Experience

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  Botswana Unified Revenue Service

  • Gaborone, Botswana

  • General Manager - Communications

    • Jul 2018 - Present
    • Gaborone, Botswana

    Development and implementation of communication strategy, stakeholder management, customer education, brand management, international and stakeholder relations

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  UNDP Botswana

  • Gaborone, Botswana

  • Independant Consultant

    • Nov 2017 - Mar 2018
    • Gaborone, Botswana

    Development of the National Sustainable Development Goals Communication Strategy

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  Communications Expert - Consultant

  • Gaborone, BOTSWANA

  • COMMUNICATIONS EXPERT - SADC Climate Services Centre

    • Apr 2015 - Dec 2016
    • Gaborone, BOTSWANA

    Key role: Development and implementation of the SADC Climate Communication Strategy with principal responsibility to direct the design and delivery of communication strategies for key clients; training of media on climate issues reporting.• Provided climate communications advice and services to SADC member states and key stakeholders;• Developed communication infrastructures, business cases, public relations activities, marketing communications plans, and corporate branding strategies;• Created and maintain good relations with the media and user community; • compiled the work plans and budget as well as project progress reports; • Managed internal and external communications;• Involved in high-level strategy development and responsible for maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders, as well as developing new contacts and relationships; • Trained media, climate experts and meteorologists on Communication issues; • Keeping close eye on new market and communication trends and identify gaps and niches that represent new opportunities;• Assisted the project manager in project delivery, prepare and assist with project documentation; scheduling, issue tracking;• liaised with project stakeholders to define and deliver their needs; ensure wide dissemination of information and publications in the SADC region;• Represented project, as assigned, in meetings with donor organisations, SADC governments and international partners;

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  ACHAP

  • Gaborone, Botswana

  • Marketing, Advocacy and Communications Manager

    • Dec 2013 - Mar 2015
    • Gaborone, Botswana

    The African Comprehensive HIV/AIDS Partnerships (ACHAP) is a country-led, first public-private development partnership in Africa between the Government of Botswana, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and MSD/Merck Company Foundation committed to enhancing Botswana's national response to HIV/AIDS• Served in high-profile role, fully responsible for development and implementing a company-wide Marketing, Communications and Advocacy strategy. Garnered support from senior management for program execution;• Provided advice and guidance to board of directors on communications related issues;• Interfaced with the media and acted as company spokesperson; • Developed strategic relationships with key members of the press;• Directed the development of annual work plans and budgets in line with specific programme objectives and ensures expenditure is within budget; • Was a research team member for evaluation of performance of Botswana’s Vision 2016;• Supported the Chief Executive Officer in his role as senior “on the record” representative for ACHAP, including representing ACHAP in public speaking engagements and assisting in speech writing;• Led in providing advice and support to internal and external stakeholders for effective communications platforms and collateral; • Collaborated with all departments in order to provide effective communications and advocacy support for program delivery and support to organizational activities.

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  Ministry of Environment Wildlife and Tourism

  • Gaborone

  • Communications, Research and Development Coordinator

    • Jun 2010 - Nov 2013
    • Gaborone

    Recruited to coordinate implementation and evaluation of the Ministry Communication Strategy, strengthen partnerships with ministry and serve as focal point for policy and operational direction and coordination of all relevant activities pertaining to the Ministry’s research. • Built the Ministry’s reputation by increasing awareness and understanding of the services provided to internal and external customers; • Coordinated the implementation of the International agreements and protocols to ensure compliance – National Coordinator for Trans-frontier conservation areas (TFCA) Kavango Zambezi, Greater Mapungugwe and Kgalagadi Trans-frontier Park agreements with SADC member states;• Drafted core communications and collateral materials; • Monitored media and implemented PR programs as required;• Managed the Ministry’s credibility and brand;• Managed and organise Ministry events; • Coordinated the planning, writing, editing, production and distribution of newsletters;• Served as the national focal point for policy and operational direction and coordination of all relevant activities pertaining to the Ministry’s research.

