Senior Communications Specialist (PR)
Resume:
HOPE MAFARANGA
CONTACT
***********@*****.***
New Vision, Plot 17 First
Street, Industrial Area
P.O BOX: 9815 Kampala
DATE OF BIRTH
December 25, 1979
NATIONALITY
Ugandan
LANGUAGES
l English
l Luganda
l Rutooro
l Runyoro
l Runyankore
l Rukiga
l Kinyarwanda
HOBBIES
l Camping
l Writing
l Swimming
PROFILE
I am a qualifi ed Communication Specialist with a Master’s degree in Arts and an honours degree in Journalism and Communication. I have worked in the media sector for over 16 years as a Science Journalist, Media Trainer and Coach, Development Communicator, and Editor and currently a Senior Producer and Editor at New Vision. I am a self-driven, motivated, good-nurtured Ugandan, committed to learning and improving. I am honest, confi dent, hardworking, and willing to take on challenges as and when they come. I work well both with teams and independently and adapt to changes and I am fl exible. WORK EXPERIENCE
September 2025 to date:
ADRA Uganda Communications and Advocacy Offi cer
August 2012 to date:
New Vision: Senior Producer and Editor August
2012 to August 2015:
Sub Editor and Health Editor at Orumuri
2011 to 2015:
Communities Delegation Board Member at Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria
2008 to July 2011: Rwenzori Regional Bureau Chief at Vision Group EDUCATION
2024: Master’s in arts and Communication at Victoria University 2013: Journalism and Communication BA (Hons)
— Uganda Pentecostal University (Uganda)
2015: Public Health Risks Communications (Dip)
— World Federation of Science Journalists Academy, (Canada) 2012: Science Journalism (Dip)
— World Federation of Science Journalists Academy, (Canada) 2008: HIV Guidance and Counseling (Cert)
— Makerere University (Uganda)
COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANT, EDITOR
REFERENCES
Mrs Catherine Mwesigwa Kizza
Organisation: Vision Group
Title: Former Senior HR Business
Partner
Email: *********@*********.**.**
Telephone: +256-***-******
Dr Data Santorino
Organisation: CAMTech Uganda,
Title: Country Director, Camtech
Director, Mbarara University
Email: ***********@*****.***
Telephone :+256-***-******
l Content Generation and Storytelling
l Technical Writing and Editing
l Extensive network of media managers and key journalists l Media and Digital Engagement
l Stakeholder Coordination and Public Speaking
l Communications and Strategic Planning
l Excellent proficiency in creative design software, including Adobe Illustrator (Professional), Adobe Photoshop (Advanced), and Canva
l Strong analytical skills and expertise in communication risk and crisis management l Management and Strategy
l Gender and Inclusion
l Safety: Preventing and Managing Sexual Harassment l Mentorship
CRITICAL SKILLS
l Women’s Leadership Accelerator
l Refugee and Humanitarian Reporting
l Science Journalism
l Investigative Science Reporting
l Data Journalism and Graphics
l Journalistic Ethics and Scientific Controversy
l Pitching and Career Development
l Mobile Journalism and Audio/Podcast Production
l Association Management
l Gender Balance in Content
l Sexual Harassment Management
l Digital Safety
l African Representative, Community Delegation to the Global Fund l Chairperson, Uganda Women in News (WIN)
l Chairperson, Uganda Science Journalists Association l Global Trainer and Media Coach on Enterprise and Solutions Journalism l Member, International AIDS Society
l International Scholarships and Applications Reviewer, AIDS Conferences l Grant Consultant, Bertha Foundation
l Editor, Science Café Uganda
l Founder, Mediate Communications Ltd
OTHER POSITIONS HELD IN PROFESSIONAL BODIES
PROFESSIONAL TRAININGS OBTAINED
Ms Barbara Nyamwiza
Organisation: Humanity and Inclusion
-Uganda
Position: Inclusive Education Project
Manager
E-mail: *.********@**.***
Telephone : 078*******
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