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Hussein Kinoko

Hussein Kinoko

Dar Es Salaam

Summary

Talented and flexible Individual with extensive training in the Communication Activities and research. Comprehensive knowledge of public-private partnership organizational infrastructures.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelancer Copywriter and Social Media Strategist

Swahili Times
Dar Es Salaam
01.2023 - Current
  • Reviewing and editing copy to ensure accuracy, clarity, consistency, and alignment with brand standards.
  • Translate creative ideas into tactical deliverables and initiatives.
  • Interpret creative direction and technical information to turn into persuasive copy concepts.
  • Develop creative concepts for promotional campaigns based on client objectives and target audience.
  • Collaborate with designers and other creatives to generate original content that resonates with customers.
  • Gather secondary research on market competition to better position the client's brand.

Engagement Officer

Extent Corporate Advisory
Dar Es Salaam
07.2021 - 07.2022
  • Devised public relations strategies to engage with and influence general public in support of accomplishing project objectives.
  • Maintained professionality and efficiency while working closely with leadership.
  • Collaborated with others to discuss challenges and opportunities.
  • Documented labor time, minutes and drafting daily reports.

Associate Research Consultant

World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)
Dar Es Salaam
01.2021 - 03.2021
  • Data Collection
  • Data Analysis and Presentation
  • Report Writing
  • Proposal Writing
  • Data Cleaning
  • Photography
  • Translation and Interpretation
  • Research Designing

Freelance Videographer

National Institute for Medical Research
Tanga
09.2020 - 11.2020
  • Video Documentary
  • Voice Over
  • Info-graphic contents

Research Consultant

Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)
Dar Es Salaam
05.2020 - 06.2020

Conducted Business Partnership Screening (BPS) in the partnership with Export Zone Processing Authority (EZPA) and USA River Partnership – to assess potential risk associated with the partner that may harm the reputation of GIZ.

Research Consultant

Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)
Dar Es Salaam
11.2019 - 12.2019

Developed a comprehensive Assessment on Potential Risk associated with partner that may harm GIZ reputation as well as the partnership.

Communication Officer

The Tanga Heritage Centre
Tanga
10.2017 - 03.2018
  • Developed proposals, edited reports and responded to donor queries.
  • Prepared Museum’s press releases and reviews.
  • Prepared the Museum’s new pamphlet and newsletters.
  • Social Media Management.
  • Research fundraising.
  • Meetings Organizations and Coordination.
  • Events Management.

Political and Press Information Intern

European Union Delegation to Tanzanian and East African Community
Dar Es Salaam
03.2017 - 09.2017
  • Upgraded community event center's online presence, managed social media and supported audio and visual presentations and equipment.
  • Translated documents occasionally from English to Swahili and Vice Versa.
  • Assisted with the preparation of daily press reviews and morning briefings, with a focus on press in Kiswahili.
  • Drafted press release and other documents addressed the media in collaboration with the press and information officer.
  • Monitored and analyzed traditional and social media to inform the development and/ or evaluation of communications activities and strategies.
  • Assisted the Head of the Political Section with specific research of political nature, e.g. political parties, bios of politicians, summaries of
  • Political key events, etc

Education

A Certificate of Completion Cyber & Social Media Intelligence Analysis - Digital Communications and Media

Udemy (Online Learning Platform
United States
09-2022

Understading Strategic Marketting - E

Udemy (Online Learning Platform)
USA
06-2022

An Online Course On Viral Marketing And How To Craft Contagious Content - Communications

Wharton University
Pennsylvania
12-2021

Online Training On Research And Data Collection Analytics - Research Methodology And Quantitative Methods

University Of Maryland
05.2021

Bachelor of Arts - International Relations

University Of Dodoma
Dodoma, Tanzania
10.2016

Skills

  • Research Methodology and Design
  • Team Building
  • Planning and Management
  • Data Presentation and Report Writing
  • Files Management Expertise
  • Office Application
  • Graphics Design (Photoshop, Illustrator & Premier Pro)
  • Videography and Photograph
  • Translation
  • Data Collection

Timeline

Freelancer Copywriter and Social Media Strategist

Swahili Times
01.2023 - Current

Engagement Officer

Extent Corporate Advisory
07.2021 - 07.2022

Associate Research Consultant

World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)
01.2021 - 03.2021

Freelance Videographer

National Institute for Medical Research
09.2020 - 11.2020

Research Consultant

Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)
05.2020 - 06.2020

Research Consultant

Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)
11.2019 - 12.2019

Communication Officer

The Tanga Heritage Centre
10.2017 - 03.2018

Political and Press Information Intern

European Union Delegation to Tanzanian and East African Community
03.2017 - 09.2017

Online Training On Research And Data Collection Analytics - Research Methodology And Quantitative Methods

University Of Maryland

Bachelor of Arts - International Relations

University Of Dodoma

A Certificate of Completion Cyber & Social Media Intelligence Analysis - Digital Communications and Media

Udemy (Online Learning Platform

Understading Strategic Marketting - E

Udemy (Online Learning Platform)

An Online Course On Viral Marketing And How To Craft Contagious Content - Communications

Wharton University
Hussein Kinoko