Dhaka, Bangladesh
I am a development communications specialist with 8+ years of experience in media and development communications. I approach each project to connect program action on the ground with outreach and visibility. My approach is team-centered with the ethos that effective communications products can catalyze change, instill knowledge, and shape perspectives.
Mobilized regional content execution and media mix for the Preparedness for Response and Recovery Department Produced 3 research studies, 4 booklets, 8 case studies, 5 videos, and a monthly newsletter for 3,300 target audiences Developed knowledge management and communications strategies and training to streamline communications and MEL across eight program counties Created and maintained a new microsite for the Asian Preparedness Partnership (APP) that increased digital traffic by 30% Organized and managed presentations at the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction 2022 and ASEAN Day for Disaster Management 2022 Conceptualized and managed organizational campaigns for International Women’s Day and International Day of Disaster Risk Reduction across four departments
Facilitated knowledge management and communications for the Asian Preparedness Partnership (APP) and Program for Enhancement of Emergency Response (PEER) Generated a communications plan with MEL to capture and standardize achievements in seven key impact areas Published a booklet on the overall APP program and a series of human stories on localized COVID-19 management Supervised communications for a four-part webinar series on localization with 1,300 participants Administered digital campaigns for International Day of Disaster Risk Reduction, World Health Day, and World Humanitarian Day for over 3,000 network partners Engaged in communications partnerships for enhanced localization with Deakin University, ICVA, and NEAR
Maintained website and quarterly newsletter and updated social media content Generated campaigns and videos on academic and campus life, UN day observance, study abroad programs, and alum testimonials garnering over 4,000 views Established proactive strategies to highlight professor, student, and university achievements to increase visibility by 30% Published brochures and foundational materials for greater outreach to 13 target countries in South and Southeast Asia
Generated content and design for the 2018 annual report and ICT booklet for mobile education Teamed up with program specialists to capture human stories on health, nutrition and HIV/AIDS, education, child protection, child rights governance, and child poverty Established media partnership to publish articles on Rohingya support interventions and second chance education programs