WARREN CHRIS BULIME
Kampala,Uganda
Summary
Professional with 5 years of substantial experience working in a variety of office situations. Experienced and skilled in developing program coordination, administrative work, media, communication strategies, crisis management, and media relations.
Proactive problem solver with excellent written and verbal communication abilities, committed to delivering quality work on time. Proficient in the use of new technologies digital media, marketing, and Adobe Suite, and adept at handling administrative tasks. Strong team player and self-starter with a proven track record of supporting public-facing executives and achieving goals.
Enjoys humanitarian and development work and contributing to the United Nations sustainable development goals
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Communications Officer
WORLD HEALTH ORGANISATION (WHO)
KAMPALA
12.2022 - Current
- Carrying out communications activities country level, support developing and implementation of communication
strategies.
Support other clusters on administration work when called upon
● Delivering 100% accurate and timely production and dissemination of high-quality public information products which highlight
WHO and partners work on ground, promoting achievements and results of key public health initiatives and building
contacts with press/media and key partners and optimizing networking opportunities.
● Produce public information materials such as press releases and media advisories on WHO events, products and issues for dissemination, print, electronic and online media, as well as media talking points for field office
spokespeople.
● Building relations with national media and ensure that WHO issues, and work are regularly profiled by national media on ground.
● Take photographs of key WHO events, activities as well as of key health programmes for use on country and regional websites as photo stories, as well as on social media.
● Manage social media accounts country office in compliance with guidelines, WHO website and standards
used throughout Organization, to ensure consistency of approach. Regularly update content on these platforms
● Research and write human, feature stories and messages, ideally bringing in human element from real life
experiences
● Working with External Relations Officer and Country representative in country office to prepare communication
and advocacy products and campaigns in healthy sector.
Developed skills in Donor Mapping, Writing for health sector, Media relations and external relations
Communications officer - Consultant
EAST WEST SEED INTERNATIONAL
KAMPALA
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Managing and coordinating 100% of EWS's divisions to implement communication plans and marketing activities for new product launches, relaunches, and promotions
- Create and implement proactive communication campaigns and programs across multiple media channels including traditional and digital spectrum
- Managing brand and corporate reputation across areas such as providing counsel to Country representative, assisting executives, and managing company's positioning, strategy, and reputation
- Establish and maintain communications policies for areas including issue & crisis communications, international communications, internal and external communications, public and media communications
- Develop communications materials and tools for both online and offline to enhance ESW's knowledge on seeding and agriculture
- Build critical stakeholder relations and EWS's reputation with key stakeholders
- Coordinate development of stakeholder engagement plan and reputation building strategy, update and monitor its implementation
- Lead, manage and coordinate implementation of country strategy for corporate communications and public relations to raise profile of EWS brand among external audiences Uphold EWS Corporate identity
- Manage content for social media, EWS website in line with Digital communications, sales, and marketing team
- Plan and execute public relations efforts, including government, and industry partners.
Project Coordinator - UMVA Creatives Platform
Bayimba Foundation
KAMPALA
03.2021 - 12.2021
- Managed Umva Kreatives technical and administrative work , supported project manager, carrying out administration leadership support to UMVA country members, Nepal, Burundi and Rwanda
- Researched on how best to improve operations of UMVA platform and its clientele to achieve its objectives
- Organized meetings for both in country and partner countries both online and physical
- Documented and organized project works for easy use retrieval when needed by project manager, donors and partners
- Developed content for UMVA platform as well as working hand in hand with Bayimba Staff and AUXFIN team in Burundi to have similar goals.
- Negotiated terms of agreement with 1030 artists, stakeholders and draft all necessary contracts and budgets providing 90% filing.
- Direct contacted with AUXFIN Nepal on ICT technical matters and support
- Contributed to strategic process, implementation and evaluation of plans, developing plans, reports,marketing campaigns and management inclusive of interacting with heads from countries where project is being implemented, along donors
- Liaised with Government Authorities and other stakeholders, including preparing annual submission and providing any other information as required by Senior Management
- Worked hand in hand with Finance and Administration officer BAYIMBA and AUXFIN Burundi for financial reports and any other financial information
- Managed all project marketing and communications to increase visibility
- Supported Bayimba Foundation communications department with internal and external communication and advocacy programs
- Developed skills in cultural communications skills, project coordination, art and design graphic skills.
Digital Marketing and Communications Officer
GEEPAS UGANDA
KAMPALA
12.2019 - 12.2020
- Developed, implemented, and managed existing Geepas/AFL digital / social media marketing strategy, planning, and budget, which included online, new media, web, ecommerce, and SEO, in order to advance business through key media marketing channels
- Managed online branding, communications, and campaigns using AFL/Geepas website, email marketing, and blogs to increase online community recognition, attract new consumers, and improve search engine optimization and search marketing
- Researched, analyzed technology and new developments in digital media, marketing ecosystem to determine more effective approaches to accomplish business objectives
- Managed all client communications to generate 10,000 leads, enhance sales, and ensure that appropriate support was provided to correct performance within cost effective targets using gap analysis
- Designed / enhanced client websites' design, usability, content, and conversion points for profit maximization
- Compiled customer data base and assisted them to use web solutions and utilizing social media technologies for immediate help and access to Geepas portal
- Compiled and sent weekly and monthly marketing activity reports to head of Geepas Uganda
- Collaborated with and oversaw website team to plan and execute all online marketing campaigns, including digital campaign collateral
- Contributed to seamingless operation and completion of projects ranging from site development to online advertising, social media content creation, online sales optimization, and search marketing
- Managed general communication to benefit of businesses increasing exposure and awareness
- Maintained and enhanced corporate branding through creation of audio-visual material for various marketing goals across variety of media platforms, marketing, and communication channels
- Developed digital marketing skills, created good copy, initiated and introduced eCommerce use and customer care.
