy and effectiveness of risk treatment action plans; and Coordinate establishment of risk management database across the University.
Ms. Miriam Eugene Ndyamkama
Manager - Research Flats
Email: ndyamkama.miriam@udsm.ac.tz
Phone: +255739303303
She’s an Economist and Planning Officer at the Directorate of Planning, Development and Investment (DPDI). She’s highly motivated in Project Planning and Management with outstanding leadership, customer care and communication skills. She has experience of more than ten years in the projects, hospitality industry and students’ welfare. She holds Bachelor degree of Science in Economics and MSc. Public Policy Analysis and Programme Management from the Ardhi University.
Ms. Ania S. Dachi
Head of Planning and Development Section
Phone: +255 766 229 401
She earned a Bachelor Degree of Economics in 2013 from the University of Dodoma. She has a wide experience of Nine (9) years in strategic planning related roles. Ms. Ania has been working as a Planning officer with the University of Dar es Salaam since 2019. Over the course of her career, Ms. Ania has developed a wide range of expertise in various aspects of planning principles particularly in the context of institutional, national, and international plans, projects development, implementation, budget preparation and its Monitoring, Policy, guidelines and framework formulation, monitoring and evaluation of projects and strategic activities, as well as preparation of various performance reports for progress tracking towards established objectives which provide valuable insights for decision-makers and stakeholders.
Ms. Godebertha N. Rugazia
Acting Head – Investment Section
Email: rugazia.godebertha@udsm.ac.tz
Phone: +255687251645
Ms. Godebertha N. Rugazia is the head of Investment Section. She holds Masters of Science in Agricultural and Resource Economics from Tuskegee University, United States of America and a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural and Resource Economics from Sokoine University of Agriculture, Tanzania. She is currently the Head of Investment Section which is bridges the University and investors/businesses by monitoring and evaluating investor’s performance and advising the University accordingly.
Samson Matungwa Lwiza
Head - Central Pool Transport office
Email: lwiza.samson@udsm.ac.tz
Phone: +255754620824
Mr. Samson Matungwa Lwiza is a dedicated professional with a Bachelor's degree in Logistics and Transport Management from the prestigious National Institute of Transport. With over 9 years of extensive experience in Transport Management, he has consistently demonstrated his expertise in overseeing and optimizing transportation operations. His in-depth knowledge and proven track record in the field. Mr. Lwiza's commitment to efficient transport management and his ability to drive results have contributed significantly to the success of his previous roles, making him a reliable leader in the field.
Masika Bakari (CPA T)
Accountant
Email: bakari.masika@udsm.ac.tz
Phone: +255653488881
She earned her Bachelor Degree of Commerce in Accounting from the University of Dodoma .She has been expertise in financial analysis,financial planning,maintaining accounting systema and financial reporting at the Directorate and University at Large .
Mr. Kelvin Geofrey Mang'enya
lnsurance Officer
Email: mangenya.kelvin@udsm.ac.tz
Phone: +255712058181
He is a highly motivated insurance and risk management expert. He holds a Bachelor Degree of Science in Insurance & Risk Management from IFM. He has a wide experience of more than six years in the insurance sector, as an Insurance officer in different Insurance and Law firms. Furthermore, he worked with Tanzania Insurance Regulatory Authority to initiate the Insurance Awareness Project. Throughout the years he developed expertise in underwriting, claims management, and insurance education.
Ms. Husna Abdul Chitey
Insurance Officer
Email: chitey.husna@udsm.ac.tz
Phone: +255673932494
She is a highly motivated insurance and risk management expert. She holds a Bachelor Degree of Science in Insurance & Risk Management at IFM. She has experience of more than five years in the insurance sector, as Insurance officer in different Insurance firms. Throughout the years she developed expertise 1n underwriting, claims management, and insurance education.
Mr. Kisire Andrea Masogo
Transport Officer
Email: masogo.kisire@udsm.ac.tz
Phone: +255659728595
He is highly motivated professional with a Bachelor’s degree in Logistics and Transport Management from National Institute of Transport. He has a wide experience of more than 5 years in Transport Management as a Transport Officer in Various Government entities. He also holds first international certificate in Humanitarian Logistics from Kuehne Foundation. Throughout the years he developed expertise in Transport Management particularly in organizational Fleet Management.
Mr. lucton Mkuya J.
Planning officer
Phone: +255612600985
He earned his Bachelor degree of Arts in Development finance and investment planning at institute of rural development planning, Dodoma. His area of specification is investment planning and analysis
Mr. Denis Makubi
Marketing Officer
Phone:+255713403330
He's organised with abilities to prioritise, Mult-Task initiative and
Demonstrably Skills and Experience in Strategic, Analytical and Marketing for more than ten years. He holds Master's Degree in Business Administration (Corporate management) at Mzumbe University, Bachelor Degree in Business Administration at University of Dar es Salaam.
Ms Restituta Willibard Bantanuka
Marketing Officer
Email: bantanuka.restituta@udsm.ac.tz
Phone: +255713577592
She holds postgraduate Diploma in Records and Achieve management at Tanzania Public Service College (TPSC), and Degree in Business Administration at University of Dar es Salaam. She has experience in records management and marketing for more than ten years and currently is a marketing officer.
