Michael Neligwa
Communication and Visibility Expert for the EU funded AGRI-CONNECT Programme at Landell Mills- Claim this Profile
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English Full professional proficiency
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French Limited working proficiency
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Kiswahili Native or bilingual proficiency
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Experience
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Landell Mills
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Ireland
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Business Consulting and Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Communication and Visibility Expert for the EU funded AGRI-CONNECT Programme
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Jun 2022 - Present
1. Strategic guidance and support in setting up and keeping the overall AGRI-CONNECT Programme communication strategy. Enhanced integration of communication in all stages of the programme cycle. 2. Increase effective communication and visibility of the EU as a key partner and global player, and to improve understanding of EU agriculture and natural resources cooperation and policies mainly in Tanzania but also in the East Africa Community region at large. 3. Harmonisation of communication expressions and platforms used to promote the programme in Tanzania and the East Africa Community agribusiness sector and among stakeholders Show less
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La Via Campesina Southern and Eastern Africa (LVCSEAf)
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Tanzania
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Civic and Social Organizations
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Communications Specialist
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Sep 2021 - May 2022
i. Collaborate with the SEAf Team to manage the Swahili, English, Portuguese and French Language on Website and Social Media Channels of La Via Campesina SEAf. ii. Collaborate with translators who are volunteers in various regional work in all regional events. iii. Support the Production, Editing and Reviewing of Swahili, English, French and Portuguese language content, including publications, statements, press releases for La Via Campesina SEAf. iv. Coordinate the production and dissemination of communication kits to region and allies for important events, and solidarity action days in different local languages as will be identified by members in the region. v. Support La Via Campesina’s Regional and International Working Collectives on Communications. vi. Contribute to the Global Media Outreach Strategy and plans of the Communications Team. vii. Support the production and dissemination of Publications such as Newsletters, Annual Report, Research or Policy Documents of La Via Campesina or its members. viii. Support the production and dissemination of short films, documentaries, podcast, animation films etc in La Via Campesina. ix. Capturing and preparation of pictures, managing photo gallery, videography, and graphics design obligations for the visibility of the organization activities and results. x. Actively participate in all the team calls of the SEAf Team. xi. Support the communication and logistics during International and Regional Events of La Via Campesina, as and when necessary. xii. Support the management and monitoring of photo-database of La via Campesina. xiii. Get involved in problem solving with the agency responsible for Server side, Management for websites, emails and other services. xiv. Take on tasks that are crosscutting between teams and to the emerging needs of the movement. Show less
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FAO Tanzania
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Tanzania
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Project Technical Team
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Sep 2021 - May 2022
i. Project coordination for all policy and technical activities. ii. Provide general oversight of the project's overall implementation. iii. Capacity building skills through programs and backstopping initiatives to small scale farmers in the project area. iv. Documentation and dissemination skills of best practices, case studies and lessons from the interventions of the project using appropriate communication channels and approaches. i. Project coordination for all policy and technical activities. ii. Provide general oversight of the project's overall implementation. iii. Capacity building skills through programs and backstopping initiatives to small scale farmers in the project area. iv. Documentation and dissemination skills of best practices, case studies and lessons from the interventions of the project using appropriate communication channels and approaches.
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Mtandao wa Vikundi vya Wakulima Tanzania(MVIWATA)
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Tanzania
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Policy Advocacy and Communication Officer Also Coordinator for Rural Tourism Program.
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Jan 2020 - May 2022
Duties At MVIWATAA. Policy Advocacy Dutiesi. To oversee all policy advocacy work of MVIWATA; ie planning, implementation and reporting of all policy advocacy activities.ii. To facilitate in a consultative and participative manner, identification of issues of priority for policy research.iii. To facilitate implementation of policy research and studies on identified issues.iv. To organize farmers’ forums for discussion on relevant and emerging priority advocacy issues.v. To implement capacity building program of members and leaders especially on advocacy.vi. Backstop actions of members on campaign and advocacy work as per their needs.vii. To compile quarterly, semi-annual and annual plans and reports, on timely basis, of all advocacy activities in the organization.viii. To assist Executive Director in preparation of Council and Board Meetings.B. Communication Dutiesi. To coordinate communication with members, partners and public using appropriate platforms.ii. To ensure MVIWATA website and social media platforms are up-to date and posted on regular basis based on events, issues and needs.iii. To take and prepare photography, manage photo gallery, videography, and graphics design areas for the visibility of the project results and the organization.iv. To produce and disseminate monthly E-bulletin of MVIWATA.v. To ensure calendars, posters, publications and promotional materials are prepared, printed and disseminated on time.vi. To facilitate documentation and dissemination of case studies and lessons of the interventions of MVIWATA.vii. To prepare policy briefs on key advocacy issues based on research and study findings.viii. To work as liaison with media.ix. To work closely with the team of MVIWATA FM Radio 106.7 MHz in production of programs for broadcasting.C. Rural Tourism Program Dutiesi. To coordinate all rural tourism program matters in the framework of partnership between MVIWATA and TAMADI. Show less
