Communications Lead · International Development

Grace
Megase

Building systems that make impact visible.

A communications professional with a track record of designing and leading strategic communications across development programmes in Ghana and multi-country initiatives. I turn complex programme activities into clear, compelling stories that engage stakeholders and drive results.

🌎 Ghana & Multi-Country Strategic Communications Storytelling & Content Social Impact
Grace Megase
4+
Countries
174
Entrepreneurs Trained
6
Programmes Led
7
Programmes Supported

Strategy. Execution. Impact.

As a Communications Lead, I design and deliver communication strategies that strengthen programme visibility, stakeholder engagement, and overall impact. My work focuses on building clear, consistent, and structured communication systems that effectively translate programme objectives into compelling, audience-focused narratives.

I lead the development of communication plans and oversee the production of integrated communication materials across digital and print platforms, including campaigns, programme explainers, case studies, and recruitment assets. I also manage social media strategy end-to-end, from content planning and design oversight to audience engagement and performance-driven amplification. In parallel, I support the promotion of organisational services by developing messaging and materials that clearly articulate value to partners, stakeholders, and potential clients.

Working across sectors such as youth development, agriculture, migration, education, women's empowerment, and disability inclusion, I translate complex programme work into clear, accessible, and engaging content. This includes producing both written and video case studies that capture outcomes, demonstrate impact, and strengthen storytelling.

I provide communication oversight across multiple initiatives, ensuring alignment in messaging, branding, and delivery. Through close coordination with programme teams and external partners, I ensure that communication outputs are timely, coherent, and strategically aligned.

Overall, my work sits at the intersection of strategy and execution, focused on strengthening communication systems, amplifying programme visibility, and ensuring that impact is clearly and effectively communicated to the audiences that matter.

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Clarity First

Translating technical content into accessible, audience-ready communications that land with precision.

Systems Thinking

Building structured communication frameworks that create alignment and consistency across teams and countries.

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Purposeful Storytelling

Crafting narratives that document real impact and connect people to the programmes that serve them.

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Multi-Country Experience

Coordinating across Ghana, Uganda, Zambia, Tanzania, and West Africa with consistency and cultural awareness.

Grace Megase in the field in Northern Ghana
🏫 Training — Challenges Ghana

Designing Communication That Drives Impact

Bringing programme work to life through clear messaging, strong systems, and impactful storytelling.

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RISE/E Programme

Standard Chartered Foundation & Sightsavers

Multi-CountryDisability InclusionYouth Development3-Year Programme
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🚨 Problem

A newly launched 3-year programme with low initial visibility and no established communication systems. There was a need to ensure consistency in messaging across four countries — Ghana, Uganda, Zambia, and Tanzania — from the outset.

⚡ Action

Brought on at the start of the programme to design and lead the communications function. Developed and executed a multi-country communication strategy, overseeing all key communication materials including digital outputs, print marketing collateral, written and video case studies, and supported recruitment through targeted materials and social media boosting.

🔍 Approach

Coordinated closely with country teams to guide content development and ensure consistency across platforms. Translated programme objectives into tailored messaging that resonated with local contexts while maintaining a unified regional identity. Supported the recruitment process to attract applicants across four countries.

🎉 Result

Established a consistent and structured communications system for a newly launched multi-country programme. Improved early-stage visibility. Strengthened storytelling through high-quality written and video case studies. Trained 174 entrepreneurs with and without disability.

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Built communication systems and storytelling assets that enabled consistent visibility and impact narratives across multiple countries throughout a multi-year programme lifecycle.

CanvaInstagramLinkedInFacebookPrint CollateralVideo ProductionContent PlanningStakeholder Coordination

🎨 Programme Collaterals

🎬 Video Case Study — RISE/E Programme
📋 Call for Applications — Ghana (Cohort 3)
RISE/E Call for Applications Ghana

RISE/E Ghana — Call for Applications (Cohort 3)

RISE/E Cohort 3 Almost Here

RISE/E Cohort 3 — Applications Opening Soon

📄 Programme Documents
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RISE/E Programme Brochure

Overview of the programme — purpose, benefits, eligibility, and country contacts

Brochure · Multi-Country
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RISE/E Cohort 3 Info Pack

Entrepreneurship pathway details, impact data, testimonials, cohort structure & timelines

Info Pack · Cohort 3
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Case Study: Edible Treats

Story of Yvonne Nuoriyee — how RISE/E helped her scale a sustainable cocoa business in Ghana

Case Study · Ghana
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Youth Agri-Innovation Challenge

Mastercard Foundation & WUSC

Youth EngagementAgriculture4 RegionsMedia Relations
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🚨 Problem

A newly launched challenge with limited communication structures in place, requiring strong visibility, coordinated messaging, and effective engagement across multiple regions in Ghana.

⚡ Action

Led the development and execution of communications for the challenge rollout. Developed communication and marketing materials for zonal pitch events across four regions and the national pitch event. Managed media relations, developed press kits, oversaw design of all communication collateral, and produced a video case study from concept to final output.

