Public Engagement Specialist

Simon is a multimedia communications and knowledge management professional with 16 years of experience in Development Communication, Journalism, Liaison, Public Relations, Creative Writing, Documentation, Advocacy, Knowledge Management, Marketing, and Resource Mobilization. He has previously worked as a News Editor for various media houses in Uganda, and most recently served in several Development Communication capacities with Non-Governmental Organizations in Uganda with an interest in Public Health, Women’s Empowerment, Civic Education, and Social and Behavior Change Communication. Simon possesses extensive experience in developing and implementing communications campaigns and advocacy strategies to inform and influence policymakers, thought leaders, advocates, and the general public to elevate key priorities in alignment with a specific project and program deliverables. He is a trainer in Digital Communication, Creative Writing, Content Development, Public Relations, and Media Management and a Trainer of Trainers under Civic Education Coalition Uganda (CECU). He is currently a Public Engagement Officer at Infectious Diseases Institute.