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I am a meticulous and results-oriented editor and proofreader with over 22 years’ experience in development communications, donor reporting, and storytelling. I consistently deliver flawless materials - ranging from donor reports to advocacy content - by upholding editorial standards and deadlines. I excel at transforming complex data into engaging, accurate content for publication, training, and advocacy, ensuring clarity and accessibility for diverse audiences across digital and print formats.…I am a meticulous and results-oriented editor and proofreader with over 22 years’ experience in development communications, donor reporting, and storytelling. I consistently deliver flawless materials - ranging from donor reports to advocacy content - by upholding editorial standards and deadlines. I excel at transforming complex data into engaging, accurate content for publication, training, and advocacy, ensuring clarity and accessibility for diverse audiences across digital and print formats.

Jean Mandinda (Chirwa) Mvula

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I am a meticulous and results-oriented editor and proofreader with over 22 years’ experience in development communications, donor reporting, and storytelling. I consistently deliver flawless materials - ranging from donor reports to advocacy content - by upholding editorial standards and deadlines. I excel at transforming complex data into engaging, accurate content for publication, training, and advocacy, ensuring clarity and accessibility for diverse audiences across digital and print formats.…I am a meticulous and results-oriented editor and proofreader with over 22 years’ experience in development communications, donor reporting, and storytelling. I consistently deliver flawless materials - ranging from donor reports to advocacy content - by upholding editorial standards and deadlines. I excel at transforming complex data into engaging, accurate content for publication, training, and advocacy, ensuring clarity and accessibility for diverse audiences across digital and print formats.

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I am a meticulous and results-oriented editor and proofreader with over 22 years’ experience in development communications, donor reporting, and storytelling. I consistently deliver flawless materials - ranging from donor reports to advocacy content - by upholding editorial standards and deadlines.

I excel at transforming complex data into engaging, accurate content for publication, training, and advocacy, ensuring clarity and accessibility for diverse audiences across digital and print formats.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Chichewa; Chewa; Nyanja

Fluent

Work Experience

Sponsorship Officer at ActionAid Malawi

June 1, 2008 - Present

Oversaw editing and quality assurance of all Child Sponsorship communications across 8 districts. Achieved 100% first-time approval on supporter reports by eliminating editorial errors and improving accuracy. Developed editorial systems that ensured reports met both donor and internal style guides. Mentored volunteers and local staff on writing and reporting, improving the clarity and quality of submitted content. Regularly reviewed reports, letters, and stories for grammar, tone, coherence, and factual consistency. Produced compelling supporter updates that boosted engagement and trust.

Program Facilitator at ActionAid Malawi

April 1, 2007 - May 1, 2008

Edited and curated content for gender and education campaigns, including the national 'Let the Girl Child Learn' initiative. Led workshops on community-based storytelling and message framing, enhancing local partners' writing and presentation skills. Created polished campaign materials for print, media, and policy engagement. Ensured consistency and clarity in all communication outputs.

Policy Assistant at ActionAid Malawi

May 1, 2005 - March 1, 2007

Coordinated cross-functional campaign documentation and edited all advocacy communications for alignment with policy objectives. Supported the development of advocacy briefs, speeches, and case studies with precise language and impact-focused tone. Harmonized written materials from three departments, ensuring unified voice and editorial integrity.

Executive Assistant (Acting) at ActionAid Malawi

September 1, 2004 - March 1, 2005

Edited all correspondence, briefings, and presentation materials from the Country Director's office. Introduced document formatting systems that improved consistency and retrieval of high-level documentation. Liaised with internal and external stakeholders with high attention to detail in documentation.