I am a detail-oriented professional with over 5 years of experience in communications, print, and digital media. Throughout my career as a journalist and communications specialist, I have crafted compelling narratives that drive user engagement and increased brand awareness significantly. My passion lies in developing effective communication strategies and executing advocacy campaigns that create lasting impacts. I thrive on managing social media platforms, producing engaging content, and building strong relationships with media outlets. I am committed to capacity building, reporting, and ensuring organizational learning to improve efficiency and outreach. I am always excited to connect and collaborate on projects that promote community development and positive change.

Racheal Meda Dzimbiri

I am a detail-oriented professional with over 5 years of experience in communications, print, and digital media. Throughout my career as a journalist and communications specialist, I have crafted compelling narratives that drive user engagement and increased brand awareness significantly. My passion lies in developing effective communication strategies and executing advocacy campaigns that create lasting impacts. I thrive on managing social media platforms, producing engaging content, and building strong relationships with media outlets. I am committed to capacity building, reporting, and ensuring organizational learning to improve efficiency and outreach. I am always excited to connect and collaborate on projects that promote community development and positive change.

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I am a detail-oriented professional with over 5 years of experience in communications, print, and digital media. Throughout my career as a journalist and communications specialist, I have crafted compelling narratives that drive user engagement and increased brand awareness significantly. My passion lies in developing effective communication strategies and executing advocacy campaigns that create lasting impacts.

I thrive on managing social media platforms, producing engaging content, and building strong relationships with media outlets. I am committed to capacity building, reporting, and ensuring organizational learning to improve efficiency and outreach. I am always excited to connect and collaborate on projects that promote community development and positive change.

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Language

English
Advanced

Work Experience

Accountability and Learning Manager at Needed Actions for Community Care and Development
July 1, 2019 - Present
Developed and implemented education and Early Childhood Development advocacy campaigns. Created and managed the organisation’s communication strategy, including launching new social media platforms and restructuring the website to increase visibility. Produced engaging content, growing social media followers by 30% in two years and introduced a quarterly and annual newsletter. Conducted media tours and secured media coverage in major outlets. Institutionalised reporting templates and organizational reporting systems. Led capacity building sessions for over 1000 participants and ensured proper case referrals to government structures.
Language Teacher at Target Private Secondary School
July 31, 2019 - July 27, 2025
Prepared schemes and records of work and taught English grammar and literature to a class of 200 students. Improved students' pass rate in English by 3% within two terms.
Information Officer at Ministry of Information Communications Technology (MoICT)
September 30, 2018 - July 27, 2025
Managed official Malawi Government online digital platforms including websites and social media pages. Coordinated national level press briefings and conferences, overseeing logistics and engagement with journalists. Authored news stories published in major national news outlets.
Public Relations Assistant at Malawi Blood Transfusion Service
May 31, 2016 - July 27, 2025
Assisted in planning weekly and monthly activities for the Public Relations Department. Produced departmental reports and conducted educational talks in schools and offices, recruiting over 60 blood donors.

Education

Bachelor of Arts Degree at University of Malawi
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2018
Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) at Namitete Secondary School
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2011
Junior Certificate of Education (JCE) at Namitete Secondary School
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2009

Qualifications

Empowered to Impact Leadership Certificate
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015

Industry Experience

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