Name: Ms. Aldegunda Alexander Ngowi

Head – Finance and Administration

With over 20 years of hands-on experience in financial management, Ms Aldegunda Alexander Ngowi brings deep expertise in general accounting, grant management, and budget oversight for nonprofit-funded programs. As the Head of Finance and Administration at the Economic and Social Research Foundation (ESRF), Aldegunda is known for her strategic approach to financial leadership and her ability to drive operational efficiency.

Before joining ESRF in 2009, Aldegunda honed her skills in the corporate sector, including two years at a construction company and six years as a Finance Officer at the British Council Tanzania, where she successfully managed complex financial operations.

Aldegunda is a Certified Public Accountant, CPA (T), and an active member of the National Board of Accountants and Auditors (NBAA) in Tanzania. She also holds membership in the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). Academically, she earned a Master of Science in Economics and Finance for Development from the University of Bradford (UK) in partnership with Mzumbe University (Tanzania), and a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting from the University of Dar es Salaam. Her proven track record in financial management and nonprofit operations positions Aldegunda as a trusted leader in the sector, committed to promoting sustainable development through sound financial practices.