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AWINO NYAMOLO

Senior Communications Specialist
Nairobi
AWINO NYAMOLO

Summary

A communications and advocacy professional and a bonafide member of the Public Relations Society of Kenya (MPRSK)- with over 12 years of experience developing and implementing donor visibility, storytelling, and communication strategies for international development and humanitarian organizations. Skilled in content creation, field-based documentation, donor recognition, and strategic communication planning. Adept at coordinating visibility requirements across teams, maintaining donor branding assets, and ensuring compliance with donor agreements. Highly adaptable, creative, and professional in managing competing priorities and delivering polished communication outputs under tight deadlines.

Organized Communications Consultant with over 12 years of dedicated community development experience. Focused on comprehensive communication and media management with an extensive understanding of traditional and digital marketing. Accomplished at meeting long-term reputation and branding goals.

Overview

25
years of professional experience
7
Certifications
4
Languages

Work History

Grassroots Organizations

Communications Consultant
10.2025 - Current

Job overview

  • Support development communication initiatives for community-based organizations through donor visibility and storytelling.
  • Design and implement recognition plans, collect field content, and package success stories, videos, and advocacy materials.
  • Train staff on photography, videography, and branding for donor engagement and visibility.
  • Develop comprehensive training materials to improve employees' communication skills, resulting in more effective workplace interactions.
  • Establish positive media relations, securing coverage in high-profile publications to increase brand recognition.
  • Manage social media accounts effectively, growing followers and increasing engagement rates through consistent posting and audience interaction.
  • Prepare and edit organizational publications such as employee newsletters and periodic reports for internal or external audiences.
  • Create and execute targeted PR campaigns to raise awareness of organization and initiatives.

ChildFund International

Senior Communication Specialist
02.2020 - 09.2025

Job overview

  • Developed and implemented annual donor visibility and recognition plans across 10+ grants, ensuring consistent acknowledgement of donor contributions across digital, media, and field platforms.
  • Produced 100+ field-based donor visibility assets — including photos, short videos, and human-interest stories — aligned with grant requirements, safeguarding protocols, and brand guidelines.
  • Coordinated 15+ field missions to document program impact; trained 60+ field staff and partners on donor branding, storytelling, and visibility compliance.
  • Monitored and analyzed visibility performance across digital platforms, contributing to a 30% increase in donor-related engagement and identifying opportunities for stronger storytelling impact.
  • Facilitated internal communication on donor recognition across multiple program teams, ensuring timely delivery of visibility commitments and grant compliance.
  • Managed a centralized donor branding system including logos, social media handles, and digital content archives, improving access to 200+ communication assets for program teams.
  • Drafted 50+ donor communication products including press releases, talking points, impact briefs, and partnership updates highlighting program results.
  • Centered community voices and lived experiences in communications, integrating beneficiary perspectives into 80% of field stories and multimedia content.
  • Produced and deployed weekly digital content across websites and social platforms, reaching tens of thousands of followers and stakeholders and amplifying program visibility.
  • Fostered collaboration across communications, program, and leadership teams, strengthening cross-functional workflows and improving campaign delivery timelines.
  • Contributed to the design and rollout of new communications initiatives and digital storytelling campaigns, aligning messaging with ChildFund’s equity and inclusion commitments.
  • Applied innovative storytelling techniques — multimedia, narrative framing, and visual storytelling — to make development programming more accessible to public, media, and donor audiences.

TechnoServe Inc.

Regional Communications Coordinator
06.2015 - 01.2020

Job overview

  • Updated website and social media pages with well-coordinated communications aimed at conveying information, generating interest and mitigating negative press.
  • Developed new channels to keep internal teams updates, as well as communicate effectively with vendors, customers and members of media organizations.
  • Strengthened donor visibility across 9 countries by producing coordinated communication content for multilateral and bilateral partners.
  • Oversaw the production of donor-branded materials, ensuring alignment with partner guidelines and storytelling priorities.
  • Collaborated with regional teams and field staff to document donor-funded projects through photography, videography, and case studies.
  • Supported proposal communication components and contributed to resource mobilization efforts through impact documentation.
  • Enhanced digital visibility and engagement by 40% through content strategy and branding alignment.
  • Led TechnoServe regional external communications through developing externally facing content, including customer-facing case studies and industry leadership, and telling our client’s story through traditional and social media, events, and our client’s website as well as managing the required communicating external reporting.
  • Drove visibility of key executives, securing top-quality speaking and profile-building opportunities. Worked to develop spokespeople and train them for media opportunities.
  • Directed development and maintaining 9+ country-specific web pages and digital content, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and search engine optimization (SEO) best practices, resulting in a 40% increase in website traffic and engagement.