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  Ministry of Environment, Wildlife and Tourism

  • Gaborone

  • Private Secretary to Minister

    • Jun 2010 - Jul 2011
    • Gaborone

    Recruited as Private Secretary to Minister and senior management on issues involving organizational development, internal communications, media management, and corporate branding.• Facilitated the production of all core information in the preparation of briefing papers for Minister - reviewed documents for clarity and risk, receive positive feedback from other Ministers on quality of briefing papers;• Led corporate re-branding initiative to support Ministry's change of name and focus. Met stringent budget and deadline requirements; • Managed and coordinated the work of the office of the minister to ensure timely and efficient delivery of information to the minister• Provided advice to the minister on any issue when called upon to do so;• Acted as a principal link between minister and officials in the ministry and performs public relations for the minister’s office;• Processed and verified requests for media interviews from various media outlets, briefs the minister on such requests and tenders appropriate recommendations;• Facilitated working relationship between the government, international partners, UN, CBOs, NGOs and private sector;• Prepared budget for the minister’s office and write speeches for the minister’s speaking engagements;• Managed the diary of the minister in a manner that ensures that meetings with the minister are held on time and provides services as required.

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  UNICEF - United Nations

  • Gaborone

  • Communications and External Relations Specialist

    • Aug 2007 - Dec 2009
    • Gaborone

    Recruited to build and establish networks with government sector, private sector, media and NGOs both in and outside the country • Established and maintain good relations with the media in Botswana, regionally and internationally;• Was involved in private sector engagement and partnership building; • Prepared speeches for the Country Representative and other senior officials • Conducted media training workshops and regular briefings on children issues and event management; • Strengthened political will in support of UNICEF's mission and objectives in the country;• Managed organization’s credibility and brand and conducted nationwide public forums;• Production of communication products and materials and management of website;• Managed external and internal communication

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  Botswana Technology Centre

  • Gaborone

  • Public Relations Officer

    • 2005 - Aug 2007
    • Gaborone

    Recruited to ensure that Botswana Techonology Centre (BOTEC) is visible, accessible to all its customers. • Served as a link between internal and external publics and counsel organizational leaders and implement planned programs of action, which serve both the organization and public’s interest; • Promoted the image of BOTEC nationally and internationally; • Initiated partnership between BOTEC and its stakeholders and management of website• Responsible for BOTEC internal and external relations; • Helped with company industrial relations issues • Coordinated BOTEC promotional materials and publications.

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  BCL Copper Nickel Mine

  • Selibe-Phikwe

  • Public Relations and Communications Superintendent

    • 2004 - 2005
    • Selibe-Phikwe

    Recruited to develop and implement a proactive communication strategy • Managed relationships with external stakeholders ;• Developed and implement all internal communication to employees; • Coordinated events and corporate social responsibility initiatives for the mine; • Published and distributed in-house newsletter • Translated the internal strategy into operational activities;• Managed media, community and employee relations; • Conducted communication research and training • Supervise communications officers; • Responsible for Public Realtions Programme Unit and managed its budget

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  World Health Organisation - United Nations

  • Gaborone

  • Health Information and Promotions Officer

    • Jul 1999 - Jul 2004
    • Gaborone

    • Built and established networking with government sector, private sector and NGOs both in and outside the country • Established and maintained good relations with the media in Botswana; • Prepared speeches for the Country Representative and World Health Organisation/Ministry of Health officials; • Conducted media training workshops and regular briefings on health issues; • Planned and organized conferences, meetings and media events for the office; • Produced the in-house quarterly newsletter and other promotional items - that is working on design and layout.

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  Department of Information and Broadcasting

  • Gaborone

  • News reporter and later Sub- Editor of Botswana National Newspaper

    • Dec 1991 - 1999
    • Gaborone

    Recruited as a reporter and later to edit, design and layout of Botswana Daily News-STATE MEDIA• Provided news coverage for His Excellency the Former President of Botswana, cabinet members and senior officials on official trips in and outside the country; • Wrote stories for Radio Botswana and for publication in the Botswana Daily news; • Edited stories from reporters, briefing them before they embark on assignments; • Columnist on Health/HIV/AIDS and Gender issues in Botswana Daily News and Botswana Businesses Consortium Magazine.