Simon Mzazi
About Simon Mzazi
Simon Mzazi serves as an Impact Officer at the Global Shapers Community in Arusha, Tanzania, where he facilitates project reviews and enhances hub infrastructures. He has a diverse background in education, logistics, and business consulting across various organizations in Tanzania and Rwanda.
Current Role at Global Shapers Community
Simon Mzazi serves as the Impact Officer at the Global Shapers Community, specifically within the Arusha hub. His responsibilities include acting as a liaison between the hub, the Global Shapers Impact Council, and Global Shapers HQ. He provides updates on projects and their impact, ensuring effective communication and collaboration. Additionally, he conducts mid-project reviews with project leads to monitor progress and assess project efficacy. Mzazi is also involved in completing end-of-project reviews, detailing project actions and impact metrics.
Previous Experience in Education and Logistics
Prior to his current role, Simon Mzazi worked as a Science and Maths Teacher at Muriet Secondary School in Tanzania for 11 months from 2017 to 2018. He later served as the Logistics Team Lead at Whispers of Love United in Rwanda for four months in 2019. His experience in education and logistics has contributed to his understanding of operational efficiency and project management.
Entrepreneurial and Leadership Roles
Simon Mzazi has held various leadership positions, including serving as Founder and Strategic Advisor at EMPLOSOL Africa from 2018 to 2020. He co-founded Zakawave Limited, where he currently holds the position of Business Lead. His experience also includes being the Founder and Coach at WK Students Movement from 2017 to 2019. These roles reflect his commitment to entrepreneurship and community development.
Educational Background in Business and Engineering
Simon Mzazi studied at The African Leadership University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Entrepreneurship from 2018 to 2021. Prior to that, he attended The School of St. Jude, achieving a High School Diploma in Engineering Science from 2011 to 2017. His educational background provides a strong foundation in both business and technical disciplines.
Experience in Operations and Consulting
In addition to his educational and entrepreneurial pursuits, Simon Mzazi has experience in operations and consulting. He worked as Events Lead (Operations) at The African Leadership University for eight months in 2019 to 2020 and as a Business Consultant at Lath and Company for ten months from 2020 to 2021. He also completed a Retail Operations Internship at Absa Group for three months in 2019. These roles have equipped him with skills in operational management and strategic planning.