Munachi Okoro

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Head of Communication and Knowledge Management

Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC)

Sep 2022 - Current (3 years)

As a key member of the Senior Management Team, spearheaded organization-wide decisions on policy development, program prioritization, and • resource allocation, ensuring all initiatives directly advanced PPDC's mission to drive transparency, accountability, and civic participation across Nigeria. Designed and executed a three-year communications strategy that increased PPDC's media presence by 25% across 15 Nigerian states, leading to a $3.2M grant from the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) through targeted donor engagement and advocacy campaigns. Direct PPDC's Behavioral Change Partnerships Program, including the Nigerian Integrity Film Awards (Homevida), training 100+ scriptwri

Senior Coordinator, Communications

eHealth Africa

Apr 2022 - Sep 2022 (6 months)

Revitalized eHealth Africa's public profile within 8 weeks of joining, achieving 55% growth in media mentions through targeted press releases, social • media campaigns, and partnerships. Launched the Insights by eHAwebinar series, hosting 15+ public health leaders (including WHO Nigeria reps and state epidemiologists), attracting 2,500+ live participants from 20 countries and driving a 40% spike in newsletter subscriptions. Partnered with 15+ eHA clinics across Northern Nigeria to coordinate free medical screenings in rural communities like Kano and FCT. Distributed 5,000+ IEC materials (posters, pamphlets) on preventive healthcare, improving communitytrust and increasing clinic attendance by 20% in target regions. Authored 25+ press relea

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Media Lead-VSF COVID-19 Intervention

Victims Support Fund (VSF)

Apr 2020 - Sep 2021 (1 year 6 months)

Led communications for Nigeria's largest COVID-19 relief campaign across 30 states, distributing 500K+ PPE units and constructing 120 WASH facilities •

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Communications Lead

Victims Support Fund (VSF)

Sep 2017 - Mar 2022 (4 years 7 months)

Spearheaded VSF's national communications strategy to amplify humanitarian efforts in Northeast & Northwest Nigeria, focusing on post-conflict • recovery and terrorism victim support. Authored 50+ press releases and donor reports, securing coverage in BBCHausa, DailyTrust, and PremiumTimes to maintain donor trust during the Boko Haram insurgency. Orchestrated campaigns for education, healthcare, and livelihood programs, directly supporting 45,000+ displaced children and 35,000+ women in Borno, Adamawa, Yobe and other Northeast & Northwest states. Partnered with government agencies to broadcast success stories via TV & radio, boosting community trust by 25%. Acted as primary media liaison during the Boko Haram insurgency, crafting real-time

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Assistant Digital Technical Producer/Sound Engineer

BBC Media Action

Apr 2015 - Sep 2017 (2 years 6 months)

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Media & Communications Officer / Head of Station

FOR ADVANCEMENT, GROWTH & ADVOCACY (YIAGA) AMPLIFIED ONLINE RADIO

Aug 2014 - Oct 2014 (3 months)

Pioneered the launch of Amplified Online Radio, managing technical setup and training 3 staff members, achieving 24/7 operational status within 4 • • weeks. Directed programming strategy, producing 5+ live-streamed shows on governance and youth advocacy, attracting 2,000+ monthly listeners. Grew social media followership by 300% in 3 months through curated content campaigns and audience analytics-driven scheduling. Participated YIAGA at the African DG (Dakar, utilizing streamlined reporting tools to enhance event coverage on media's role in democracy. Drafted press releases syndicated to Vanguard, Leadership Newspaper, and international platforms like Africa News.

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Broadcast & Media Production Associate (NYSC)

BUSH HOUSE NIGERIA

Mar 2014 - Feb 2015 (1 year)

Produced and edited 100+ hours of audiovisual content for radio programs and digital platforms, amplifying reach to 100,000+ weekly listeners. • • • Optimized broadcast workflows by coordinating schedules and ensuring on-air delivery of 15+ daily news/feature programs with 98% timeliness. Managed digital archives of 2,000+ media assets, improving accessibility for rebroadcast and research purposes.

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News & Media Production Intern

Nigerian Television Authority (NTA)

Mar 2012 - Aug 2012 (6 months)

Researched and scripted 5+ daily news stories for prime-time broadcasts, covering public health, agriculture, and governance. • • • • Produced 30+ interview transcriptions for journalists, accelerating content turnaround by 50% during breaking news cycles. Monitored 10+ competing media outlets (BBC Hausa, DailyTrust) to flag urgent stories, enabling swift editorial responses. Supported field production for 15+ on-location reports, including interviews with state legislators and community leaders.

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