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Fernando Arévalo

@fernandoarevalo

Knowledge management and strategic communications consultant with 18+ years supporting international development programs and learning solutions.

Guatemala

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role where I can lead or strengthen strategic communications to support business objectives, improve internal alignment, and enhance how organizations use knowledge to make better decisions and deliver results.

I’m a Knowledge Management and Strategic Communications Consultant with 18+ years supporting international development and cooperation programs, including assignments with the World Bank, Oxfam, and USAID-funded initiatives. I translate complex governance, environmental, and social topics into clear, accessible learning and communication products for government counterparts, implementing agencies, and international partners.

I specialize in strategic communications and knowledge management systems, including instructional design and digital learning. I’ve led virtual training and course architecture using Moodle LMS, produced interactive learning materials, and built communication assets like newsletters, briefs, dashboards, and multimedia resources.

I also strengthen stakeholder engagement and knowledge-sharing to reduce information silos. From managing and curating 1,500+ documents in SharePoint to facilitating communities of practice and coordinating reporting dashboards, I help teams collaborate effectively and demonstrate results through communication metrics.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Instructional Design & KM Consultant

World Bank Group / SESAN

Dec 2025 - Feb 2026 (2 months)

Designed and developed a virtual training course on Governance Monitoring & Evaluation in Food and Nutrition Security for municipal-level teams. Led instructional design and Moodle LMS course architecture, creating interactive videos, infographics, and assessments and configuring navigation and completion tracking.

Instructional Design Knowledge Management Moodle Learning & Content Development Assessments Video Production Infographics Monitoring & Evaluation

Communications & Knowledge Management Consultant

Oxfam International

Sep 2025 - Dec 2025 (3 months)

Created learning guides, training materials, and infographics to support knowledge processes and communication needs. Facilitated a virtual community of practice for knowledge exchange and supported culturally appropriate communication and documentation practices.

Strategic Communications Knowledge Management Infographics Stakeholder Engagement

Communications & KM Specialist

USAID – Jhpiego

Oct 2021 - Apr 2025 (3 years 6 months)

Led communication strategies aligned with donor requirements and programme objectives. Managed and curated 1,500+ documents in SharePoint and produced newsletters, dashboards, briefs, and multimedia materials, coordinating knowledge-sharing events to reduce information silos and support reporting dashboards.

Strategic Communications Knowledge Management SharePoint Microsoft 365 Content Strategy Dashboards Newsletter Production Multimedia Content

Regional Communications Coordinator

Universidad del Valle de Guatemala

Feb 2020 - Jul 2020 (5 months)

Increased engagement by 25% through coordinated regional communication campaigns. Developed newsletters and structured communication materials while strengthening media partnerships to improve regional visibility.

Campaign Coordination Strategic Communications Newsletter Production Content Strategy Stakeholder Engagement Media Partnerships

Communications Specialist

USAID – UVG

Apr 2017 - Feb 2020 (2 years 10 months)

Developed briefs, outreach materials, and dissemination tools to support stakeholder engagement and high-level events. Implemented communication performance measurement systems to track and improve communication effectiveness.

Outreach Brief Development Stakeholder Engagement event support Strategic Communications Reporting

Alliances Institutional Comms Specialist

USAID – URC

Sep 2014 - Apr 2017 (2 years 7 months)

Built 20+ strategic partnerships with NGOs, UN agencies, and government stakeholders to support joint communication efforts. Executed communication strategies and joint campaigns, drafting MoUs and producing quarterly communication reports.

Partnership Management Strategic Communications Campaign Execution Stakeholder Engagement NGO & UN Coordination Communication Strategy

SBCC Technical Officer

USAID – FHI360

Oct 2010 - Oct 2012 (2 years)

Developed SBCC tools and facilitated training sessions to support local capacity and message alignment. Coordinated implementation activities and strengthened partner understanding of SBCC approaches.

Training Facilitation Capacity Building Community Outreach

Development Communication Roles

Different USAID Projects and Initiatives

Jan 2004 - Jan 2010 (6 years)

Supported community-based and donor-funded initiatives across health, literacy, nutrition, and youth engagement, including awareness campaigns and local stakeholder engagement. Developed educational outreach materials and contributed to documentation, systematization, and dissemination of programme experiences.

Development Communication Community Outreach Awareness Campaigns Stakeholder Engagement Donor Funded Programme Support