Hi, I’m Jean - Michel A. KPAKPO, a communication specialist with more than 15 years of experience in implementing visibility and mobilization strategies for social and humanitarian organizations. I create multimedia content and lead campaigns for behavior change, and I adapt easily to intercultural and interreligious contexts. I’m committed to sustainable development and social change, and I contribute to institutional and community communication initiatives through strategic planning, digital media, press relations, and collaboration with local and international partners.\n\nI’m passionate about building impactful communication initiatives, training teams, and delivering high-quality media assets while collaborating with diverse stakeholders to achieve meaningful social outcomes.

Jean - Michel A. KPAKPO

Hi, I’m Jean - Michel A. KPAKPO, a communication specialist with more than 15 years of experience in implementing visibility and mobilization strategies for social and humanitarian organizations. I create multimedia content and lead campaigns for behavior change, and I adapt easily to intercultural and interreligious contexts. I’m committed to sustainable development and social change, and I contribute to institutional and community communication initiatives through strategic planning, digital media, press relations, and collaboration with local and international partners.\n\nI’m passionate about building impactful communication initiatives, training teams, and delivering high-quality media assets while collaborating with diverse stakeholders to achieve meaningful social outcomes.

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Hi, I’m Jean - Michel A. KPAKPO, a communication specialist with more than 15 years of experience in implementing visibility and mobilization strategies for social and humanitarian organizations. I create multimedia content and lead campaigns for behavior change, and I adapt easily to intercultural and interreligious contexts. I’m committed to sustainable development and social change, and I contribute to institutional and community communication initiatives through strategic planning, digital media, press relations, and collaboration with local and international partners.\n\nI’m passionate about building impactful communication initiatives, training teams, and delivering high-quality media assets while collaborating with diverse stakeholders to achieve meaningful social outcomes.

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Experience Level

Intermediate

Language

French
Fluent
English
Intermediate

Work Experience

Communication for Health / Communication Specialist at Population Services International (PSI)
January 1, 2023 - Present
Development and implementation of communication plans for educational and social projects. Production of multimedia content (videos, infographics, articles, podcasts) for awareness. Design and production of printed materials. Development of press relations, management of social media and strengthening institutional visibility. Collaboration with local (Caritas and NGOs) and international partners to ensure effective communication. Event support, including signage, speeches, handouts, talking points, photos, videos, etc.
Communication Specialist at Population Services International (PSI)
January 1, 2023 - Present
Lead development and implementation of communication plans for educational and social projects; produce multimedia content (videos, infographics, articles, podcasts); design and print materials; manage press relations, social media, and institutional visibility; collaborate with local (Caritas and NGOs) and international partners; support events (signage, speeches, handouts, talking points, photos, videos).
Senior Communications Manager at Population Services International (PSI)
December 31, 2023 - September 8, 2025
Develop and manage marketing and communication plans; supervise Community Management activities and Provider Behavior Change Communication (PBCC); oversee digital strategies; manage press relations and distribution channels; handle employer and product brands; coordinate health and behavior change campaigns; design and manage print and digital media aligned with local targets.
Communications Manager at MinCom SARL (Benin) / MinCom GmbH (Germany) – Benin & Germany
December 31, 2017 - September 8, 2025
Development of marketing and communication plans; coordination of health and behaviour-change campaigns; design and management of print and digital media; development of press relations and distribution channels; quality control of communication media; team leadership of graphic designers; creation of materials for NGOs and international institutions; training on digital tools; design and implementation of multimedia projects.
Apprentice in Information Technology and Digital Strategy at MinCOM GmbH (Germany)
December 31, 2002 - September 8, 2025
2D and 3D Motion Design / Channel Skins; events, commercials, special effects; specialist in automated delivery; management of a team of graphic designers.

Education

Diploma of Works Engineer in Electrical/Electrical Engineering at University Polytechnic College (CPU, now EPAC/ Ab - Calavi/ Benin)
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1996
IT TRAINING (Web Design, Web App) at MinCom GmbH (Germany)
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1996
Apprentice in Information Technology and Digital Strategy at MinCOM and SIEMENS
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2002
Master M2 Miage Multimedia Information System and Internet (SIMI - MM) at University of Picardie Jules Verne
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011
DPRO Project Management for Development at PSI via Humentum
January 1, 2022 - April 1, 2022
Digital Marketing (Online Course) at Online Course
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Writing for the Web and Storytelling (Online course) at Online Course
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Master M2 Miage Multimedia Information System and Internet (SIMI - MM) at University of Picardie Jules Verne
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2011
IT Training (Web Design, Web App) at MinCom GmbH (Germany)
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2002
Diploma of Works Engineer in Electrical/Electrical Engineering at University Polytechnic College (CPU, now EPAC/ Ab - Calavi/ Benin)
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1996

Qualifications

DPRO Project Management for Development
January 1, 2022 - April 1, 2022
Digital Marketing (Online Course)
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Writing for the Web and Storytelling
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
DPRO Project: Project Management for Development (3 months)
January 1, 2022 - April 1, 2022
Writing for the Web and Storytelling (Online course)
January 1, 2024 - September 8, 2025

Industry Experience

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