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Mbuyu Bilga, Programme Officer and Strategic Communications Lead

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Programme Officer
& Strategic Communications Lead

UN-based programme professional with progressive experience in programme coordination, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement across IAEA, ITC, and UNCTAD. Specialized in translating complex technical initiatives into actionable programmes with measurable impact. Bilingual (English/French) with expertise in multi-country programme coordination, executive briefing, and organizational visibility.

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Mbuyu Bilga

About

Mbuyu Bilga

I am a programme management professional based in Vienna, currently serving in the Deputy Director General's Office at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), where I coordinate high-level programme initiatives and strategic communications.

My career spans progressive experience in programme coordination, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement across leading UN agencies including IAEA, the International Trade Centre (ITC/UNWTO), and UNCTAD. I specialize in translating complex policy and technical initiatives into coherent, implementable programmes with clear results frameworks and measurable outcomes.

My core competencies include programme design and coordination, multi-country stakeholder engagement, executive-level briefing and reporting, strategic communications and visibility, and multilingual content strategy (English/French). I have coordinated flagship programmes across Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, with a proven track record of strengthening programme visibility, donor relations, and organizational impact.

I am also the founder of Bridge International, an NGO dedicated to reducing youth unemployment across Africa. This portfolio showcases my professional work in programme management, strategic communications, and technical coordination, including sample documents from UN-led development initiatives.

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Skills

Communications & Content
Strategic Communications92%
Copywriting (EN / FR)90%
Social Media Management88%
Newsletter & Press Releases85%
MailChimp Adobe Marketo Sendinblue WordPress HubSpot
Graphic Design & Video Editing
Adobe Creative Suite88%
Video Editing84%
UI/UX Prototyping78%
Canva Illustrator Photoshop InDesign Lightroom Adobe XD Figma Premiere Pro After Effects Sony Vegas Final Cut Pro Camtasia
Data Analysis & Databases
Microsoft Excel (incl. VBA)88%
Power BI & Data Visualization80%
SQL & Database Management75%
Power BI Piktochart SQL Server MySQL Workbench Cornell Data Analytics
Programming & Web Development
HTML5 & CSS390%
Python78%
JavaScript65%
PHP & WordPress70%
HTML5 CSS3 Python PHP JavaScript WordPress
Productivity & Collaboration
Microsoft 365 Suite94%
Google Workspace92%
SharePoint & Teams85%
Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook SharePoint Teams OneDrive Google Drive Google Meet
CRM, ERP & Marketing Tools
Salesforce CRM82%
HubSpot78%
Email Marketing Platforms84%
Salesforce HubSpot Bitrix24 BambooHR MailChimp Marketo Sendinblue
Cloud Computing
Amazon Web Services (AWS)88%
Microsoft Azure82%
Google Cloud Platform72%
Cloud Architecture & Migration75%
AWS Cloud Practitioner Azure AZ-900 Azure AI-900 Aviatrix Multi-Cloud
Networking & Cybersecurity
Server Administration90%
Network Administration85%
Vulnerability Assessment80%
Penetration Testing72%
MTA Security Network Troubleshooting Firewalls TCP/IP
Languages
English
French
Swahili
Lingala

Portfolio

Systems for Programme Delivery

Three flagship systems that demonstrate how I translate operational needs into practical tools for oversight, reporting, and coordinated programme delivery.

Screenshot of Vendor & Asset Management System dashboard

Vendor & Asset Management System

Excel/VBA system for vendor assets, contract oversight, and SLA monitoring.

ContextAsset contracts and service-level oversight
ContributionSystem design and Excel/VBA automation
Excel VBA
Screenshot of Financial Tracking and Reporting System

Financial Tracking & Reporting System

Programme finance tracker for multi-source funds and donor reporting.

ContextMulti-source programme funds and donor reporting
ContributionLifecycle tracking workflow and reporting logic
Excel VBA
Screenshot of Project Tracker

Project Tracker

Real-time portfolio tracker with an executive project-performance dashboard.

