Pauline Hurungudo

CARE International • Harare, Zimbabwe

• Designed and implemented a results-driven communications strategy that strengthened organizational reputation, boosted audience engagement, and aligned messaging with strategic and programmatic goals. • Developed, edited, and published high quality diverse communication materials and knowledge products — including reports, blogs, capacity statements, case studies, and executive summaries — to capture, package, and share key learning and impact stories. • Designed impactful high level PowerPoint presentations for executives. • Enhanced knowledge management systems by designing tools that improved collaboration, content capture, curation, and creation — resulting in a significant increase in the production and accessibility of knowledge and learning products. • Established a centralized and up-to-date repository of project materials, strengthening institutional memory, streamlining information flow, and ensuring easy retrieval of organizational knowledge. • Introduced and managed the Learning and Innovation Platform (LIP) for over 250 staff, fostering collaboration, peer learning, and an organizational culture of innovation and continuous improvement. • Partnered with senior leadership and program teams to deliver unified, purpose-driven communication strategies that advanced knowledge sharing and raised the organization's profile. • Produced high-impact communications materials — including capacity statements, talking points, Q&As, newsletters, manuals, digital content, blogs, videos, and visual stories — for both internal and external audiences. • Led digital strategy and content planning across LinkedIn, Facebook, X, YouTube, Instagram, and the organization's website, achieving an audience growth of 50,000+ followers and greater digital influence. • Launched and managed the organization's website, improving digital storytelling, engagement, and visibility by more than 70%. • Built internal capacity through targeted trainings on AI tools, media engagement, storytelling, power point presentations, social media strategy, and knowledge product development — enhancing staff digital literacy and innovation. • Spearheaded donor engagement and co-led resource mobilization initiatives with private sector partners, aligning communication and visibility strategies with the organization's vision and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). • Co-authored and reviewed funding proposals and donor reports to ensure adherence to branding, visibility, and stakeholder engagement standards. • Executed content and communication strategies supporting brand transformation, organizational change, and emergency response communications across the global network. • Developed and institutionalized Communications Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure quality, learning integration, and consistent impact across all communication initiatives.

CARE International • Harare, Zimbabwe

• Coordinated communication strategies for the Zimbabwe Resilience Building Fund – ECRAS project, including development and sharing of learnings, approaches, knowledge, tools, policy briefs. • Produced high-quality communications content including reports, stories, brochures, videos, and advocacy materials. • Built and maintained strategic relationships with media outlets, development partners, and government agencies. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify knowledge gaps • Conduct data analysis and research to inform product development and existing resources • Collaborated with project teams to design tools and resources that streamlined the development of knowledge products across the ZRBF-ECRAS program supporting Resilience Knowledge Hub needs. • Significantly enhanced the project visibility resulting in 80%+ increase in media coverage and in social media engagement. • Initiated internal capacity-building programs including and storytelling training, enhancing staff innovation and digital capacity. • Drafted and disseminated high-quality content for staff, donors, and stakeholders.

International Rescue Committee (IRC) • Harare, Zimbabwe

• Developed and executed a comprehensive communications strategy to enhance visibility, stakeholder engagement, and information flow across the organization. • Developed and implemented comprehensive crisis response and risk communication plans during the COVID-19 pandemic, enabling swift coordination, clear messaging, and protection of the organization's reputation and stakeholder trust. • Delivered impactful communication outputs, including newsletters, visual storytelling, and donor-branded publications and contributed to timely, high-quality donor reporting. • Coordinated media engagement and management • Developed and executed a communications and learning strategy for the Zimbabwe Resilience Building Fund – PROGRESS project. • Supported senior leadership with change-related messaging during the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring staff alignment and morale. • Drafted and disseminated high-quality content for staff, donors, and stakeholders.

Daily News Zimbabwe • Harare, Zimbabwe

• Produced high-impact stories and managed press communications with senior stakeholders. • Developed editorial content that translated complex national issues into accessible narratives for the public.

Tag a Life International • Harare, Zimbabwe

• Designed and executed advocacy campaigns driving youth and education inclusion, successfully influencing parliamentary action. • Led stakeholder engagement and internal communication for campaign adoption.

Christian College of Southern Africa • Harare, Zimbabwe

• Developed course content on communication trends and supervised research projects.

Impact Research International • Harare, Zimbabwe

• Supported data-driven change and knowledge management for international development projects. • Coordinated stakeholder communication, research reports, and dissemination strategies.