I am a strategic communications professional with over 20 years of experience at the intersection of humanitarian response and media. I design and execute storytelling and advocacy campaigns in emergency contexts, building visibility for organizations and shaping public understanding amid crisis. My work spans the Middle East, Afghanistan, and the Horn of Africa, where I lead teams, foster partnerships, and translate complex issues into clear narratives. I mentor media professionals and humanitarian practitioners, develop capacity-building programs, and drive multi-stakeholder initiatives from concept to delivery. I am passionate about using communication to empower communities, promote information access, and strengthen resilience in crisis-affected settings.

Louis MEUNIER

I am a strategic communications professional with over 20 years of experience at the intersection of humanitarian response and media. I design and execute storytelling and advocacy campaigns in emergency contexts, building visibility for organizations and shaping public understanding amid crisis. My work spans the Middle East, Afghanistan, and the Horn of Africa, where I lead teams, foster partnerships, and translate complex issues into clear narratives. I mentor media professionals and humanitarian practitioners, develop capacity-building programs, and drive multi-stakeholder initiatives from concept to delivery. I am passionate about using communication to empower communities, promote information access, and strengthen resilience in crisis-affected settings.

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I am a strategic communications professional with over 20 years of experience at the intersection of humanitarian response and media. I design and execute storytelling and advocacy campaigns in emergency contexts, building visibility for organizations and shaping public understanding amid crisis. My work spans the Middle East, Afghanistan, and the Horn of Africa, where I lead teams, foster partnerships, and translate complex issues into clear narratives.

I mentor media professionals and humanitarian practitioners, develop capacity-building programs, and drive multi-stakeholder initiatives from concept to delivery. I am passionate about using communication to empower communities, promote information access, and strengthen resilience in crisis-affected settings.

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Language

French
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
English
Advanced
German
Advanced
Arabic
Intermediate

Work Experience

Senior Information Officer at World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
September 1, 2023 - Present
Design and implementation of public engagement strategies; production of content illustrating the role of innovation in addressing global challenges (articles, videos, podcasts); media relations, representation at external events and seminars; building partnerships with governments, international organizations and civil society.
Program design and strategic communications expert at Taimani Communications
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023
Design of multi-stakeholder interventions addressing humanitarian crises and development challenges; external relations with governmental and non-governmental stakeholders to advance policy agendas; support to donor engagement through visibility products, webinars and events; training programs on storytelling, social media and fact-checking.
Head of office / Regional program manager at CFI - Media cooperation agency of the French government
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2021
Design of national and regional media-development and communication-for-development programs; external relations with national authorities, UN agencies and civil society organizations; management of programs and teams; opening of offices and creation of a network of media units to address community information needs.
Managing director at Taimani Communications
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2016
Management of funding from USAID, UNESCO, EU institutions and other multilateral agencies; production and dissemination of multimedia content on education, health, sanitation, elections and political participation; organization of events to promote rights and protection; team leadership and operational supervision.
Chief financial officer / Chief of operations at Altai Consulting & Altai Communication
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2007
Execution and publication of surveys and polls; communication and awareness campaigns; resource mobilization (multi-million euro budgets); management of operations and large teams; opening of offices and administrative procedures.
Internal auditor at Eiffage Group
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2005
Organizational and financial audits of construction projects; design of analytical framework and benchmarks for auditing practices.
Area coordinator for North-West Afghanistan at ACTED
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2003
Design and delivery of large-scale assistance operations for displaced, refugees and vulnerable communities; protection services; distribution of food and medicine; infrastructure development and livelihoods support; team leadership and administrative management.

Education

MBA at ESSEC Business School (École Supérieure des Sciences Économiques et Commerciales, France)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2001

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Professional Services, Government