ContextMulti-project delivery and reporting cycles
ContributionReal-time tracker and executive dashboard
Excel VBA

Additional Technical Work

Selected Python and security tools that complement the systems and delivery work above, demonstrating practical technical breadth.

Application

Mail Client GUI Application

A fully-featured email client with intuitive interface for managing, sending, and organizing emails. Built with modern GUI principles and secure email protocols.

Python Tkinter SMTP/IMAP
Security

Password Manager & Generator

Secure password management tool featuring strong password generation and encrypted storage to keep your credentials safe.

Python Encryption SQLite
Security

File Integrity Monitor

Advanced monitoring system that tracks file changes, provides real-time alerts, and maintains comprehensive logs to ensure data integrity.

Python Hash Functions Logging
Network Security

Network Port Scanner

Professional port scanning tool for network security assessments. Identifies open ports, services, and potential vulnerabilities efficiently.

Python Socket Threading

Graphic design · video · editorial

Creative Direction

A compact selection of communication campaigns, publication design, motion work, and digital collateral. Open any project to explore the full creative work on Behance.

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Publications

A selection of my research papers exploring programme delivery, strategic communications, economic resilience, and AI governance.

Programme & Communications

Sample Documents


Programme Management
Project Concept Note - WEAVE Kenya
Full concept note for the WEAVE Programme covering Theory of Change, results framework, risk register, and EUR 5.5M budget outline.
Monitoring & Evaluation
Logical Framework (Logframe) - WEAVE Kenya
4-level logframe matrix with SMART indicators, baselines, targets, means of verification, and risk assumptions.
Programme Operations
Terms of Reference (ToR) - Consultant
ToR for a National M&E Expert: scope of work, 7 deliverables, qualifications, reporting lines, and payment schedule.
Communications
Communications Strategy - WEAVE Kenya
7-section strategy with audience segmentation, messaging pillars, multi-channel tactics, and a KPI measurement dashboard.
Communications
Official Press Release - WEAVE Launch
UN-style press release with 3 official quotes, programme fact box, SDG alignment, and media contact block.
Donor Reporting
EU Donor Progress Report (Mid-Term)
Mid-term EU report with results dashboard, financial utilisation tables, risk update, and a beneficiary case study.
Monitoring and Evaluation
Monitoring and Evaluation Framework
M&E framework with indicator reference sheets, data collection plan, reporting calendar, and learning agenda.
Communications
Communications and Visibility Plan
EU-compliant visibility plan with audience matrix, channel plan, content calendar, and budget breakdown.
Governance
Programme Board Meeting Minutes
Programme Board minutes with decisions log, action tracker, financial overview, and risk review.
Digital Storytelling
Human Interest / Success Story
Human interest story from Uganda with pull quotes, impact data, and photo captions - ready for donor reports.
Policy and Advocacy
Policy Brief - Blended Finance for SMEs
Policy brief on blended finance for East African SMEs: evidence base, 4 recommendations, and stakeholder matrix.
Partnerships and Governance
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
MOU between UNCTAD and UWEA with 8 operative clauses, roles matrix, financial arrangements, and signature block.
Programme Management
Annual Work Plan (AWP) - Year 3
Year 3 work plan with quarterly activity schedule, budget by output, procurement plan, and milestone tracker.
Communications
Speech / Talking Points - WEAVE Launch
12-minute launch speech with timing markers, stage cues, pull quotes, and a speaker briefing table.
Partnerships and Diplomacy
Bilateral Brief - ITC Kenya Country Brief
ED-visit brief with country snapshot, USD 28.4M project portfolio, risk matrix, and 5 future collaboration priorities.
Digital Storytelling
Web Story / Article - From the Lakeshore to the Supermarket Shelf
Magazine-style story from Kisumu with pull quotes, impact stats, photo captions, and social media tags.
16 complete documents - all available to download
16 expert-authored documents spanning programme management, M&E, communications, and diplomacy. Additional samples available on request.
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