Jenny Nigbah Bedell
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
Dynamic Outreach Coordinator with Population Services International, skilled in behavior change communication and stakeholder engagement. Successfully led impactful HIV prevention initiatives, enhancing community health through strategic event planning and training facilitation. Proven ability to mentor teams and implement projects effectively, driving significant outreach results in diverse populations.
Outreach Coordinator with a proven track record of high productivity and efficient task execution. Specialized in community engagement, event planning, and stakeholder communication. Demonstrates strong leadership and adaptability, resulting in successful project outcomes and robust community relationships.
Social and community service manager with extensive experience in program development and implementation for diverse populations. Expertise in team leadership, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement, driving projects that align with community needs and organizational objectives. Achieved significant increases in community participation through targeted outreach and innovative problem-solving strategies.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Outreach Coordinator
Population Services International
, Liberia
08.2016 - 12.2017
- I coordinated with stakeholders to ensure that activities like star night, activities with young people, star condom promo tours are planned and executed as per plan.
- I ensured that outreach agents coordinate their work and execute it with desired quality.
- I ensured that BCC messages are approved by relevant departments of MOH and field tested.
- I ensured and coordinate all outreach activities for condom promotion especially amongst young people.
- I coordinated and conducted STAR Night and STAR Party Hour talk shows by the end of December 2017.
- I prepared procurement requisition and TOR for Radio stations and Entertainer by the end of February 2017 and I Identified hot spots/entertainment center to carried out Star night and Star Party show.
- I coordinated and ensured Star Condom Tour for condom promotion was carried out.
- I prepared month work plan for the Outreach Team.
- I prepared weekly and monthly report.
- The project was funded by Global Fund. The project focuses on Knowing & getting tested for HIV and enrolling in the ART program for both general population and key population.
ECAP Facilitator
Population Services International (PSI)
Monrovia, Liberia
11.2014 - 04.2015
- I Coordinated and facilitated learning session at training venues.
- I Served as primary source of information for TOT.
- I Organized and conducted trainings with various organizations.
- I Made procurement requisition for materials for successful trainings.
- I Liaised with Mercy Corps staff for TOT mobilization and preparation for training dates.
- I Lead group activities using a fun, Participatory and positive leading approach.
- I Supervised and mentored Trainers (Community Support Officers/ Mobilizers).
- I Submitted weekly and monthly reports on the progress and challenges of CSOs and CHCs.
- This project was funded by USAID. The project had two phases. Phase 1 focused on prevention and treatment of Ebola, while phase 2 was more of Ebola survivor integration, dead body swabbing and save burier practices using a unique behavior change method called 'Listen, Learn and Act.' PSI Liberia was responsible to develop messages, Trained IPs and distribute promotional & IECs materials.
Outreach Agent-Liberia
Population Services International (PSI)
Monrovia, Liberia
06.2010 - 10.2014
- I Studied local environment and provided feedback so as to improve effectiveness of message.
- I Developed messages and short productions to promote behaviour change products and services as needed.
- I Created partnership with community based organizations (CBOs).
- I Worked with peer educator (PEs) to develop plan of action for up carrying activities with members of the target audiences in communities and schools.
- I Conducted PEs trainings on how to communicate BCC messages on the correct and consistent use of condoms, condom negotiation, modes of HIV transmission, STIs and other health related issues.
- I Worked with key population such as Pehn Pehn Riders, Market Girls.
- I Developed strategies for penetrating hard to enter/reach areas for conducting HIV prevention activities with members of Sex Workers.
- I Supervised and mentored Peer Educator (PEs) in the fifteen (15) counties in Liberia.
- I Adhered to guidelines for sound behaviour change communication practices.
- I Submitted weekly, monthly and quarterly reports for Outreach activities held with Market Girls, Pehn Pehn riders and other at risked groups.
- PSI implemented project funded by various donors UNFPA, UNICEF, Global Fund, USAID and JSI. All of these projects focused on safe drinking water and all of the components of Water, Animal, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), HIV prevention & Testing, Family planning and Sexual Reproductive Health programs.
Education
BBA - sociology with emphasis in Management
African Methodist Episcopal University
Monrovia, Liberia07.2015
High School Diploma -
Salvation And Deliverance Academy
Monrovia, Liberia07-2004
Skills
- MS Office
- PowerPoint
- Excel
- Behavior change communication
- Stakeholder engagement
- Training facilitation
- Community outreach
- Event planning
- Project implementation
- Team leadership
- Nonprofit experience
- Community health promotion
- Cultural sensitivity
Training
- Certificate In Business Skills Upgrading and Microenterprise Fundamentals Facilitator Training Course, ARC, Liberia, 01/01/05
- Certificate in Team Work- Valuing Our Diversity, ARC, Liberia, 01/01/07
- Certificate in Project Cycle Management, ARC, Liberia, 01/01/07
- Certificate in Safe Water System, Hygiene and Sanitation Promotion Training, PSI, Liberia, 01/01/10
- Certificate in DELTA Marketing Planning Workshop, PSI, Liberia, 01/01/12
- Certificate: Served as a Lead Trainer on Ebola Preventive Practices on the ECAP (Ebola Community Action Platform), PSI, Liberia, 01/01/15
References
- Mrs. Ernlee Bee Barbu, Regional Coordinator, Peace Corps, Ernleeb2@yahoo.com, +231 775 569 053, +231 886 569 053
- Mr. Solomon B. Kamada, Senior Operations Manager, USAID- LMD Program, skamanda38@gmail.com, +231 886 848 637, +231 777 884 349
- Mr. Amos Songor, asongor@aol.com
Personal Information
- Father's Name: Archie Series Bedell
- Mother's Name: Doris Mamai Kanneh Bedell
- Date of Birth: 05/13/85
- Nationality: Liberian
- Religion: Christian
- Place of Birth: Bong County
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
Outreach Coordinator
Population Services International
08.2016 - 12.2017
ECAP Facilitator
Population Services International (PSI)
11.2014 - 04.2015
Outreach Agent-Liberia
Population Services International (PSI)
06.2010 - 10.2014
BBA - sociology with emphasis in Management
African Methodist Episcopal University
High School Diploma -
Salvation And Deliverance Academy