Nectar Nakiwala Nakato
Kapaa,HI
Summary
Communication associate in strategic communication and community mobilization at Literacy Aid Uganda. Successfully advocated for girls’ education, enhancing outreach and engagement in Mukono District. Knowledgeable in digital content creation and public speaking that impactfully creates partnerships that drive awareness and support for women literacy initiatives. Passionate to learn about how to deal with people with learning disabilities and create stories for them in a business communication way about empowering vulnerable communities through effective storytelling.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Communication Associate
Literacy Aid Uganda
03.2023 - Current
- Design and implement communication strategies that promote Literacy Aid Uganda’s programs and achievements in areas of Mukono Subcounty
- Assisted in content creation across digital platforms including social media mainly Facebook and community radio
- Coordinate door to door outreach in Mbabala, Seeta etc.
- Including interviewing women, girls, and storytelling campaigns to raise awareness about literacy
- Support event planning, donor relations, and the development of fundraising materials
- Capture and document impact stories from the field to inspire action and support that attracts donors from Europe, America and Canada
Education Program Officer – Girl Child Education
Literacy Aid Uganda
01.2016 - 03.2020
- Advocated for girls’ right to education through school outreach, parent engagement, and community sensitization in remote villages
- Coordinated the implementation of education programs targeting vulnerable girls in rural Mukono
- Organized mentorship and empowerment sessions to encourage girls to stay in school
- Built partnerships with local leaders and schools to promote gender equity in education
- Facilitated training workshops for teachers and parents on inclusive and supportive learning environments
Education
Diploma - Finance and Accounting
Multitech Business School
O and A level -
St. Francis Secondary School Kamwokya
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ05-2029
Skills
- Effective Strategic Communication
- Advocacy Communication Skills
- Social Media & Digital Storytelling
- Community Engagement
- Fundraising Material Development
- Public Speaking
- Stakeholder Management
- Event Planning
- Content Development
- Donor Engagement
- Multimedia Storytelling
- Photography
Key Community Contributions
- Led campaigns promoting girl child education in underserved communities of Mukono.
- Created awareness through theater and performance during education drives.
- Developed communication materials that attracted donor attention and support.
- Helped transform community attitudes toward girls’ education and literacy.
Timeline
Communication Associate
Literacy Aid Uganda
03.2023 - Current
Education Program Officer – Girl Child Education
Literacy Aid Uganda
01.2016 - 03.2020
O and A level -
St. Francis Secondary School Kamwokya
Diploma - Finance and Accounting
Multitech Business School
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University of Arizona
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