ALLEN Kaombe, BA, PG DipM, PG DipMgt, MCIM,

Experience

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  Blantyre Synod

  Apr 2006 - Jan 2008

  Communications Manager

   Developing and implementing behaviour change communication strategies in liaison with the Health and HIV/Aids Coordinator Advising in developing policies relating to communication issues Overseeing the production of promotion (Information, Education and Communication) materials and their distribution• Developing annual communications plans for Blantyre Synod Development Commission programmes to ensure visibility of humanitarian projects and communicate with various stakeholders.• Preparing, seeking clearance for and issuing news releases and feature articles.• Developing project proposals to secure funding from donors and support from other key stakeholders.• Ensuring that all donor reporting requirements and procedures are adequately and timely met.• Assisting programme managers in researching to determine project impact• Preparing annual and quarterly progress reports for Blantyre Synod development activities.• Managing Blantyre Synod website• Preparing a budget for communications programs for the Commission’s communication projects in consultation with programme managers. Show less

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  Management Development Centre

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2010

  Student
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  Malawi Bureau of Standards

  Jan 2008 - Oct 2010

  Public Relations Officer

  Management of Promotion Functions• Manage the MBS promotion and marketing programmes in order to enhance the corporate image of the organization• Facilitating the development of promotion materials and programmes in consultation with heads of departments• Preparing annual budgets and periodic reports as required by the managementUndertaking Liaison Activities• Disseminating on behalf of the Director-General the official statements and information to stakeholders on the national standardization issues• Receiving comments and views from government bodies and industries on matters relating to national, regional and international standardization• Putting forward the MBS position on matters at national forums• Attending and representing the MBS at national standardization and quality management forums• Overseeing the operation of the MBS-DIS Scheme• Organizing trade fairs and other public events for effective promotion of the MBSSupervising Staff and their duties• Allocating daily tasks to information services staff• Ensuring that information services are rendered sufficiently Show less

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  Malawi Blood Transfusion Service

  Oct 2010 - now

  • Planning and coordinating blood collection strategies to ensure steady stocks in blood bank• Data analysis to feed monitoring and control of blood collection operations• Forecasting of departmental activities to feed operational plans• Media and stakeholder analysis and planning to ensure effective communication• Management of departmental budget for projects and procurement of promotional items• Ensuring project quality in all blood collection projects and commemoratory events by checking suitability in staffing, funds, consumables and other resources• Developing the marketing and communication strategy for the service and ensuring its implementation by the Marketing and Public Relations teams. • Managing departmental staff• Managing communication agencies, printers and the media• Writing speeches for top management and guests of honour• Managing press conference, exhibitions and press tours. • Answering all questions related to the service's donor recruitment and retention strategies. Show less • Planning and coordinating blood collection strategies to ensure steady stocks in blood bank• Data analysis to feed monitoring and control of blood collection operations• Forecasting of departmental activities to feed operational plans• Media and stakeholder analysis and planning to ensure effective communication• Management of departmental budget for projects and procurement of promotional items• Ensuring project quality in all blood collection projects and commemoratory events by checking suitability in staffing, funds, consumables and other resources• Developing the marketing and communication strategy for the service and ensuring its implementation by the Marketing and Public Relations teams. • Managing departmental staff• Managing communication agencies, printers and the media• Writing speeches for top management and guests of honour• Managing press conference, exhibitions and press tours. • Answering all questions related to the service's donor recruitment and retention strategies. Show less

  • Marketing and Public Relations Manager

    Oct 2010 - now

  • Marketing and Public Relations Manager

    Oct 2010 - now