Fredrick Simon
Dar Es Salaam
Summary
Communications specialist with over 4 years of experience in designing digital advocacy campaigns and managing stakeholder relationships. Demonstrated success in gender equality, environmental justice, and youth empowerment initiatives in Tanzania. Skilled in translating complex issues into engaging narratives for diverse audiences and building partnerships with government agencies and NGOs. Proficient in social media management, event coordination, and monitoring and evaluation, with fluency in English and Swahili.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Program Officer
Human Dignity and Environmental Care Foundation (HUDEFO)
11.2022 - Current
- Facilitated implementation of programs targeting marine conservation, waste management, and climate change mitigation.
- Organized workshops for community members, youth, and children on regenerative agriculture and environmental protection.
- Conducted training sessions addressing environmental hygiene and child rights for schools and communities.
- Performed field inspections to gather data measuring project impacts and conduct KAP surveys.
- Coordinated activities with stakeholders, volunteers, and community partners for enhanced collaboration.
- Prepared project progress reports and activity summaries for program officer review.
Communications Officer
Adam Simith International
01.2025 - 03.2026
- Led development of communications and learning plans for GCI EP Tanzania work packages.
- Managed stakeholder engagement events to ensure compliance with GCI EP procedures.
- Collaborated with team members to create written products for GCI EP communications.
- Supported organization of inception, validation, and final dissemination workshops.
- Tracked external media coverage of GCIEP work packages, informing management of updates.
- Developed detailed budget plans for translation and communication activities within resources.
- Reviewed deliverables to ensure clarity and strong messaging in communications products.
- Maintained liaison with stakeholders to mitigate communication risks during implementation.
Africa Strategic Engagement and Advocacy Manager
Global Youth Coalition, Norway
11.2022 - 03.2026
- Led development and monitoring of advocacy strategies aligning with regional and global youth agendas.
- Analyzed policies to identify gaps for youth-led advocacy in health, climate, and employment sectors.
- Gathered data to develop policy briefs and position papers supporting advocacy initiatives.
- Engaged government officials and donors to lobby for youth priorities in policy decisions.
- Established and facilitated coalitions of youth-led organizations to promote collaboration.
- Mapped relationships with stakeholders, including governments and civil society partners.
- Represented coalitions at international conferences, advocating for youth perspectives in decision-making.
- Mentored grassroots organizations to enhance their advocacy goals and strategies.
Assistant social Media & Communication Manager
Africa Group of Negotiators on Climate Change (AGN) (UNFCCC)
, Tanzania
04.2025 - 12.2025
- Planned, produced, and edited multimedia content to align with AGN's strategic objectives for COP negotiations.
- Managed daily social media presence on platforms such as X, Instagram, and Facebook, promoting African perspectives on climate finance adaptation and loss & damage.
- Collaborated with the communication team to ensure posts reflect the African Union and AGN narratives on climate resilience and development.
- Provided real-time updates during UNFCCC subsidiary body meetings, monitoring developments and trending topics in climate action.
- Engaged stakeholders including African media, climate journalists, NGOs, and partners, to amplify AGN's messaging.
- Evaluated social media performance using analytics tools to assess outreach efforts and generate digital engagement reports.
Senior Monitoring, Evaluation, Review, and Verification Officer
Netherlands Development Organization (SNV)
09.2023 - 01.2025
- Coordinated with MERV advisor to deliver timely M&E work plans, including sales data collection and risk monitoring.
- Executed multiple MERV tasks across diverse projects.
- Participated actively in the monitoring and evaluation of project activities.
- Authored project documentation, best practices, and impact stories highlighting BCC intervention outcomes.
- Collaborated with the BCC coordinator and advisor to supply producers with essential BCC materials.
- Organized monthly dialogues to strengthen sales techniques and coordinated seasonal pop-up markets for producer engagement.
- Facilitated linkages between rural and urban supply chain actors to validate cookstove market access.
- Initiated and managed procurement of incentive rewards and results-based incentives, overseeing delivery and documentation.
