Mr. Elirehema Daniel Mollel is the Vice Chairperson of the Board of the Tanzania Education Authority (TEA), appointed in September 2024 by the Minister for Education, Science and Technology, Hon. Prof. Adolf Mkenda. He brings over 16 years of progressive experience in public finance, budgeting, and government expenditure management.

Mr. Mollel currently serves as Principal Finance Management Officer at the Ministry of Finance, where he plays a central role in managing national budgets for Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), as well as Local Government Authorities (LGAs). His duties include oversight of the government wage bill, preparation of annual Plan and Budget Guidelines, coordination of citizen budgets, development of Budget Execution Reports (BER), and provision of technical advice to senior management on budgetary matters. He also facilitates Public Expenditure Review (PER) meetings, with emphasis on cross-cutting issues such as nutrition, gender, and the environment.

Since joining public service in 2009, Mr. Mollel has held several senior roles within the Government Budget Management Division. His career has been marked by a strong commitment to fiscal accountability, transparency, and value for money in public service delivery.

Academically, Mr. Mollel holds a Master of Science in Finance and Investment from Coventry University, United Kingdom (2013), and an Advanced Diploma in Accountancy from the Institute of Accountancy Arusha (2006). He has also undertaken extensive professional training in areas such as public sector budgeting and control, social budgeting and actuarial modelling, project management, and strategic public sector planning earning certifications from recognized institutions across Africa and beyond.

Mr. Mollel's expertise in financial risk management, investment analysis, and international financial systems makes him a valuable member of the TEA Board, especially in guiding financial planning and budget execution for the development and expansion of educational infrastructure across Tanzania.