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
|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)
|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
|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
|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
The Girls In Power Organization
|Volunteer
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Summary
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.
Male Feminist Network
|Member & Advocate
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Summary
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)
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B.Sc.
Computer Science
Awards
Best Intern of the Year
Awarded By
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
Issued By
GADA School of Volunteerism
Certificate of Commitment (GBV)
Issued By
Male Feminist Network & African Center for Leadership, Strategy and Development (Centre LSD)
Data Fluency
Issued By
LinkedIn Learning
Entrepreneurship
Issued By
Cisco Networking Academy
Web Design
Issued By
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