Senior Communications Specialist Applicant
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
SKILLS
l Adobe Illustrator
l Photoshop
l Canva
l Multimedia storytelling
platforms
PROFILE
I am a strategic communicator and media leader with over 16 years of progressive experience in journalism, advocacy, and institutional communications.
Currently, I serve as Communications and Advocacy Offi cer at ADRA Uganda, having previously worked as Senior Producer and Editor at New Vision.
I excel in content development, storytelling, advocacy campaigns, media relations, stakeholder engagement, and resource mobilization, with strong networks across media and development sectors.
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
Arthur Baguma
Organisation: Vision Group
Title: New Vision Editor
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
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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