LAURANCE JUDICA MLAY
Bonn,Germany
Summary
Helmut-Schmidt DAAD Scholar with over four years of experience in social protection initiatives, achieving 15% reduction in poverty for over 4,000 households through cash-based interventions. Organized more than 20 workshops and stakeholder meetings, contributing to impactful policy briefs and presentations for decision-makers. Proficient in digital and adaptive social protection systems, including social registries and cash transfer programs, with research expertise that informs program design. Demonstrated organizational skills and a proactive approach in enhancing GIZ's Global Alliances for Social Protection, focusing on digital solutions and capacity-building.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work history
Social welfare officer
Shinyanga Regional Referral Hospital
Shinyanga Region, , Tanzania
08.2025 - Current
- Coordinated hospital-based initiatives, assisting over 300 vulnerable patients and 100 households monthly.
- Assessed socioeconomic vulnerability for over 100 patients monthly, ensuring access to social assistance for 70% of cases.
- Enhanced data collection and case documentation, increasing reporting accuracy by 30% contributing to informed decision-making processes.
- Collaborated with healthcare staff and community stakeholders, expanding service reach by 25% in a month.
- Facilitated community outreach programmes aimed at raising awareness of social welfare resources available.
- Assessed individual needs through detailed interviews and evaluations to develop tailored intervention plans.
Social Protection Coordinator
The Ministry of Health
Dodoma, Tanzania
01.2022 - 12.2025
- Digitally registered over 5,000 climate-affected households, achieving 95% adaptation intervention reach.
- Co-facilitated national policy dialogues, influencing development of two new social protection strategies for 2023-2025.
- Mentored 15 junior staff in climate-data integration, improving data quality and program delivery by 20%.
- Supported national social protection policy coordination and adaptive system strengthening initiatives.
- Coordinated registration and validation of over 5,000 vulnerable households with 95% accuracy.
- Prepared policy briefs and technical inputs for inter-ministerial dialogues and reform processes.
Program Assistance Coordinator
Tanzania Commission for Aids
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
10.2020 - 05.2021
- Strengthened partnerships with 10 NGOs and regional authorities, implementing health resilience initiatives for over 20,000 community members.
- Coordinated 12 HIV prevention programmes across eight regions, enhancing resilience for 15,000 residents through gender and climate vulnerability mapping.
- Coordinated logistics for training workshops and outreach programmes to enhance community engagement.
- Organised community events aimed at promoting health education and increasing public participation.
- Supported coordination of national programmes targeting key and vulnerable populations.
- Supported data collection, reporting, and documentation for adaptive interventions.
Education
Master of Science - Social Protection
Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Science
Bonn, Germany 09.2025 -
M.A. - Political Science (International Policy and Governance)
University of Mysore
Mysore, India 01.2021 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Science - Social Protection
Institute of Finance Management
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania 09.2017 - 11.2020
Skills
- Social protection systems and policy reform
- Adaptive and climate-responsive social protection
- Digital social protection and registries
- Research and data analysis
- Evidence-based decision-making
- Event coordination and training
- Knowledge management and communication
- Stakeholder engagement and leadership
LANGUAGES
English
Proficient (C2)
Swahili
Proficient (C2)
German
Elementary
Volunteer-Youth of United Nations Association of Tanzania
- Youth of United Nations Association of Tanzania (YUNA), Research Coordinator, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 2022-06, Present, Led youth-focused research and advocacy programs reaching 5,000+ participants, promoting human rights, social inclusion, and climate resilience., Collaborated with UN agencies and government partners to advance data-driven, youth-led solutions for sustainable development., Produced evidence-based policy briefs linking youth development, poverty reduction, and climate adaptation for national stakeholders.
Volunteer- National Human Rights Commission of India (NHRC)
- Conducted policy reviews connecting social protection and human rights with environmental vulnerability frameworks in India's rural Karnataka region. Delivered capacity-building workshops for over 120 civil society leaders and youth advocates, promoting community-based adaptation through human rights approaches. Supported NHRC advisory notes on inclusive social policies for climate-displaced populations.
Timeline
Master of Science - Social Protection
Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Science
09.2025 -
Social welfare officer
Shinyanga Regional Referral Hospital
08.2025 - Current
Social Protection Coordinator
The Ministry of Health
01.2022 - 12.2025
M.A. - Political Science (International Policy and Governance)
University of Mysore
01.2021 - 09.2023
Program Assistance Coordinator
Tanzania Commission for Aids
10.2020 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Social Protection
Institute of Finance Management
09.2017 - 11.2020