Rachel Magodi
Morogoro,16
Summary
Ms. Rachel is a passionate youth with three years of experience in project management, specifically in the field of community development and engagement. She is motivated to create an impact on the community she serves and deliver excellent results to the organization she is affiliated with. Ms. Rachel is open to practicing her great organizational abilities and experience in a rewarding setting and in collaboration with colleagues.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Engagement Officer
Ifakara Innovation Hub
01.2021 - Current
- Prepared, organized, and coordinated events and masterclass sessions both online and offline for the community based on their needs and requirements.
- Improved community relations by hosting open forums for discussions and co-create solutions together to the most pressing challenges.
- Collaborated with other colleagues and team members to co-create programs relating to capacity building for startups. ie. Training on startups' public presentation strategies and boot camps.
- Development and management of stakeholders like the local government, community-based organizations, and neighboring organizations for collaboration and support.
- Coordinated large-scale annual events, ensuring smooth planning, execution, and post-event follow-up activities took place successfully ie the PDP symposium.
- Actively participated in industry conferences and seminars to stay informed about best practices in the field of Community Engagement Officer work.
- Enhanced community involvement by organizing and leading outreach programs and events to create awareness.
- Provided regular progress reports to senior management detailing successes and areas for improvement within current initiatives.
- Developed and implemented a social media strategy to increase engagement and reach new audiences.
- Managed media relations for organizations to produce successful results.
Communications Officer
SAWA Initiative
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Prepared and compiled grant proposals that were sent out to potential donors and funders that fostered a partnership with different organizations i.e Total Energies, Advent constructions
- Preparing and foreseeing costs associated with the project implementation
- Participated in the designing and implementation of programs and activities such as the SAWA Clubs
- Stakeholder and donor management through compiling and writing reports on the progress and implementation of the projects
- Managed and maintained the organization's social media and website through posts
- Developed press releases to generate media interest and highlight organizational achievements.
- Stakeholder's and beneficiaries' point of contact.
Education
Master of Arts - Project Planning and Management
University of Dar Es Salaam (UDSM)
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania12.2024
Bachelor's Degree - Social Work
University of Dar Es Salaam
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania12.2020
Skills
Stakeholder Management
Public Speaking
Communication management
Information gathering and analysis
Project planning and management
Problem solving
Certification
- Safeguarding Champion, RSH, 2023-01-01
- Capacity Building, Afrilabs, 2022-01-01
- Effective Communications & Storytelling, TRF, 2022-01-01
REFERENCE
To be provided upon request
Languages
Swahili
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Community Engagement Officer
Ifakara Innovation Hub
01.2021 - Current
Communications Officer
SAWA Initiative
01.2020 - 01.2021
Master of Arts - Project Planning and Management
University of Dar Es Salaam (UDSM)
Bachelor's Degree - Social Work
University of Dar Es Salaam
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