Nicola Ball Email & Phone Number

United Kingdom

Uganda

Part of the SoCha head office team, I provide editing and other writing and communication support to colleagues working on USAID programmes and on internal processes, such as business development.• Provide substantive and copy editing of a wide range of materials and documents. • Deliver tailored training and coaching around writing and communication.• Develop SoCha's verbal branding and related materials, such as a style guide and templates.

Through my small business, NJBall Services, I provided a range of editing and training services to help individuals and organisations communicate clearly. Clients included Save the Children, the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, Mahidol University, UNFPA, Social Science in Humanitarian Action Platform, UNHQ and Action Against Hunger.

Kampala, Uganda

Contracted by Q2 Impact to provide editing, writing and writing coach services to the USAID mission in Uganda. • Edited documents and presentations in line with USAID’s house style to save technical teams’ time, increase communication efficacy and transfer writing improvement tips to authors. • Provided effective learning and training materials that match identified skill and knowledge gaps around communication and writing.

Bangkok Metropolitan Area, Thailand

Working to boost the communication capacity of staff to create value for clients, the role covered production of training and self-learning materials, instructor-led training, and service provision.• Created self-access learning materials to build essential communication skills. These included guides tailored for the region and interactive eLearns.• Developed and delivered instructor-led training to increase communication confidence and competence. • Provided detailed editing of a… Show more Working to boost the communication capacity of staff to create value for clients, the role covered production of training and self-learning materials, instructor-led training, and service provision.• Created self-access learning materials to build essential communication skills. These included guides tailored for the region and interactive eLearns.• Developed and delivered instructor-led training to increase communication confidence and competence. • Provided detailed editing of a wide range of documents, communications and presentations in line with the global brand style and adapted for the regional audience. • Co-led the expansion of the team’s services, including recruitment, setting guidelines and goals, coaching, and project design. • Built and applied a solid understanding of regionally relevant financial, legal and business issues. Show less

Bangkok Metropolitan Area, Thailand

Embedded in the Office of Research Services, this role covered several aspects of work to increase the faculty’s reputation and funding for research. • Coordinated international research grant applications. This included identifying opportunities, reviewing proposals, and tracking progress. • Provided grant and publication related training and service. This included creation of ‘how to’ guides and writing facilitation. • Wrote and edited faculty communications including… Show more Embedded in the Office of Research Services, this role covered several aspects of work to increase the faculty’s reputation and funding for research. • Coordinated international research grant applications. This included identifying opportunities, reviewing proposals, and tracking progress. • Provided grant and publication related training and service. This included creation of ‘how to’ guides and writing facilitation. • Wrote and edited faculty communications including research summaries and the annual report.• Assisted in the administration and promotion of the annual international conference. Show less

Thailand

A remote-working position for a growing education enterprise organising overseas internships.• Coordinated intern admissions in the Asia-Pacific region, including applicant interview and assessment. • Implemented communication improvements, including revision of website, guidance and email content. • Provided support, information and encouragement to incoming interns.

Cambodia

Responsible for all aspects, including leadership and administration, of running a community-based organisation in Siem Reap. The role had a dual focus of building local staff capacity as well as guiding the quality and direction of the services and support provided to the community. • Developed key policy documents, including finance and HR, in line with Board and government requirements. • Expanded operations and grew funding by 20%. This included building stronger local networks… Show more Responsible for all aspects, including leadership and administration, of running a community-based organisation in Siem Reap. The role had a dual focus of building local staff capacity as well as guiding the quality and direction of the services and support provided to the community. • Developed key policy documents, including finance and HR, in line with Board and government requirements. • Expanded operations and grew funding by 20%. This included building stronger local networks and securing diversified funding. • Developed and disseminated regular project reports, donor updates and newsletters to increase visibility and accountability. • Increased local team capacity through formal and on-the-job training and coaching, and establishing a feedback and appraisal system. Show less

Madagascar

A short-term position a remote area to put in place needed policies and procedures, as well as provide day-to-day support and assistance to the director and project managers.• Researched and developed policies, procedures and systems that were appropriate for the setting but also met international donor requirements. • Created and edited donor reports and project proposals. • Identified employee and volunteer training needs and developed targeted training materials. • Provided… Show more A short-term position a remote area to put in place needed policies and procedures, as well as provide day-to-day support and assistance to the director and project managers.• Researched and developed policies, procedures and systems that were appropriate for the setting but also met international donor requirements. • Created and edited donor reports and project proposals. • Identified employee and volunteer training needs and developed targeted training materials. • Provided relevant and concise research briefs to the director and project teams. Show less

Thailand

A regional role to promote the inclusion of animal welfare topics in schools as part of a global campaign. Worked directly with organizations and schools in Thailand, Vietnam and India.• Set up regional education projects that were in line with global goals but also tailored for the region.• Ran teacher-training workshops to enhance visibility of animal welfare in schools through empowering and supporting teachers.• Secured endorsement from UNESCO for the flagship education… Show more A regional role to promote the inclusion of animal welfare topics in schools as part of a global campaign. Worked directly with organizations and schools in Thailand, Vietnam and India.• Set up regional education projects that were in line with global goals but also tailored for the region.• Ran teacher-training workshops to enhance visibility of animal welfare in schools through empowering and supporting teachers.• Secured endorsement from UNESCO for the flagship education program, building credibility and interest. • Conducted capacity building workshops for partner organizations across the region, covering the basics of training material design, leading sessions and monitoring impact. Show less

Successfully prepared students for natural science component of international examinations.Trained and supported staff by adapting teaching materials to suit local needs.

Certificate In Editing

Community Development Certificate

Animal Welfare Science Unit

Bsc Hons, Biology And Ecology, 2:1