Ms. Julia Seifert

Julia Seifert is an applied socio-economic researcher, data analyst, innovation facilitator and circular economy expert with over 10 years’ experience in the East African market.

Julia’s sector experience covers finance, economic empowerment, education, marketing, media audience measurement and health. She has successful managed and led solution design, research, data systems development, impact assessment and evaluation projects engaging a vast variety of both public and private sector stakeholders.

Employment History

  • March 2023 – ongoing Freelancer, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
  • October 2020 – February 2023 Research and Development Lead, Redefine Africa Company Limited, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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  • May 2017 – December 2021 Research Advisor, Financial Sector Deepening Trust (FSDT), Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
  • October 2015 – May 2017 Research Executive , Ipsos Tanzania, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
  • September 2014 – September 2015 Data Processing Executive , Ipsos Tanzania, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
  • March 2014 – August 2014 Assistant Data Executive , Ipsos Tanzania, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Education

  • International Master in Sustainability and Circular Bioeconomy, Rome Business School and Valencia International University April 2023 – April 2024
  • Master of Arts in International Conflict Analysis, University of Kent, at Canterbury, United Kingdom; September 2012 – September 2014 Exchange Semester at University of Oslo, at Oslo, Norway; August 2013 – December 2013
  • Bachelor of Arts (Dual) Cultural and Social Anthropology and Religious Studies, University of Göttingen, at Göttingen, Germany; September 2009 – September 2012 Exchange Semester at Tumaini University, Iringa University College, at Iringa, Tanzania; September 2011 – February 2012

Professional certification

GRI Standards 2021

Board Experience and other Advisory Networks

  • March 2021 – ongoing Bord Member at BRiTEN Tanzania – Building Rural Incomes Through Entrepreneurship
  • April 2025 – ongoing Advisory Board Member – Ennovate Ventures

Volunteering

  • June 2017 – ongoing Member of the Rotary Club of Dar es Salaam Mikocheni
  • February 2021 – May 2022 Experteer on Impact Measurement at Phonix Space (remote)
  • September 2008 – September 2009 “weltwärts” Volunteer with the DED (German Development Service) in Dokolo District, Uganda

Fellowships/Networks

  • January 2024 – ongoing Tanzania Business Angel Investors Accelerator Programme
  • October 2020 – March 2021 Global Social Impact Fellow with MovingWorlds Institute (remote)