- Develop and implement AFD’s communications strategy in the region• Develop communication strategies and action plans for the regional office and agencies;• Shape AFD's narrative at regional level: identify projects to be promoted locally and ensure reporting and information sharing with headquarters;• Oversee content creation by working closely with service providers, including drafting ToRs and contracting responsibility;• Contribute to AFD's global communication… Show more - Develop and implement AFD’s communications strategy in the region• Develop communication strategies and action plans for the regional office and agencies;• Shape AFD's narrative at regional level: identify projects to be promoted locally and ensure reporting and information sharing with headquarters;• Oversee content creation by working closely with service providers, including drafting ToRs and contracting responsibility;• Contribute to AFD's global communication campaigns.- Develop and update operational communication tools• Support the design and oversee the production of communication tools for the regional office and the agencies in the region, while ensuring compliance with the AFD brand guidelines;• Ensure agency web pages are regularly updated;• Participate in the production of the Operational and Network Communications Unit in Paris, particularly in the design and implementation of global initiatives;• Identify and implement communication activities with key development actors in the region (donors, NGOs, development banks, partners).- Manage social media, press relations and information dissemination• Support local communications targeting stakeholders, partners and donors particularly on social networks;• Foster relationships with local media representatives, French and international correspondents in liaison with embassies;• Work with the agencies' communication officers to promote AFD's news and local activities in the local media and the press services of the French embassies in the region;• Monitor AFD news in local and regional media.- Oversee event organisation, contribute to the organisation of official visits (CEO, ministers, etc.);- Support operational staff by consulting and advising on partner communication plans, recommend suppliers;- Manage and contribute to the training of communication focal points in the region;- Ensure budgetary and administrative oversight and reporting of communication activities. Show less

- Language services company offering translation, interpretation, writing, editing, research and strategic communications to an international clientele. Launched at age 29 with limited capital and no investors; steady organic growth via referrals- 8 years managing a globally distributed team of translators in dozens of language pairs- Operations management, people management, strategic planning, project management, client acquisition and liaison - Translation clients: Ivanhoe Mines,… Show more - Language services company offering translation, interpretation, writing, editing, research and strategic communications to an international clientele. Launched at age 29 with limited capital and no investors; steady organic growth via referrals- 8 years managing a globally distributed team of translators in dozens of language pairs- Operations management, people management, strategic planning, project management, client acquisition and liaison - Translation clients: Ivanhoe Mines, NCBA CLUSA (oldest US cooperative development and trade association), Alliance Française, Save the Children, Qatar Ministry of Education, RCS Global, Kropz, Southern African Development Community (SADC), African Tax Administration Forum, Juta (Journal of Comparative Law in Africa), Handmade Communications, TNNG, Leeu Collection, Strika, FDBA Entertainment, CaffeLuxe, Proponant Group, Gondwana International Networks- Wrote two 20 000-word pathways for an innovative UK-based cognitive psychology learning application, Kinnu (research, learning design)- Provided trategic communications consulting services to Santam’s Environmental Scanning and Risk unit- Annual speaking engagement, addressing Grade 9 Hilton College learners on the benefits of studying French for a career in international relations Show less

- Head hunted for the role - Project management, research, advocacy and technical support in the field of police accountability and democratic governance across Africa for a police accountability NGO - Published an article on the role of law enforcement in implementing the AU’s efforts to silence the guns in 2020 for the African Commission Human and People’s Rights 'Police and Human Rights in Africa' newsletter, an African Union publication - Published guidelines on the ethical use… Show more - Head hunted for the role - Project management, research, advocacy and technical support in the field of police accountability and democratic governance across Africa for a police accountability NGO - Published an article on the role of law enforcement in implementing the AU’s efforts to silence the guns in 2020 for the African Commission Human and People’s Rights 'Police and Human Rights in Africa' newsletter, an African Union publication - Published guidelines on the ethical use of surveillance technologies for South Africa's Information Regulator, to align SA's privacy laws with international norms - Provided technical support to the East African Police Chiefs Cooperation (EAPCCO) in implementing the Common Standards for Policing in East Africa: led the research and analysis for the Republic of Sudan, reviewed data generated by the in-country research team, and drafted a 65-page report on Sudan’s compliance with the Common Standards. The report was signed off by EAPCCO and the Sudanese Police, and the policy recommendations will inform police reform in the new dispensation. - Drafted Terms of Reference for an EU-funded project to enhance the capacity of the South African Police Service (SAPS) to prevent and detect xenophobic violence and related hate crimes; training on the Common Standards for Policing in East Africa; and barriers to women’s entry to the Uganda Police Force - Technical assistance to Police Chiefs and Commissioners from Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso in the development of the 5-year strategic plan of the West African regional platform for policing and human rights (Poli.DH) in partnership with the Danish Institute for Human Rights (DIHR), to develop common standards for rights-based policing in the region - Moderated a webinar on surveillance and the protection of privacy in the midst of a pandemic, with panellists from four countries - Drafted a concept note on surveillance and privacy for a global campaign on C19 and Emergency Powers Show less

