Values-driven strategic communications expert with extensive experience leveraging communications to advance sustainable development, humanitarian, human rights, and social justice causes. My mission is to harness the power of strategic communications to drive social change, with a particular focus on uplifting the most vulnerable and marginalised in society. I bring a wealth of experience working across diverse socio-economic, cultural, and geographical contexts, including Sierra Leone, Liberia, the UK, Papua New Guinea, and Germany. My professional journey includes roles with organisations such as UNDP, FAO, WFP, UNICEF, ActionAid, and Oxfam. I have also supported grassroots organisations, NGOs and pan-African civil society movements, including Africans Rising, to amplify their voice towards social justice.As a reputable human rights defender and a passionate advocate for social and economic justice, I have participated in numerous public debates and discussions and contributed to leading global media outlets, including Al Jazeera, BBC, ITV, The New York Times, Pambazuka News, and The Guardian UK.
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Executive DirectorJendagbeni Communications HubGermany
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Independent Communications ConsultantSelf-Employed Feb 2017 - PresentMiltiple LocationsI provide strategic communications advice to social justice and social impact organisations working or based in Africa. My services include: a) Organizational communications strategyb) Message Strategyc) Strategic social justice storytellingd) Media training for social justice causes. e) Coordinate multimedia production f) Research and writing knowledge products https://medium.com/@karim.bah My clients have included:-UNICEF-ActionAid-Oxfam-Ibis-Focus1000 -Future Narrative Lab (UK)-UNWomen-World Bank/Govt of Japan Participatory Budgeting-World Vision (via Kemet Comms Consulting)-Network Movement for Justice and Development -Portland State University
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Founder And DirectorJendagbeni Communications Hub Sep 2020 - PresentAccra, Greater Accra Region, GhanaProvide media strategy and training for grassroots organizations fighting for democracy, social, economic, ecological and gender justice. Using unique approaches like strategic storytelling, framing and Re-framing, media advocacy as well as narrative and cultural strategies to change deep-seated mindsets towards social and economic justice.
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Managing PartnerKemet Communications Consulting Apr 2020 - Jun 2023Freetown, Western Area, Sierra LeoneI co-founded a consultancy firm providing strategic communications, branding and media services to the non-profit sector. I developed and executed a strategic vision for the consultancy, identifying growth opportunities, setting priorities, and establishing performance metrics to achieve business goals.Organisations serviced include: World Vision, Oxfam, and UNCDF. -
Communications ConsultantWorld Food Programme Innovation Accelerator Jan 2022 - Dec 2022Munich, Bavaria, GermanyCommunications Consultant with WFP Innovation Accelerator -
Communications ConsultantFao Jun 2021 - Nov 2021Freetown, Sierra LeoneWorking with FAO to fight hunger and malnutrition through communications and storytelling. Coordinate FAO Sierra Leone’s Country Office Communications Office. -
Communications And Advocacy ConsultantUnicef Dec 2019 - Oct 2020Freetown, Sierra LeoneDevelop communications and Advocacy Strategy for UNICEF Sierra Leone. Involved undertaking an assessment of previous communications efforts, audience mapping, media scan and design of the communications strategy. -
DirectorNomoli Media Ltd Mar 2017 - Oct 2020Freetown, Sierra LeoneCo-founded and led communications and multimedia production company. Provided communications and media services to nonprofit organizations and delivered training packages in media and communications. Provided services to the following local and international NGOs including Network Movement for Justice and Development, UNWomen, Focus1000 and UN Volunteers among others.
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Communications AnalystUndp Jul 2010 - Jan 2017Freetown, Sierra LeoneLed UNDP Sierra Leone• Managed media relations included dealing with global media channels – VOA, Aljazeera and BBC. • Identified and wrote success stories, press releases and provided media training for staff.• Managed various high profile events including: Launch of Human Development Reports. -
Online Communications SpecialistUndp Sep 2013 - Nov 2013MonroviaI led UNDP Libeira's web upgrade project, developing content and digital assets for the new country office website. I also simplified, synthesized and edited highly technical development language for public consumption. Used Adobe CQ5 to build the new website.
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Communications SpecialistUndp Papua New Guinea/Autonomous Region Of Bourgainville Aug 2016 - Dec 2016Papua New GuineaProvide communications support to peace building, referendum awareness and disarmament of ex-combatants to the Autonomous Region Of Bougainville through the UNDP Peace Building Project based in Buka. Designed communication campaign for referendum awareness and to improve women’s participation in disarmament of ex-fighters.
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Documentary FilmmakerIndependent Consultant Apr 2008 - May 2010Produced and Directed feature length documentary film - Babylon Illusion.
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Programme Manager/Youth Empowerment OfficerNetwork Movement For Justice And Development Apr 2003 - Aug 2006Kenema District, Eastern, Sierra LeoneCoordinated youth skills training and reintegration after 11 years war.. Also coordinated youth coalitions and movement building, Youth Against Aids (YAA) Peer Education and Life Skills Training. Project was showcased as Best Practice Project during the XVI International Aids Conference, in 2006. Focal Point for Communications in the Regional Office.
Karim Bah Education Details
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Social Development Policy, Governance & Development Policy, Global Media, Development Communications -
African History, Literature, Political Science
Frequently Asked Questions about Karim Bah
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Karim Bah works for Jendagbeni Communications Hub
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Karim Bah's current role is Executive Director.
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Karim Bah attended University Of Wales, Swansea, University Of Sierra Leone, Fourah Bay College.
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