UKAH SAMUEL AKOMAYE

ICT Specialist & Multimedia Communications Professional

Calabar, NG.

About

Highly accomplished ICT Specialist and Multimedia Communications Professional with over 7 years of experience driving impactful humanitarian initiatives, digital advocacy, and community engagement. Leverages expertise in visual storytelling, professional photography, videography, and graphic design to amplify program reach and foster peacebuilding, consistently delivering measurable outreach outcomes. Proven ability to coordinate complex projects and enhance public engagement through strategic digital communication.

Work

Spring Project

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Programme Staff

Plateau State, Plateau State, Nigeria

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Summary

Led field coordination, visual documentation, and impact reporting for peacebuilding initiatives, ensuring data-driven program adjustments and donor transparency.

Highlights

Facilitated community dialogues in conflict zones to promote peacebuilding and social cohesion, directly engaging local stakeholders.

Utilized professional photography and videography to document project milestones and livelihood restoration activities, enhancing donor reporting accuracy and transparency.

Conducted comprehensive field assessments and produced data-driven reports, guiding strategic program adjustments for improved effectiveness.

Gender and Development Action (GADA)

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Program Assistant, Communications

Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria

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Summary

Spearheaded multimedia content creation and strategic advocacy for UN Women projects, significantly boosting audience engagement and documenting key events.

Highlights

Produced high-quality graphic designs and edited videos for social media campaigns, significantly increasing audience engagement.

Provided comprehensive communication support for UN Women projects focused on constitutional reform and women's political participation, enhancing advocacy reach.

Served as the lead photographer and videographer for major advocacy events and workshops, ensuring thorough visual documentation.

Recognized as "Best Intern of the Year" in 2024, leading to a promotion and demonstrating exceptional performance.

Managed the production of event flyers and contributed to event planning, streamlining communication efforts.

Cross River State Ministry of Health

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ICT Officer

Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria

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Summary

Managed critical ICT workflows for nursing school admissions and licensing, improving documentation and providing essential technical support for government operations.

Highlights

Managed and optimized ICT workflows for nursing school admissions and licensing, enhancing operational efficiency and data integrity.

Improved documentation processes through the implementation of digital record-keeping systems, increasing data accessibility and security.

Provided essential technical support for IT hardware and supervised entrance examinations, ensuring smooth administrative operations.

AG Link Computer College

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Computer Teacher

Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria

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Summary

Delivered practical training in computer operations and web fundamentals, empowering diverse student groups with foundational digital skills.

Highlights

Delivered practical, hands-on training in computer operations and web fundamentals to diverse groups of students, fostering essential digital literacy.

Developed engaging curriculum content to ensure effective learning outcomes for students across various skill levels.

Volunteer

Volunteer

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The Girls In Power Organization

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Utilizes multimedia expertise to advocate for gender equality and empower young women in political leadership through amplified voices.

Highlights

Leveraged multimedia skills to amplify the voices of the girl child, advocating for their increased involvement in political leadership and civic engagement.

Developed compelling visual content to support campaigns promoting gender equality and youth empowerment.

Member & Advocate

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Male Feminist Network

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Actively promotes gender equality and collaborates on initiatives to combat Gender-Based Violence as a dedicated network member.

Highlights

Actively promoted gender equality and collaborated on initiatives aimed at ending Gender-Based Violence, contributing to community awareness.

Participated in advocacy efforts and awareness campaigns, strengthening the network's mission and outreach.

Education

National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN)

Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria
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B.Sc. Computer Science

Awards

Best Intern of the Year

Gender and Development Action (GADA)

Recognized for exceptional performance and significant contributions during the internship period, leading to a direct promotion within the organization.

Languages

English

Certificates

Volunteerism & Community Service

GADA School of Volunteerism

Certificate of Commitment (GBV)

Male Feminist Network & African Center for Leadership, Strategy and Development (Centre LSD)

Data Fluency

LinkedIn Learning

Entrepreneurship

Cisco Networking Academy

Web Design

Aptech Computer Education, Calabar

Skills

Multimedia Production

Professional Photography (DSLR/Mirrorless), Videography, Video Editing, Graphic Design, Flyer Production.

Digital Communications

Social Media Strategy, Content Creation, Analytics, Branding.

Social Media Advertisement

Meta Ads, Performance Reports.

Humanitarian Response

Field Coordination, Peacebuilding, Needs Assessment, Livelihood Support.

Technical ICT

Digital Documentation, Data Fluency, IT Infrastructure Management.

Advocacy

Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Awareness, Women's Political Participation, Stakeholder Engagement.

Design/Video Software

Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, Photoshop), Canva, CapCut.

Hardware

Digital Cameras (DSLR/Mirrorless), Audio Recording Equipment.

ICT Tools

Microsoft Office 365, Google Workspace, Basic Networking.

References

Roseline Unimuke

+2348050232512, Programme Officer, GADA

Nnenna Ugbor

+2348104566094, Programme Manager, GADA

Dr. Ihort G.C Achu

+2348034032520, Ag. Executive Director, GADA

UKAH SAMUEL AKOMAYE