Masanja Francis Gilya is a finance and grants management professional currently serving as Head of Finance and Administration at the Agricultural Non-State Actors Forum since 2019. He is a Certified Public Accountant, CPA(T), registered with the National Board of Accountants and Auditors (NBAA), Tanzania. Masanja holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Accounting and Finance from Mzumbe University and an MBA from ESAMI Business School. He has over ten years of experience in donor grants and financial management, with extensive expertise in managing donor-funded programs, compliance, budgeting, financial reporting, and institutional accountability. Throughout his career, he has worked with both international and local NGOs, supporting partnerships with a wide range of development partners and donors.