JENNIFER BENNETT
Edmonton
Summary
Strategic communications leader with over 15 years of experience in developing and implementing effective communication strategies. Proven expertise in creating and executing internal and external communication plans, Strong research, editing and writing capacities, Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E); and editing high-impact publications. Expertise in strategy and policy development and implementation, project management, building and managing multi-stakeholder strategic partnerships and cross-functional teams to enhance organizational visibility and impact.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Coordinator
Women's Regional Network (WRN)
08.2020 - 10.2021
- Managed communications and coordination for a multi-country initiative.
- Wrote and edited flagship country reports, newsletters, media content, and facilitated cross-border women’s dialogues.
- Oversaw internal and external stakeholder engagement, donor and partnerships communications, and social media presence.
- Researched and developed grant proposals, country strategies and policies, and internal knowledge products.
Manager
Population, Environment & Development Centre (PED-C)
08.2017 - 11.2019
- Developed and implemented strategic communications aligned with the organization's vision and stakeholder needs.
- Built media and partner relationships to enhance advocacy on social and community development issues.
- Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
- Authored and edited organizational reports, press releases, and donor proposals.
Program Manager
Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy
09.2011 - 06.2013
- Led communications for philanthropic engagement, media relations, and corporate social responsibility campaigns.
- Co-authored a paper published in The Lancet on health funding.
- Contributed to newsletters, factsheets, and event-related content to support outreach and marketing strategies.
- Facilitated stakeholder communications, leading to improved alignment between business objectives and program goals.
- Managed cross-functional teams for successful project completion within deadlines and budgets.
- Utilized data-driven decision-making approaches to inform strategy development and optimize outcomes.
Manager Communications Projects
World Vision International
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Contributed to the development and implementation of communications for humanitarian and development programming.
- Oversaw content development for internal bulletins, donor reports, and community engagement materials.
- Created a strategic communications framework.
- Led cross-functional teams to achieve project goals, fostering collaboration and innovation.
- Developed and executed marketing strategies that effectively communicated brand values, increasing brand recognition.
Education
Master of Arts (MA) - Development Studies
Australian National University
01.1990
Skills
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Social Media: Facebook, Twitter/X, LinkedIn, Instagram
- Google Workspace, Survey Tools (Google Forms), CRM platforms
- Data analysis, market research, event planning, knowledge management
- Strong writing, editing, proofreading, content development and proposal writing skills
Accomplishments
- Editor, Empowerment and Resilience: Women’s Struggles in Sri Lanka (WRN, 2024)
- Editor, In the Shadow of the Taliban & Suffering Unveiled: Afghan Women (WRN, 2023–2024)
- Editor, Madrassah Mirage: A Contemporary History of Islamic Schools in Pakistan, 2018
- Lead Writer, NCSW Annual Report, Government of Pakistan, 2019
- Editor/Author, Pakistan: Haunting Shadows of Human Security, 2009
- Over 35 papers authored or edited; multiple conference presentations
Languages
Punjabi
Timeline
Regional Coordinator
Women's Regional Network (WRN)
08.2020 - 10.2021
Manager
Population, Environment & Development Centre (PED-C)
08.2017 - 11.2019
Program Manager
Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy
09.2011 - 06.2013
Manager Communications Projects
World Vision International
01.2008 - 01.2010
Master of Arts (MA) - Development Studies
Australian National University
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Strategic Communications Planning
- Writing, Editing, proofreading & Desktop Publishing
- Content strategy and Website & Social media management
- Stakeholder Engagement & Partnership Building
- Media Relations, Event Planning & Coordination
- Research, content strategy, M&E, and Knowledge Management
- Active listening, written and verbal communication, public speaking, presentation skills, interpersonal skills, persuasive communication.
- Project Management: Planning, organizing, scheduling, budgeting, task management, event planning, stakeholder management.
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