Erick Siwango Email & Phone Number

Arusha, Tanzania

As a Movement Support Associate at MS Training Centre for Development Cooperation (MS TCDC), I collaborate with grassroots organizations and social movements to amplify their efforts in building strong constituencies and people power. I provide strategic guidance, organizational support, and capacity-building initiatives that empower local communities to engage in civic action, advocate for their rights, and drive social change. By fostering connections and enhancing organizing strategies, I help movements grow and sustain their impact in the global south, particularly in Africa.

Arusha, Tanzania

• Mentoring and coaching academic students on social science research proposal development, including identifying research questions, formulating hypotheses, and selecting appropriate research methods.• Assisting academic students with data collection and analysis, including designing surveys, conducting interviews, and utilizing statistical software.• Providing guidance to academic students on academic paper writing, including structuring papers, citing sources, and editing for clarity and coherence.• Hosting weekly group sessions with academic students to discuss research progress, provide feedback, and share best practices.

Arusha, Tanzania

• Organized and conducted monthly Ujamaa workshops in collaboration with the Social Movements and Organizing Department, fostering a sense of ownership and commitment among MS TCDC workers and community members.• Developed workshop content and activities rooted in the principles of Ujamaa socialism, promoting shared values and collective responsibility towards achieving common goals.• Facilitated dialogue and collaboration among participants, fostering a culture of inclusivity and mutual support that transcended organizational boundaries.• Coordinated MS TCDC Outreach Day event, inviting internal and external stakeholders and the local community to learn about the organization’s activities and ethos of Ujamaa socialism, which attracted approximately 250 attendees, facilitating exhibitions, sports and team-building games to create a sense of ownership and engagement.• Assisted the head of Social Movements and Organizing in conducting a survey to gather effective feedback from participants who attended the Activists in Residence (AiR) program at the Centre.• Contributed to the realization of MS TCDC’s mission to catalyze positive social change and empower communities to thrive through effective project coordination and community engagement strategies.

Arusha, Tanzania

• Provided assistance to Swahili foreign language learners enrolled in the African Flagship Languages Initiative (AFLI) program, serving as their dedicated Swahili language partner focusing on the culture and sociology of development in Tanzania.• Facilitated learning sessions on poverty reduction schemes - with a particular focus on the Tanzania Social Action Fund (TASAF) - for groups of Danish senior citizens, incorporating both indoor and outdoor activities to enhance their understanding and engagement with Swahili culture and development.• Provided translation services for compelling narratives and video content for subtitles of a cultural and development immersion project commissioned by the University of Florida, US, in partnership with MS TCDC for Swahili foreign language learners.• Consultancy for translation services between English and Swahili for factory worker interviews, assisting in gathering information from workers in surveys conducted in different factories in Arusha aimed at assessing the welfare of factory workers.• Facilitated coordination efforts for organizing the 8th International Swahili Conference held at MS TCDC, contributing to its successful execution and attracting a significant number of local, regional, and international participants.

Moshi, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

• Successfully secured $6000 in funding by delivering a compelling pitch for an environmental conservation and indigenous people filmmaking project at the Wildscreen Festival in Nairobi, showcasing proficient persuasive skills and project viability.• Identified and cultivated partnerships with potential donors, collaborators, and partners, effectively presenting a persuasive case for funding aligned with AFRISOS program objectives.• Cultivated and maintained relationships with donors, adapting grant strategies to match evolving funding priorities, ensuring sustained support for AFRISOS initiatives.• Managed a team of grant coordinators, providing mentorship, guidance, and regular performance feedback to optimize team productivity and effectiveness.• Developed and implemented a streamlined tracking system to monitor grant deadlines, project deliverables, and reporting requirements, ensuring compliance and efficient management of grant processes.

Arusha, Tanzania

• Conducted impactful community outreach programs, workshops to disseminate knowledge and actively engage participants in climate advocacy initiatives.• Led and organized “Going Back to Green” initiatives, focusing on cleaning up bus stations, installing dustbins, and spearheading environmental campaigns.• Ensured accurate documentation of the impact of community outreach, workshops, and environmental campaigns on local awareness and sustainable practices.• Effectively secured funding for climate and sexual reproductive health projects by sourcing grants, demonstrating proficient skills in grant acquisition and resource mobilization.• Identified and cultivated partnerships with potential donors, collaborators, and partners, effectively presenting a persuasive case for funding aligned with VOYOTA program objectives.

