Monica Wanjiru Mwai
Summary
I am a budding media and communications practitioner who is passionate about media, communication and public relations. I have experience and skills in database management, social media management, writing, research, public relations and media monitoring. I have experience working collaboratively with remote teams and proficient in MS office packages. I am passionate about Sustainable Development Goals and with a great desire to see and be part of efforts to make Kenya, Africa and the world at large become a better place. I am eager to learn, and always ready for challenges.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Communications Intern
International Planned Parenthood Federation AFRICA REGION
2021.08 - 2022.02
- Provided administrative support to the communications department such as planning and coordination of meetings and trainings both virtual and physical, maintaining an events calendar and sending out meetings and events reminders, moderation of monthly brown bag lunches and supporting the creation of presentations, reports and factsheets
- Press monitoring - conducted daily media monitoring of IPPFAR’s media coverage and reported thematic news on sexual and reproductive health matters to assist the organization stays up to date with grants and funding opportunities and ensure the organization timely responds to any occurring matters related to its work in the region
- Supported the regular maintenance of contact databases including media, external counterparts, donors, government and NGO partners
- Content creation – Prepared and edited (using photo and video-editing software) multimedia materials for publication on different social media pages and posted regularly on the different social media accounts
- Support the development of quarterly and weekly newsletters for circulation internally and to member associations and external partners
- Media campaigns - spearheaded the development and implementation of a communication campaigns using both traditional and digital platforms aimed at sensitizing the youth and in turn helping the organization achieve its communication objectives
- Created and maintained the monthly social media calendar with activities and those responsible for key days and theme months
- Supported manage social media accounts, preparation of social media toolkits, weekly and monthly social media calendars and tracked the performance of the different posts using analytics
- Supported the drafting of informative blogs, press statements, articles, op-eds and feature stories and supported translation for dissemination to serve the language needs of the region which are Francophone, Anglophone, and Lusophone
- Links to the articles and the Op-Ed I drafted are attached: https://www.ippfar.org/blogs/my-experiences-sexual-reproductive-health-information-and- services-female-campus-student https://www.ippfar.org/blogs/cervical-cancer-awareness-month-stepping-awareness-vaccination-screening-and-treatment-africa https://allafrica.com/stories/202110110770.html
- Supported regular update of the organization’s website and created new pages using content management systems such as WordPress
- Co-operated with member associations and IPPFAR’s journalist and youth networks to collect photos and feature stories.
Communications Intern
Vazi Couture
2020.09 - 2021.03
- Supported regular and timely communication with stakeholders
- Provide regular assistance in the preparations and successful holding of any upcoming meetings
- Assist in the management of relevant stakeholder databases
- Regular updates of the website with relevant features and blog stories, including social media updates
- Supported the running of the brand’s social media accounts
- Supported with creation of designs and execution of social media content for shoots and events
- Supported the communications team with creation, organizing and regular updating of the photography database.
Education
Wang point Technologies ICDL certificate -
Kenya Institute of Special Education
2017.01 - 2017.03
Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics, Media, and Communication
Moi University
Eldoret, Kenya 2017.08 - 2022.08
Sign Language Certificate - Kenyan Sign Language
Kenya Institute Of Special Education
Nairobi, Kenya 2017.04 - 2017.08
Skills
Excellent communication skills- written, verbal and non-verbal skills
References
1. Mahmoud Garga,
Lead Specialist – Strategic Communication, Media Relations and Digital Campaigning,
International Planned Parenthood Federation Africa Region.
Email: mgarga@ippf.org
2. Wycliffe Peter Oundo,
Founder,
Vazi Couture,
Email: wycliffepeteroundo@gmail.com
3. Maryanne Waweru,
Communications Officer,
International Planned Parenthood Federation Africa Region.
Email: mwanyama@ippf.org
Timeline
Communications Intern
International Planned Parenthood Federation AFRICA REGION
2021.08 - 2022.02
Communications Intern
Vazi Couture
2020.09 - 2021.03
Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics, Media, and Communication
Moi University
2017.08 - 2022.08
Sign Language Certificate - Kenyan Sign Language
Kenya Institute Of Special Education
2017.04 - 2017.08
Wang point Technologies ICDL certificate -
Kenya Institute of Special Education
2017.01 - 2017.03