Core- founder and Research coordinator
Sisi Tanzania Organization
08.2021 - 09.2023
- Drove organization’s mission to empower youth through a vocal platform addressing challenges.
- Developed and implemented inclusive programs fostering collaboration and unity among youth.
- Formed partnerships with stakeholders, including government and NGOs, for sustainable development.
- Supported fundraising initiatives and crafted proposals to sustain ongoing projects.
- Led civic advocacy efforts promoting youth participation in national activities and elections.
- Designed research protocols and methodologies aligned with theorganization’s focus areas.
- Supervised field data collection activities, ensuring quality assurance in research practices.
- Ensured ethical compliance with Tanzanian regulations, including obtaining necessary permits.
The Programme Development, Quality and Impact
Save the Children
07.2018 - 11.2018
- Developed and implemented high-quality evidence-based programs, ensuring accurate reporting.
- Conducted research and compiled data to support strategic program development.
- Coordinated with technical experts during meetings and prepared briefs for field visits.
- Documented best practices while ensuring compliance with child safeguarding policies.
- Maintained robust monitoring and evaluation mechanisms to assess program impact.
- Identified and strengthened partnerships with local and international organizations for collaboration.
- Set quality standards for projects to ensure technical excellence in health and education.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Project Planning, Management, and Community Development
The University of Dodoma
Dodoma, Tanzania12-2023
Diploma - Project Planning And Management
The University Of Dodoma
Dodoma,Tanzania12-2020
Certificate - project planning and management
The University Of Dodoma
Dodoma, Tanzania11-2018
Skills
- Digital advocacy and awareness
- Online and offline outreach
- Digital storytelling and dialogue
- Community engagement initiatives
- Content creation and multimedia
- Press materials and reports
- Policy briefs and case studies
- Stakeholder management and relations
- NGO partnerships and media engagement
- Influencer collaboration and networking
- Stakeholder dialogues and tools
- Social media management and Office skills
- Basic graphic design
- Webinars and online facilitation
- Gender equality initiatives
- Digital inclusion for GBV prevention
- Monitoring and evaluation management
- Campaign development
- Strategic communications
- Project management
- Advocacy campaigns
- Capacity building
- Team collaboration
- PR strategy development
- Verbal and written communication
- Communication strategy development
Websites
Hobbies and Interests
- Continuous learning and professional development
- Networking and building professional relationships
- Volunteer work and community involvement
- Creative writing and storytelling
- Reading and Literature
- Public speaking and presentations
- Mentoring and coaching
- Event planning and organization
- Team sports and physical fitness
- Outdoor activities and nature exploration
Languages
- Kiswahili
- English
- French
References
- Dr. Richard Muyungi, Permanent Secretary, The Vice President's Office (VPO), Union and Environment; +255 754 542 832, richard.muyungi@vpo.go.tz / tanzania37@hotmail.com;
- Dr. Faustine M. Kashumba, Assistant Director, Institute of Development Studies, The University of Dodoma.+255 769 252 812; fkashumba@gmail.com
- Sarah Pima, Executive Director, Human Dignity and Environmental Care Foundation (HUDEFO), +255 786625969, sarahneke5@gmail.com / sarahpima@hudefo.or.tz
Timeline
Assistant social Media & Communication Manager
Africa Group of Negotiators on Climate Change (AGN) (UNFCCC)
04.2025 - 12.2025
Communications Officer
Adam Simith International
01.2025 - 03.2026
Senior Monitoring, Evaluation, Review, and Verification Officer
Netherlands Development Organization (SNV)
09.2023 - 01.2025
Assistant Program Officer
Human Dignity and Environmental Care Foundation (HUDEFO)
11.2022 - Current
Africa Strategic Engagement and Advocacy Manager
Global Youth Coalition, Norway
11.2022 - 03.2026
Core- founder and Research coordinator
Sisi Tanzania Organization
08.2021 - 09.2023
The Programme Development, Quality and Impact
Save the Children
07.2018 - 11.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Project Planning, Management, and Community Development
The University of Dodoma
Diploma - Project Planning And Management
The University Of Dodoma
Certificate - project planning and management
The University Of Dodoma