Kelvin Lyimo

Kelvin Lyimo

Project Manager

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  • About me

    Kelvin is a seasoned Media Enthusiast with vast experience in Digital and Media Production, SBCC Programs, Community engagement and Demand Creation. He hosts the SKONGA tv show to empower students in Secondary Schools.

  • Education

    • University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM)

      2014 - 2017
      Bachelor of Arts in Sociology Social Policy and Administration
    • Wagner College

      2017 - 2017
      Community Engagement and Civic Leadership
  • Experience

    • Maverick Marketing

      Feb 2015 - Feb 2016
      Project Manager

      Kelvin was responsible for the designing of the project as well as leading the team in implementation of the activities to achieve the intended objectives. The project aimed at increasing engagement and civic participation of young people in Dar Es Salaam. The project was able to train 300 secondary students as well as 100 community members with civic rights education as well as the benefits of peaceful elections in all levels of leadership from local to central government.

    • East Africa Television EATV

      Jun 2015 - now
      Tv Producer/Host

      He is currently a Producer and Presenter with East Africa Television-Tanzania where he contributes on researching, developing, directing, organizing and planning for the production of edutainment tv program for secondary school students popularly known as SKONGA. Kelvin uses behavior change communication, youth peer education and life skills, youth friendly services, social marketing, mediation, gender and community involvement to effect positive change in the community.

    • Population Media Center

      Jul 2022 - Nov 2022
      Media Resource Mobilization

      Responsible for:Supporting the expansion of PMC’s entertainment-education approach in Tanzania.Researching SBCC and media partners and sharing with PMC PPDParticipation in calls between PMC PPD and newly identified potential partnersConducting site visits to top prospects for partnership and providing meeting notes and analysis.Conducting research and key stakeholder interviews about SBCC, media, and politicaltrends in country.Request, scheduling, and attending in person meetings with PMC PPD contact with prospective implementation partner(s) previously visited during site visits.Preparation of recommendation report, and participation in concept development. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Community Engagement and Civic Leadership

      Mandela Washington Fellowship
      Aug 2017
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Project Leader and Founder

      Issued by UN Clubs Caravan for Leadership on Jan 2011
      UN Clubs Caravan for LeadershipAssociated with Kelvin Lyimo
    • Global Youth Ambassador and Events Coordinator

      Issued by ActionAid on Jan 2012
      ActionAidAssociated with Kelvin Lyimo
    • Secretary General

      Issued by University of Dar es Salaam Sociology Students Organization (UDASUSO) on Oct 2015
      University of Dar es Salaam Sociology Students Organization (UDASUSO)Associated with Kelvin Lyimo
    • Chairperson

      Issued by United Nations Clubs Tanzania Network on Jan 2012
      United Nations Clubs Tanzania NetworkAssociated with Kelvin Lyimo
    • Vice-Chairperson

      Issued by United Nations Clubs Tanzania Network on Jan 2011
      United Nations Clubs Tanzania NetworkAssociated with Kelvin Lyimo