I have led the planning, production, dissemination and monitoring of a range of print, digital and interactive publications for diverse initiatives, themes, audiences, strategies and campaigns.
I managed the editing, production and dissemination of the UNICEF HR Strategy publication, collaborating with senior leaders, content experts and vendors. View the strategy
I managed the editing, production and dissemination of this flagship independent study on equality and non-discrimination in Global Sanitation Fund (GSF)-supported programmes (English/French). The study was the most most downloaded GSF product in 2017. Download the study
My work in leading the writing, editing, production and dissemination of the report contributed to increased media coverage, visibility, engagement and downloads. The 2016 Progress Report is the most downloaded Global Sanitation Fund publication.
Managed by UNOPS, the Annual Statistical Report on United Nations Procurement (ASR) is the flagship procurement report for the United Nations system. I managed the production of the 2012 and 2013 editions of the ASR and its Thematic Supplement. This included coordinating content development, editing, design, printing and dissemination. My work led to increased media coverage and downloads, new partnerships and an expanded media network for UNOPS. See examples
The Courier was a magazine published by the European Commission, focusing on African, Caribbean, Pacific and European Union (ACP-EU) development cooperation. The magazine had a circulation of 80,000 copies and was distributed in English, French, Spanish and Portuguese, in over 100 countries. My work involved coordinating editorial, print/web production, marketing, distribution and reporting processes for the magazine. I also wrote a range of widely access news and feature stories for the print edition and website, as a contributing journalist. As a result, I significantly enhanced production, outreach, partnership, engagement and reporting strategies and results for the magazine.
Global Sanitation Fund partnership resource: I have extensive experience managing the production of partnership and resource mobilization products, such as the flagship Global Sanitation Fund product, ’10 reasons to partner with the Global Sanitation Fund’. The product was frequently used for GSF resource mobilization and awareness raising activities. Read the publication
Practical case study: I produced widely used guidance and tools, including this case study on Community-Led Total Sanitation. Read more
Flagship advocacy report: At the European Network on Debt and Development (Eurodad), I managed the production and dissemination of a range of flagship advocacy and research publications.
Download ‘No time to waste: European governments behind schedule on aid quantity and quality’
Published by the Global Sanitation Fund, the Follow-up MANDONA handbook provides a step-by-step guide to facilitating a proven approach to improving sanitation in rural communities. I managed the production and dissemination of the handbook (English/French), which was very well-received and widely used by water, sanitation and hygiene practitioners.
Factsheet: Conveying an organization’s work with the right balance of strong visuals and concise text is an area I excel in. I have produced a range of factsheets in English, French and Spanish, including this fact sheet highlighting UNOPS school infrastructure work. Download the factsheet
This widely accessed case study focuses on gender equality and dynamics in the community-led total sanitation process. I managed the editing, production and dissemination of the publication. Download the case study
Okechukwu Umelo 