Muzie Petros Yende
Mbabane,Eswatini
Summary
Strategic Communications and Knowledge Management Specialist with over 20 years in health, environmental sustainability, and youth development. Skilled in communication planning, knowledge product development, and stakeholder engagement. Successfully supported donor-funded programs and implemented impactful communication strategies, driving collaboration and project success.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Communications, Advocacy and Outreach Advisor
Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation
01.2017 - 01.2025
- Lead EGPAF's national communications and advocacy portfolio.
- Manage public relations, stakeholder relations, brand reputation, and community mobilization.
- Develop annual work plans, training programs, media briefs, IEC materials, and advocacy tools.
- Facilitated engagement with community members and stakeholders to build relationships.
- Development and management of different donor program branding guides to ensure Foundation compliance
- Coordinated logistics and execution of events, increasing visibility of program initiatives.
- Documentation of Project success stories
- Managed social media platforms to enhance brand visibility and engagement.
- Supervised media outreach and community engagement initiatives to raise awareness and foster community support.
- Develop Speeches, Talking Points and Remarks for EGPAF Senior Management and Ministry of Health Programs/Directorate for specific events
- Provide technical assistance to Ministry of Health units and coordinate workshops and campaigns.
Part-time Lecturer
Management College of Southern Africa
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Facilitated Business Management, Communication, and Marketing modules to enhance student understanding and engagement.
- Developed course materials for management and leadership programs.
- Facilitated engaging discussions to enhance student understanding and participation.
- Provided academic support to students through office hours and mentoring sessions.
Communications, Advocacy and Outreach Officer
Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Establish, Set up and Manage EGPAF's first Communications & Advocacy Unit.
- Developed EGPAF national communication and advocacy strategies.
- Produced reports, press releases, and media advisories to increase awareness of EGPAF initiatives.
- Engaged stakeholders to gather insights and feedback, enhancing communication strategies.
- Ensures EGPAF Eswatini visibility and brand management
- Developed and distributed newsletter for the Foundation to inform and engage stakeholders.
- Documentation of success stories across different interventions
Programs Consultant
ENACTUS Eswatini
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Directed strategy development and facilitated stakeholder communications to align initiatives.
- Designed and tailored programs to effectively engage target audience.
- Created IEC materials, M&E frameworks, and training manuals to enhance program effectiveness.
Research & Documentation Manager
Youth Development Network - South Africa
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Oversaw research and grant-making portfolio to align funding with strategic initiatives.
- Coordinated stakeholder engagement portfolio to strengthen partnerships and collaboration.
- Led the documentation efforts of the network
- Created reports and newsletters for the network to communicate progress and impact.
- Facilitated the development of South Africa's youth anti-poverty strategy and communication efforts across the SADC region.
- Conducted capacity-building workshops for youth to enhance their entrepreneurship skills in various communities.
- Facilitated training for youth across the SADC region
- Supported youth program initiatives across the SADC region.
Journalist
Times of Eswatini and Eswatini Observer
01.1996 - 01.2008
- Led reporting and editorial projects, producing investigative pieces that informed public discourse
- Reported on local events and community issues for regional publications.
- Conducted interviews with public figures and community members for feature stories.
- Researched and fact-checked information to ensure accuracy in published articles.
Education
Certified Knowledge Manager - Knowledge Management
Knowledge Management Institute
USA 02.2026 - 02.2026
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Strategic and leadership Leadership
Africa Research University (ARU)
Zambia11.2025
Certificate in Social Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) -
Humanitarian Global
Kenya08.2025
Diploma in Theology and Bible Studies -
Eswatini College of Theology
Ezulwini, Eswatini10.2023
Management Development Program (MDPRO) -
Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation
01.2017
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) -
Management College of Southern Africa (MANCOSA)
03.2013
Certificate in Monitoring & Evaluation -
Rhodes University
South Africa10.2008
Diploma in Journalism -
Tanzania School of Journalism
Tanzania06.1996
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Stakeholder engagement
- Community mobilization initiatives
- Digital communication tools expertise
- Social media management
- Content management systems (CMS)
- Technical information dissemination
- Knowledge management
- Strategic planning
- Water resource support
- Training facilitation
- Report writing
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Government agency collaboration
- Regional partnership development
- Analytical skills
- Organizational skills
- Regional partnership development
Accomplishments
- Honored by USA based Science Magazine as Best Communication Specialist.
- Developed EGPAF's first national Communications Strategy.
- Spearheaded and facilitated development of Ministry of Health's Health Promotion Strategic Plan.
- Selected to be part of the facilitators for the Ministry of Health Surge Training for Disaster Preparedness.
- Led IEC material development on COVID-19, TB/HIV, Early Infant Diagnosis, etc.
- Chaired PEPFAR Partners' Communications Task Team.
- Facilitated the development of South Africa's first Youth NGOs Anti-Poverty Strategy.
References
- Dr Christopher Makwindi, Country Director, EGPAF Eswatini, +268 78023828, cmakwindi@pedaids.org
- Mr Sidumo Lukhele, Health Promotion Manager, +268 76492321, lukhelehenson857@gmail.com
- Xolisiwe Dlamini, EPI Manager, +268 76088674, xoliangelica@gmail.com
Short Courses
- Digital Marketing, Athena University, 2025
- Communications and Knowledge Management, Alison, 2024
- GIS for Monitoring, FAO, Johannesburg, 2012
- Training of Trainers on ART, SAFAIDS, Swaziland, 2008
- M&E of HIV/AIDS Programs, PACT/USG, Swaziland, 2007
- Data Capturing & Analysis, PACT, Lesotho, 2007
- Communicating with Donors, Meer Men's Communication, 2006
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
Certified Knowledge Manager - Knowledge Management
Knowledge Management Institute
02.2026 - 02.2026
Communications, Advocacy and Outreach Advisor
Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation
01.2017 - 01.2025
Part-time Lecturer
Management College of Southern Africa
01.2017 - 01.2020
Communications, Advocacy and Outreach Officer
Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation
01.2013 - 01.2017
Programs Consultant
ENACTUS Eswatini
01.2011 - 01.2013
Research & Documentation Manager
Youth Development Network - South Africa
01.2008 - 01.2011
Journalist
Times of Eswatini and Eswatini Observer
01.1996 - 01.2008
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Strategic and leadership Leadership
Africa Research University (ARU)
Certificate in Social Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) -
Humanitarian Global
Diploma in Theology and Bible Studies -
Eswatini College of Theology
Management Development Program (MDPRO) -
Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) -
Management College of Southern Africa (MANCOSA)
Certificate in Monitoring & Evaluation -
Rhodes University
Diploma in Journalism -
Tanzania School of Journalism