Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
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MATRIDA EMMANUEL IDIFONCE

MATRIDA EMMANUEL IDIFONCE

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Matrida Emmanuel Idifonce

Summary

Communication and Advocacy Officer at DARE Organization, youth led-focused health communication in HIV prevention and SRH. I create strategic, visually engaging content and campaigns that amplify the voices of AGYW and young people. As a global health advocate, I use storytelling and media to drive awareness, behavior change, and policy impact.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Communication Officer

DARE ORGANIZATION
11.2022 - Current
  • Develop and execute communications plans that align with DARE's overall strategy
  • Managed social media platforms, increasing engagement and fostering positive online presence.
  • Analyzed data from communications campaigns to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments for future success.
  • Track and report on the effectiveness of communications campaigns
  • Built strong bonds with local cultural organizations by respecting unique differences and specific societal norms
  • Enhanced communication between team members by organizing regular meetings and fostering open dialogue.
  • Established effective relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally for increased collaboration opportunities.
  • Coordinated operations.
  • Improved team morale and performance with consistent feedback and recognition of achievements.
  • Collaborated with design team to ensure visual elements of marketing materials aligned with brand guidelines and effectively communicated key messaging.

MERL Champion

COMPASS Africa
07.2022 - Current
  • Led monitoring, evaluation, and learning initiatives to ensure project effectiveness and resource efficiency to Tanzania COMPASS partners partners.
  • Implemented data-driven strategies to assess project impact and meet organizational reporting requirements.
  • Collaborated with project implementers to make informed decisions based on objective evidence.
  • Developed comprehensive monitoring tools to track project progress and outcomes.
  • Ensured compliance with donor requirements through diligent documentation and reporting practices.
  • Contributed to project planning efforts with a focus on realistic objectives and achievable targets.
  • Conducted regular site visits, ensuring accurate data collection and timely reporting.
  • Collaborated with team members to develop innovative solutions for addressing identified gaps in performance metrics.
  • Integrated lessons learned from previous projects into future planning efforts, fostering an environment of continual growth and adaptation.

Program Assistant Volunteer

Prevention Sisters
10.2021 - 10.2022
  • Preparing health projects and providing support to structures that implement programs
  • Supporting structures/resource persons in raising awareness and conducting appropriate interventions on HIV care and treatment which includes SRH services, Mental health, and Prevention Health
  • Represent Prevention Sisters in relevant stakeholders’ meetings.
  • Supported planning and coordination of PS program and associated activities
  • Managed effective program outreach plans with strategic use of speakers and tours to enhance community engagement and increase participant numbers
  • Drafted agendas, recorded minutes and generated documents to facilitate meetings
  • Prepared clearly written and formatted documents and reports.

Trade Officer Intern

TANTRADE
02.2022 - 09.2022
  • Assisted with presentations by creating and updating PowerPoint files
  • Assist research in finding opportunities abroad for farmers and investors to invest and conduct business.
  • Researched and prepared product cost and trade compliance reviews for clients
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customs brokers, freight forwarders and customers

Education

Bachelor of Arts - International Relations And Diplomacy

INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION , Zanzibar, 15
11.2020 - 08.2023

Diploma - International Relations and Diplomacy

Dr. Salim Ahmed Salim Centre For Foreign Relations, Dar Es Salaam , Tanzania
11.2018 - 07.2020

Skills

  • Community engagement
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Communication skills
  • Proficient in
  • MS Office: Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Docs
  • Solution-oriented, open-minded, and team player

Languages

Swahili
Native language
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Chinese (Mandarin)
Beginner (A1)
French
Elementary (A2)

Timeline

Communication Officer - DARE ORGANIZATION
11.2022 - Current
MERL Champion - COMPASS Africa
07.2022 - Current
Trade Officer Intern - TANTRADE
02.2022 - 09.2022
Program Assistant Volunteer - Prevention Sisters
10.2021 - 10.2022
INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION - Bachelor of Arts, International Relations And Diplomacy
11.2020 - 08.2023
Dr. Salim Ahmed Salim Centre For Foreign Relations - Diploma, International Relations and Diplomacy
11.2018 - 07.2020
MATRIDA EMMANUEL IDIFONCE