Douglas Logedi Luhangala
Nairobi,047
Summary
Luhangala is an accomplished researcher, director and manager currently working as the regional manager in charge of stakeholder engagement and communication for Green Heart of Kenya across all projects. He is a passionate strategist with experience in multiple urban and peri-urban settings spanning Kenya, Uganda, South Africa, Malawi, Rwanda, and Ghana. Luhangala uses co-design and co-curation approaches to foster urban development and sustainability in different sectors across Africa. He enjoys working with the community as evidenced through the Kilimo dada program where he supports local women farmers by giving them resources to farm in their urban backyards to improve their food sustainability. He also thrives in engaging diverse stakeholders including engaging local government, donors, community leaders, policy makers, commercial entities, academia, and local residents in different areas.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Stakeholder Engagement & Communication Manager
Green Heart of Kenya
10.2021 - Current
- The role is multi-faceted and includes community engagement, brand management, web and online management, marketing, and internal communication.
- Established strong relationships with key media contacts, securing positive coverage for company news and initiatives.
- Developed training materials to educate staff about effective communication practices both internally and externally.
- Leveraged analytics tools to track digital marketing performance, using insights gathered from data analysis to inform future strategies and tactics.
- Managed budget allocation across various communication channels while maximizing ROI through careful planning and prioritization of resources.
- Enhanced brand visibility by developing and executing comprehensive communication strategies.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams on integrated marketing campaigns for successful product launches.
- Conducted regular audits of company communications materials to ensure accuracy, clarity, and adherence to brand guidelines.
- Established strong online and offline presence for the organization through strategic stakeholder engagement and maintaining mutually beneficial relationships.
- Launched the Green Heart of Kenya talent programs including community-based soccer tournament and talent spotting, community music and dance spotting, and community spaces for discussing social issues in Kilifi which lead to a successful brand penetration within the region.
- Conducted 26 community forums in Kilifi in 3 years including needs assessments, community conferences, education forums, and round table discussions in Kilifi Community Spaces.
- Led the implementation of 4 projects for the local community amounting to Ksh.15 million (USD. 99,800) including a community water network, a community child playing space, road network improvement, and farmers’ support.
- Pioneered the Kilimo dada campaign that will support 50 women to do modern regenerative agriculture in back gardens in Kilifi as part of community support by giving the women funds to undertake regenerative agriculture.
Senior Researcher and Communication Lead
University Of Nairobi - Africa-UK Trilateral Research Chair
01.2019 - 10.2021
- Successfully led collection of data from informal settlements, energy stakeholders, government, farmers, and urban households across 4 main research grants.
- Responsible for writing the donor reports and appraisals for monitoring and evaluation and supporting donation programs and donor funding and information.
- Managed documentation according to company guidelines and compliance requirements.
- Successfully trained and supervised 14 research assistants across all the research projects which increased in building capacity within the team and enhanced my leadership skills.
- Pursued advancements in gender inclusion and women in STEM by conducting ethnographic and technical research.
- Acted as the head of projects and programs for 4 months taking over the overall project reporting, team management, performance management, and donor support. In my acting capacity I was able to make key decision on funds allocation.
- Spearheaded the development of Living Labs, a co-design space where we could incubate research ideas and lead co-creation among stakeholders.
- Established partnerships with external organizations to enhance data sharing opportunities and expand project scope.
Key Accounts Coordinator-liquids
Rift Valley Railways
08.2016 - 06.2018
- I took this role after initially serving as a Graduate trainee.
- I was responsible for financial modeling and forecasting, ensuring that the company transported enough quantity to meet operational limits.
- Collaborated with department heads to develop strategic plans aligning with overall company objectives, fostering a unified approach toward shared goals.
- Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Set priorities and problem-solved workflow issues to maintain rapport with customers and managers.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams, resulting in seamless project execution and enhanced outcomes.
- I oversaw stock management and fleet management, including yard fleet, base cargo stock, and fleet-to-personnel ratios.
Education
Associate of Arts - Certificate in Project Management
12.2024
Certificate in Project management
Master of Science - Master of Climate Change And Adaptation
12.2023
No Degree - Leadership And Business Growth
07.2021
Leadership and business Growth (University of Nairobi)
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance
12.2015
Skills
- Corporate Communications
- Email Marketing
- Marketing Communications
- Budget Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Program development and leadership
- Team Leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Project Management
Charity Work
- Former Public Image Chair – Rotary Club of Kilifi
- Current Sargent at Arms – Rotary Club of Kilifi in charge of raising funds and transferring them to the community through community support and projects
- Current projects coordinator – Costal Kenya Rotary Clubs
Personal Information
Nationality: Kenyan
Affiliations
- Rotary International
- Toastmasters
Languages
English
Native language
Swahili
Proficient
C2
French
Intermediate
B1
Timeline
Stakeholder Engagement & Communication Manager - Green Heart of Kenya
10.2021 - Current
Senior Researcher and Communication Lead - University Of Nairobi - Africa-UK Trilateral Research Chair
01.2019 - 10.2021
Key Accounts Coordinator-liquids - Rift Valley Railways
08.2016 - 06.2018
University of Adelaide (Virtual) - Associate of Arts, Certificate in Project Management
University of Nairobi, Kenya - Master of Science, Master of Climate Change And Adaptation
University of Nairobi - No Degree, Leadership And Business Growth
Kenyatta University, Kenya - Bachelor of Commerce , Finance
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