Paul Mashauri has extensive experience organizing high-level summits and conferences for organizations in Tanzania. Some of the projects he has managed include organizing lighting competitions to promote rural electrification in Tanzania in 2010 and 2012 for the Rural Energy Agency. He has also planned launches for financial surveys and organized a national week of accountants event for the Tanzania Association of Accountants. Additionally, he has managed media campaigns and handled logistics for conferences on topics such as agriculture and entrepreneurship. Paul is a recognized leader in strategic thinking and entrepreneurship in Tanzania.

1. EXPERIENCE
From a Selected Event List
Client: Rural Energy Agency (REA)
Projects:
1. LightingRuralTanzaniaCompetition2012Summit
2. LightingRuralTanzaniaCompetition2010Summit
Project Dates:
- March to April, 2010
The Rural Energy Agency an event manager and consultant to organise the Lighting Rural
Tanzania Competition 2010 and 2012 consecutively
Scope of work
-Provide technical and logistical organisational plan of the summit which includes -

2. Conceptualising and designing the whole event
-Implementing the technical and logistical plan of the summit;
-Designing and producing summit’s materials
-Designing and producing summit’s promotional materials
-Managing delegates: including one to one communication with invitees and summit
delegates, organising transportation to and from the summit, organising delegates’
accommodation, health care coverage, provision of local transportation, attending to
delegates’ individual needs and queries.
-Designing invitation cards, and inviting delegates to the summit
-Follow up invitations including attaining confirmations of attendance and liaising with
participants.
-Providing media liaising services for the summit including guaranteeing it is well covered
by media (broadcasted and published)
-Design and printing new releases and advertisements ahead of the summit.
-Develop a registration list of invitees who attended the launch
-Selection and booking of the summit venue
-Responsible for preparation and smooth flow of the summit program.
-Responsible for the availability and distribution of the launch materials (Printed-launch
program, printed hand outs of presentations and speeches, launch brochure, media folders
(including all launch materials plus news releases)
-Production of summit DVD
-Preparation production of summit the report Responsible for the set up of a press conference.
-Responsible for Event management report
Client: The Financial Sector Deepening Trust (FSDT)
Project: Launch and Dissemination of the FinScope Survey 2009 on the demand and barriers to
access financial services in Tanzania
Project Dates: September 2009- 2010
The Financial Sector Deepening Trust (FSDT) was incorporated in Tanzania on 1st July 2004. The
FSDT’s overall aim is to develop a deeper financial system that can provide greater access to
finance of more Tanzanians. Among its secondary objectives are:
Provide funding to support the development of new financial products that address the needs of
poor households and micro and small enterprises.
Support improvements in the policy, legislative and regulatory framework affecting delivery of
services.
Support initiatives aimed at improving financial market integration and access to wholesale forms
of finance by financial service providers addressing poor households and micro and small
enterprises.
Support initiatives aimed at enhancing the supply of appropriate business services to financial
service providers in Tanzania.
Scope of work
-Invite the guests to the FinScope launch. Get and update the list of invitees from the FSDT
-Send out invitation cards to all guests
-Follow up invitations and confirm attendance of guests
-Guarantee the FinScope launch is covered by media (broadcasted and published)
-Design and print the invitation cards, new releases and advertisements ahead of the launch.

