Nadhifa completed her MSc. in Water Management at IHE Delft in 2006. She was appointed as Director of Water Quality Services in the Ministry of Water and Irrigation of Tanzania in 2010, where she now serves as a Permanent Secretary. Nadhifa has played a key role in the Tanzanian government's Water Investment Programme which aims to enhance the country's water security through mobilising resources, fostering multi-sectoral collaboration and promoting sustainable water management practices. In encouraging innovative finance, Nadhifa's focus remains on water investment for social well-being, resilience and sustainable development.