Hello there! My name is Ally Jamah, a strategic communications leader and author. I am based in Nairobi, Kenya. I have 15 years of experience spanning international NGOs and mainstream media, including Conservation International, Practical Action, the International Gorilla Conservation Programme and the Standard newspapers.
I have helped organizations develop and implement effective and innovative communication strategies to advance their mission. I have crafted a wide range of communication products including impact reports, opinion articles, press releases, social media posts, success stories, infographics and videos. See my portfolio for samples.
I have won awards for my work.
KEY SKILLS
- Communications strategy development and implementation.
- Concise and clear writing and editing.
- Simplifying complex technical information.
- Media Relations.
- Social media management and campaigns.
- Website management.
- Newsletter development and circulation.
- Knowledge management and learning.
- Graphic design (Adobe Graphic Suite).
- Photo and video shooting and editing.
- Events planning and management.
- Budget management.
- Crisis communications.
- Internal communications.
- Data Analytics for communications.
- Communications training for staff.
- Fluent in English.
- Collaborating effectively with multicultural teams across time zones.
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Head of Communications, Practical Action, Kenya (May 2023-Present)
- Managing Editor, Green Africa News Portal (December 2022 to May 2023)
- Newspaper Columnist (August 2022 to Present)
- Communications Manager, Conservation International (April 2018 to August 2022)
- Communications Manager, the Gaborone Declaration for Sustainability in Africa (June 2018- October 2021)
- Communications Focal Point, the International Gorilla Conservation Programme (October 2019-August 2022)
- Media and Communications Consultant (July 2016-April 2018)
- Multimedia Journalist/Editor, The Standard newspaper (February 2009-June 2016)
- Managing Editor, the Higher Education Bulletin (January 2008-December 2008)
EDUCATION
- Master of Arts, Communications Studies, University of Nairobi, Kenya.
- Postgraduate Diploma in Mass Communication, Kenya Institute of Mass Communication.
- Postgraduate Diploma in Leadership in Community Development, Eastern and Southern Africa Management Institute, Tanzania.
- Bachelor of Education (Arts) majoring in English, Egerton University. Achieved First Class Honours.
CERTIFICATES
- Certificate in Global Energy and Climate Policy, University of London (2023).
- Certificate in Building Science Communication Capacity in SADC and Africa, Stellenbosch University.
- Certificate in Digital Marketing, Google (2023).
- Certificate in Digital Journalism, Reuters (2022).
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
- Kenya Environment and Science Journalists Association (KENSJA).
- Public Relations Society of Kenya (PRSK).
- Media Fellow, United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (2010)