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Wiston Baessa

Maputo
Wiston Baessa

Summary

I have over five years of professional experience, with more domains in the Communications and Advocacy sector, as well as experience in policy design, Government Relations, Community Engagement and Mobilization. I have a strong orientation and ability to work closely with government, private sector and civil society stakeholders. Experience in supporting stakeholder meetings for advocacy and policy influence purposes.

Achievements:

  • Advocacy Excellence Award 2023 by World Vision Southern Africa Region.

Overview

5
years of professional experience

Work History

Friends in Global Health
Quelimane

Manager: Communication and Community Mobilization
05.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • Building the capacity of Community and Faith Based Organizations (0CBs/OBFs) to implement community demand creation activities;
  • Planning and coordinating activities with the 0CBs/0BFs, aligning objectives and deadlines;
    Assist in the preparation of the 0CBs/OBFs activity plan, including initiatives, target audiences, goals and resources required;
  • Monitor and evaluate the activities of the 0CBs/0BFs, ensuring the achievement of objectives and identifying areas for improvement;
  • Supervise and manage the team of District Health and Community Health Communication Officers;
  • Carry out annual team performance evaluations based on the Terms of Reference (ToR);
  • Review the team's performance on a monthly basis to ensure the effectiveness of communication and mobilisation activities
    community;
  • Provide technical and operational assistance in the implementation of activities in different programme areas;
  • Collaborate in drawing up and submitting the quarterly work plan for the community mobilisation team, together with the National Manager for the area;
  • Establishing a system for monitoring the progress of the team's activities and correcting deviations in good time;
  • Participate in weekly coordination and management meetings in the area of Communication and Community Mobilisation, as well as monthly meetings to review provincial activities;
  • To be the first point of contact at provincial level with authorities and partners related to communication and community health.

WORLD VISION INTERNATION
Tete

COMMUNICATIONS & ADVOCACY COORDINATOR
03.2023 - 05.2024

Job overview

  • Planning and Designing Communication and Child Advocacy Strategies and Plans;
    Contribute to building a professional advocacy communication sector with high performance and productivity rates;
    Supporting child protection initiatives and campaigns in developing and testing information, education and communication materials; and
  • Support collection of communication and advocacy content, including interest stories, photography and video, beneficiary testimonials stories, focusing on World Vision Mozambique programming in Tete.
  • Produce Internal and External Communication Material
  • Drafting internal documents such as policies, press releases and newsletters, brochures briefs and policy planning reports
  • Produce a variety of communication content related to the strategic issues of the sector: donor relations; media relations; advocacy communication; communication during emergency situations;
  • Mobilize local media to cover World Vision events and programmers;
  • Practice advocacy at the local level and maintain relations with the government through the ministries of justice, Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Action and other partner ministries; and
  • Serve as a liaison between WV-Mozambique, potential donors, current partners and the media during emergency situations.

VODACOM MOZAMBIQUE
Maputo

COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST
03.2020 - 02.2023

Job overview

  • Planning and designing communication strategies and plans;
  • Drafting and creating the strategic communications plan;
  • Creating content for external and internal communication;
  • Elaborate letters, fact sheets, and e-mails to partners and Clients of the company;
  • Review and analyses Vodacom internal policies related to Customer experience;
  • Design policies and procedures about the company's products and services;
  • Review and publish content on social media (Facebook & LinkedIn); and
  • Collaborate with the various departments of the company in order to assist in the revision of content such as letters, campaigns and scripts.

JINDAL AFRICA MOZAMBIQUE
Tete

COMMUNICATION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT OFFICER
03.2019 - 09.2020

Job overview

  • Develop and implement a comprehensive communications strategy that promotes a positive image of JAM and its objectives in the community.
  • Create engaging and relevant content for various communication channels, including social media, newsletters, emails, the organisation's website, among others.
    Maintain proactive relationships with community members, local leaders, non-profit organisations and other stakeholders.
  • Identify opportunities for community involvement, such as events, workshops, volunteer programmes, among others, and coordinate JAM's participation.
  • Collaborate with other internal teams to ensure that the organisation's messages and actions are aligned with the community's values and objectives.
  • Monitor the community's perception of the organisation and provide internal feedback to improve communication and engagement practices.
  • Manage communication crisis situations quickly and effectively, maintaining transparency and community trust.
    Measure and evaluate the impact of communication and engagement initiatives, using relevant metrics to demonstrate progress and identify areas for improvement.

VODACOM MOZAMBIQUE
Maputo

SOCIAL MEDIAS MODERATOR
06.2019 - 03.2020

Job overview

  • Investigated consumer opinions in collaboration with marketing teams, pollsters and statisticians.
  • Tracked and analyzed social media and online marketing initiatives.
  • Identified target audiences and developed customer personas for campaigns.
  • Created, edited, and managed content for various social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube.
  • Determined best methods to meet research objectives and produce useful data.
  • Developed and implemented social media strategies to increase brand awareness and engagement.
  • Analyzed key metrics to measure the success of campaigns on a regular basis.

Education

Universidade Joaquim Chissano
Maputo

Bachelor of Arts from International Relatirons And Diplomacy
10-2021

Universidad Europea Del Atlántico
Spain

Master of Arts from Communication Studies

Skills

  • Documentation and Reporting
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Marketing Analytics
  • Press Release Writing
  • Social Media Campaigns
  • Stakeholder Relations
  • Media Relations
  • Campaign Development
  • Developing Creative Content
  • Managing Communications Softwares
  • Internal Communications
  • Implement SBC
  • Social Media Management
  • Photography
  • Brand Promotion
  • Video Maker for storytelling

Languages

Portuguese
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Emakhuwa
Proficient (C2)
C2

Software applications for IT and graphic design

  • Microsoft Office package
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe premiere
  • Internet
  • Social Medeas Apps

References

References available upon request.

Additional Information

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Accomplishments

Advocacy Excellence Award 2023 by World Vision Southern Africa Region.

Timeline

Manager: Communication and Community Mobilization

Friends in Global Health
05.2024 - Current

COMMUNICATIONS & ADVOCACY COORDINATOR

WORLD VISION INTERNATION
03.2023 - 05.2024

COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST

VODACOM MOZAMBIQUE
03.2020 - 02.2023

SOCIAL MEDIAS MODERATOR

VODACOM MOZAMBIQUE
06.2019 - 03.2020

COMMUNICATION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT OFFICER

JINDAL AFRICA MOZAMBIQUE
03.2019 - 09.2020

Universidade Joaquim Chissano

Bachelor of Arts from International Relatirons And Diplomacy

Universidad Europea Del Atlántico

Master of Arts from Communication Studies
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