Ms. Evodia Simon Lugeleka
Secretary
Email: lugeleka.evodia@udsm.ac.tz
She holds Cerificate in Secretarial from the Tanzania Public Service College (TPSC). She is efficient and competent with more than Ten (10) years of experiance serving as a liason for Directors and Heads of the different Departments at University of Dar es salaam.
Ms. Lilian Ezekiel Buswelu
Planning Officer
Phone: +255 673400088
Ms. Lilian Buswelu is the planning officer under planning and Development section. She holds a Bachelor Degree in Project Planning Management and Community Development at University of Dodoma.
Mr.Kulwa Denis Wenseh
Planning Officer
Phone 0628946159/0758472371
Mr. Kulwa D.Wenseh is the planning officer under planning and Development section. He earned his Bachelor Degree in Planning and Community Development at Institute of Rural Development Planning Dodoma.
Mr. Mwinjuma Salumu Ally
Senior Driver
Phone: 0715 310 245
Mr. Mwinjuma Salumu Ally is a Senior Driver with 25 years of experience. He brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the field. Mwinjuma is committed to ensuring safe and efficient transportation while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism.
Mr. Abbas Mwete
Vehicle Inspector
Phone: 0784 415 372
Mr. Abbas Mwette is a highly experienced University Vehicle Inspector with a proven track record of maintaining the safety and functionality of a university's vehicle fleet. With a strong commitment to ensuring the well-being of students and staff, Abbas's expertise in vehicle inspection and maintenance is invaluable to the institution.
Mr. Nicolas Ernest Mwangili
Driver
Phone : 0762593471
Mr. Nicolas Ernest Mwangili is a Driver with 15 years of experience. He brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the field. Nicolas is committed to ensuring safe and efficient transportation while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism.
Mr. Babari Said Mkwanda
Driver
Phone: 0658 811 115
Mr. Bakari Said Mkwanda is a Driver with 15 years of experience. He brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the field. Bakari is committed to ensuring safe and efficient transportation while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism.
Mr. Fredrick Killian Mrope
Driver
Phone: 0755 009 813
Mr. Fredrick Killian Mrope is a Driver with 15 years of experience. He brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the field. Mrope is committed to ensuring safe and efficient transportation while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism.
Mr. NASSORO HASSAN ALLY
Senior Driver
Phone: 0716 500 717
Mr. Nassoro Ally is a Senior Driver with 20 years of experience. He brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the field. Ally is committed to ensuring safe and efficient transportation while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism.
Ms. Hadija Hamisi Ayubu
Assistant Accountant
Phone: 0714 035 123
Ms. Hadija H. Ayubu, pursued Bachelor Degree of Commerce in Accounting at University of Dar es salaam, currently working under accounting section as assistant accountant – intern.
Ms. Endeshi G. Makara
Planning Officer
Phone: +255689474840
Ms. Endeshi G. Makara is the Planning Officer under Investment Section. She holds a Bachelor of Economics and Finance from the Institute of Accountancy Arusha, Tanzania. She is currently working as a Planning Officer Part Timer in which she handles matters related to investment. Before joining the Investment Section, she worked under the Planning and Development Section in which she gained insights on budget preparation, various report preparation such as institutional performance report, budget implementation report, institutional quarterly, mid-year and annual reports, coordinated and controlled planning and effective utilization of resources, participated in processing and produce report on academic ranking and benchmarking information, and monitored and evaluated the implementation of UDSM performance contract.
Ms. Irene F. Mossongo
Planning Officer
Phone: +255687581865
Ms. Irene F. Mossongo is the Planning Officer under Investment Section. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. She is currently working as a Planning Officer Part Timer in which she handles matters related to investment.
Ms.Sandra Geofrey Massi
Planning Officer
Ms.Sandra Geofrey Massi is the Planning Officer under Investment Section. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. She is currently working as a Planning Officer Part Timer in which she handles matters related to investment.
Mr. Benedicto A. John
Customer Care at Research Flats
Phone: 0762 371 188
He’s experienced in customer oriented event waiter with a positive attitude and excellent communication skills. He holds Diploma of Heritage Management and Tour guidance at the University of Dar es Salaam. He has experience of more than ten years in the hospitality industry ensures guests satisfaction.
Mr. Iddi Mfaume Mgeni
Senior Office Attendant
Phone: 0713 478 388
He is a senior office assistant with experience of more than 20 years in office management, record keeping and customer care.
MS. Agatha Menance Nkwera
Senior Office Attendant
Phone: 0656 200 927
She is a senior office assistant with experience of more than twelve years in office management, record keeping and customer care. She holds certificate of Secondary Education (CSEE).
Ms. Asia Twalib Mwihumbo
Office Assistant
She experienced in Records Management and hospitality services. She holds Diploma in Records Management from Tanzania Public Services College (TPSC). She has experience of more than five years in office assistant and customer service.