Arusha, Tanzania

• Revamped the debtors' management system, upgrading it from an archaic analog approach to an efficient and secure digital system.• Designed and implemented a cutting-edge debtors' tracking tool to enable effective monitoring of credit sales for land real estate, ensuring timely collections and reducing delinquencies.• Conducted thorough evaluation and risk assessment of clients' creditworthiness, providing tailored solutions for credit sales of land real estate, resulting in increased revenue and customer satisfaction.• Elevated customer service experience, providing a seamless and user-friendly platform for clients, leading to a significant increase in debt collection margin.

Arusha, Tanzania

• Gained hands-on experience in project Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E), demonstrating proficiency in creating log frames, monitoring project progress across its lifecycle, and conducting baseline surveys to evaluate impact and effectiveness.• Organized comprehensive training and facilitation sessions for youth groups aimed to empower participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively champion social entrepreneurial projects, fostering a generation of informed and articulate advocates for youth development.• Collaborated closely with the Programs Manager to compile detailed activity and training reports for prominent DSW projects, such as Supporting Initiative for Youth Empowerment in Tanzania (SIYET), “Binti na Maendeleo” (BIMA) – Anti Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) project, and Strengthening Local Advocacy Leadership in East Africa (SLALE).• Produced and delivered comprehensive policy review reports focusing on Tanzania’s National Youth Development Policy, National Decentralization Policy, and Public-Private Partnership Policy to the DSW Director. These reports included insightful analysis and informed recommendations, serving as valuable guides for the organization’s strategic decision-making process.• Engaged fundamentally towards achieving the success of DSW’s projects by collaborating with the Programs Manager and the Resource Mobilization team to develop compelling project proposals that secured funding, and working with different potential partners and donors.

Dodoma, Tanzania

• Fostered positive customer relationships through exceptional service, delivering an unparalleled banking experience to retail clients.• Executed bank teller functions with utmost professionalism and adherence to established policies and procedures, ensuring compliance and maintaining high levels of accuracy.• Streamlined deposit and check processing, issuing official checks and providing timely, efficient service to clients.• Demonstrated a strong ability to attract new business, securing 20 new clients for savings and checking accounts through effective marketing and client relationship management.

Arusha - Headquarters, Tanzania

• Reconciled invoices and identified discrepancies, ensuring accurate financial record keeping.• Diligently entered financial transactions into internal databases with precision and attention to detail.• Issued invoices to customers and external partners, maintaining positive relationships and efficient payment processing.• Collaborated seamlessly in quarterly and annual audits, providing critical support in maintaining compliance and transparency.• Successfully undertook stocktaking of fixed assets, utilizing organizational skills and meticulous record keeping to ensure accurate reporting.

Dar-Es-Salaam, Tanzania

• Empowered students by imparting them with knowledge in book-keeping, commerce, and mathematics as a dynamic educator, staying true to the school's guidelines.• Nurtured students by providing individual attention, assisting with coursework and executing daily lesson plans, while fostering a learning environment that was both supportive and engaging.• Drove success by tracking progress, offering insightful feedback, and preparing progress reports, ensuring that students were always motivated and moving forward.• Spearheaded a weekly Tax Club that catered to 150 students from Form I to IV, providing them with practical knowledge and insights on tax regulations and financial management, giving them the edge, they need to be successful in life.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Good Governance And Development, Gpa 4.8

Activities and Societies: MS Training Centre for Development Co-operation Student Body - President Bachelor of Arts in Governance.

Ordinary Diploma In, Finance And Banking, Gpa 4.3

Activities and Societies: Institute of Accountancy Arusha Students Organization - Minister of Students' Health and Social Welfare |.

Secondary Education And Teaching, Division 2

Activities and Societies: UNESCO Associated Schools Project Network Club | Tax Club - Tanzania Revenue Authority | Hamburg Hellene Lange.