Samuel  Juma , Communications Officer

Samuel Juma

Communications Officer

Husisha Initiative

Location
Kenya - Nairobi
Education
Master's degree, Corporate Communications
Experience
13 years, 1 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :13 years, 1 Months

Communications Officer at Husisha Initiative
  • Kenya - Nairobi
  • My current job since February 2021

I am responsible for developing comprehensive toolkits on consciousness-based approaches for transforming food systems, targeting practitioners and policy-makers. Researching and analyzing current trends and best practices in the field, incorporating them into toolkit content, collaborating with subject matter experts and stakeholders to gather information and ensure accuracy and relevance. Creating engaging and accessible content, including written materials, infographics, and multimedia resources. Conducting workshops and training sessions to educate practitioners and policy-makers on toolkit implementation. I a m also responsible for monitoring and evaluating the impact of toolkits, gathering feedback and making improvements as necessary.

Assistant Communications Officer at French Development Agency (AFD)
  • Kenya - Nairobi
  • January 2019 to January 2021

I was in charge of coordinating communication activities and the making of communication material in 6 Eastern Africa countries (tenders and production) by liasing with local service providers. Moreover, I was in charge of branding activities and organizing events. Additionally, I was responsible for organizing and coordinating media relations and photography. I was also responsible for managing social media platform in addition to writing and editing communication material.

Communications Officer and Consultant at Sunrise of Africa Schools
  • Kenya - Nairobi
  • February 2011 to October 2018

I was tasked with created a communication department for the school, editing speeches and articles for the school, designing advertisement materials for the school. I was also responsible for organizing events & developing a communication structure for the school, writing event programs and reports, coordinating internal activities such as entertainment during the parents' visits. I was in charge of photography and branding materials for the school as well as managing a Facebook account for the school

Education

Master's degree, Corporate Communications
  • at St Paul's University
  • November 2022

Postgraduate Writing Theories of Communication Research Methods Media, Culture and Society Media Writing Corporate Communication Advanced Integrated Marketing Media Relations and Crisis Management Media Law, Regulations and Ethics Seminar in Communication Special Topics Advanced Corporate Communication Writing Advanced Interpersonal Communication Thesis

Specialties & Skills

Media Writing
Customer Engagement
Interpersonal Skills
Media Communications
Oral Communications
BRANDING
PHOTOGRAPHY
ADVERTISEMENT
COMMUNICATIONS
INFOGRAPHICS (ILLUSTRATION)
TOOLKITS
MULTIMEDIA
CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS
MANAGEMENT
FACT SHEETS
Regional and Local Communication Affairs, Media Relations, Strategizing, Writing, Editing, Facilitat

Languages

English
Expert
French
Beginner

Memberships

Public Relations Society of Kenya
  • member
  • March 2018

Training and Certifications

Brand Management: Aligning Business, Brand and Behaviour (Training)
Training Institute:
University of London
Date Attended:
February 2022
Duration:
40 hours
English for Career Development (Training)
Training Institute:
University of Pennsylvania
Date Attended:
October 2022
Duration:
30 hours
The Sustainable Development Goals – A global, transdisciplinary vision for the future (Training)
Training Institute:
University of Copenhagen
Date Attended:
December 2021
Duration:
50 hours
Media Ethics (Training)
Training Institute:
Reuters
Date Attended:
March 2023
Duration:
10 hours
Innovation Management (Training)
Training Institute:
Erasmus University Rotterdam
Date Attended:
December 2023
Duration:
40 hours
Strategic Content Marketing (Training)
Training Institute:
University of California
Date Attended:
November 2022
Duration:
70 hours

Hobbies

  • Reading, travel, sports and music
    I have been awarded 3 medals for participating the Standard Chartered Marathon (2017, 2018, 2019) certificate for participating in Community cleaning exercise Tree planting for envoronmental conservation Youth metorship initiative Trainer of Trainness on Home Based on HIV/AIDS IN Korogocho Slums Nairobi-Kenya