Kondwani C

Executive Chairperson

Jul 2016 - Present • 10 yrs

Role scope: Provides strategic leadership to a national organisation TEAM ADVENTURE, focusing on tourism, youth engagement, and conservation awareness. Key contributions: • Provides organisational direction, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement leadership. • Oversees and manages projects, branding, communications, and public engagement initiatives. • Leads partnerships with private sector, communities, and tourism stakeholders. • Drives national visibility through events, campaigns, and media engagement.

Communications and Advocacy Manager

Oct 2024 - Jun 2025 • 8 mos

• Led development and execution of integrated communications and advocacy strategies aligned to organisational priorities. • Implemented clean energy, climate change and disaster risk management projects. • Coordinated high-level national and regional events, including international conference. • Managed media engagement, including press coordination, messaging, and stakeholder communications. • Facilitated capacity-building activities such trainings and operational planning with consortium members and community partners. • Strengthened partnerships with government, civil society, and development partners through structured communication approaches. • Oversaw production of communication materials including reports, briefs, and campaign content. • Supported visibility and reporting requirements for donor-funded programmes.

Environment Education & Communications Programme Officer

Apr 2015 - Oct 2024 • 9 yrs 6 mos

• Served as Mulanje Mountain Conservation Trust's organisation spokesperson, managing external communications and media relations. • Designed and implemented communication and awareness strategies supporting conservation and research-linked initiatives. • Led digital communications including website content, social media platforms, and publications. • Coordinated major national and international events, ensuring alignment of messaging and stakeholder engagement. • Developed communication materials translating technical environmental and research information into accessible content. • Strengthened organisational visibility, partnerships, and community engagement through targeted campaigns. • Supported cross-department collaboration to align communication with programme and institutional priorities.