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Sharon Lukunka

@sharonlukunka

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Experienced Communications and Reports Specialist with a passion for advocacy.

Zambia

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that allows me to leverage my communication skills in advocacy and humanitarian efforts, fostering collaboration and impactful outreach.

I am an experienced Communications and Reports Specialist with over 15 years of expertise in strategic communications, public information management, and administrative coordination. My career has been dedicated to driving advocacy and humanitarian initiatives through effective communication, where I have honed my skills in drafting reports, managing social media, and organizing impactful events.

Throughout my career, I have successfully built strong stakeholder relationships and led cross-functional teams to deliver results in high-pressure environments. My recent role at the World Food Programme involved drafting comprehensive reports and maintaining critical updates on drought responses in Zambia. I am passionate about using my communication skills to make a difference and am always looking for opportunities to contribute to meaningful projects.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Communications/ Reports Associate

World Food Programme

Jun 2024 - Jul 2024 (1 month)

Supported the office by drafting monthly country brief reports and external reports, ensuring consistency and style formatting throughout documents. Maintained updates on WFP’s drought response in Zambia.

Stakeholder Engagement Communication Strategy

Administrative / Communications Consultant

Reach a Child Initiative Zambia

Mar 2022 - Nov 2023 (1 year 8 months)

Planned and coordinated internal and external meetings with stakeholders and donors, organized outreach events, managed social media platforms, and developed communications correspondence including press releases.

Event Coordination Social Media Management Press Release Writing Stakeholder Engagement Communication Strategy

Copy Editor Consultant

John Snow Health Zambia

Jul 2022 - Aug 2022 (1 month)

Copyedited a 52-page toolkit, ensuring consistency in style and formatting, correcting errors, and collaborating with the project team for content accuracy.

Proofreading

Information Management Assistant

African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur

Apr 2015 - Apr 2021 (6 years)

Managed translation and interpretation requests, organized office memorandums, and maintained reports on activities while facilitating recruitment of language assistants across mission sites.

Translation Management Event Planning Communication Strategy

Public Information Assistant

African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur

Feb 2008 - Mar 2015 (7 years 1 month)

Assisted in writing content, designing materials, and developing communication strategies. Liaised with media and supported public events to ensure effective communication.

Content Writing Media Relations Event Coordination Communication Strategy

Communications Officer

African Union Mission in the Sudan

Mar 2006 - Dec 2007 (1 year 9 months)

Drafted and edited news releases, represented the office in high-level meetings, and maintained media relationships to promote the mission's news and developments.

News Writing Communication Strategy