Portfolio

Projects & Impact

Selected work across operations, agribusiness, and development programs.

At a glance

7+
Major Projects
2,000+
Entrepreneurs Supported
1,000+
VSLA Beneficiaries
9
Countries Served
Nicolaus Novatus Mukasa at the ICYE International Office during LIVE-Ex project work

01

Project Management

LIVE-Ex Project Management

Earth Advocacy Mentorship Programme, ICYE International Office, Berlin, Germany

April 2024 – Present

Successfully coordinated multi-country project with partners in Germany, France, Tanzania, Kenya, Mozambique, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Togo, and Malawi.

Challenge

Facilitate and manage cross-border project coordination across 9 countries in Africa and Europe.

Approach

Organized and managed all cross-border in-person and online meetings for project partners and stakeholders. Oversaw project deliverables and ensured high-quality outputs and timely reporting.

Nicolaus Novatus Mukasa facilitating a VSLA training session in Lugalo, Kilolo District

02

Program Management

Youth Livelihoods Program

Lyra In Africa – Imarika Jamii (IK), Iringa, Tanzania

April 2023 – December 2023

Supported over 1,000 beneficiaries through VSLA groups and agroecology programs. Built partnerships with Kiota Hub, Fundi Smart, and Feed the Future.

Challenge

Manage portfolio and support over 1,000 beneficiaries through VSLA groups and agroecology training.

Approach

Led formation and supervision of 50+ Village Saving and Loan Association groups. Designed and implemented capacity-building initiatives on agroecology for rural entrepreneurs.

Nicolaus Novatus Mukasa with partners at a national health commemoration in Tanzania

03

Consulting

EAC One Health Approach

East African Community (EAC) – GIZ Technical Cooperation, Arusha, Tanzania

November 2022 – March 2023

Coordinated the first EAC One Health Partners' Forum, focusing on regional health integration.

Challenge

Support development of One Health curriculum and regional health integration.

Approach

Supported development and revision of contingency plans for epidemic and pandemic preparedness. Worked with experts to design One Health curriculum for East African universities.

Nicolaus Novatus Mukasa working with partners on a laptop during a programme session

04

Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Digital Skills & Entrepreneurship

EAC-GIZ (dSkills@EA Project)

May 2022 – November 2022

Supported digital skills development and entrepreneurship programs across East Africa.

Challenge

Support development of digital skills programs for youth in East Africa.

Approach

Led knowledge management, event coordination, and procurement processes. Provided technical support for innovation transfer and entrepreneurship training.

Community members and partners with Nicolaus Novatus Mukasa after a field session

05

Resource Mobilization

WASH Project for Women Vendors

SAWAU Tanzania, Mwanza, Tanzania

August 2020 – April 2021

Successfully secured funding and developed frameworks for women's livelihoods programs.

Challenge

Design and secure funding for WASH project benefiting women vendors in Ukerewe.

Approach

Designed and secured funding for WASH project. Led development of tools and working frameworks for women's livelihoods programs.

Nicolaus Novatus Mukasa training groups on digital finance tools in Ilambilole

06

Youth Development

Rural Entrepreneurship Program

Raleigh International, Morogoro, Tanzania

July 2019 – July 2020

Supported 2,000+ young entrepreneurs across coastal and southern highlands regions of Tanzania.

Challenge

Support 2,000+ young entrepreneurs in coastal and southern highlands of Tanzania.

Approach

Managed livelihood programs and designed and implemented entrepreneurship curriculum for rural youth and women.

Nicolaus Novatus Mukasa working compost on a MUSSGO Farms plot

07

Operations & Agribusiness

MUSSGO Farms Operations

MUSSGO Farms, Iringa, Tanzania

2023 – Present

Ensuring sustainability and efficiency in agricultural production and day-to-day farm operations.

Challenge

Lead operations, human resources, and business development for agricultural enterprise.

Approach

Support budgeting, planning, bookkeeping, compliance, and resource allocation. Lead human resources and workforce development. Develop and implement plans for business growth and market expansion.

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