Michael Kifle
Communication Advisor
Kampala,Uganda
Summary
Experienced Communication expert with over 15 years of experience in operational communication, Movement communication, community engagement, public communication and Prevention fields. Excellent reputation for positioning the ICRC and the Movement as reliable humanitarian actors and promoting International Humanitarian Law to various target populations in different context.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
Communication Advisor
ICRC
Tashkent, Uzbekistan (Afghan Field Support)
11.2021 - Current
Supported field team in operational communication, community engagement and movement communication files
Regional Movement Communication Advisor
ICRC
Beirut, Lebanon
06.2020 - 01.2021
Managed reputational risk and perception both for the ICRC and the wider Movement by covering 17 contexts in the Middle East and North Africa.
Communications & Prevention Coordinator
ICRC
Juba, South Sudan
10.2018 - 04.2020
Communication Delegate/Manager
ICRC
Juba, South Sudan
04.2017 - 10.2018
Communication Delegate/Manager
ICRC
Dhaka, Bangladesh
04.2014 - 07.2016
Communication Delegate
ICRC
Kabul, Afghanistan
04.2012 - 02.2014
Supporting, training, coaching Communication officers at the six sub-structures.
Communication Delegate/Manager
ICRC
Kampala, Uganda
07.2011 - 01.2012
Head of Communication and Cooperation Assistant
ICRC
Asmara, Eritrea
01.2009 - 07.2011
Communication Officer
ICRC
Asmara, Eritrea
12.2005 - 12.2008
English Language Instructor
Asmara Associate Nurse College
Asmara, Eritrea
09.2003 - 06.2004
Secondary English Teacher
Semaetat and Serejaka Highschools
Asmara, Eritrea
09.1999 - 06.2003
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
09.1995 - 06.2000
High School Diploma -
09.1993 - 06.1995
Skills
Cross-functional communication
undefinedHobbies
Playing guitar, piano, singing, composing music, photography
Timeline
Communication Advisor - ICRC
11.2021 - Current
Regional Movement Communication Advisor - ICRC
06.2020 - 01.2021
Communications & Prevention Coordinator - ICRC
10.2018 - 04.2020
Communication Delegate/Manager - ICRC
04.2017 - 10.2018
Communication Delegate/Manager - ICRC
04.2014 - 07.2016
Communication Delegate - ICRC
04.2012 - 02.2014
Communication Delegate/Manager - ICRC
07.2011 - 01.2012
Head of Communication and Cooperation Assistant - ICRC
01.2009 - 07.2011
Communication Officer - ICRC
12.2005 - 12.2008
English Language Instructor - Asmara Associate Nurse College
09.2003 - 06.2004
Secondary English Teacher - Semaetat and Serejaka Highschools
09.1999 - 06.2003
University of Asmara - Bachelor of Arts, English Language And Literature
09.1995 - 06.2000
Ibrahim Sultan Secondary School - High School Diploma,
09.1993 - 06.1995
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