Tholakele NENE

Community Builder || Multimedia Communications || Content Strategist || Product Trainer || Facilitator

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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

Code for Africa | June 2023 - June 2024

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

Oxpeckers Investigative Environmental Journalism Centre | May 2015 - Dec 2018

#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.