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United NationsCommunication & Advocacy Coordinator
Oct. 2022 - Dec. 2023Geneva, Switzerland1. Led strategic communications for the Office of the Special Adviser on Solutions to Internal Displacement, ensuring effective advocacy and visibility of global displacement solutions. 2. Developed and executed digital engagement strategies, amplifying key messages through social media, multimedia content, and stakeholder communications. 3. Managed content creation, knowledge management, and storytelling initiatives, enhancing awareness and policy influence. 4. Collaborated with UN agencies, donors, and advocacy partners to craft compelling narratives and drive engagement on displacement solutions.
UNHCR, the UN Refugee AgencyCommunications Officer (Ethics & Integrity)
Apr. 2022 - Nov. 2022Geneva, Switzerland1. Spearheaded communication efforts around ethics, integrity, and accountability, fostering a culture of values-based decision-making within UNHCR. 2. Created compelling digital content, speeches, and internal communications materials to enhance ethical awareness across the organization. 3. Developed and implemented an internal communications strategy, ensuring alignment with organizational values and leadership priorities.
UNHCRAssociate Regional Editor
Sep. 2016 - Apr. 2022Nairobi, Kenya1. Covered humanitarian emergencies across Africa, producing high-impact news stories, multimedia content, and advocacy pieces that amplified refugee voices. 2. Provided editorial leadership and content development for UNHCR’s regional communication efforts, ensuring accurate and compelling storytelling. 3. Led communications support for high-profile missions, including visits by the UN High Commissioner, Goodwill Ambassadors, donors, and private sector partners. 4. Coordinated crisis communications and media strategies during emergency response operations, ensuring accurate and timely information dissemination.
UNHCR, the UN Refugee AgencyPublic Information Associate
Jan. 2014 - Apr. 2016Kakuma refugee camp, Kenya1. Served as UNHCR’s Public Information focal point in Kakuma, one of Africa’s largest refugee camps, providing visibility for the South Sudan emergency response. 2. Managed communications, media engagement, and donor relations, facilitating high-profile visits by international media, UN leadership, and humanitarian partners. 3. Produced stories, photographs, and social media content, showcasing refugee resilience and humanitarian interventions. 4. Led event planning and coordination, including World Refugee Day commemorations, bringing together refugees, local communities, and international stakeholders.
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