OFIM, KELECHI OFIM
Abuja, Nigeria
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Professional Profile
Ofim Kelechi Ofim is a journalist and communications specialist with over seven years of experience. He currently
serves as the Communications Officer for the International Rescue Committee, Nigeria Country Program, where
he supports the Grants and Programs teams. Before joining IRC, he served as the Information Officer at Nasarawa
State University, Keffi, and later as the Media and communications Officer at TechHer in Abuja, Nigeria. Kelechi is
an excellent writer with experience in GBV, humanitarian and emergency communication, behavioral change
communication, digital media management, and online safety projects. He has led workshops for youth and media
professionals on gender reporting, digital advocacy, multimedia storytelling, and technology-facilitated gender-based
violence.
Professional Skills
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Proficient in writing, editing, and storytelling; digital media advocacy and public relations; technical
communication and research; digital and social media; program design and development; Microsoft Office
and Google Workspace; event planning and stakeholder management; and creativity and problem-solving
skills.
Professional Work Experience
International Rescue Committee (IRC), Nigeria Office: December 2022 - Date (Communications
Officer)
Key Responsibilities:
● Led the formulation of internal, external, and donor communications strategies for IRC Nigeria Country
Programs, resulting in improved stakeholder engagement and understanding of the organization's work in
Adamawa State and Southern Borno.
● Produced and managed the creation of impactful communication materials, including 3 fact sheets, 3
quarterly newsletters, 2 annual reports, monthly situation reports (sitreps), and numerous success stories,
so far, showcasing the IRC's achievements and challenges in Adamawa State and Southern Borno.
● Played a crucial role in crisis and emergency response as part of the global crisis and response
communications (GCRC) team, crafting 9 press releases and coordinating information and visibility
materials for prompt and effective communication during emergencies.
● Spearheaded the development of the IRC Nigeria Advocacy and Communications Strategy -),
aligning communication efforts with the organization's long-term goals and objectives.
● Contributed to the creation of the 2023 Elections Communications Guide for IRC Nigeria, facilitating
strategic communication during a critical period.
● Conducted training sessions across field offices to enhance the mobile photography skills, editing
capabilities, and overall communication processes of program and field staff.
● Generated high-quality visual and audio content, including photos, quotes, videos, and audio materials,
tailored for media use and communication purposes.
TechHerNG, Abuja, Nigeria: January 2020 - December 2022 (Media & Communications Officer)
Key Achievements:
● Conceptualized and implemented communication plans in alignment with donor specifications, effectively
promoting projects and initiatives.
● Led the coordination, editing, and distribution of over 1000 empowering comic books, contributing to the
upliftment of women and girls in internally displaced persons (IDP) communities.
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Collaborated with Education as a Vaccine (EVA) to establish Nigeria's first Emergency Response Fund,
enabling prompt action against gender-based violence (GBV) with support from Frontline AIDS.
Successfully secured $10,000 worth of advertising credit from META (Facebook) to fuel a 3-month digital
advocacy campaign addressing GBV, amplifying the organization's impact.
Partnered with Amnesty International to organize two high-profile GBV Stakeholders Roundtable events,
facilitating crucial discussions and awareness on the issue.
Played a vital role in the mobilization of resources for the State of Emergency GBV Movement, leading to
the federal government's declaration of a State of Emergency on GBV.
Orchestrated six high-profile press conferences and released nine impactful press statements, effectively
highlighting key issues such as GBV, digital rights, youth development, and digital skills acquisition.
Led and participated in media interviews, resulting in over 20 stories published in newspapers and online
media platforms.
Designed and published a monthly newsletter, managed vendor relationships, and developed
comprehensive brand guides and media materials for specific projects.
Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Nigeria: Sept. 2016 – Nov. 2019 (Information Officer - Digital
Communications)
Key Achievements:
● Created and managed social media accounts, ran campaigns, and content development on various
platforms, including LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
● Drafted speeches, press statements, and talking points and arranged interviews for the Vice-Chancellor
and other University principal officers.
● Communicated/responded to requests/inquiries from journalists, students, and the public.
● Edited and supervised the production of the University’s newsletter, NSUK Bulletin.
Nigerian Political Science Association (NPSA): June 2015 – July 2016 (Research Assistant)
Key Achievements:
● Conducted research, prepared papers and presentations, coordinated the official activities of the National
President, and handled official communication.
● Assisted in developing policies and guidelines for NPSA conferences/workshops and managed various
assignments as directed by the National President.
● Attended project meetings, represented the National President at events, and assisted the administration
staff on various projects.
Education and Professional Certificate/Training
B.Sc. Mass Communication (2016) - Nasarawa State University, Keffi.
Communication for Development (C4D) (2023) - IOM - UN Migration E-Campus
Knowledge Management for Emergency & Resilience Programming (2023) - FAO - Food &
Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
● Developing fit-for-purpose IM communication products
● Digital Journalism Certificate (2022) - Thomson Reuters/Meta Journalism Project.
● News Writing: The Art of Storytelling (2022) - Thomson Foundation, 2022.
Languages
● Fluent & full professional proficiency in written English, Igbo, and Nigerian Pidgin. Basic Knowledge of
Hausa.
References
Available on request.
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