Communications Officer and Visibility officer for Pro mini grid project
The Deutsche Gesellschaft Fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit – GmbH
KAMPALA
05.2019 - 12.2019
- Developed, designed, and implemented GIZ, Pro-Mini Grid project's current communication and visibility strategy under DKTI
- This enhanced and facilitated planned communication of project's activities to beneficiaries, stakeholders, government, and donors, as well as tender processing, contract signing, and launch via channels of communication built as part of strategy
- Enhanced performance and visibility of newsletters at 60%, articles, posters, social media, facts sheets and visual designs, as well as developed new, more current templates. Newsletter templates were adopted by other GIZ projects, such as ENDEV, and was extensively used to communicate monthly updates on current GIZ programs
- Improved project documentation, filing, and record keeping by creating and designing general communication folders, open server groups for various commissions and project components This guaranteed that information was easily accessible and retrievable for various areas
- Attended and organized GIZ commission events, arranged public hearings, coordinated introduction of solar training centres, liaised with other departments and led to event's budgeting committee, and provided information to stakeholders and local beneficiaries
- Created content for communication folders, brochures, banners, and flyers, as well as editing audiovisual online social media content (Videos & Photos) relevant to project's communication materials
- This increased awareness and product consumption, as well as social presence of pro mini project, through distribution of internet-based communication materials and production of communication materials for ministry heads and other recipients
- Collaborated with various stakeholders, such as AVIS and small and medium-sized businesses, to increase visibility of project activity by gathering content for reports, media, and public awareness reasons
- Developed knowledge and skills in energy, up lifted communication and visibility strategy formulation, taking good pictures and managing social media.
Support Information and Communications officer
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY
KAMPALA
02.2019 - 05.2019
- Contributed towards NEMA'S designing of its first Environmental Quarterly Information Network news bulletin (EIN) and came up with template designs of which copies were distributed to different libraries like, National Library, University libraries and at all districts
- Supported development and implementation of multimedia environment awareness Strategies and activities at national, local governments and community levels; these included community Barrazas, cleanup campaigns, university campaigns, multi-Stakeholder campaigns to mention but few through education trainings hence NEMA's Appearances and fundamental role in environmental matters was achieved
- Compiled and drafted 5 daily environmental press reviews for Executive Director as well as Communication Department
- This facilitated management with relevant information which helped to keep track on environmental issues happening in country such as articles, oil sector, reclamation, mining, landing grabbing, swamps hence helped NEMA act fast and according to rising issues pertaining environmental misuse among others etc
- Coordinated successful media interview requests, organized press conferences with media (TVs, Radio) and participated in development of press releases
- Promoted Nema through branding through visibility, awareness, and branding in terms of IEC materials and events like; Tuvee Kukaveera campaign with efforts to save environment, present at all held NEMA events, press conferences etc
- Created environmental education and awareness social media content and designed posters, fact sheets, flyers, banners, and radio and television messages
- Developed written and audio-visual content was utilized to communicate to communities through Twitter, Facebook, and NEMA website hence keeping people up to date with important environmental information
- Developed written media releases, press reviews, media digest and overall writing in environment sector.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Certificate
Aga Khan University
Kampala2019
Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication - Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication
Uganda Christian University
10.2018
High School Diploma - Arts
Kyadondo Secondary School
12.2014
High School Diploma - Arts
Katikamu SDA Secondary School
12.2011
Skills
- Communication Strategy
- Graphic Design
- Event Management
- Media relations
- Communications strategy development
- Social media campaign development
- PR strategy development
- Internal communications
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Certification
I, the undersigned, certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief, this data correctly describes me, my qualifications, and experience. Signed, Warren Chris Bulime
Languages
English (advanced)
Master or proficient
C2
French (Beginner)
Beginner
A1
Luganda (native)
Master or proficient
C2
Swahili (Beginner)
Intermediate
B1
Custom
UG Work Permit
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Communications Officer
WORLD HEALTH ORGANISATION (WHO)
12.2022 - Current
Communications officer - Consultant
EAST WEST SEED INTERNATIONAL
01.2022 - 12.2022
Project Coordinator - UMVA Creatives Platform
Bayimba Foundation
03.2021 - 12.2021
Digital Marketing and Communications Officer
GEEPAS UGANDA
12.2019 - 12.2020
Communications Officer and Visibility officer for Pro mini grid project
The Deutsche Gesellschaft Fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit – GmbH
05.2019 - 12.2019
Support Information and Communications officer
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY
02.2019 - 05.2019
Some College (No Degree) - Certificate
Aga Khan University
Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication - Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication
Uganda Christian University
High School Diploma - Arts
Kyadondo Secondary School
High School Diploma - Arts
Katikamu SDA Secondary School
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