Edna Jepchirchir Kiplagat
Nairobi,Kenya
Summary
A dedicated Communications and Public Relations specialist with over 4 years of experience in diverse professional environments, particularly within NGOs focused on social impact. Excelled in strategic communication, digital media management, and storytelling that amplifies community voices and promotes sustainable development. Main skills include graphic and website design, video editing, SEO optimization, and performance analytics. Committed to integrity, ethical practices, and exceptional customer service, whether working independently or in a team. Skilled in leveraging diverse communication channels, including social media, and public relations, to enhance organizational visibility and impact.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2018
2018
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Communication Specialist
Indigenous Information Network
Nairobi, Kenya
01.2019 - Current
- Designed and developed 27 responsive websites using WordPress
- Managed social media platforms such as X, LinkedIn, Facebook pages and Instagram for Indigenous Information Network, Africa Indigenous Women Organization, Indigenous Women Biodiversity network and Other CBOs supporting Indigenous women including Paran women group
- Monitored social media platform to note correct hashtags to be used to run different campaigns such climate action, Indigenous Peoples Rights, 16 days of activism and biodiversity restoration
- Empowered Indigenous Peoples and local communities with communication skills and tools to advocate for their own rights, mobilize resources, and effect positive change within their own contexts
- Created diverse multimedia content such as videos, and posters to communicate complex issues effectively and engage audiences across different platforms
- Wrote Communication strategy for Indigenous Information Network and partner organizations and guided colleagues on policy, procedure and manuals governing internal communications
- Coordinated and provided technical support during online meetings and trainings using zoom and Teams
- Collecting information, editing and publishing newsletters and annual reports for Indigenous Information Network.
Volunteer
Paran Women
Narok, Kenya
01.2021 - Current
- Develop and maintain website by ensuring content is posted as required
- Facilitate knowledge sharing sessions and workshops by developing training manuals and tools
- Facilitate online meetings by providing technical support when using zoom, Teams and Google meet
- Provide support on use of SharePoint and Trello to manage content
- Assist in content design and editing
- Assist in writing reports using Canva
- Write stories in relation to work done by women and girls
- Assist in execution of online campaigns such as 16 days of activism and Women's rights.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Graphic Design
Computer Pride Centre
Nairobi, Nairobi Province 01.2022 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology - IT
Technical University of Mombasa
Mombasa 09.2013 - 11.2017
High school Cetificate - KCSE
Kapkenda Girls High School
Eldoret /2008 - 12.2012
Skills
- Monitor Trends
- Multimedia
- Planning
- Social Media Campaigns
- Risk Assessments
- Social Media Platforms
- Performance Metrics
- Design
- Content Strategies
- Communication Strategy
- Microsoft Office
Accomplishments
- Designed and developed 27 responsive websites using WordPress
- Managed social media platforms such as X, LinkedIn, Facebook pages and Instagram for Indigenous Information Network, Africa Indigenous Women Organization, Indigenous Women Biodiversity network and Other CBOs supporting Indigenous women including Paran women group.
- Monitored social media platform to note the correct hashtags to be used to run different campaigns such climate action, Indigenous Peoples Rights, 16 days of activism and biodiversity restoration
- Empowered Indigenous Peoples and local communities with communication skills and tools to advocate for their own rights, mobilize resources, and effect positive change within their own contexts.
- Created diverse multimedia content such as videos, and posters to communicate complex issues effectively and engage audiences across different platforms.
- Wrote Communication strategy for Indigenous Information Network and partner organizations and guided my colleagues on policy, procedure and manuals governing internal communications.
- Coordinated and provided technical support during online meetings and trainings using zoom, google meet and Teams.
- Collecting information, editing and publishing newsletters and annual reports for Indigenous Information Network
Referees
- Phiphian Jeptoo Kiprotich, Project Manager, Indigenous Information Network, +254 (0) 727 534002, phiphiankiprotich@gmail.com
- Naiyan Kiplagat, Executive Director, CBO Paran Women Group, +254 (0) 721 462447, paranwomen2019@gmail.com
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
Swahili
Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Certificate of Higher Education - Graphic Design
Computer Pride Centre
01.2022 - 05.2022
Volunteer
Paran Women
01.2021 - Current
Communication Specialist
Indigenous Information Network
01.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology - IT
Technical University of Mombasa
09.2013 - 11.2017
High school Cetificate - KCSE
Kapkenda Girls High School
/2008 - 12.2012
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