About Me
A proactive and committed professional with over 5 years of experience in education, digital media, and project management. I am a result-oriented and creative individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills and expertise in developing training plans, multimedia storytelling, internet research, and programme execution. I've taught, managed projects, oversaw editorial operations, assigned duties, conducted digital investigations, and edited content. I have extensive experience in social media management, web publishing, and digital media content creation.
I am experienced in delivering continuing training and support. My abilities include producing concept notes, project work plans, budgeting, community interaction, and developing unique, engaging, long-term programmes. I am versatile and always eager to learn, modify, and tackle new difficulties.
Volunteer Engagement
I volunteer as Program Manager at Excellence Foundation for South Sudan (EFSS), a non-profit organisation that aims to empower and inspire young people through education, leadership and entrepreneurship. At EFSS, I am the project team leader of the South Sudan National Spelling Bee, a competition that promotes literacy and academic excellence among pupils and students piloted in 2022.
In 2022, I took part in co-founding the Yei Day Secondary School Alumni Network (YDSSAN), a dynamic platform that facilitates connections and provides support for former students and staff. Guided by my passion for driving positive change, I am dedicated to making a difference in my community and country. Through innovative and impactful initiatives, I strive to foster personal and professional growth, promote organizational excellence, enhance human welfare, and strengthen social relationships.
From March 2016 to May 2021, I taught English Language and Social Studies in primary schools across Yei and Juba, including Goodluck, Ginana, Seventh Day Adventist, and Bishop Mazzoldi Memorial Primary Schools. I served as a Computer Appreciation Trainer at Remia Technologies in Juba. I have demonstrated unwavering dedication, resourcefulness, and a drive to achieve goals throughout my career. My commitment lies in fostering social and community growth for all citizens. Known for my adaptability and inclusive nature, I possess a talent for designing engaging, hands-on projects that ignite the imaginations of beneficiaries and bring about impactful results.
Previous Work and Education
From November 2019 to January 2022, I was a Reporter and Digital Editor at Equator Broadcasting Corporation, South Sudan Exposed, and Talk of Juba. In these roles, I helped amplify these brands' online visibility and reach. I also gained valuable experience as a freelance contributor for Juba Echo, a private online news publisher. My responsibilities included conducting research, interviews, and analysis to deliver high-quality articles and reports. Engaging actively in content creation, editing, and optimization for digital platforms, I contributed to the success of these media entities.
My educational background includes studies in Computer Science, although I did not complete the Bachelor's degree program in that field. I hold a certificate in Journalism (and Radio Presentation) and a diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation. I have received specialized training in various areas, including Digital Security, Fact-checking and Information Verification, multimedia storytelling, Information Ethics and Media Information Literacy, Human Centered Design, Basics of Investigative and Data Journalism, Social Media Management, Digital Marketing, and Freelancing. This diverse range of training has equipped me with valuable skills and knowledge across multiple disciplines, enabling me to contribute effectively in various domains of work.
Awards and Certificates
- August 2023: Selected a Wells Mountain Initiative (WMI) 2023 Student Scholar
- July 2023: Selected as a fellow for the Global Investigative Journalism Network Conference 2023
- June 2023: Radio Netherlands Training Center (RNTC) - Certificate in Digital Media to Counter Disinformation and Hate Speech
- 2023 African United Nations Youth Delegate (AUNYD)
- Number 8 on Hot in Juba's top 20 South Sudanese in 2022.
- 2022 Africa Check Fact-checking Fellow
- Named one of Techtrends' top ten picks of the week in May 2022
- April 2022 - November 2022, Kendita Initiative (Cohort 3) - Leadership Development Course Completion Certificate.
- 2022: Investigating Disinformation and Propaganda Campaigns (Code for Africa)
- 2021: Health Misinformation Mitigation (Meedan) and Countering COVID-19 misinformation on social media in East Africa (Code for Africa)
- 2021: Advanced Fact-checking (Africa Check)
- January - March 2021: Defyhatenow Africa Fact-checking Fellowship (1st Cohort)
Presentations
Check out a selection of my presentations at various invited events:
- Tackling Misinformation, Disinformation, and Hate Speech: Empowering South Sudanese Youth - A Tukul Session on 29th July 2023
- Youth, Hate Speech, Misinformation, Disinformation and Social Media in South Sudan - MDI | AMDISS Students' Inter-college Conference on 20th July 2023
- Clearing the Clutter: Navigating the Age of Information Pollution in South Sudan - A presentation for a Union of Journalists of South Sudan journalists' training in 2022
- The Fact-checking Nexus in South Sudan: Perspectives, Challenges, and Success Stories - A presentation at the Africa Fact-checking Fellowship Conference in Cameroon in November 2022
- Social Media Management for Beginners in the 21st Century - A masterclass in the Personal Development training series by Excellence Foundation for South Sudan in May 2023
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Gallery
Browse through a collection of my event photos capturing memorable moments from my active participation:
Posing for a photo at the Radio Netherlands Training Center (RNTC) with classmates during a short course on Digital Media to Counter Disinformation and Hate Speech from 2nd to 23rd June 2023
A group shot with colleagues from the Africa Facts Network in Paris, France at a dinner gala during a three-day Media and Development Forum from the 11th to 13th of July 2023
A selfie with fellow African United Nations Youth Delegates during the National Education Assessment (NEA) at Hai Mauna Classic Hotel in Juba (March 2023)
Gallery
Browse through a collection of my event photos capturing memorable moments from my active participation:
Adjudicating a session in the first edition of the Juba Primary Schools Mini Competition between Saint Philip's and Juba Model Primary Schools at Hai Mauna in October 2022
Facilitating a session on health misinformation during a Defyhatenow training for journalists, CSOs, academics, and healthcare workers in Torit, Eastern Equatoria State (June 2022)
Steve Kovats, Kendi, Dan, and I (rog agency for open culture and critical transformation staff and Defyhatenow South Sudan) having a light moment after a short work meeting in early 2023
Gallery
Browse through a collection of my event photos capturing memorable moments from my active participation:
Nancy Ceasar (Junub Open Space) and I for a talk show at Radio Miraya to speak about our collaborative project Salaam Fi Bet (Peace at Home), which aims to build community trust circles to debunk falsehoods (March 2022)
Oyet Patrick (UJoSS President), Marina Modi (Defyhatenow South Sudan Executive Director) and I at Advance Youth Radio discussing the role of journalists and mainstream media in promoting digital rights in South Sudan (October 2022)
Bella Twine (The Debunk Show Uganda), Nelson Lokiri (TRC South Sudan), MCI Communications Officer, and I, after an experience sharing meeting and office tour at the Media Challenge Initiative (MCI) Hub in Kampala, Uganda (April 2023)
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