Tholakele NENE
Community Builder || Multimedia Communications || Content Strategist || Product Trainer || Facilitator
Project Coordinator with over 10 years of multi-stakeholder relationship management, project management and strategic communications experience. I have proven expertise in leading diverse teams and implementing impactful social projects in the environmental, civic technology and media space. I’m a proud advocate of open governance, civic technology, environmental and social justice.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Regional Community Coordinator for WanaData & Hacks/Hackers Africa
Led the coordination of WanaData and Hacks/Hackers Africa across 9 African nations, establishing robust community engagement.
- Developed and implemented inclusive communication strategies for multilingual audiences, improving outreach in Francophone countries.
- Designed and rolled out successful communication content, enhancing the visibility ofcommunity brands across digital platforms.
- Facilitated effective use of online communication tools including Medium and Slack, improving cross-channel collaboration.
- Coordinated and moderated engaging webinars and events, fostering a collaborative environment.
Project Manager, MineAlert
#MineAlert is an Oxpeckers tool that promotes transparency in the extractives sector.
- Built the #MineAlert tool in collaboration with designers and vendors, enhancing proactive media engagement opportunities.
- Established strong global partnerships, enhancing media, funder, and community relations.
- Crafted strategic media opportunities, boosting advocacy and awareness campaigns.
- Formulated and executed communication strategies, amplifying project impact.
TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS
An institute advancing theoretical and computational sciences to grow research, innovation, and socio-economic development across Africa.