LEE PADERA
@leepadera
Development practitioner focused on communications and community impact.
ZimbabweWhat I'm looking for
I am a development practitioner with experience in communications, community outreach, and program implementation. I combine strong technical skills in MS Office with hands-on experience managing social media, producing multimedia content, and supporting advocacy campaigns to amplify program impact.
My work history includes roles as a Communications Graduate Intern at an international NGO where I managed social media, created success stories, and supported internal and external communications, as well as prior roles in administration and field data collection where I ensured high-quality data and coordinated community distributions.
I am committed to contributing to meaningful change, learning quickly, and working collaboratively to support development programs that improve livelihoods and raise awareness of critical issues.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Communications Graduate Intern
World Vision Zimbabwe
Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 9 months)
Managed social media and public relations to amplify program stories, produced multimedia content, and supported advocacy campaigns and community outreach to raise awareness on development issues.
Administrator
JJanae Inc
Jan 2022 - Dec 2022 (11 months)
Managed office correspondence, filing systems, schedules and reports, maintained supplies inventory, and facilitated inter-departmental communications to ensure smooth office operations.
Enumerator
World Vision Zimbabwe
Jan 2021 - Dec 2021 (11 months)
Collected and validated household and program data, liaised with rural communities, and supported distribution of food and non-food commodities according to donor standards.
Student Intern
Africaid Zvandiri
Jan 2020 - Dec 2020 (11 months)
Collected and ensured quality of household and program data, liaised with rural communities, and assisted with distribution of program commodities in line with donor requirements.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Christian College of Southern Africa
Post Graduate Diploma, International Communications, Peace and NGO Studies
Postgraduate diploma studies in progress at Christian College of Southern Africa.
GUGreat Zimbabwe University
Honours Degree, Development Studies
2017 - 2021
Grade: 2.1
Completed an honours degree in Development Studies with a 2.1 class from 2017 to 2021.
Mutare Girls High School
Advanced Level Certificate, Advanced Level (A Level)
2014 - 2015
Grade: 9 points
Completed Advanced Level studies (A Level) in History, English Literature and Geography, achieving 9 points.
Mutare Girls High School
Ordinary Level Certificate, Ordinary Level (O Level)
2011 - 2013
Completed Ordinary Level studies covering 8 subjects including Mathematics, English and Science.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
ZimbabweAuthorized to work in
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