- Content editing, content creation and copywriting in a fast-paced retail agency environment; writing for various Ogilvy retail brands (Sportsmans Warehouse, Outdoor Warehouse, OTG, Game, Pizza Perfect, PEP, Faithful 2 Nature, Shoprite) and copy editing materials across all agency brands- Offered the role of Head of Copy one month after being engaged as a content editor and copywriter

- 1 of 2 staff in Cape Town handling research and fieldwork projects across Africa for an anti-corruption NPO headquartered in Washington, D.C. - Managed remote teams of lead researchers (investigative journalists) and peer reviewers (university professors) for the Web Index 2013 project (7 countries) and the Africa Integrity Indicators 2013–2014 project (35 journalists and academics in 21 francophone African countries) - Hands­‐on involvement during every phase of the project workflow… Show more - 1 of 2 staff in Cape Town handling research and fieldwork projects across Africa for an anti-corruption NPO headquartered in Washington, D.C. - Managed remote teams of lead researchers (investigative journalists) and peer reviewers (university professors) for the Web Index 2013 project (7 countries) and the Africa Integrity Indicators 2013–2014 project (35 journalists and academics in 21 francophone African countries) - Hands­‐on involvement during every phase of the project workflow in a perpetual start-up environment: helped to research and design new fieldwork methodologies and indicators; identified eligible participants; recruited, contracted and trained research teams; translated and edited training materials; conducted ongoing communication with researchers and reviewers in French; performed quality control and consistency checking of the final dataset; supplemented research with desk reseach, editing and rewriting where needed. Show less

- During my Master’s I worked part time for a vertically integrated pan-European investment and real estate asset management firm under the umbrella of CENOR Group at the company’s corporate headquarters in Paris - Consulted to Anthony Khoi, President of Cenor Group, CEO of the Year for 2010 (Turkey) and Chair of the Harvard Business School (HBS) Advanced Management Program Alumni community, a group of 179 Harvard Alumni and international executives. I returned to South Africa when my… Show more - During my Master’s I worked part time for a vertically integrated pan-European investment and real estate asset management firm under the umbrella of CENOR Group at the company’s corporate headquarters in Paris - Consulted to Anthony Khoi, President of Cenor Group, CEO of the Year for 2010 (Turkey) and Chair of the Harvard Business School (HBS) Advanced Management Program Alumni community, a group of 179 Harvard Alumni and international executives. I returned to South Africa when my student visa expired but continued to work for Anthony Khoi remotely until mid-2013.- Advocacy outputs: Translated and edited 500+ financial and commercial documents, helped develop a communications strategy for CENOR Group, coordinated communications between members of the HBS AMP 179 group - Helped set up a joint disaster relief fundraising venture between HBS and the Turkish Red Crescent for victims of the Japanese tsunami - Organised the first European HBS Executive Education Alumni Reunion in Paris in conjunction with the HBS French Club Show less

- Conducted research on oil conflict in the Niger Delta, published by the African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (ACCORD) and and small arms and light weapons (SALW) in Southern Africa- Translated documents for Alliance Française de Durban, Alliance Française de Pretoria, ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States), CEFIC Turkey, Bainbridge Turkey, CENOR Asset Management (France and Turkey) and Global Integrity

- Head hunted by the Financial Director of a construction company to translate commercial documents, legal documents, acts of legislation and company policy documents for REDIS and external third parties including the DRC tax authorities - Translated the Congolese Tax Code and parts of the Official Journal of the DRC

- Translated legal, compliance, technical, financial, policy and procedure and HSSE documents in line with Weatherford’s expansion into francophone West Africa. - My line manager continued to engage me in a freelance capacity from 2013–2021.