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Program Coordinator
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Feb 2020 - Nov 2021
Mapping of Territorial Markets in Tanzaniai. Project coordination including holding multi-stakeholder platforms on market services and nutrition to small scale farmers. ii. Data collection to consumers in 10 Markets and producers in 10 Districts. iii. Identifying bottlenecks hindering the participation of smallholder farmers in marketing services.iv. Capturing and preparation of pictures, managing photo gallery, videography, preparation of reports and graphics design for the visibility of the project activities and results. Show less
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Rural Tourism Program Coordinator and Communication Officer
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Jan 2018 - Dec 2019
A: Rural Tourism Program Duties. i. To coordinate rural tourism program in the framework of partnership between MVIWATA and TAMADI.ii. To coordinate all liaisons, communication, and links with TAMADI and travelers when they are in Tanzania.iii. To coordinate the network of all persons involved in the rural tourism program (guides, host families and local communities).iv. To manage ongoing training of the guides and the families and booking with TAMADI.v. To manage the program development. This includes new tours, special tours on particular events and for particular publics.vi. To share with the knowledge management personnel and other key stakeholders’ key lessons and best practices on field experiences for documentation.B: Communication Dutiesi. To coordinate communication with members, partners and public using appropriate platforms.ii. To ensure MVIWATA website and social media platforms are up-to date and posted on regular basis based on events, issues and needs.iii. To take and prepare photography, manage photo gallery, videography, and graphics design areas for the visibility of the project results and the organization.iv. To produce and disseminate monthly E-bulletin of MVIWATA.v. To coordinate production and dissemination of Pambazuko newsletter.vi. To ensure calendars, posters, publications and promotional materials are prepared, printed and disseminated on time.vii. To facilitate documentation and dissemination of case studies and lessons of the interventions of MVIWATA.viii. To prepare policy briefs on key advocacy issues based on research and study findings.ix. To work as liaison with media.x. To work closely with the team of MVIWATA FM Radio 106.7 MHz in production of programs for broadcasting. Show less
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Rural Tourism Program Coordinator and Communications Support
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Sep 2015 - Dec 2017
A: Rural Tourism Program Duties. i. To coordinate rural tourism program in the framework of partnership between MVIWATA and TAMADI.ii. To coordinate all liaisons, communication, and links with TAMADI and travelers when they are in Tanzania.iii. To coordinate the network of all persons involved in the rural tourism program (guides, host families and local communities).iv. To manage ongoing training of the guides and the families and booking with TAMADI.v. To manage the program development. This includes new tours, special tours on particular events and for particular publics.vi. To share with the knowledge management personnel and other key stakeholders’ key lessons and best practices on field experiences for documentation.B: Communication Dutiesi. To assist in coordinating communication with members, partners and public using appropriate platforms.ii. To ensure MVIWATA website and social media platforms are up-to date and posted on regular basis based on events, issues and needs.iii. To assist in taking and preparing photography, manage photo gallery, videography, and graphics design areas for the visibility of the project results and the organization.iv. To assist in ensuring calendars, posters, publications and promotional materials are prepared, printed and disseminated on time.v. To facilitate documentation and dissemination of case studies and lessons of the interventions of MVIWATA.vi. To assist in preparing policy briefs on key advocacy issues based on research and study findings.vii. To assist in working as liaison with media. Show less
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Rural Tourism Program Coordinator
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Jul 2015 - Sep 2015
Rural Tourism Program Duties. i. To coordinate rural tourism program in the framework of partnership between MVIWATA and TAMADI.ii. To coordinate all liaisons, communication, and links with TAMADI and travelers when they are in Tanzania.iii. To coordinate the network of all persons involved in the rural tourism program (guides, host families and local communities).iv. To manage ongoing training of the guides and the families and booking with TAMADI.v. To manage the program development. This includes new tours, special tours on particular events and for particular publics.vi. To share with the knowledge management personnel and other key stakeholders’ key lessons and best practices on field experiences for documentation. Show less
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Tanzania National Parks
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Game Warden
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Oct 2013 - Jan 2015
Management of tourism attractions, Taking pictures, videos, design and publication of promotional materials, Carrying out anti-poaching activities, Tour guiding activities, Marketing and Accounting duties, Communications support and Research activities at Nyerere National Park (Previously known as Selous Game Reserve Project). Management of tourism attractions, Taking pictures, videos, design and publication of promotional materials, Carrying out anti-poaching activities, Tour guiding activities, Marketing and Accounting duties, Communications support and Research activities at Nyerere National Park (Previously known as Selous Game Reserve Project).
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Education
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Chuo Kikuu Cha Sokoine Cha Kilimo
Bachelor of Tourism Management, Tourism and Travel Services Management -
Kigoma High School
History, Geography and English language