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Dimapur, Nl, In

Remote

Collaborate with various departments within the organization to deliver outreach and user engagement —audio and visual—content, including publications, creating visual style guides and colour schemes and curating photographs. Work closely with the web manager to make design decisions for ACLED's website and ensure that the design and ACLED's brand are managed consistently across the organization's content, both internally and externally.

The Gambia

For this volunteer assignment assigned to me by the United Nations Volunteer (UNV) as part of its global talent pool, I provided design and editorial support in publishing a Biennial Report (2018-2019) and Annual Report for 2022 for the World Health Organization (WHO), The Gambia in close collaboration with the country team. Responsibilities included consolidating information, copywriting, curating and designing visual materials and editorial layouts according to WHO branding guidelines. The reports contain critical highlights of WHO's work in The Gambia over three years and provide insight into WHO's contribution to supporting the health sector in meeting its national objectives and SDG targets.

Bangkok, Bangkok City, Thailand

As a Communication Consultant, I supported the USAID-funded project SERVIR SEA (formerly SERVIR-Mekong), which ADPC implements in the Lower Mekong Region in collaboration with NASA. My primary tasks included developing project outreach materials, infographics and critical communication materials in the form of publications. Additional assignments included creating a promotional video highlighting SERVIR-Mekong's achievements, a press release, and social media content support. I collaborated with various departments and international organisations (USAID, Mekong River Commission, NASA, and the World Food Programme) in co-developing a coffee-table book titled Impressions (design, layout, image curation, and editorial support). The book highlights SERVIR-Mekong's journey since 2014 of connecting space to village in the Lower Mekong region.

Bangkok, Bangkok City, Thailand

Developed content for the hybrid (face-to-face and virtual) learning toolkit designed to provide schools with a flexible and adaptable resource that enhances multi-hazard preparedness before and during a tsunami. The toolkit, part of UNDP's Tsunami Project initiative, was launched on the Indian Ocean tsunami anniversary. Additionally, I led the documentation of good practices and lessons learned from country offices across Asia and the Pacific region, published in The Regional Guide for Schools to Prepare for Tsunamis. This knowledge-sharing source will help future (similar) programmes establish consistent practices efficiently. A high-level policy brief was drafted outlining how pandemics such as COVID-19 can adversely affect schools' disaster preparedness and resilience and offers opportune recommendations to prioritize integrating health emergencies into multi-hazard preparedness plans to strengthen resilience and save lives.

Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium

Developed compelling stories and messages grounded in MMC research about climate mobility to inform effective policy and programming. 4Mi Global Coordinator presented the presentation deck at the 2022 UN Climate Change Conference in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. The task applied a story-telling approach to critical data and evidence. It underscored vital messages on climate change and migration to reach the target audience, comprising representatives of parties to the convention and observer states, press and media members, observer organizations and the public.

Remote And Bangkok, Thailand

I developed and executed the half-yearly Communications and Outreach Strategy for The Southeast Asia Primary Learning Metrics (SEA-PLM) Programme. This strategy aimed to enhance visibility and reach a wider audience, particularly critical regional actors in education and policymaking. I played a key role in executing and supporting various communication activities, such as content creation, social media management, newsletters, infographics, and knowledge management. Much of my work involved close collaboration with the SEA-PLM Secretariat to ensure that the strategy's objectives were met with timely and measurable results and to position SEA-PLM as a leading source of high-quality research and reliable data in Asia.Highlights: A complete (budgeted) revamp of the SEA-PLM website to create an easy-to-visualise, navigate and understand the site's content. Creatively directed the web designer in re-designing the website. I redesigned the programme's brand guidelines to ensure consistency in tone, style, and brand identity across all platforms and communication materials.

New Delhi, Delhi, India

As the consultant writer for YuWaah—the Indian chapter of Generation Unlimited (GenU), a global multi-partnership initiative dedicated to increasing opportunity for young people from ages 10 to 24 — I provided extensive writing and editing support (reports, human interest stories, and stories of change) to the YuWaah secretariat. Other tasks included drafting the quarterly update to inform the programme's various stakeholders.

Proofread background papers and case studies related to the migration crisis in Europe and the role of faith actors in alleviating migrants' and refugees' situation—especially of children—by providing crucial support to children on the move in Europe and Central Asia. Designed and laid out the Compendium of Good Practices on Conducting Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) in Partnership with International Actors and Local Faith Actors.

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

Under the supervision of the Nutrition Specialist in the Health and Nutrition Section, I designed and prepared four crucial pieces: the National Food and Nutrition Security Communication Strategy, the NFNSCS PowerPoint presentation, the NFNSCS Desk Review Report, and the NFNSCS Report on consultation with key stakeholders and community groups for publication. The assignment was part of the Annual Work Plan of the health and nutrition programme—an integral part of UNICEF South Africa's health and nutrition work. Other main activities and tasks included copyediting and creating photo artwork depicting South Africa's diversity and demographics.

Mumbai Area, India

Draft monthly blog posts and a quarterly newsletter with contents relevant totechnologies and advancements in the global pharmaceutical sector.

