Robert Wanjohi Gikunju

• Led the development and execution of an integrated communications strategy aligned with USAID and World Vision’s goals, elevating visibility and positioning the project as a regional leader in child protection.
• Led and coordinated communications efforts for six Local Implementing Partners (LIPs) under the USAID Tumikia Mtoto project, ensuring message consistency, brand compliance, and visibility across all partner activities.
• Produced over 50 tailored content assets—videos, infographics, and photo essays—that enhanced program storytelling, increased stakeholder engagement, and supported advocacy efforts.
• Delivered donor-centric reports and internal learning bulletins, translating technical data into compelling narratives that strengthened donor confidence and fostered program learning.
• Spearheaded 4 cross-functional learning forums in partnership with MEL and program teams, building a culture of evidence-driven storytelling and continuous improvement.
• Facilitated field missions and supported 4 high-level donor and stakeholder visits with strategic messaging, curated content, and branded collateral.
• Streamlined internal communications and enhanced knowledge sharing.
• Built internal communications capacity by training project staff and partners in ethical storytelling, digital communication, and visual content production.
• Developed rapid-response communication materials during reputational risks, maintaining donor trust and safeguarding program credibility.

Key Achievement:

• Spearheaded communication efforts across six Local Implementing Partners (LIPs) under the USAID Tumikia Mtoto project, ensuring consistent branding, strategic messaging, and enhanced project visibility.
• Developed and reviewed communication materials to align with USAID branding and marking guidelines, strengthening partner compliance and public engagement.
• Coordinated success story collection, human-interest features, and multimedia content showcasing the impact of the project across implementing counties.
• Provided technical assistance and mentorship to LIP communication focal points, enhancing their capacity to produce quality content and align with donor expectations.
• Co-created Kiambu County’s first-ever Children Services Providers’ Directory, leading editing, formatting, and production of the landmark publication {Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1p-EhHnqueHX76PUmIx8KtIAch2K2dQXn/view?usp=drive_link }

• Led end-to-end production of broadcast and digital content, including scripting, directing, budgeting, and post-production.
• Directed storytelling projects that translated community voices, public service topics, and innovation themes into widely viewed TV and digital formats.
• Managed production schedules and ensured timely delivery of high-quality content across multiple channels.
• Collaborated with creative teams, clients, and on-screen talent to bring production and branded narratives to life.
• Delivered campaigns that engaged national audiences and influenced public opinion on social impact topics.
• Mentored junior team members, fostering a collaborative environment that encouraged professional growth.

Key Achievement: Successfully produced over 50 impactful programs that highlighted health, entrepreneurship, and development themes, reaching millions of viewers.

• Led the design and implementation of community-led communication strategies to support health, protection, and social cohesion initiatives in humanitarian contexts.
• Directed multimedia campaigns co-created with refugee youth, resulting in powerful advocacy tools used by partner organizations.
• Initiated the first girls-only participatory video training program, successfully navigating cultural sensitivities and amplifying marginalized voices.

Key Achievement:

• Received cross-agency recognition for pioneering inclusive storytelling approaches that empowered refugee girls and elevated their narratives.

• Coordinated youth-led video production and trained over 50 refugee youth in visual storytelling, scripting, and editing.
• Collaborated with health and protection partners to design and disseminate lifesaving content during humanitarian crises.
• Stayed alert, active, and ready to respond to any request at any time using variety of available resources.
• Monitored production quality and ensured community-centered storytelling met content and safeguarding standards.

• Led content creation from concept to post-production for TV programming focused on family, health, and values-driven storytelling.
• Managed production crews, coordinated shoots, and edited final content for broadcast and online distribution.
• Aligned creative vision with audience engagement goals and collaborated with network executives to deliver mission-aligned content.