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Yvonne Mensah

Ho

Summary

Communications and development professional with hands-on experience in project communications, advocacy, and youth-focused programming. Proven ability to design and implement communication strategies, manage social media platforms,
document project impact, and support stakeholder engagement. An educationist with strong alignment with Plan International’s values on child protection, gender equality, and inclusive development.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Graduate Volunteer

Plan International Ghana, SPIIA
Ho, Volta Region, Ghana
07.2024 - 12.2024
  • Assisted in organizing community outreach programs to promote children's rights and education.
  • Supported project development through research on local needs and stakeholder engagement strategies.
  • Collaborated with team members to facilitate workshops aimed at empowering youth and fostering leadership skills.
  • Contributed to data collection and analysis for program evaluation, ensuring accurate reporting of project outcomes.
  • Supported project communications and community engagement activities aligned with child
    protection and gender equality principles.
  • Documented field activities through reports, stories, and stakeholder updates.
  • Coordinated with community stakeholders, volunteers, and youth groups to support project
    implementation.
  • Assisted in planning and executing field visits while ensuring safeguarding compliance.

Communications Officer (Volunteer)

GRAY NETWORK
Ho, Volta Region
09.2023 - 06.2024
  • Developed and implemented communication strategies to enhance brand visibility.
  • Created engaging content for various platforms, including social media and newsletters.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to support project initiatives and campaigns.
  • Conducted media outreach to build relationships with journalists and influencers.
  • Wrote project reports, human-interest stories, and progress updates.

National Service Personnnel

Information Services Department
Ho, Volta Region
09.2019 - 08.2020

• Conducted data entry, information collation, and media monitoring.
• Supported public education campaigns on emerging community issues.
• Assisted in community-centered project implementation and reporting.

  • Assisted with compilation of annual reports.
  • Performed all other duties as assigned by my supervisor.

Education

Post-Graduate Diploma - Education

University of Education
Winneba
08-2023

Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies (Journalism)

Ghana Institute of Journalism
Accra, Ghana
05-2019

Skills

  • Strategic Communication
  • Communication planning
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Media Liaison and Content Development
  • Report writing, Storytelling, Digital & Social Media management
  • Project Support Monitoring activities, documentation, coordination

Timeline

Graduate Volunteer

Plan International Ghana, SPIIA
07.2024 - 12.2024

Communications Officer (Volunteer)

GRAY NETWORK
09.2023 - 06.2024

National Service Personnnel

Information Services Department
09.2019 - 08.2020

Post-Graduate Diploma - Education

University of Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies (Journalism)

Ghana Institute of Journalism

References

Mr. Mathias Gangana
Plan International Ghana, SPIIAM
0540533716

Ms. Abena Anim-Adjei
Youth Engagement Coordinator
Plan International Ghana
0244238887

Mr. Godsway Mensah
Gray Network
0249535364

Yvonne Mensah