3. -In addition to that he/she will be required to collaborate with the editor to draft the text of the
invitation card, news releases and advertisements announcing the launch.
-Develop a registration list of invitees who attended the launch selection of the launch venue
-Responsible for the smooth flow of the launch program.
-Responsible for the availability and distribution of the launch materials
(Printed launch program, printed hand outs of presentations and speeches, launch brochure,
media folders (including all launch materials plus news releases)
-Responsible for the set up of a press conference.
-Coordination of strategic dissemination of FinScope Survey findings across
Client
Tanzania Association of Accountants (TAA)
Project type:
National Week of Accountants, Peacock Hotel, Millennium Towers, Dar es Salaam Contact -
Scope of work
Deliverables:
-Generate ideas, theme and develop a concept paper for the 25th Anniversary of the Tanzania
Association of Accountants (TAA). We came up with an implementation plan proposing for the
execution of the National Week of Accountants 2009. The week involved four main activities which
were the fundraising dinner, one-day training session for SMEs, Sports Bonanza and TAA’s 25th
Anniversary celebrations
-Undertake fundraising activities geared towards the operationalization of the National Week of
Accountants 2009.The activities involved holding of consultative meetings with potential
contributors; both the public and private sector, organising the fundraising dinner and collecting the
pledges. We managed to raise about Tzs. 61 Million
-Provide media liaising services for both the electronic and print media for three consecutive
months preceding the planned activities for the National Week of Accountants. The campaign
addressed a spectrum of issues related to Good Governance using articles in print media and
interviews in electronic media; radio and television
-Design and develop promotional materials including brochures, posters and flyers for various
institutions; banks, insurance companies, public utility companies, insurance companies, auditing
firms, international organisations and the general public
-Develop an invitees list for the fundraising dinner and the 25th anniversary celebrations for TAA
-Develop audio visual materials for the publicity campaign through radio, television and
newspapers
Develop speeches and press releases for all the planned activities for the National Week of
Accountants
-Work closely with the TAA patron Hon. Mustapha Mkulo, Minister for Finance and Economic
Affairs to ensure the success of the fundraising dinner and TAA’s 25th Anniversary celebrations
Design, print and deliver invitation cards to the invited guests for the fundraising dinner and TAA’s
25th Anniversary celebrations
Source and develop contractual agreements with the moderator and trainers
Managing and monitoring a three months media campaign for the National Week of Accountants
2009

4. Client
Tanzania Private Sector Foundation (TPSF)
Local Investor’s Roundtable Conference Launch for the Kilimo Kwanza Dialogue, Movenpick Royal
Palm Hotel, Dar es Salaam
Local Investor’s Roundtable conference launch for the Kilimo kwanza dialogue. The launch was
organised by TPSF and Tanzania National Business Council (TNBC). It was attended by members
of the private sector, members of the public sector and senior Government officials headed by the
Prime Minister,
Hon. Mizengo Kayanza Peter Pinda.
Amongst other things TPSF used the launch to highlight research findings on to how the
agriculture sector can be revolutionised in Tanzania as recommended by the Agriculture
Empowerment Working Group of the Tanzania National Business Council (TNBC) whose chairman
is the President of the United Republic of Tanzania, HE. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete
Scope of work
For the launch, we were responsible on the following:
-Provide pre and post event media liaising services for both newspapers, radio and television
-Design and develop promotional materials including brochures for institutions and mass
consumption
-Develop an invitees list, send invitations and confirm participation for the launch Source and assist
the client to select and invite the Guest of Honor, Hon. Mizengo Kayanza Peter Pinda, Prime
Minister of the United Republic of Tanzania.
-Design, print and deliver invitation cards to the invited guests for the launch
-Develop contractual agreements with the moderator
-Develop and distribute a press release for the launch
-Managing and monitoring pre and post media coverage of the event
-We were also privileged to have organised and managed other high profile events including
-Un Habitat Week and its apex on the 3rd October 2011-which was a five day festive event,
colourful celebrations and involved multiple activities and
-World Tourism Day on 21/10/2011 at the Karimjee Hall and grounds – with the Ministry of Natural
Resources and Tourism, Dar Es Salaam Regional Commissioner’s Office, Tanzania Private Sector
Foundation (TPSF), Dar es Salaam Tourism Board (DTB), Tourism Confederation of Tanzania
(TCT) and the Dar Es Salaam Municipal Council where the respective Minister, Hon. Ezekiel Maige
(MP) was the guest of Honour.
-Geita Gold Mining Limited The Kilimanjaro Challenge Initiative 2009, 2010 Kilimanjaro Kempiski
Hotel, Dar es Salaam
-The launch of Tanzania Women Bank (TWB)
-The launch of Mkombozi Commercial Bank
-The launch of the Zain Biashara Community
-The National Entrepreneurs Day , 2009, 2010 and 2011
-Breakfast meetings by the Tanzania Private Sector Foundation (TPSF)
-World Aids Day Commemorations by Family Health International
-Launch of the Champion Project by Engender Health
-The Networking after Dinner Talk, August 2009, 2010, 2012
-The National Entrepreneurs Day