CARE International in Kenya

Communication and Learning Officer
04.2014 - 06.2015

Job overview

  • Designed and implemented communication strategies for humanitarian and development programs., including crisis communication in refugee and IDP contexts.
  • Produced press releases, briefs, and social media content, increasing engagement by 35%.
  • Facilitated inclusion of local partner voices in national advocacy platforms.
  • Delivered situation reports and donor updates, ensuring accurate and timely information flow.
  • Planned and executed 15+ targeted email campaigns, achieving an average open rate of 40% and a click-through rate of 15%, surpassing industry benchmarks. Utilized CRM data to segment contacts and personalize communications, enhancing engagement and nurturing leads for CARE's international programs.
  • Provided essential support in program administration, including the preparation of quarterly and annual progress reports, ensuring accurate and timely submission to stakeholders. Collaborated with international teams to align communication efforts and streamline reporting processes, contributing to efficient project management.
  • Translated communication materials into local languages, expanding reach and accessibility of CARE's messages to diverse communities in Kenya. Spearheaded initiatives to engage local stakeholders through culturally relevant channels, fostering inclusive communication practices within the organization.

Omega Foundation

Communications Officer
06.2012 - 03.2014

Job overview

  • Supported communication and visibility plans integrating donor recognition in humanitarian and development program.
  • Produced and edited success stories, situation reports, and donor updates, ensuring accuracy and professionalism.
  • Facilitated staff awareness sessions on donor visibility and branding compliance.
  • Coordinated field communications and content dissemination with international and local teams.
  • Developed and implemented annual donor visibility and recognition plans across 10+ grants, ensuring consistent acknowledgement of donor contributions across digital, media, and field platforms.
  • Produced 100+ field-based donor visibility assets — including photos, short videos, and human-interest stories — aligned with grant requirements, safeguarding protocols, and brand guidelines.
    Coordinated 15+ field missions to document program impact; trained 40+ field staff and partners on donor branding, storytelling, and visibility compliance.
  • Monitored and analyzed visibility performance across digital platforms, contributing to a 30% increase in donor-related engagement and identifying opportunities for stronger storytelling impact.
  • Facilitated internal communication on donor recognition across multiple program teams, ensuring timely delivery of visibility commitments and grant compliance.
  • Managed a centralized donor branding system including logos, social media handles, and digital content archives, improving access to 200+ communication assets for program teams.
  • Drafted 50+ donor communication products including press releases, talking points, impact briefs, and partnership updates highlighting program results.
  • Centered community voices and lived experiences in communications, integrating beneficiary perspectives into 80% of field stories and multimedia content.
  • Produced and deployed weekly digital content across websites and social platforms, reaching tens of thousands of followers and stakeholders and amplifying program visibility.
  • Fostered collaboration across communications, program, and leadership teams, strengthening cross-functional workflows and improving campaign delivery timelines.
  • Contributed to the design and rollout of new communications initiatives and digital storytelling campaigns, aligning messaging with ChildFund’s equity, diversity, and inclusion commitments.
  • Applied innovative storytelling techniques — multimedia, narrative framing, and visual storytelling — to make development programming more accessible to public, media, and donor audiences.
  • Implemented a robust database system at Omega Foundation to compile and store 200+ case studies and narratives, significantly enhancing efficiency in programmatic reporting and ensuring compliance with donor reporting requirements.
  • Spearheaded the alignment and creation of brand assets for Omega Foundation, adhering strictly to established guidelines, which contributed to a 25% increase in brand recognition and trust among local communities and international partners.
  • Streamlined internal communication processes for improved information dissemination and employee engagement.

Media Centre for Africa
Nairobi, Nairobi Province

Online Writer
05.2011 - 06.2012

Job overview

  • Researched and wrote 8–10 media monitoring articles per month, analyzing trends in print, radio, television, and online news coverage across national outlets.
  • Monitored and reviewed 30+ media publications and broadcasts weekly, identifying key narratives, misinformation trends, and emerging public discourse topics.
  • Assisted senior editors in compiling monthly media analysis reports summarizing coverage patterns, sentiment, and major communication issues affecting governance and public policy.
  • Produced 50+ short analytical briefs and commentary pieces annually, translating complex media trends into concise insights for readers and stakeholders.
  • Conducted fact-checking and source verification for 100+ articles and reports, ensuring accuracy, credibility, and adherence to editorial standards.
  • Supported editorial production by proofreading and formatting 20+ magazine issues annually, maintaining consistency in style, grammar, and publication guidelines.

KENAFRIC College

Part-time Journalism Lecturer
05.2011 - 10.2011

Job overview

  • Delivered 6–10 hours of lectures weekly in journalism courses such as news writing, media ethics, and reporting to classes of 30–60 undergraduate students.
  • Developed course materials and lesson plans for 1–2 journalism modules per semester, including lecture notes, case studies, and practical reporting assignments.
  • Supervised and assessed 30–50 student assignments per semester, providing detailed feedback on news writing, investigative reporting, and multimedia storytelling.
  • Mentored 10–20 students annually on journalism projects, research papers, and career development in media and communications.
  • Evaluated student performance through exams, practical reporting exercises, and presentations, contributing to final grading and academic review processes for 2–3 classes per semester.

