KOUAKOU N'guessan Patrice is Journalist / Press & Media Specialist / Communications Expert with over 15 years of experience. His professional career encompasses the fields of media, journalism, communication, sustainable development, advocacy and peacekeeping. He is currently a freelance journalist dealing with all matters relating to Africa, and is a visiting professor at Graduate schools and private universities.

His educational background includes: - a Master 2 in Sustainable Development, as well as - a Master’s Degree in Modern Letters from the University Felix Houphouet-Boigny. And then, - a DESS (today Master 2) in TV Journalism, as well as - a Post-Graduate Diploma in Communication from Institut des Sciences et Techniques de la Communication (ISTC) d’Abidjan. Also, he has several certifications in different areas of expertise. "Conflict Analysis in Early Warning"; "Dialogue and Mediation" at KAIPTC (Accra, Ghana); “Environmental Assessment of Development Policies and Programs”; “Economy & management of the environment & natural resources"; "Environmental Law and Protection"

He had contributed to media such as (i) RTI, (ii) Democrat, (iii) SPORE MAGAZINE - CTA, a joint international institution of the African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) Group of States and the European Union (EU).

He worked for development projects/programs as a Communications Consultant. In the framework of the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) between West Africa and the European Union (SEQUACI Program), he's elaborated the APE Visibility Plan and Communication Strategy (2016-2018).

He supported WANEP - Côte d’Ivoire in the elaboration of its Communication Strategy ‘Electoral situation room (ESR) / CSO platform for peaceful, credible and fair elections (PEACE) in Côte d’Ivoire’ (May 2015), as part of the Calm & Credible Elections Barometer Project in Côte d’Ivoire in 2015.

He elaborated the Visibility Plan & Communication Strategy for the European Union’s Food Facility Program in Côte d’Ivoire (2011-2012) as part of the Support Project for Small Market Garden Producers in the Savannah Regions (PPMS).

A demonstrated understanding of issues related to sustainable development. A background related to agriculture, trade, and/or sustainability standards. He's used to working in complex and volatile contexts. He has the experience of working on several projects simultaneously.

Experience with a multilateral financial institution : the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), a United Nations specialized agency.

COMMUNICATIONS

Management of internal and external communications;

Support in the implementation of the political communications;

Design and development of press communications, press reviews, press reports;

Development of documents supporting information and communications;

Development of reports and communications materials / Public Relations ;

Development of communications plans / Strategic Communications.

Management of Press Relations / Public Relations;

Monitoring visibility activities for advocacy with national and international partners;

Monitoring the planning of internal and external communication/media projects;

Knowledge of research methodologies and resources;

Knowledge of methods and techniques for the design and evaluation of the quality and effectiveness of the execution of processes;

Attention to detail and skills in design, layout, formatting and editing documents.

Research and analytical skills; 

Design and conduct of the internal and external communication strategy;

Ability to manage competing priorities;

Ability to foster effective two way communication and understanding and to manage and impart information  to a various audience.

Ability to identify and analyse information needs ;

Ability to work within applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures ;

Ability to maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders.

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - RESILIENCE - PEACE & SECURITY

Communications and Public Diplomacy ; International Relations ;

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs); Climate Change

Conflict prevention ; Early Warning ; Conflicts Analysis ; Human Rights ;

Peacebuilding; Dialogue and Mediation.

Available for new opportunities.

Contacts: E-mail: pat_kouak@yahoo.fr / Phone: (+225) 07 08 155 155