🔍 Approach

Translated programme objectives into clear, engaging messaging tailored to young participants across different regions. Ensured consistency by overseeing all design outputs and developing structured materials for each stage of the challenge. For the video case study, led from concept development and storyboarding through to final production. Coordinated closely with internal teams, media houses, and event teams.

🎉 Result

Delivered consistent, high-quality communications across four regional pitch events and a national event. Engaged over 100 participants and secured partnerships with 3 media houses. Successfully produced a video case study that strengthened storytelling and programme visibility.

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Drove youth engagement and programme visibility through integrated communications — combining events, media relations, and storytelling to create a cohesive challenge narrative.

CanvaSocial MediaPress KitsVideo ProductionMedia RelationsEvent PlanningStakeholder Coordination
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Shea Processing Marketing Strategy

Women's Cooperative — Tamale, Northern Ghana

Women's EmpowermentMarket ResearchBrand StrategyCapacity Building
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🚨 Problem

A shea processing association in Tamale — primarily made up of women — relied heavily on shea processing as a key source of income. Limited market access, low product visibility, and the absence of a structured sales and marketing approach constrained their ability to generate consistent income and improve livelihoods.

⚡ Action

Conducted in-depth market research in Tamale, engaging stakeholders across the value chain — including shea nut pickers and hotels. Developed a comprehensive marketing strategy including brand repositioning, a social media strategy, and delivered sales and marketing training for staff.

🔍 Approach

Worked directly with women processors to understand their operations and income challenges, while engaging both upstream and downstream actors to identify practical market opportunities. Translated insights into actionable strategies and supported implementation through hands-on training, ensuring relevance to their operating context.

🎉 Result

Delivered a practical and actionable strategy, strengthened brand positioning, and built staff capacity — supporting improved market access and more reliable income opportunities for women in the shea value chain.

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Strengthened market access and income potential for women by linking strategy development with practical capacity building — directly connecting communications work to livelihood outcomes.

Market ResearchInterviewsField VisitsBrand StrategyTraining FacilitationSocial Media StrategyReporting
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Scale Health Africa NTD Accelerator (SHAAP)

Anesvad Foundation

Health SystemsWest AfricaSocial EnterpriseInvestment-Ready
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🚨 Problem

A newly implemented programme targeting enterprises from Ghana, Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Cameroon — aimed at building a pipeline of scalable, investment-ready social enterprises addressing Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs). The programme required structured communications to build visibility, translate technical content, and recruit stakeholders and participants across diverse countries and sectors.

⚡ Action

Supported the design and implementation of the programme's communications function. Developed key communication and recruitment materials across digital and print platforms — including a programme explainer, Call for Applications, and a comprehensive communications plan to guide outreach, messaging, and stakeholder engagement.

🔍 Approach

Worked closely with programme teams to translate technical health and investment-focused content into clear, accessible messaging for diverse audiences. Developed a structured programme explainer, Call for Applications, and communications plan to guide consistent outreach. Ensured alignment across all communication outputs by overseeing design work, reviewing content, and adapting materials for different platforms and regions.

🎉 Result

Strengthened communication delivery for SHAAP through improved clarity, structure, and consistency of messaging — supporting effective engagement of stakeholders and successful recruitment of enterprises across four West African countries.

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Supported the development of a regional pipeline of investment-ready social enterprises by strengthening programme visibility, clarity, and recruitment across multiple West African countries.

CanvaSocial MediaProgramme ExplainerCall for ApplicationsComms PlanningStakeholder Coordination

🎨 Programme Collaterals

📋 Call for Applications — SHAAP
SHAAP Call for Applications

SHAAP — Call for Applications (Ghana, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Cameroon)

📄 Programme Document
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SHAAP Programme Explainer

Overview of the ScaleHealth Africa NTD Accelerator Programme — what it is, who it targets, countries of focus, and what beneficiaries will gain

Programme Explainer · West Africa

What I Bring to Every Project

A combination of strategic thinking, creative execution, and hands-on tools that deliver communications which inform, engage, and inspire.

📄 Strategy & Planning

Communication Strategy Content Planning Stakeholder Mapping Campaign Development Programme Communications Message Development

Content & Storytelling

Case Study Writing Video Case Studies Copywriting Programme Explainers Call for Applications Impact Reporting

📱 Digital & Social Media

Instagram LinkedIn Facebook Social Media Strategy Content Amplification Audience Engagement

🌟 Design & Production

Canva Print Collateral Design Oversight Brand Alignment Visual Content Marketing Materials

🏆 Events & Media

Event Communications Press Kits Media Relations Press Partnerships Pitch Event Support Recruitment Campaigns

🤝 Stakeholder & Capacity

Training Facilitation Entrepreneur Training Partner Coordination Country Team Support Market Research Field Engagement

Let's build something
meaningful together.

Open to communications roles, consultancy engagements, and partnerships in international development, social impact, and the NGO sector.

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Location

Accra, Ghana

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Current Role

Communications Lead

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Phone

+233 55 727 4222 / +233 26 134 3702

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Sector Focus

International Development · Social Impact · Africa

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