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Certification
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Ahmad Husein

Ahmad Husein

Strategic Communication, Humanitarian Ops And Organizational Development
BOGOR,West Java

Summary

Diligent Communications Manager with 20-year progressive career across both internal and external communications. Offering excellent management and organizational skills to coordinate multiple, concurrent projects. Articulate writer with talent for creating engaging content.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
11
11
Certificates
2
2
Languages

Work History

Communication Manager

Wildlife Conservation Society
02.2020 - 01.2023
  • Oversee the successful implementation of the WCS Indonesia Communications Strategy, working closely with the Senior Management Team including developing an annual work plan with agreed timetables, integration and alignment with the WCS-IP vision, mission, conservation priorities and target audiences.
  • Ensure WCS communicates consistent messages to all of its different audiences - including employees, government, local communities, donors, local and international public, and the media - to increase understanding and awareness of the organization and build positive attitudes to WCS and conservation.
  • Part of Crisis Management Team which set up to monitor and guide the office during Covid-19 Pandemic time.

Senior National Societies Development Manager

IFRC
01.2015 - 05.2019
  • Leads IFRC support to the national society development (NSD) and capacity building support to Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) and Cruz Vermelha da Timor Leste (CVTL) during normal and emergencies/crises.
  • Lead the NSD and capacity building works for with PMI and CVTL on volunteer & youth management and resources mobilization especially local financial sustainability.
  • Assists PMI and CVTL on resources mobilisation capacity building, enhance its fundraising network within Southeast Asia and Asia Pacific both during disaster and normal.
  • With NSD team oversee key elements work with PMI Planning Bureau and Cooperation/Partnership Bureau and provide hands on technical support to concerned divisions and bureau and in PMI and coordination of this work with Red Cross partner national societies (PNSs) and ICRC

Communications Coordinator

IFRC
12.2007 - 12.2014
  • Acts as spokesperson on behalf IFRC Indonesia Delegation at least in 5 major disaster operations and program implementation
  • Strengthens Red Cross Red Crescent Movement profile through the promotion of Red Cross' fundamental principles and humanitarian values to the wide range of public
  • Assists Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) communications division on their programme implementation and capacity building.
  • Provides and seeks funding for Indonesian Red Cross, especially its communication division to carry on activities both during emergencies and in development program's
  • 5. Develops, implements, monitors and evaluates communications strategy for the Delegation and programme including creating tools required, media releases, conferences, speeches, article writing, editing and special events.

Senior Communication Specialist

Research Triangle Institute - Indonesia
07.2005 - 11.2007
  • Managed relationships, on behalf USAID-Local Governance Support Program, with key media contacts, securing positive coverage in industry publications.
  • Develop for the first time a media relations guideline for the project
  • Supervised content production for client testimonials videos, enhancing credibility among prospects.
  • Enhanced brand visibility by creating compelling content for digital and print platforms
  • Developed targeted communication strategies for diverse audiences, resulting in increased engagement.
  • Created engaging multimedia presentations to showcase company achievements at conferences and events.
  • Led public relations efforts surrounding major company announcements, generating significant media interest.

Communication and Outreach Coordinator

International Resources Group
01.2003 - 05.2005
  • Establishes project's communication strategy by assisting the consultant agency, John Hopkins University-Centre for Communications Program (JHU-CCP) team, in its process.
  • Produces and disseminates more than 10 scientific and popular books concerning coastal management (as author and editor) and dozens of campaign posters and newsletters
  • Increases CRMP's visibility in media through publication of various feature articles on coastal management and press tour programs.

Communication & Outreach Coordinator

Coastal Research Center University Of Rhode Island
01.2002 - 01.2003
  • Produces and disseminates more than 10 scientific and popular books under USAID-Coastal Resources Management Project (CRMP) I concerning coastal management (as author and editor) and dozens of campaign posters and newsletters
  • Increases CRMP's visibility in media through publication of various feature articles on coastal management and press tour programs.

Editor

GAMMA News Weekly Magazine
01.1999 - 09.2001
  • Oversees and coordinates reporters in their reporting activities.
  • Regularly provides business, IT, and environmental news/features.

Reporter

GATRA News Weekly Magazine
07.1995 - 12.1998

Undertakes in-depth reporting on various issues and conducts more than 100 interviews with wide range of news sources including from government, parliament, military, police, NGO and academia.

Education

Master of Science - Communication Science

University of Indonesia
Jakarta
09.2003 - 06.2005

Bachelor of Science - Aquaculture

IPB University
Bogor, Indonesia
05.1988 - 07.1993

Skills

Press releases

Accomplishments

  • Achieved positive public image by introducing and promoting my projects/organizations with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Produce hundreds of flag publications on natural resources management, humanitarian, and good government issues.

Certification

C.A.R.I.N.G Online Course on Influencing Conservation and Sustainable Behaviour (Behaviour Communication). Influence at Work. WCS Indonesia Program

Timeline

Communication Manager

Wildlife Conservation Society
02.2020 - 01.2023

Stay Safe Management. IFRC

07-2018

Gender Based Vioience Management in Emergencies. UNFPA

07-2018

Child Protection Course. IFRC

07-2018

Handling Stress Course. Cegos and IFRC

05-2016

101: Corruption Prevention. Transparency International & IFRC

05-2016

Senior National Societies Development Manager

IFRC
01.2015 - 05.2019

Project/Program Planning Course. IFRC

05-2012

Stay Safe Course. IFRC

05-2010

Communications Coordinator

IFRC
12.2007 - 12.2014

Senior Communication Specialist

Research Triangle Institute - Indonesia
07.2005 - 11.2007

Master of Science - Communication Science

University of Indonesia
09.2003 - 06.2005

Communication and Outreach Coordinator

International Resources Group
01.2003 - 05.2005

Communication & Outreach Coordinator

Coastal Research Center University Of Rhode Island
01.2002 - 01.2003

Editor

GAMMA News Weekly Magazine
01.1999 - 09.2001

Reporter

GATRA News Weekly Magazine
07.1995 - 12.1998

Bachelor of Science - Aquaculture

IPB University
05.1988 - 07.1993
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