Experience

UNRISD

• Switzerland
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of Communications and Outreach

  • Jan 2022 - Present



International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)

• Italy
• International Trade and Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• KM, Communications and Partnerships Specialist, Platform for Agricultural Risk Management

  • Aug 2014 - Feb 2022

  - Heading the KM and Capacity development cluster, supervising, coordinating and coaching the work of a team of consultants and country liaison officers- Managing effective KM, Communications and brand and visual identity strategies in 9 countriesraising programme’s visibility and awareness on agricultural risk management.- Leading the design, development, editing and dissemination of communication campaigns, KMprocesses, events, capacity development and advocacy products for a yearly budget of 1.5million USD tailored and packaged for the dierent target audiences to facilitate policydialogue, new partnerships and investments to address climate, market and environmental risks- Directing digital content design, social media and managing a Community of Practice onagricultural risks reaching over 7,000 practitioners with 60% annual raise of memberships.- Promoting strategic partnerships and policy dialogue with other UN agencies, donor partners,policymakers, academia and private sector at global and national level, improving partners’engagement, knowledge sharing and programme delivery.- Supporting resource mobilizations and fundraising efforts, reaching 7 million EUR grants.- Coordinating a 10 million EUR programme budget planning, monitoring and reporting

• Project Communications, Knowledge Management and Monitoring & Evaluation Consultant

  • Sep 2013 - Jul 2014

  - Act as Field Communication Focal Point for Zambia IFAD Country Office (ICO) for the implementation of "Delivering as One" awareness campaign under the UN Country Team (WFP, FAO and UNICEF);- Actively contributed the organization of ESA Regional Workshop 2014 leading and coordinating all communication and media outreach aspects in collaboration with COM regional officer.- Developing internal and external field communication strategies and communication campaigns in support of ICO and Zambia and Malawi Portfolios;- Authoring, designing communication materials and products for internal and external dissemination (including social medias) for Malawi and Zambia Portfolios;- Designing and updating country portfolio web platforms and social networks tofacilitate information flow and knowledge sharing at regional level ;- Providing capacity building support to Project Implementation Units and district level staff to implement sustainable communication strategies and activities;- Organizing of high-level visits and events (conferences, workshops, seminars, lectures and meetings);- Participating in supervision field missions to document impact of IFAD activities on the field for Malawi and Zambia portfolios;- Responsible for supervising monitoring and evaluation of IFAD projects for Malawi and Zambia;- Responsible for ensuring that physical progress and IFAD results indicators (RIMS) were adequately being captured in terms of gender, youth, outputs, and outcomes and reporting timely submitted;- Participated in the design mission of PRIDE programme in Malawi, responsible for the planning, monitoring & evaluation, and knowledge management aspects;- Designed and developed regional communication and training materials and president visit material under the supervision of ESA Regional Director.

• Project Communications, Knowledge Management and Monitoring & Evaluation Consultant

  • Sep 2011 - Aug 2013

  - Supporting the development and implementation of communication and knowledge management strategies for IFAD loans and grants programmes in Eritrea, Malawi, Mauritius, and Zambia; - Authoring, reviewing and analyzing knowledge management products, including Country Profiles, Newsletters, Success stories, short videos documentaries, and photographs for internal and external dissemination to promote and share IFAD experiences and activities in support to poverty reduction and rural development;- Participating in supervision field missions to Eritrea, Mauritius, Malawi and Zambia: (i) documenting the impact of selected activities on beneficiaries using different communication means (written, audio-visual, photos); (ii) assessing the impact of programme activities with particular attention to rural youth and gender issues;- Support Eritrea Country Portfolio in designing and introducing an Electronic Filing and Management System (EFMS);- Designed and updating knowledge sharing portal and social networks for Mauritius (Flip Cam Strategy Project) and Malawi (iMalawi Sharing Network);- Responsible for the supervision of M&E aspects of the Eritrea, Malawi and Zambia country programmes;- Ensuring that physical progress and RIMS are adequately being captured in terms of gender, youth, outputs and outcomes, outreach and impact;- Supporting East and Southern Africa (ESA) Regional division in producing several internal and external communication and knowledge products in collaboration with ESA Regional Director, ESA Regional Economist, Country Programme Managers and IFAD President Office;- Producing a publication on “Scaling Up Models” under supervision of SKM Senior Programme Manager (SPD) to disseminate scaling-up knowledge to a broader audience.