- Under the supervision of the Regional Law Enforcement Adviser, my policy and research outputs included writing desk reviews on illicit trade in tobacco, rhino poaching, illicit trade in ivory horn, cross-border smuggling of counterfeit medicines and trafficking in persons, as emerging transnational organised crime issues to be included in the Regional Programme for Southern Africa, with recommendations for training, capacity building, law enforcement and policymakers- Arranged meetings… Show more - Under the supervision of the Regional Law Enforcement Adviser, my policy and research outputs included writing desk reviews on illicit trade in tobacco, rhino poaching, illicit trade in ivory horn, cross-border smuggling of counterfeit medicines and trafficking in persons, as emerging transnational organised crime issues to be included in the Regional Programme for Southern Africa, with recommendations for training, capacity building, law enforcement and policymakers- Arranged meetings and liaised with key public and private sector stakeholders to support my desk research Show less

- Edited a key strategic document, the ‘Joint SADC-UNODC Regional Programme to make the region safer from crime and drugs (2012–2016)’ and developed a donor priority identification matrix to attract funding- Compiled the inaugural regional bulletin on transnational organised crime and the bi-monthly Press Monitor- Drafted press releases and articles for the UNODC ROSAF quarterly newsletter, translated and edited for all programme areas (Violence Against Women, Victim Empowerment… Show more - Edited a key strategic document, the ‘Joint SADC-UNODC Regional Programme to make the region safer from crime and drugs (2012–2016)’ and developed a donor priority identification matrix to attract funding- Compiled the inaugural regional bulletin on transnational organised crime and the bi-monthly Press Monitor- Drafted press releases and articles for the UNODC ROSAF quarterly newsletter, translated and edited for all programme areas (Violence Against Women, Victim Empowerment Programme, Trafficking in Persons, HIV in Prisons, Organised Crime and Corruption) Show less

- External communications and events coordination, notably for the UNFCCC CoP 17 international climate change conference hosted in Durban: Organised all logistics for a two day conference on Tar Sands, hosted by the Heinrich Böll Foundation (HBF) in association with Friends of the Earth; Official interpreter for the HBF Tar Sands conference (French-English and English-French);- Organised the DELF-DALF written and oral international French language exams, held bi-annually at… Show more - External communications and events coordination, notably for the UNFCCC CoP 17 international climate change conference hosted in Durban: Organised all logistics for a two day conference on Tar Sands, hosted by the Heinrich Böll Foundation (HBF) in association with Friends of the Earth; Official interpreter for the HBF Tar Sands conference (French-English and English-French);- Organised the DELF-DALF written and oral international French language exams, held bi-annually at Alliance Française branches internationally (liaising with students, coordinating with the French Embassy in South Africa, establishing exam timetables and venue roster, preparation of materials, and drawing up timetables for invigilators, examiners and markers) - Translated various documents for Alliance Française clients (legal, official, technical, academic) Show less

- 5-month internship at a European public policy tank as a requirement of my 2-year professional Master’s degree at Sciences Po - Co-creator and lead researcher in a geopolitical monitoring programme on 28 uranium-producing African countries (research)- Political analysis, policy analysis and publication of the “7ème Baromètre des réformes de Nicolas Sarkozy”, a bi-annual political monitoring tool analysing the president’s performance against campaign promises (90-page report assessing… Show more - 5-month internship at a European public policy tank as a requirement of my 2-year professional Master’s degree at Sciences Po - Co-creator and lead researcher in a geopolitical monitoring programme on 28 uranium-producing African countries (research)- Political analysis, policy analysis and publication of the “7ème Baromètre des réformes de Nicolas Sarkozy”, a bi-annual political monitoring tool analysing the president’s performance against campaign promises (90-page report assessing 1288 measures)- Wrote research reports on terrorism in the Sahel, Morocco-Western Sahara conflict and innovative development financing - Translated the ITM website and assisted with roundtable, seminar and conference organisation in Paris and Brussels Show less

- Policy and project outputs: assisted the Consul with managing cooperative projects between South Africa, Belgium and the DRC in various sectors (education, business, human security, food security, development assistance, technology and transport)- As the Belgian Consul was the Chair of the EU Consular Corps in KwaZulu-Natal, I served as its secretary; coordinating meetings, establishing the agenda, taking minutes and assisting with organising the 2009 annual EU Durban Film Festival

- Selected by the French Embassy in SA as one of eight South African French Honours students to work as an English language instructor in France- Taught business English to six classes of students at a French commerce university, École Nationale de Commerce (ENC) Bessières