5. The International -Information and Communication Technology Summit
The East and Southern Africa Industry and Trade Expo, 2010
Women Entrepreneurship & Career Summit
11.0 Coordinator; Personal Profile
Paul R.K Mashauri (An entrepreneur, thought-after
inspirational speaker, writer and Actor)
Paul is one of Tanzania’s leading authorities in strategic
thinking and entrepreneurial leadership. With a great
reputation in corporate and government circles, Mashauri
is a well known media personality and insightful thinker
with a powerful success record in planning, managing and
executing some of the highly successful private sector
initiatives.
He created a market niche for events and projects
management due to his ability to generate and bring to life
some of the most profound ideas, involving production of
the top class mind-set change events to corporate and the
general public in Tanzania including The Grand
Networking After Dinner Talk, Women Entrepreneurship &
Career Summit, East and Southern Africa Industry & Trade Expo, International Marketers
Convention, The IT & Communication Summit, The Leadership & Lifestyle Forum (LLF) and
Entrepreneurs Day just to mention a few.
Prior to his pursuit for entrepreneurship, Paul served as the Executive Director and co-founder of
Familia Newspaper, a weekly published inspirational paper addressing cross cutting issues as
shared by respected intellectuals, researchers, great achievers, bestselling authors, business
visionaries and renowned professionals. He established the paper upon completion of his studies
at the University of Dar es Salaam.
He uses his network, skills and experience to build strong businesses through motivational talk
sessions targeting SMEs in a diversity of sectors. He has been involved in various developmental
initiatives undertaken by both the government and private sector bodies including Uongozi
Institute, Tanzania Private Sector Foundation (TPSF) and Tanzania Chamber of Commerce,
Industry & Agriculture (TCCIA). His powerful message has been heard by over one million people
in Tanzania through TV talk shows and lecture circuits across the country.
Paul holds a bachelor degree in Economics & Sociology of the University of Dar es Salaam with
options in Political Science and Public administration studies. To know more about Paul please visit
www.paulmashauri.net
From our Gallery List
Paul Mashauri, left with Hon. Dr. Harrison Mwakyembe
(MP), Minister for East Africa Cooperation at theTanzania
Responsible Business Network (TRBN) event. Paul is the
founding member to TRBN)

6. Paul Mashauri, right with Ali Mfuruki, Chairman, CEO
Roundtable at the launch of TRBN
Hon. Dr. Maua Daftari (MP), former Deputy Minister,
Ministry of Science Technology and Higher Education at
the BMTL booth during the ICT Summit
Joyce Mapunjo, former Permanent Secretary, Ministry of
Trade Industry and Marketing in an official opening for
Entrepreneurs Day
Sir Andy Chande, with Joyce Mapunjo, former Permanent
Secretary, Ministry of Trade, Industry and Marketing after
the official opening of Entrepreneurs Day
Members of the Young Executives of Tanzania (YES
Tanzania) listening to Hon. Dr. Salim A. Salim, a retired
Prime Minister during the YES Tanzania meeting

7. Paul Mashauri, EASB Chairman, left with Hon. Mohamed
Dewji (MP), CEO, METL at the YES Tanzania event
Paul Mashauri, left, Chairman, EASB with Semkae Kilonzo,
second left, Executive Director, Policy Forum, Mohamed
Dewji, CEO, METL and Rakeshi Rajani former CEO,
Twaweza at the YES Tanzania eve
Paul Mashauri, left, with HE. Benjamin Mkapa, former
President of the United Republic of Tanzania and Sir. Andy
Chande at all leaders event, Serena Hotel
Paul Mashauri, left, Chairman, EASB with Sr. Reginald
Mengi, right, IPP Chairman at the University of Dar es
Salaam public lecture event
Hon. Mama Salma Kikwete and Mama Tunu Pinda with
participants of the Women Entrepreneurship and Career
Summit

8. Paul Mashauri, speaking to media at the launch of the
movie titled One Month Date.
Paul Mashauri after delivering a talk on The Profile of a
Fraud Star at an event organised by KPMG at Hyatt
Regency, The Kempiski
Contacts
Paul Mashauri
Ceo
Benchmark Office Solutions, PO Box 31920, Plot No. 638,
Block 47, Kijitonyama, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania,
Tel:+255 717 653544
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