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Charles Ziba
Communications/Public Relations
Lilongwe,Malawi
Summary
Strategic-thinking Communications professional adept at writing, editing and shaping copy to meet specific needs, enhance perception and drive change. Decisive and focused with expertise in team leadership, program management and complex problem-solving. Maintains positive media relations and promotes specific messages.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Corporate Communications Officer
Technical Entrepreneurial and Vocational Education and Training (TEVET) Authority
Lilongwe , Malawi
2019.03 - Current
- Built and strengthened relationships with members of media in order to promote positive coverage.
- Produced both radio and tv programs to raise awareness.
- Developed and implemented short- and long-term communications strategies
- Undertook field visits to document success stories.
- Represented company at multiple public forums and conferences.
- Oversaw entire online presence, including website and social media platforms.
- Managed promotional initiatives and special events to enhance press coverage.
- Coordinated Corporate Social Responsibility programs.
- Developed and promoted corporate brand, images and identity to media and public.
- Authored reports and edited various documents for the organisation.
- Worked with designing software to develop impressive graphics for the marketing of the organization and its programs.
- Transitioned from periods of inactivity to immediate stress and intensity with exceptional accuracy and alertness.
Communications and Advocacy Officer
Counterpart International - USAID Supporting the Efforts of Partners, STEPS
Lilongwe , Malawi
2017.07 - 2019.02
- Provided support to implementing partners in the production of public outreach materials and provide technical assistance for reporting and promoting their activities.
- Maintained proactive media relations program by distributing news releases for placement, building strong relationships and monitoring all forms of media.
- Assisted in communication and relationships with Malawian and international media and government representatives.
- Provided administrative support to the department in the production of publications and in external relations and liaison functions.
- Produced bi-weekly and monthly project updates to donors.
- Provided technical support on advocacy and capacity building to both HQ and Malawi program staff and CSOs.
- Fostered networking and collaboration among partners.
Communications and Reporting Officer
African Institute of Corporate Citizenship
Lilongwe , Malawi
2016.06 - 2017.06
- Improved internal and external communication through the development of communications guidelines and policy.
- Facilitated the development of website and linked it to partner organizations
- Participated in the development of new proposals for funding.
- Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success...
- Tracked and analyzed reports to determine needed improvements.
- Developed communications effective improvement plans every year.
- Built and strengthened relationships with members of media in order to promote positive coverage.
- Established, initiated and optimized communications development strategies based on organization targets, specifications, donor requirement and budget factors.
- Published the first success story booklet of the organization.
- Introduced organization newsletter.
Communications and Resource Mobilisation Officer
Foundation for Irrigation and Sustaianable Development (FISD)
Lilongwe , Malawi
2015.08 - 2016.01
- CEstablished the ommunications post at the organization
- Developed and implemented and supervised the implementation of communication tools
- Developed and updated FISD website
- Established and maintained a close working relationship with the media.
- Developed FISD’s Resource Mobilization Action Plan
- Participated in proposal development.
- Facilitated consultation and meetings with various donors and organizations o Contributing to the preparation of FISD reports.
- Identified and built partnerships with international and Regional institutions and other potential partners.
- Identified and built partnerships with international and Regional institutions and other potential partners.
- Spearheading the development of marketing strategy for the organization.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism and Media studies
The University Of Malawi, The Polytechnic
Blantyre 2011.01 - 2015.05
No Degree - Malawi School Certificate of Education
St John’s Catholic Secondary School
Lilongwe 2006.01 - 2009.01
Skills
Strategy development
Software
Adobe indesign
Adobe Premiere
Lightroom
Accomplishments
- Successfully established Communications post at FISD
- Won a USAID success story contest for USAID partners.
- Developed websites for FISD and AICC.
- Promoted to a role of manager at FISD for an outstanding performance.
Affiliations
Member - National Social Service Programs (NSSP) Communication Strategy development taskforce, 2016
Member – Public Relations Society of Malawi
Interests
National development
International Relations
Global Trade
References
Name: Driana Lwan99da
Address: AICC, P/Bag 382
Telephone: + (265) 888 614 581
Email: driana@aicc.org/ drianaguwa@gmail.com
Job title: Head of Programmes
Name: Brenda Makonyola
Address: Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO)
Telephone: + (265) 999 551 333
Email: brenda.makonyola@fao.org
Job Title: Human Resource Specialist
Name: Kondwani Nanchukwa
Address: Foundation for Irrigation and Sustainable Development (FISD)
Telephone: +(265) 998 951 517
Email: kondwani_nanchukwa@yahoo.com
Job Title: Director of Programmes
Timeline
Corporate Communications Officer
Technical Entrepreneurial and Vocational Education and Training (TEVET) Authority
2019.03 - Current
Communications and Advocacy Officer
Counterpart International - USAID Supporting the Efforts of Partners, STEPS
2017.07 - 2019.02
Communications and Reporting Officer
African Institute of Corporate Citizenship
2016.06 - 2017.06
Communications and Resource Mobilisation Officer
Foundation for Irrigation and Sustaianable Development (FISD)
2015.08 - 2016.01
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism and Media studies
The University Of Malawi, The Polytechnic
2011.01 - 2015.05
No Degree - Malawi School Certificate of Education
St John’s Catholic Secondary School
2006.01 - 2009.01
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