Kathmandu, Nepal

The core purpose of the Culture Book was to bring their work culture alive and document it for all, to encourage staff to evolve and keep this culture alive by finding ways to celebrate people living these values. I liaised with the HR Section and Staff Association at UNICEF ROSA to develop the culture book. Core activities included interviewing the Regional Director of ROSA and sixty colleagues regarding their views and experiences about the office culture. I created content, designed the Culture Book layout, and finally provided print and digital formats shared across country offices in South Asia by the Regional Director.

Unicef Office Of Research - Innocenti, Firenze, Italy

Finalized the Annual Results Report under the supervision of the Chief of Strategy and Convening, integrating any feedback from UNICEF Innocenti management and ensuring accuracy, clarity and coherence. Proposed and discussed report structure and format with the planning team - content presentation, best use of case studies, visual elements, etc. Thoroughly corroborated gathered information through one-on-one (telephone/skype) discussions with Chiefs of Sections and teams. Drafted and edited report text, including charts and graphs, ensuring the accuracy and currency of all content.

Hargeisa, Somaliland

Designed the report titled "Prosecution of Rape cases in Somaliland." Details in the report included data visualizations, infographics, and layout design catering for both print and online in alignment with Horizon’s brand.

Nyhq, Remote

Re-branded the Mobility Exercise (Division of Human Resources) by overhauling the old logo, intranet site, and communication materials, including infographics, posters, and brochures to incite and create visual appeal and "brand" awareness about the 2018 Mobility Exercise with positive spin. Developed a communications plan for the various stages and implementation of the 2018 Managed Mobility Exercise, such as messages and strategies for different internal communication platforms and apps. Actively supported the New and Emerging Talent Initiative (NETI) programme in designing marketing one-pagers for new intakes, video editing for promotional purposes, and designing the Report of DHR Outreach Strategy.

New Delhi Area, India

Content gathering and creation, design and the development of internal and external correspondence, social media content and campaigns for broader outreach. Including the firm's newsletters. Prepared engaging and compelling textual and visual materials for multi-media outreach activities with creativity and adhering to QED's brand style guide.Worked closely with the Communications team, Management team, Department Leads, and Practice Leaders to develop new or revise existing content and update and re-design marketing materials. Executed QED's digital communications strategy, including management of the web (Drupal platform), intranet, and social media pages.

New Delhi Area, India

Development of communication materials from different Ministries of the government for campaigns on issues related to children, adolescents, and women. Provided technical assistance to UNICEF C4D section for communication material adaptation/development from counterparts or donor. Designed and modified communication materials such as design covers of program progress report, strategy documents. Uploaded and maintained UNICEF e-warehouse with metadata - an e-repository of communication materials.

Zürich Area, Switzerland

Developed architecture and design content for online architecture and design publications such as ArchDaily. Pitched articles to editors of various online magazines for publication.

Phnom Penh

Creating content for marketing materials for large-scale commercial and residential properties across Cambodia. The recent one being Bodaiju Residences, the first and biggest Japanese property project in the Kingdom, developed by Creed Asia.Company Profile and website content for newcomers in the real estate market, KH Niron being one of the clients. http://khniron.com/ Website content creation and assisted in designing website along with web designer/developer for Phnom Penh's newest Branding, Marketing and Communications agency - Edgemark. http://edgemarkco.com/ An active and crucial role in liaising and collaborating with creatives and visual artists for developing ideas for marketing campaigns and branding. Developing Strategic marketing plans proposals, drafting Press releases and creating attractive PowerPoint slides for project proposals.

Undertook communication design projects outsourced from the USA.Designed presentation slides for effective communication.Specialised in Infographics: consolidating and revitalizing data into aesthetically appealing information.Creative use of language and writing was essential to condense textual content to succinct and informative presentations.

Formulated and developed window display design concepts for major Indian brands such as Tashi, Crusoe and Enamor Lingerie.Research and analysis were carried out on consumer behaviour inside a retail space for Samsung Mobile Store. This was for conceptualizing an experiential retail space.Effective oral communication skills were implemented to pitch ideas, and liaise between the design studio and clients including India’s first online retail store Myntra.

India

Multi-tasking was crucial for this job which ranged from administrative tasks to telephone and e-mail inquiries.Persuasive communication skills were required in order to assist customer needs and frequently had to calmly assure agitated customers in the event of delays.

Mumbai Area, India

Given initiative to research and document for the Mumbai Esplanade project. A project to improve the quality of life of citizens within the urban landscape of Mumbai.Responsible for undertaking and maintaining photo journals of South Mumbai focusing on major traffic intersections and their surroundings.

Master Of Arts (Ma), Global Media And Communication, Merit

Master in Global Media and Communication

Diploma, Interior Design, Merit

Activities and Societies: Was part of the conceptualizing team for Hermes (Singapore) autumn window display in 2006. Interior Design

Certificate In Intensive Course In Interior Design, Interior Design

Interior Design

Bachelor'S Degree In English Literature, English Literature, First Class

Activities and Societies: In 2000, I led a team to organise and design an exhibition that showcased the flora and fauna of North East.