Mahlet Woldegebriel
Chicago,IL
Summary
Experienced Communications and Knowledge Management Specialist with a strong background in community engagement, stakeholder collaboration, and digital knowledge-sharing across Africa. Over 7 years of experience supporting international teams, facilitating dialogue, and implementing inclusive communication strategies. Passionate about connecting people around shared causes, fostering collaboration in multicultural environments, and promoting access to knowledge.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Communication & Knowledge Management Specialist (Project Management Unit)
GIZ African Union
01.2023 - Current
- Directed strategic communications for the AU-EU Data Governance in Africa initiative, working directly with African policymakers, technical teams, and local stakeholders to build trust and shared understanding.
- Led the design and rollout of a pan-African media fellowship, supporting 20 African storytellers from 20 countries, resulting in a 60% increase in regional media coverage of digital transformation and data governance efforts.
- Developed and disseminated multilingual newsletters, toolkits, and knowledge products, contributing to a 40% increase in stakeholder engagement with AU-aligned digital policy initiatives.
Digital Marketing Manager
Little S.C
01.2022 - 11.2022
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams and vendors to deliver inclusive communication materials in multiple languages, improving engagement by over 40%.
- Supported knowledge-sharing and dialogue with partners to align messaging with cultural and community contexts, across 7 African countries.
Project Assistant
United Nations
01.2021 - 10.2021
- Coordinated the translation and localization of key resources into 5 languages, ensuring materials were accessible to culturally and linguistically diverse teams, contributing to a 35% increase in engagement with internal knowledge platforms.
- Assisted in organizing over 20 virtual knowledge-sharing sessions, fostering dialogue, collaboration, and trust among international teams working on humanitarian response and policy development.
- Streamlined content review and dissemination processes, reducing knowledge resource turnaround time by 40% and enhancing the accessibility of critical documentation for global staff.
Communication Officer
EthioJobs (Dereja)
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Developed bilingual knowledge resources (English and Amharic), enhancing access to career development tools for over 15,000 users from diverse linguistic and regional backgrounds.
- Strengthened community trust and engagement by tailoring messaging to reflect local realities, resulting in a 30% increase in participation from marginalized regions in digital skills initiatives.
- Fostered partnerships with educational institutions and local stakeholders to promote inclusive employment narratives, contributing to Ethiopia’s broader digital inclusion efforts.
Education
B.S. - Liberal Art and Sciences
University of Illinois at Chicago
01.2019
M.A. - International Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid
Kalu Institute
01.2021
B.A. - Disability and Human Development
University of Illinois at Chicago
01.2019
Skills
- Community Engagement & Facilitation: Skilled in convening diverse groups, building trust, and fostering dialogue through events, workshops, and digital platforms
- Multilingual Communication: Fluent in English and Amharic; experienced working in multilingual, multicultural African environments
- Knowledge Sharing & Documentation: Expertise in knowledge management systems, resource translation coordination, and accessible content development
- Digital Tools: SharePoint Microsoft Teams Canva WordPress Mailchimp Slack Google Workspace Asana Trello
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Proven ability to work with technical teams, policymakers, community leaders, and international organizations across Africa
- On-Wiki & Open Knowledge Familiarity: Practical understanding of open knowledge principles and promoting equitable access to information
Timeline
Communication & Knowledge Management Specialist (Project Management Unit)
GIZ African Union
01.2023 - Current
Digital Marketing Manager
Little S.C
01.2022 - 11.2022
Project Assistant
United Nations
01.2021 - 10.2021
Communication Officer
EthioJobs (Dereja)
01.2020 - 12.2020
M.A. - International Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid
Kalu Institute
B.A. - Disability and Human Development
University of Illinois at Chicago
B.S. - Liberal Art and Sciences
University of Illinois at Chicago
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