Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Personal Information
Accomplishments
Timeline
Hi, I’m

Farida Latif

Communications Officer
Tamale,NP
Farida Latif

Summary

Strategic communication and development professional with over five (5) years of experience in delivering impactful storytelling, digital campaigns, and knowledge products in agriculture, gender, and health sectors. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Power BI, and other design tools to develop strategic reports, infographics, and dashboards that inform decision-making and amplify project impact. Experienced in leading visibility and donor engagement efforts, and driving policy influence within multilateral and NGO environments.

Work History

MEDA
Ghana

Marketing and Communications Officer
01.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Company Overview: Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA) Ghana is a Canadian-based INGO implementing the Greater Rural Opportunities for Women 2 (GROW2) Project funded by Global Affairs Canada. As a communication officer, I:
  • Designed and executed strategic communication reports, press releases, newsletters, blogs, and web articles-resulting in increased project visibility and stronger alignment with donor priorities.
  • Led media engagement efforts and video feature stories that spotlighted climate innovations and women-led agribusinesses, enhancing visibility and stakeholder buy-in.
  • Strengthened knowledge-sharing initiatives, developing impact stories, business case studies, and briefs for project stakeholders.
  • Enhanced social media presence by regularly posting engaging content, interacting with followers, and analyzing performance metrics for continuous improvement.
  • Coordinated high-profile field visits for High Commissioners, development partners, and MEDA’s Board to ensure visibility objectives were met.

African Health Now

Project Officer
01.2020 - 08.2021

Job overview

  • Company Overview: African Health Now is a nonprofit organization committed to improving maternal and child health in under-served communities through the Maternity Go Box, which provides essential resources for safe childbirth. As a Project Officer, I:
  • Designed and managed maternal health initiatives aimed at improving outcomes for over 3,000 young women in underserved communities.
  • Led the planning and co-execution of public health events and fundraising campaigns, raising over $5,000 through the GlobalGiving platform.
  • Developed and maintained program databases, ensuring accurate data collection, analysis, and evidence-based reporting for strategic decision-making.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to translate field data into insights, informing program design and enhancing service delivery effectiveness.

UNFPA
Ghana

Program Assistant (Fellow)
11.2018 - 12.2019

Job overview

  • Company Overview: The UNFPA Youth Leaders (YoLe) Fellowship is a program that empowers young Ghanaians to drive innovation, leadership, and advocacy in advancing sexual and reproductive health, gender equality, and youth development. A a Fellow, I:
  • Led an outreach program targeted at over 2500 pupils, addressing gender stereotypes and menstrual health management through games and mentorship.
  • Conducted research on analyzing the community needs of 300 migrants and urban settlers to design a successful health outreach at Old Fadama.
  • Coordinated multiple team-based projects on the implementation of the Youth4Youth Forum at the China-Africa Conference of Population and Development, engaging over 1,000 youth on youth perspectives on the global development agenda.
  • Supported the creation of impactful annual program reports, highlighting successes and areas for improvement to stakeholders.

Education

University of Bath
United Kingdom

Master of Science from Humanitarianism, Conflict and Development
08.2019 - 07.2021

University Overview

  • Commonwealth 2019 Scholarship Recipient

Trent University
Canada

PGDip from International Development Studies
07.2017 - 07.2018

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology
Ghana

Bachelor of Arts from Political Studies minor French
08.2012 - 06.2016

Skills

  • Strategic Communication
  • Media relations
  • Content creation
  • Report writing
  • Knowledge product development
  • Digital Communications
  • M&E data storytelling
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Event coordination

Personal Information

Nationality: Ghana

Accomplishments

  • Led the end-to-end communications rollout for Inclusive Finance and Impact Investment Forum (IFIF 2024), a multi-stakeholder forum spotlighting women-led agribusinesses. Designed and implemented a cross-platform media strategy, coordinated high-level panel discussions and exhibitions, resulting in 1000+ participants and a 40% increase in media visibility.
  • Spearheaded a digital storytelling initiative to showcase community-led climate solutions such as biochar and keyhole gardens. Produced multimedia content featured across MEDA’s global platforms, enhancing donor engagement and positioning GROW2 as a thought leader in sustainable agriculture.

Timeline

Marketing and Communications Officer

MEDA
01.2023 - Current

Project Officer

African Health Now
01.2020 - 08.2021

University of Bath

Master of Science from Humanitarianism, Conflict and Development
08.2019 - 07.2021

Program Assistant (Fellow)

UNFPA
11.2018 - 12.2019

Trent University

PGDip from International Development Studies
07.2017 - 07.2018

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology

Bachelor of Arts from Political Studies minor French
08.2012 - 06.2016

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Farida LatifCommunications Officer