I enjoyed considerable success as a Youth Coordinator at the South African Institute of International Affairs. In this role, I was part of a team that was responsible for the execution of youth programs and projects set up by ****@*****.*** and the Youth Policy Committee. In my individual capacity, I regularly participated in stakeholder engagement meetings with Youth led organizations, UN agencies, AU agencies, Ambassadors and Diplomats, Government representatives. I was also part of a team that was responsible for compiling meeting and event topic packs, compiling and drafting well-written and accurate reports, and conceptualizing and implementing social media campaigns on behalf of the Youth Policy Committee working groups. I gained invaluable experience in liaising and collaborating with government departments and officials and fortified my ability to prioritize tasks in a work environment with concurrent projects and competing deadlines. As Branch Secretary at the South African Student Congress, I was the Chief Administrator of the organization. I planned and serviced weekly executive meetings, this included organizing an appropriate meeting venue, typing and distributing accurate minutes, creating and regularly updating electronic attendance records, and giving regular reports on the progress of ongoing projects and programs. My tasks also included: building and maintaining strong relationships with current and potential funders and volunteers of the organization; managing internal and external communication on behalf of the organization and the executive committee using a bulk mail system and media statements; assisting financially distressed students in obtaining funding; supporting and representing students with their financial and academic appeal cases; drafting quarterly monitoring and evaluation reports; and managing a membership recruitment team of 8. I was also responsible for all travel and accommodation arrangements of the 8 executive members of the organization and managed the membership and funder database of the organization. My achievements in this position include: • Leading a team that increased registered membership from 163 to 481 within 9 months • Initiating the migration of the organisations database to digital filing and storage of data. • Recruiting and training a data capturing volunteer team of 8. I am a warm, self-motivated, and diligent individual with an exemplary work ethic. Outside of my skills and experience, I was selected as one of 25 leaders in South Africa to take part in the Democracy Works Academy Fellowship and Program in 2021. As part of this program, I obtained a certificate in Thought Leadership, Social Media Training, Reflective Writing, News Writing, and Technical Skills for Podcasting. This course was completed at the University of Pretoria.