2016 — Present
Chairman
Mkokotoni Development Foundation
Chairing the association, guiding its affairs, overseeing implementation and representing its mission in the community.
Civic leader · Community advocate
Mbarouk Maalum Mohamed
Active participation for sustainable development.
Building an informed, inclusive, peaceful and self-reliant society through accountable leadership and meaningful community participation across Zanzibar.
Vision & mission
An informed, inclusive, peaceful and self-reliant society.
Mbarouk works to strengthen communities for active participation in decision-making, prudent engagement and responsible resource management—advancing gender-responsive public service delivery.
Leadership
Strategic service to community
Experience spanning civil society, education access, advocacy, procurement and regional development.
2017 — Present
Member
North Region Business Council
Contributing a civic-development perspective to dialogue supporting responsible regional economic growth.
2021 — Present
Team Leader
Zanzibar Offline Volunteers · UNICEF
Mobilising communities to improve school access, support children with disabilities and engage parents in education.
Core capabilities
Community mobilisation
Project management
Fundraising & advocacy
Social accountability
Public procurement
Facilitation & training
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Leadership in conversation with the community.
Watch Mbarouk engage directly with community members—listening, sharing ideas and helping turn collective priorities into practical action.
Community engagement
Mkokotoni, Zanzibar
Curriculum vitae
Professional trajectory
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Mbarouk Maalum Mohamed
Community Development & Civic Leadership
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Education
Diploma in Procurement and Supply
Institute of Continuing and Professional Studies, Zanzibar · 2013–2014
Certificate in Procurement and Supply
ICPS Zanzibar · 2011–2012
Leadership appointments
Chairman
Mkokotoni Development Foundation · 2016–Present
Steering Committee Member
North Region Civic Society Network · 2017–Present
Chairperson, Planning, Economic & Finance Subcommittee
2021–Present
Selected project experience
Community engagement advocacy project coordinator, supported by Zanzibar Non-State Actors Support Programme.
Student mobilisation team leader across 25 schools, focused on gender-based violence clubs.
Peer education facilitator supporting youth life skills, reproductive health and empowerment.
Selected professional development
Project planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
Fundraising, lobbying, advocacy and organisational governance.
Social Accountability Monitoring, public procurement compliance and programme-based budgeting.
Languages
Kiswahili · Proficient
English · Working proficiency
Additional strengths
Facilitation, rural and urban fieldwork, dynamic team environments and community mobilisation.
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Available for consultations, civic initiatives, speaking engagements and strategic partnerships. Request a virtual conversation or an in-person meeting in Zanzibar.