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Edith Mogi
Communication Assistant
Nairobi. Kenya,6959
Summary
I am a Communications Assistant with over six years of experience in devising successful media strategies and orchestrating special events. I am meticulous in managing and carrying out special events by arranging for media presence, composing written documents, booking photographers, reserving event venues and preparing eye-catching graphics. Highly adept in authoring speeches, press releases and marketing materials.
Overview
13
13
years of post-secondary education
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Communication Assistant
National Drought Management Authority, Ending Drought Emergencies
Nairobi
08.2018 - Current
- Support implementation of NDMA communication strategy and annual communication plans.
- Participate in development of quarterly work plans in collaboration with Communication & Knowledge Management Liaison and Corporate & Public Information Officer.
- Assist with editing of monthly early warning bulletins to ensure timely publishing on the Authority's website.
- Assist with the preparation, production and dissemination of communication materials, including thematic brochures, newsletters and other publications.
- Carry out daily monitoring of media coverage of NDMA or in relation to the mandate of the Authority, both in favor and otherwise, and suggest possible interventions in line with core NDMA values and principles.
- Update NDMA website and social media accounts on a regular basis with relevant material, highlighting key events and achievements.
- Assist in documentation of interventions field experiences practices and new approaches in resilience building and drought management.
- Support media outreach strategies, including arranging interviews and responding to general press inquiries.
- Support organisation and coordination of the Authority’s public events and protocol functions.
- Ensure the secure and efficient management of the Authority’s contact information and communications assets, such as photographic and video tools and materials.
- Review feedback from stakeholders, including email and telephone, and forward for action as necessary.
- Where necessary, provide feedback to queries from stakeholders within the parameters of the Authority’s service delivery agreement.
- Organize and maintain an up-to-date filing system of general reference materials, including media clips, features stories, as well as NDMA directory and electronic mailing lists for internal use.
- Participate in field missions by the communications and/or technical team and organization of field trips for journalists.
Sales Executive
Dlight Limited
Nairobi
02.2018 - 04.2018
- Generate and qualify leads.
- Source and develop client referrals.
- Prepare sales action plans and strategies.
- Develop and maintain sales and promotional materials.
- Plan and conduct direct marketing activities.
- Make sales calls to new and existing clients.
- Respond to sales inquiries and concerns by phone, electronically or in person.
- Ensure customer service satisfaction and good client relationships.
- Follow up on sales activity.
- Monitor and report on sales activities and follow up for management.
- Carry out market research and surveys.
- Participate in sales events.
- Monitor competitors, market conditions and product development.
Communication Assistant
National Drought Management Authority
07.2015 - 12.2016
- Assist with the preparation, production and dissemination of communication materials, including thematic brochures, newsletters and other publications.
- Provide support in development of public communications capturing key messages of NDMA work.
- Update NDMA social media accounts on a regular basis with relevant material, highlighting key events and achievements.
- Assist in roll out of campaigns and events undertaken by the communications and other units, including coordination of outreach activities and public events.
- Identify and write possible feature and news stories on NDMA activities/events.
- Assist in documentation and analysis of innovative strategies, best practices and new approaches in resilience building and drought management.
- Assist with maintenance and updating of NDMA and KRDP project websites on regular basis, including gathering and customising web content.
- Maintain and utilise a broad network of media contacts for information sharing.
- Monitor media coverage of NDMA and stories related to its mandate, including searching for media and public opinion trends, both in favour and non-favourable ones, and suggest possible interventions in line with core NDMA values and principles.
- Organise and maintain up-to-date filing system of general reference materials, including media clips, features stories, as well as NDMA directory and electronic mailing lists for internal use.
- Assist in organisation of field trips for journalists in close cooperation with Communications team and partners.
- Respond to enquiries in a professional and timely manner.
- Participate in development of quarterly communication plans in collaboration with the communications officers.
Intern
Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited
Nairobi
04.2015 - 06.2015
- Media monitoring.
- Event management.
- Developed presentations for staff and stakeholder meetings.
- Ensure company brand name is maintained in all communications.
- Writing press releases and news stories.
- Supporting the administrative teams with their internal communications.
- Assisting with administrative tasks.
Internship Student
National Drought Management Authority
09.2014 - 12.2014
- Media monitoring and media mapping.
- Developed communication plans and strategies.
- Event management.
- Organizing meeting with external stakeholders.
- Develop presentations for staff and stakeholders’ meetings.
- Assisting with administrative tasks.
- Helped with administrative support, including managing incoming calls, coordinating files and sorting mail.
Production Assistant
Kenya Broadcasting Corporation
01.2012 - 04.2012
- Script writing.
- Program production.
- Video and photography editing.
Internship Student
Kenya News Agency
Kajiado
09.2010 - 12.2010
- Gathering, Writing and editing news articles.
- Undertaking subsidiary administrative skills.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication and Journalism
Kenya Methodist University
09.2012 - 07.2015
Diploma - Journalism
Kenya Institute Of Mass Communication
09.2009 - 07.2012
No Degree - English, Kiswahili & Kisii
Shalom IT Centre
Ngong Road- Nairobi 04.1996 - 07.2003
Skills
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Affiliations
1. Mr. Peter Abiya,
Communication Officer,
National Drought Management Authority,
P.O Box 53547-00200
Nairobi.
Tel: 072240587
2. Ms. Diana Onsarigo
Business Manager
Kenya Commercial Bank.
Po Box 403- 40500
Nyamira.
Tel: 0724299166
3. Ms Pamela Nekoye
Graphics Designer
Jomo Kenyatta Foundation.
P.O BOX 30533-00100,
Nairobi
Tel: 0722847554
Interests
Timeline
Communication Assistant
National Drought Management Authority, Ending Drought Emergencies
08.2018 - Current
Sales Executive
Dlight Limited
02.2018 - 04.2018
Communication Assistant
National Drought Management Authority
07.2015 - 12.2016
Intern
Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited
04.2015 - 06.2015
Internship Student
National Drought Management Authority
09.2014 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Communication and Journalism
Kenya Methodist University
09.2012 - 07.2015
Production Assistant
Kenya Broadcasting Corporation
01.2012 - 04.2012
Internship Student
Kenya News Agency
09.2010 - 12.2010
Diploma - Journalism
Kenya Institute Of Mass Communication
09.2009 - 07.2012
No Degree - English, Kiswahili & Kisii
Shalom IT Centre
04.1996 - 07.2003