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I am Fitalew Bahiru, a Communications Specialist with over 7 years of experience in storytelling, digital communication, PR, and donor visibility within humanitarian and development contexts. I translate complex project information into clear, engaging narratives for donors, partners, and leadership, and I manage digital content, social media, website updates, and brand-aligned assets across multiple channels. I excel at independent work, meeting tight deadlines, and producing high-quality content—from impact stories to visibility materials for events. I collaborate with cross-functional teams and field offices, train partners on ethical storytelling and multimedia production, and support humanitarian response communications in fragile contexts.…I am Fitalew Bahiru, a Communications Specialist with over 7 years of experience in storytelling, digital communication, PR, and donor visibility within humanitarian and development contexts. I translate complex project information into clear, engaging narratives for donors, partners, and leadership, and I manage digital content, social media, website updates, and brand-aligned assets across multiple channels. I excel at independent work, meeting tight deadlines, and producing high-quality content—from impact stories to visibility materials for events. I collaborate with cross-functional teams and field offices, train partners on ethical storytelling and multimedia production, and support humanitarian response communications in fragile contexts.

Fitalew Bahiru

Photographer, Videographer, Graphic Designer, +4

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I am Fitalew Bahiru, a Communications Specialist with over 7 years of experience in storytelling, digital communication, PR, and donor visibility within humanitarian and development contexts. I translate complex project information into clear, engaging narratives for donors, partners, and leadership, and I manage digital content, social media, website updates, and brand-aligned assets across multiple channels. I excel at independent work, meeting tight deadlines, and producing high-quality content—from impact stories to visibility materials for events. I collaborate with cross-functional teams and field offices, train partners on ethical storytelling and multimedia production, and support humanitarian response communications in fragile contexts.…I am Fitalew Bahiru, a Communications Specialist with over 7 years of experience in storytelling, digital communication, PR, and donor visibility within humanitarian and development contexts. I translate complex project information into clear, engaging narratives for donors, partners, and leadership, and I manage digital content, social media, website updates, and brand-aligned assets across multiple channels. I excel at independent work, meeting tight deadlines, and producing high-quality content—from impact stories to visibility materials for events. I collaborate with cross-functional teams and field offices, train partners on ethical storytelling and multimedia production, and support humanitarian response communications in fragile contexts.

Available to hire

I am Fitalew Bahiru, a Communications Specialist with over 7 years of experience in storytelling, digital communication, PR, and donor visibility within humanitarian and development contexts. I translate complex project information into clear, engaging narratives for donors, partners, and leadership, and I manage digital content, social media, website updates, and brand-aligned assets across multiple channels.

I excel at independent work, meeting tight deadlines, and producing high-quality content—from impact stories to visibility materials for events. I collaborate with cross-functional teams and field offices, train partners on ethical storytelling and multimedia production, and support humanitarian response communications in fragile contexts.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

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Intermediate

Language

Amharic

Fluent

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Communications Specialist at World Vision Ethiopia

April 1, 2018 - Present

Produced over 50 impact stories and videos for fundraising, donor visibility, and advocacy, including documentaries on early marriage and major Area Programme closures. Led communication support for field visits, media engagement, emergency responses, and donor reporting. Designed and delivered branded materials compliant with donor visibility standards. Delivered photography and videography training to staff and partners to strengthen internal capacity. Managed digital content production and publication across platforms to boost audience engagement and organizational visibility. Documented stories from conflict-affected and emergency contexts and designed publications including booklets and reports.

Freelance Visual Content Producer — Photographer & Videographer

March 31, 2018 - August 13, 2025

Delivered creative visual content for NGOs and media outlets, including humanitarian stories, advocacy campaigns, and brand communication materials. Collaborated with local stakeholders to ensure culturally sensitive and impactful storytelling.

Communications Specialist at World Vision Ethiopia (WVE)

March 1, 2018 - Present

Produced impact stories, need stories, human-interest articles, and donor-focused communication assets; developed and managed digital content including social media posts, visibility items, photos, videos, and creative digital assets aligned with brand guidelines; translated complex field and technical information into clear outputs for donors, partners, and internal leadership; led the creation of visibility materials for events, signposts, construction projects, branded items (t-shirts, vests, caps), banners, car flags, and more; collaborated with cross-functional teams and field offices to gather inputs and produce coherent, timely communication materials; provided training on ethical storytelling and multimedia production to local NGOs and implementing partners; supported humanitarian response communication across fragile and conflict-affected regions (e.g., Tigray, Gedeo–Guji, Afar, Somali Region, Gambella, Chiro).