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Transformed a dense, 21-page draft policy report into a polished, reader-friendly publication by designing a modern layout that aligned 100% with the United Nations’s branding guidelines (colour palette, typography, iconography and accessibility standards) June 2025 Designed a polished 21-page policy report, fully aligned with UN branding guidelines. Produced iterative prototypes, achieving approval with zero revisions. Delivered print-ready and WCAG-compliant digital outputs.

Produced animated explainer video on Information Integrity in Peacekeeping. Managed the full creative process, including storyboarding, animation, English voiceover recording. Collaborated with the Information Integrity Unit to ensure alignment with UN branding and accessibility standards. April 2025 - May 2025 Produced a high-level animated explainer video for screening at the UN Peacekeeping Ministerial. Ensured accessibility compliance and optimized for multi-platform distribution.

Enhanced UNICEF Eswatini’s digital youth engagement by assessing current platforms, boosting user adoption through targeted social media strategies, and designing modifiable resources that supported innovative service launches and data-driven advocacy in health and education. Designed social media content bundles and campaign materials, boosting platform adoption. Supported the launch of Fundoo in Eswatini through adaptable graphics and messaging.

Directed investigative journalism and advocacy reporting on governance, human rights, and digital security, supported by funding from the European Union Delegation in Zimbabwe. Oversaw editorial strategy and operations, leading the publication to win Best Non-Profit Media Publication (2022) at the African Excellence Awards at United States of America. Forged partnerships with organizations including MISA, FAO, UNHCR, and the International Red Cross to enhance media coverage on critical social issues. Strengthened policy advisory capacity through investigative multimedia dossiers on human rights, health, education and ICT4D across 12 African countries; these reports underpinned policy submissions to two national civil-society coalitions. Spearheaded conflict-sensitive analysis, gathering and synthesizing data on the intersection of governance, gender and armed/unarmed conflict; findings from a cross-organizational study of four conflict zones were cited in top civil society organizations briefings.

Managed all media relations, handling an average of 20 press enquiries per quarter. Expanded media network by auditing and refreshing the organisation’s media contacts database; cultivated 25 new journalist relationships, filling critical engagement gaps and securing coverage in three national outlets. Formulated proactive media strategies, drafting and issuing 15 press releases that achieved a 50 % pick-up rate in local and national press. Designed high-impact communications collateral (brochures, flyers, membership cards, newsletters, factsheets) using Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and CorelDraw, supporting membership growth of 20% year-on year. Championed inclusive governance by spearheading strategic communications and media advocacy campaigns that elevated gender and disability issues, leading to the adoption of a disability desk and sign language interpreter. Amplified marginalized voices via four digital storytelling series and targeted social media campaigns, achieving over 25 000 total views and prompting two policy briefs to Council.

Newswriting of Anglo-American (Unki Mines) 2017 and 2018 Annual Sports Day Supplement, Anglo-American (Unki Mines) 2018 Official Handover of the newly constructed Ruchanyu Clinic Supplement and Anglo-American (Unki Mines) Corporate Social Responsibility Supplement in 2018 onthe University of Zimbabwe Donation Supplement. Designing of supplements for print and online publishing Photography of project sites.

Newsgathering and editing of stories from the editorial team on a weekly basis. Multimedia editing of videos and pictures for online and print publishing to News audiences using Adobe Premiere and Adobe AfterEffects. Website management using Word Press systems by uploading the latest stories. Researching trending issues at a local and national level for audience consumption. Supervised a team of 5 journalists in producing investigative reports on business, politics, governance and development issues. Led an SEO-driven digital transformation, boosting online readership by 35,000 daily visitors. Developed strategic partnerships that contributed to accolades such as “SME Media Support of the Year” and “Media Partners of the Year” (2017)