World for World Organization (WFWO)

• Communications, Campaigns and Special Event Coordinator

  • Oct 2008 - Jul 2011

  - Coordinated conferences, workshops and seminars to support the NGO to contributeto the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and achieve the UN-NGO Status.- Supported the conceptualization, planning, coordination of over 6 targeted/thematicfund-raising and awareness campaigns and special events to raise awareness onsustainable energy, environment as well as the World Peace Games bringing togetherathletes from over 100 countries for promoting sport for peace and development.- Contributed to cultivation and building of donors and community database resultingin the development of the Goodwill Ambassadors initiative to engage with celebritiesand sport personalities to support WFWO's goals- In charge of solicitation of sponsors to support WFWO events and promote network of partnership with institutions, universities, private sector and civil society;- Maintained financial and statistical record keeping related to fundraising activities and events;- Managed the NGO's website, promoting online and off-line events and news using social media;- Provided support with maintaining all webpage updates and assist with design and production of WFWO publications;- Assisted with fund-raising campaigns, cultivation and building of donors and community database;- Acted as the NGO focal point to UN Conferences in New York and in charge of networking with other stakeholders and reporting to the Secretary.



L.E.P. Organization – Event and booking Agency for Urban Entertainment

• Celebrities and PR Manager

  • Oct 2006 - Jul 2011

  - In charge of international music and sports celebrities management as focal point for Europe;- Coordinated and managed the promotional celebrities touring strategy and engagements nationally and internationally organizing monthly events for the different clients.- Provided marketing and communication support to promote the celebrity's brand: video productions, publishing, promo activities.- Contributed in building a network of partners to secure systematic engagement of celebrities and raise their visibility in Europe.



Conseil économique social et environnemental

• France
• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Communications and Press Relations Intern

  • Mar 2006 - Sep 2006

  - Provided support to internal and external communication activities of CES with close collaboration with the Press Office;- Provided support with maintaining institutional webpage updates and production and dissemination of communication and advocacy material;- Provided assistance to the organization of press conferences and special events hosted by the CES;- Contributed as assistant of the head of the Organization Committee in the coordination of the conference “Assises de la Jeunesse” with the participations of high personalities from government and institutions, September 2006;- Supported the organization and public relations for the promotion of President Leopold Sedar Senghor 100th Anniversary Event launched by CES in collaboration with the International Organisation of La Francophonie, December 2006;- In charge of the design of an awareness campaign in occasion of an exhibition of the SOS Children’s Villages NGO held in the HQ of CES, September 2006.



Università degli studi Roma TRE

• Italy
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Communications and international relations assistant

  • Jan 2005 - Dec 2005

  Contributed to the development of European projects for educational exchange, such as Erasmus, Summer School Program, Leonardo, etc.;- In charge of supporting Strategic Development of International Relations, Networks, Inter-University Agreements activities;- Provided assistance as focal point person to incoming foreign students to the University of Rome, providing: general briefing session and production of knowledge materials and guidelines to support the students;- Provided support and assistance to the management of databases and records of the Department of International Relations Office.



United Nations

• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Communications Intern

  • May 2004 - Jul 2004

  - Assisted the Supervisor in facilitating the strategic use of knowledge resources and information research capabilities to NGOs in consultative status with ECOSOC and all stakeholders;- Assisted Senior Communications Officer in organization and preparation for special events, workshops and conferences;- Assisted with outreach programs and activities to enhance dialogue between NGOs and the United Nations to enable NGOs to participate in the economic and social development activities of the organization;- Prepared communication and information materials concerning NGOs in consultative status to representatives of the United Nations system, Member States and civil society;- In charge of press releases of daily media coverage for relevant UN-DESA and/or UN-related issues; - Provided assistance and support to the organization of the "NGO Committee, Regular Session 2004 of ECOSOC" and designed and produced promotional material.- Contributed to the activities of launch of the "Paperless" awareness campaign for the implementation of a sustainable development and environment;- Contributed to the development of the project "UN-NGO Informal Regional Network in Jamaica" as responsible of the production of the brochure and the event's program;- Managed the databases and records of the NGOs applying for the ECOSOC status.