Michael Ackon
Accra
Summary
I am a communications professional with 2+ years experience in public diplomacy, social media content creation, event coordination, stakeholder engagement, and youth-focused outreach. I have worked with United Nations (UN) agencies and multilateral organizations to deliver strategic campaigns, multimedia content, and high-level events. My background includes managing digital platforms, coordinating cultural initiatives, and facilitating community engagement. I am passionate about strengthening international relations through creative storytelling, cross-cultural collaboration, and tailored public outreach.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Advocacy & Communications Intern
United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
06.2025 - 09.2025
- Developed and executed digital and youth engagement strategies for U-Report, contributing to UNICEF Ghana's youth outreach and public diplomacy goals.
- Designed and published content for the Advocacy and Communication section's Monthly Highlights newsletter, enhancing donor visibility and internal communications.
- Created and edited multimedia content (photos, flyers, videos, social media cards) to support advocacy campaigns and field missions.
- Supported tailored outreach efforts for key events, including World Breastfeeding Week, through social media and community coordination.
- Collaborated with internal teams and external partners to document development initiatives and amplify UNICEF's visibility.
- Career Highlight: Mobilized over 500 new U-Reporters in two months through targeted youth engagement and community outreach, strengthening UNICEF's public engagement platforms.
Youth Leaders Fellow
United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
10.2024 - 09.2025
- Produced communication materials and audiovisual content to promote youth, gender and sexual and reproductive health programs, and increase visibility across digital platforms.
- Coordinated logistics and stakeholder communication for events and workshops.
- Supported data collection for campaign monitoring and evaluation.
- Career Highlight: Co-led the creation of a youth-focused digital campaign that increased engagement by over 40% across UNFPA Ghana's social media platforms, supported in organizing the United Nations Family and Staff Day 2024, UN @79 cocktail event, and other high-level engagements with the Ghanaian diplomatic corps.
Marketing Intern
Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT)
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Supported the planning and execution of a corporate event with 200+ attendees, managing logistics, vendor coordination, and attendance tracking.
- Distributed branded materials to over 1,000 stakeholders, enhancing visibility and stakeholder engagement.
Creative Intern
Red Rock Management
10.2020 - 12.2020
- Contributed to marketing campaigns by developing creative concepts that led to a 25% increase in online engagement.
- Collaborated with team members to design strategies that improved brand outreach and audience targeting.
Education
Master of Arts - International Relations and Diplomacy
Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA)
01.2026
Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations Management
University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA)
08.2020 - 10.2024
Skills
- Communications Campaigns
- Media Relations
- Writing
- Social Media
- Photography
- Graphic Design
- Problem Solving
- Creativity
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Communication
Websites
Projects And Achievements
- Most Engaged Participant in Public Policy, Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) West Africa, 2024
- Winning Team, Delta Innovation Camp (JA Ghana, Delta Airlines & Academic City), 2024
- Winner, MTN Pulse Business Challenge (HR Focus & MTN Ghana), 2023
- Blogger/Writer of the Year, Classic Awards, 2022
Personal Information
Nationality: Ghanaian
Hobbies and Interests
- Public Speaking
- Community Service
- Events Management
- Diplomacy & Leadership
Training
- Design Thinking, HP Life, 2024
- Media Relations Foundations, LinkedIn Learning, 2023
- Social Media Management, LinkedIn Learning, 2023
- Fundamentals of Digital Marketing, Google, 2021
Timeline
Advocacy & Communications Intern
United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
06.2025 - 09.2025
Youth Leaders Fellow
United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
10.2024 - 09.2025
Marketing Intern
Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT)
06.2023 - 09.2023
Creative Intern
Red Rock Management
10.2020 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations Management
University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA)
08.2020 - 10.2024
Master of Arts - International Relations and Diplomacy
Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA)