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Pretoria, GP, ZA

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

Conducted freelance instructional design, training, writing, and editing, and video productions services for the following organizations, among others:- Grassroot - Developed a WhatsApp-based learning program for community activists, based primarily around the topics of relevant legislation and regulation, building a public narrative, and community.

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

I coordinate the development of balanced communication outputs while operationalizing the global communication strategy on both internal and external communication, including capacity development for colleagues and partners.- Provide coordination, technical support, and advice to the VVOB colleagues and partners when needed- Identifying and using the best.

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

I develop the communications strategy while implementing programmatic support across programs and across South Africa. I also procure, select and contract the Comms-related service providers to support Communications activities while managing the quality of products created.- This includes topics such as Learning and Teaching for Diversity, Keep It Cool.

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

Facilitated career readiness sessions to interns in their first workplace placement, in order to improve their professional skills and employability, and prepare them for the world of work.Topics included: Goal setting for success Reflective learningEmotional intelligenceGood communication principlesCritical thinking and problem solvingProfessionalism and.

London, England, United Kingdom

Developed and delivered online training sessions with twelve youth scholars selected for the Curtis Scholarship. This was on topics such as Global Citizenship, Sustainable Development Goals, and Advocacy. - Supported and mentored the scholars individually in planning and engaging stakeholders before they launched their community projects on social issues.

London, United Kingdom

Planned, delivered, and evaluated residential Pre-Departure Training events. These were primarily for Youth Volunteers, Team Leaders, and Volunteer Managers, who were leaving to work on either Water, Sanitation & Hygiene, or livelihood projects in rural communities in Nicaragua, Tanzania, Nepal, and Borneo.- Redesigned and rewrote the 3-day residential.

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

Using a variety of facilitation styles, I delivered active program sessions and contributed to the preparation, training, and reflection stages. This was part of the week-long residential training on topics such as leadership, personal development, and active citizenship.- Worked with a training quality manager on the development of materials for training.

Remotely managed content for a South African website aimed at the youth community. I built and maintained a network of contributors who wrote articles offering young people life skills. I also developed and produced all marketing and promotional material.- Wrote articles offering young people advice on topics such as, how to fund their studies, interview.

Lewes, East Sussex, UK

Assisted the Lewes Quaker Meeting Children's Group, including:Facilitating weekly inclusive learning sessionsResponsible for childcare and safetyAd hoc administrative duties

Brighton, United Kingdom

Coordinated conferences for a leading global charity for international development research and teaching, including:Assisting in the organisation and running of two week-long training conferences commissioned by the World Food Programme (WFP), entitled “Advocacy for Nutrition” and “Transforming Nutrition: Ideas, Policy and Outcomes”.Liaising and.

Johannesburg

Coordinated operations at a youth development organization where I managed a staff team of eight. I conducted program and event management, which included the logistics, scheduling, and budgets for the annual Youth Forum, while also facilitating training weekends and alumni events.- Created a new recruitment and induction system for new employees.

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

I developed and managed national educational projects including Connecting Classrooms, Skills for Employability, DelPHE, and Commonwealth Scholarships.- Managed the budget, monitoring, and evaluation using the SAP system and Scorecard- Organized and facilitated workshops, policy dialogues, professional development, presentations, and competitions.

Hanover Park, Cape Town

Coordinated and managed the Youth-in-Action Program as well as community projects and events. I recruited, trained, and mentored the Youth-In-Action leaders through organizing and facilitating workshops, leadership camps, and cultural or educational outings in the community- Wrote reports for funders and donors of the Youth-In-Action Program- Responsible.

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Poverty And Development

Ba (Hons), International Relations

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Journalism, Politics, French

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