Media Institute
Nairobi, Nairobi Province

Assistant Writer
04.2009 - 10.2009

Job overview

  • Researched and wrote 8–10 media monitoring articles per month, analyzing trends in print, radio, television, and online news coverage across national outlets.
  • Monitored and reviewed 30+ media publications and broadcasts weekly, identifying key narratives, misinformation trends, and emerging public discourse topics.
  • Assisted senior editors in compiling monthly media analysis reports summarizing coverage patterns, sentiment, and major communication issues affecting governance and public policy.
  • Produced 50+ short analytical briefs and commentary pieces annually, translating complex media trends into concise insights for readers and stakeholders.
  • Conducted fact-checking and source verification for 100+ articles and reports, ensuring accuracy, credibility, and adherence to editorial standards.
  • Supported editorial production by proofreading and formatting 20+ magazine issues annually, maintaining consistency in style, grammar, and publication guidelines.

Swedish International Development Agency (Mgongowazi Youth Project)
Kisumu

Film Research Assistant
01.2003 - 12.2006

Job overview

  • Conducted 80–150 interviews and surveys per month with adolescents, parents, community leaders, and service providers to collect data on drivers of early marriage and sexual exploitation.
  • Facilitated 10–20 focus group discussions with youth, women, and community stakeholders to gather qualitative insights on gender norms, poverty, and vulnerability factors.
  • Collected, cleaned, and managed datasets of 500–1,000+ entries, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with research ethics and safeguarding protocols.
  • Reviewed 25–40 academic and policy sources per project and prepared research briefs summarizing trends, legal frameworks, and regional evidence on child marriage and sex trade.
  • Supported report writing and dissemination, contributing field findings and case studies to 3–5 research reports or policy briefs for NGOs, researchers, and policymakers.

Kenya News Agency
Nairobi

Reporter
05.2001 - 07.2003

Job overview

  • Produced 4–6 news stories per week covering local events, community issues, and breaking news for print and digital platforms.
  • Conducted 10–15 interviews weekly with community members, officials, and subject-matter experts to gather accurate information for news coverage.
  • Attended and reported on 3–5 public events or press briefings per week, delivering timely summaries and quotes for publication.
  • Researched and fact-checked 100% of story content, verifying statistics, names, and sources before submission to editors.
  • Submitted daily news briefs within strict editorial deadlines, contributing to 5–10 short news updates per week.
  • Captured and submitted 5–10 supporting photographs or multimedia clips weekly to accompany online and print stories.
  • Collaborated with editors to revise and finalize 4–6 articles per week, incorporating feedback to improve clarity, accuracy, and storytelling.
  • Monitored local news leads and social media channels daily, generating 3–5 new story pitches per week for editorial consideration.
  • Maintained contact lists of 20–30 community sources, strengthening access to reliable quotes and background information.
  • Assisted senior reporters with background research and field reporting for 1–2 in-depth stories per month.

Education

Maseno University
Maseno, 17

Bachelor of Arts from Communication and Media Technology with IT
01-2011

University Overview

Technical University of Kenya (TUK)
Nairobi, 30

Diploma from Journalism and Public Relations
01-2002

University Overview

Skills

Accountability & Professionalism: Delivers quality donor visibility outputs aligned with agreements and UNICEF brand standards

Adaptability & Flexibility: Effectively supports field missions and adapts communication to diverse cultural contexts

Social media strategy

Photography

Crisis management

Content development

Internal communications

Crisis communications

Speech writing

Social media

Marketing communications

Marketing

Advertising campaigns

Executive coaching

Certification

In-house and field training on case study documentation, photography, web content development, social media use, media relations, communication etiquette and in-country communication strategy development for TechnoServe field, mid-level and management staff in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Zambia, Ethiopia, Malawi, and Zambia, 2015 -2020

Timeline

Communications Consultant
Grassroots Organizations
10.2025 - Current
Senior Communication Specialist
ChildFund International
02.2020 - 09.2025
Regional Communications Coordinator
TechnoServe Inc.
06.2015 - 01.2020
Communication and Learning Officer
CARE International in Kenya
04.2014 - 06.2015
Communications Officer
Omega Foundation
06.2012 - 03.2014
Online Writer
Media Centre for Africa
05.2011 - 06.2012
Part-time Journalism Lecturer
KENAFRIC College
05.2011 - 10.2011
Assistant Writer
Media Institute
04.2009 - 10.2009
Film Research Assistant
Swedish International Development Agency (Mgongowazi Youth Project)
01.2003 - 12.2006
Reporter
Kenya News Agency
05.2001 - 07.2003
Maseno University
Bachelor of Arts from Communication and Media Technology with IT
Technical University of Kenya (TUK)
Diploma from Journalism and Public Relations
AWINO NYAMOLOSenior Communications Specialist