OCEANE K VASQUEZ
COMMUNICATION CONSULTANT
Hello There !
Océane Kifini-Vasquez is a communications professional with an academic background in Marketing and International Relations. She has worked on many communications projects both with non-profit and for-profit international organizations. In my work, I focus my approach on storytelling which will inspire audiences to endorse a cause or cultivate genuine brand loyalty.
I hold a Master’s degree in Global Communications (With a focus on Communications for development) from the American University of Paris. I also have a Bachelor’s of Business Administration in Marketing and Communications from Berkeley College in the U.S. I am currently based in Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo.


Professional Background
Communication & Partnership Consultant
OECD
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Created contents for the organization’s social media respecting its communication strategy
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Managed web tools and integrate new features into organization’s website
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Created email communication to distribute newsletters and information to community
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Coordinated events planning such as webinars, conferences, panels, including events with partners
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Designed organization’s publications
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Played a key support role in the creation and implementation communication campaigns.
Gender Communication Trainee
UNDPO
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Conducted daily media monitoring and analysis
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Produced digital content such as Instagram lives, Tik Tok videos, Twitter, and Facebook posts
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Coordinated events for the photo exhibition "In their hands" and lead the preparation of the exhibit’s Africa tour (to Kinshasa, Bangui, Nairobi etc.).
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Promoted DPO gender based activities through media relations management.
Communication For Development Trainee
UNESCO
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Played an essential role in the planning and implementation of external and internal events, forums and government events
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Assisted the implementation of Unesco's communication activities in the DRC,
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Assisted with fundraising efforts
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Contributed activities to UNESCO's vision to become the United Nations benchmark in communication for development by relying on inter-agency partnerships, UNICEF, UNDP, FAO, etc.
Public Information Trainee
The World Food Programme
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Supported internal and external communication efforts in line with organization strategy,
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Created social media content and reports
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Helped plan internal and external events (physical and virtual)
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Produced radio segments to promote WFP's activities
Communication & Partnership Consultant
The Dallaire Institute
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Oversaw the production of a small radio segment in partnership with local media, exploring the unique challenges caused by Covid-19 on the well-being of vulnerable children,
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Developed a lasting mission-driven partnership between the local media and the Institute to facilitate future joined projects.
Education & Certificats
The American University of Paris, France
Master of Arts in Global Communication, 2020-2022
Berkeley College, New York, USA
Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing & Communication, 2012 – 2016
Le Répertoire National des Certifications Professionnelles