Wallace Mazambani

Implemented the advocacy strategy working with the Advocacy, Research and Strategic Litigation Coordinator  Designed and implemented a communications and advocacy strategy and communication policy for the organisation  Developed and maintained effective relationships with media outlets, stakeholders, partners and donors to raise the profile and visibility of the organization and its work  Produced and disseminated high-quality communication products such as flyers, posters, brochures, banners, newsletters, reports,social media posts, documentary videos, radio scripts and engaged various audiences  Organized and participated in high profile events such as workshops with Chief’s Council of Zimbabwe, donors and important stakeholders to promote the organisation’s advocacy messages and influence policy change  Conducted research and analysis on relevant legal issues and trends and provided evidence based recommendations and solutions to support the organisation’s agenda  Monitored and evaluated the impact and effectiveness of the communication and advocacy activities using appropriate indicators and tools.

Raised profile of the Enhancing Covid-19 Vaccination Campaign project through the creation engaging content such as Human interest stories, Development and design of Information, Education and Communications material (flyers, posters, videos, scripts)  Collected and disseminated high quality photographic and video content that would highlight the organization's visibility.  Coordinated and curated social media posts with the Communication Coordinator for social media engagement  Kept track of different events, news items and activities highlighted by the media that included the visibility of the project and the organization  Spearheaded the Risk Communication and Community Engagement Technical Task force for the Enhancing Covid-19 Vaccination project in Zimbabwe, which was implemented in a consortium with CARE International and Danish Church Aid.  Worked closely with Ministry of Health and Child Care in RCCE activities such as trainings, awareness campaigns, creation of survey tools at provincial level (Manicaland)  Coordination with the MERL team conducting Baseline surveys, campaigns and behavioral social norms change

Developed a distinct online presence by attracting high numbers of internet followers through social media channels such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram.  Developed strategies to increase the number of visitors to a website by achieving high-ranking placements in search results.  Created content for online audience engagement such as email marketing, online articles/ publications and campaigns  Designed website content such as banners, posters and assist with web visuals

Content: Created engaging content for a variety of audiences that is consistent with brand guidelines.  Keeping up to date and informed about the organization's work Social Media:  Planned and coordinated a schedule of activity across Facebook, Twitter and YouTube to expand the organization's social media audience base.  Advertising: Coordinated Pay-Per-Click advertising, online advertising, regularly reviewing and amending keywords and ad groups to optimize performance.  Print: coordinated the printing and production of the magazines, posters, educational materials, and some merchandise, including writing, editorial and proofing.  Organized occasional print adverts.  Brand Guidelines: To implement brand guidelines and ensure compliance in all areas of work.

Responded to requests for information release or press conference from the media or designating a spokesperson or source of information.  Established and maintained relationships with consumer, community, employee, and public interest groups.  Created press releases and other media communications to promote clients. Planned and directed the development of programs to maintain favourable public and stockholder views of the organization's agenda and accomplishments.  Prepared and edited organizational publications, including newsletters or stockholders' reports, for internal and external audiences.