I am a qualified communications professional with a proven background in development communications. Expert at developing communication strategies aligning media communications with company/brand vision and values, experienced in networking with media outlets to get the right messages out, and up to speed with using social media to create positive images and dialogue. I have worked with media organizations and since last 6 years working with different NGO, s as a development communication professional.
I am also skilled to produce and design the IEC material like posters banners, brochures, leaflets etc. I feel honoured that my designed brochure on Dengue Fever is still on website of CDGM (City District Gov. Multan). I have also proven ability in production of audio/visual content for awareness training purposes, Since Jan 2014 I am working with a Lahore based organisation Democratic Commission for Human Development as Manager Communications.
Media Coordination, Preparation of Handout, Crisis Management
• Managed publications i.e. Research Studies, Case Studies, Monthly Magazine, Press Release and media liaison.
• Updated social media & website
• Coordinated with Media task force on Human Rights Violation.
• Audio/video material development (documentaries, radio spots, photo stories etc.)
• Preparation of photo stories/Case Studies
• Published and designed a monthly Human Rights and Democracy Magazine.
• Communication skills Trainings to staff/stakeholders.
• Worked as communication officer, responsible for developing case studies, briefs etc. preparation of Press Release and media liaison.
• Established CHAON Learning Resource Centre.
• Maintenance and update of Photo Bank
• Updates for social media
• Media task force on Child Rights Violation.
• Preparation of photo stories.
• Publishing and designing an E Newsletter
• Develop and design monthly English e newsletter and quarterly magazine Reflection
• Audio/video material development (documentaries, radio spots, photo stories etc.)
• Worked extensively on SRHR as part of Rutgers WPF funded Project “HAMARA KAL” on LSBE and “PARWAN” on SRHR, also worked on the inclusion of LSBE in Curriculum, provided communication support and advocacy on the SRHR issues, build liaison btw ULMA, Media and PARWAN team for opinion making and support to the program objectives.
• Developed SRHR focused communication and dissemination policy
• Arranged SRHR Focused program on TV and Radio.
• Played leading role in Post 2015 community consultations campaign, it was a series of 55 meetings with different segments of society throughout the country.
• To produce different programs from morning show to talk shows.
• Liaison with team and guests
• Supervised and participated in post-production (editing)
• Direction and script of in-house classified documentaries.
Mr. Idrees Ahmad is well equipped with communication & managerial skills.He is an expert on developing IEC material, Designing Campaigns & Communication Strategy, Media Coordination and other publications like Newsletter, Magazine, & Research Reports. He is also skilled to write and edit in both English & Urdu, a lot of publications on the different social issues have been published by different national Medias and he has also edited Monthly Bilingual Magzine "Reflection".Being Coordinator IKM Unit and head of the department at AWAZ-CDS he produced Documentaries, PSM,s, and lead different awareness campaigns on Poverty, Women Rights, and MDG,s. I wish him success & It was a pleasure to work with him during his employment at AWAZ-CDS as coordinator IKM.