Influencing & Communications Specialist
Resume:
Tausi Kiggula
***********@*****.*** +447***-****-** Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Profile
Education
MSc: Communication for Development
University of Reading, Reading, England
BA: Public Relations & Marketing
St. Augustine University of Tanzania, Mwanza, Tanzania Employment
INFLUENCING & COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
Skills
Strategic Communication & Policy
Languages
Swahili - Fluent
English - C1
German - A1
French - A1
Personal details
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Dec 2025
Dec 2018
Jan 2023 - Sep 2024
Cambridge Education (FCDO- Shule Bora Programme), Dodoma, Tanzania Led the development and execution of Shule Bora's strategic communications and policy influencing strategy, collaborating closely with government bodies (PO-RALG, MOEST), international partners (Plan International, IRC, World Bank (DIME), ADD International), and media.
Collected over 150 high-impact success stories from 9 regions across Tanzania, highlighting inclusive quality education and transformative impacts on marginalized communities.
Produced policy briefs, case studies, and technical reports supporting evidence-based advocacy that shaped education policies and promoted inclusive learning environments emphasizing gender equity, disability rights, and early childhood education. Designed and managed nationwide multimedia campaigns to raise awareness of inclusive education issues through digital and traditional platforms. Coordinated more than 10 major stakeholder events including dialogues, workshops, and regional conferences to enhance multi-sectoral collaboration for education reform. Spearheaded knowledge-sharing initiatives using platforms like SharePoint and Yammer to improve internal communication and resource accessibility. Delivered capacity-building sessions to over 360 journalists and government information officers across 9 regions, enhancing their reporting skills and knowledge of education issues.
SPONSOR RELATIONS CORRESPONDENCE
OFFICER
The School of St Jude, Arusha, Tanzania
May 2021 - Jan 2023
Managed communications between 1,000+ sponsors and students, and crafted personalized updates that fostered sustained donor relationships and increased engagement.
Created compelling storytelling content including letters, video updates, and testimonials that enhanced fundraising and donor retention efforts. Innovated community fundraising approaches by coordinating events and digital campaigns to strengthen sponsorship sustainability.
Conducted comprehensive poverty assessments and home visits to gather data and insights critical for ethical, impactful sponsorship reporting. COMMUNICATION COORDINATOR
Tai Impact, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Oct 2020 - Apr 2021
Built and maintained strategic partnerships with donors, NGOs, and media to increase organizational visibility and influence.
Developed Social Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC) materials focused on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), youth empowerment, and gender equality. Managed communications between 1,000+ sponsors and students, and crafted Iam a strategic and results-driven Communication Specialist with a strong passion for social justice and sustainable development. As a Chevening Alumna, with an MSc in Communication for Development from the University of Reading, I bring expertise in communication for development, stakeholder engagement, social and behaviour change communication (SBCC), media relations, and policy advocacy. I have a proven track record of designing and delivering impactful campaigns and partnerships, producing high-quality evidence-based content, and supporting capacity-building initiatives that strengthen communication practices. I am also an active member of the global Communication for Development (C4D) network, where l collaborate with professionals committed to driving positive change through communication.
Influencing
Event Planning & Public Relations
Social Media Management & Analytics
CiviCRM, Ms Word, Excel and SharePoint
Social Behaviour Change Communication
(SBCC)
Research
Canva Content Creation & Digital
Storytelling
Project Management & Capacity Building
Photography
Chevening Scholarship
2024/25 (UK Government)
IFSTAL System Thinking Certificate
University of Oxford
Certificate in Business & Entrepreneurship
Ivey Business School, Canada
Certificate of Leadership
Secondary School
UN Women UK, Certificate of Volunteering
Member, Communication for Development (C4D)
Network Worldwide
Public Relations Society of Tanzania (PRST)
FCDO - Chevening Alumni Community
Swindon Night Shelter
Volunteer
Swindon, England
Reading Community Festival
Volunteer
Reading, England
Marmalade in Partnership with Skoll World Forum
Volunteer
University of Oxford, Oxford
Hussein Melele
Executive Director, Mulika Tanzania
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Mariam Mhina
Communication Specialist
+255-***-***-***, ******.*****@****************.*** Raymond Kanyambo
Communication Consultant
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personalized updates that fostered sustained donor relationships and increased engagement.
Created compelling storytelling content including letters, video updates, and testimonials that enhanced fundraising and donor retention efforts. Innovated community fundraising approaches by coordinating events and digital campaigns to strengthen sponsorship sustainability.
Conducted comprehensive poverty assessments and home visits to gather data and insights critical for ethical, impactful sponsorship reporting. PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMUNICATIONS INTERN
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Oct 2018 - Jun 2019
Produced promotional materials such as brochures, flyers, posters and quarterly reports. Supported corporate social responsibility projects and led Parliamentary committees on field visits.
Conducted public perception research to inform communication strategies. Provided support for events such as conferences, workshops, meetings and seminars. Created content for various media outlets, including press releases, newsletters and website copy.
2024 - 2025
2024 - 2025
2018 - 2018
2009 - 2012
2025 - 2025
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