Jousue Tambara – Mozambique
Occupation/Title
Stakeholder Engagement Specialist
Country of Origin
Mozambique
Summary/About Me
Jousue Tambara is a dedicated stakeholder engagement specialist with a focus on addressing youth and women’s income generation challenges. With extensive experience in project management and community resilience, Jousue has significantly contributed to various initiatives aimed at enhancing local governance and community well-being in Mozambique. He has been recognized as a 2015 International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) participant and a 2009 Cochran Fellow.
Areas of Expertise
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Community Resilience
- Income Generation for Youth and Women
- Sports for Peace Initiatives
Professional Experience
- USAID OTI Mozambique Community Resilience Program: Jousue played a crucial role in this program, locally known as Tuko Pamoja, where he pitched more than 40 project ideas aimed at enhancing community resilience.
- USAID Local Governance Strengthening Program: As the Zambezia Provincial Manager, he contributed to strengthening local governance structures and improving community participation.
Key Initiatives
– Social Change Initiative: Jousue implemented a Social Change Initiative titled “Sports for Peace,” which focused on using sports education to advocate for peace in Pemba City, Mozambique. The initiative involved organizing sports activities, including basketball and football, to engage young people in Cabo Delgado province, promoting peace and community cohesion through sports.
Skills
- Stakeholder Engagement and Management
- Community Resilience Building
- Project Ideation and Implementation
- Sports Education and Advocacy
Jousue Tambara’s commitment to fostering peace and development through innovative approaches, such as sports education, highlights his dedication to creating positive social change. His extensive experience and focus on community resilience make him a valuable asset in addressing the challenges faced by youth and women in Mozambique.