Nelly Furaha Kininga

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Hello! I'm Nelly Furaha Kininga, a dedicated communications professional with over 6 years in NGO leadership, project management, and quantitative research.

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Hello! I’m Nelly Furaha Kininga, a dedicated communications professional with over 6 years in NGO leadership, project management, and quantitative research. I excel at turning data into compelling stories that drive impact for communities in Malawi and beyond.

I bring technical strengths in SQL, Python, Tableau, and Power BI, plus fluency in multiple languages. I’m committed to leveraging technology to empower communities and advance development goals, with a collaborative, results-oriented approach.

  • 11 years' experience
  • Joined January 2026

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • SwahiliAdvanced
  • FrenchAdvanced
  • GermanBeginner
  • ArabicBeginner

Industry experience

  • Non-Profit Organization
  • Education
  • Healthcare
  • Software & Internet
  • Media & Entertainment

Work experience· 19 roles

Office Administrator · African Village Project MalawiMar 2025 – Present · 1 yr 9 mos

Managed correspondence and files to ensure efficient office operations. Scheduled meetings and events, optimizing team collaboration and productivity. Maintained records and databases, enhancing data accuracy and accessibility.

Volunteer Deputy Secretary General · RISANov 2024 – Feb 2025 · 4 mos

Implemented high-quality education for refugee-led private schools in Dzaleka Refugee Camp to enhance children’s well-being. Advocated for private schools to be led by refugee directors to amplify their voices and promote inclusivity. Collaborated with different schools to create a strong network and organized effective meetings with refugee stakeholders.

Freelance Researcher · UpworkJan 2023 – Jan 2025 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Conducted data computing and transcription tasks for data computing, specializing in segmentation, review, and transcription for 'Bantu' languages. Reviewed multiple works in various languages to ensure accuracy and quality of data modeling. Utilised strong attention to detail and linguistic skills.

Data Scientist in Sustainable Finance Intern · Impact Vest Group LTDAug 2022 – Jan 2023 · 6 mos
Communication Officer · ADAI CircleJan 2022 – Nov 2023 · 1 yr 11 mos
Volunteer Communication Committee · MIT Emerging TalentJan 2022 – Jan 2023 · 1 yr 1 mo
Research Assistant · The City University of New YorkSep 2021 – Dec 2021 · 4 mos
Team Leader Manager · Omdena Project Milan ChapterSep 2021 – Dec 2021 · 4 mos

Education· 11

Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration · University of the People2025 – 2026
Certificate in Computer and Data Science · Massachusetts Institute of Technology2021 – 2022
Associate of Arts in Business Management · Southern New Hampshire University2018 – 2021
Diploma in Certified Social Work · Regis University2020

Certifications and awards· 18

Entrepreneurship2030 – 2026
Effective Communication for Health Outcomes2030 – 2026
Facilitation2030 – 2026
Sustainable World2030 – 2026

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