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Johanna Samonte
Development Worker
Davao City
Summary
Experienced Development Worker with over 10 years of dedicated service in Mindanao, Philippines. Passionate about implementing impactful programs that support and empower marginalized communities, with a focus on sustainable development and social justice. Proven track record in building partnerships, advocating for communities, and facilitating lasting change.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Knowledge Management and Communication Officer
Initiatives for International Dialogue
01.2023 - Current
- Documented project activities and wrote stories of change
- Gathered project data for quarterly reports
- Worked closely with partners and stakeholders
- Updated project work plan and results framework
- Assisted in managing social media platforms and website, increasing engagement and fostering positive online presence.
- Organized and coordinated event planning for conferences, trainings, and workshops, ensuring successful outcomes and high attendance rates.
- Provided support during presentations by preparing talking points, slideshows, and other visual aids for effective communication.
- Produced and distributed knowledge products and IEC materials.
Project Support Staff
Initiatives for International Dialogue
07.2020 - 12.2022
- Handled various administrative and finance tasks, along with knowledge management and communication responsibilities for the project
- Organized logistics and materials for project activities
- Collected project data for quarterly reports
- Updated project work plan and results framework.
Program Support Staff
Habitat for Humanity Philippines Foundation, Inc.
04.2016 - 09.2019
- Gathered information from project beneficiaries
- Handled administrative and finance tasks
- Coordinated logistics and materials for project activities
- Prepared minutes of meetings and activity reports.
Technical Assistant
Mindanao Commission on Women, Inc.
06.2011 - 03.2014
- Managed organization events, meetings, and activities
- Offered administrative and finance support
- Prepared meeting minutes
- Assisted with documentation and filing for the administrative and program units.
Technical Support to Internal Knowledge Management
GoP-United Nations Action for Conflict Transformation for Peace Programme
05.2010 - 12.2010
- Inventoried and wrote briefers for activity reports, documentations and knowledge products
- Assisted in the preparation of programme closure activities
- Provided administrative and finance support.
Local Service Provider to the Communications Unit
GoP-United Nations Action for Conflict Transformation for Peace Programme
09.2009 - 12.2009
- Supported the Communication Specialist with administrative tasks
- Collected and organized newspaper and online articles about the organization
- Proofread articles and managed inventory of Knowledge Products and IEC materials.
Team Supervisor and Training Consultant
Trust Management Centre
09.2008 - 02.2009
- Created training proposals
- Assigned and reviewed the training proposals made by my team members
- Submitted and coordinated training proposals with clients.
Education
Master of Arts in Applied Social Research -
Ateneo De Davao University
Davao City 01.2010 - 04.2012
Bachelor of Arts in International Studies - Asian Studies
Ateneo De Davao University
Davao City 01.2007 -
High School -
Notre Dame of Cotabato Inc.
Cotabato City 01.2003 -
Elementary -
Notre Dame University-Elementary Training Department
Cotabato City 01.1999 -
Skills
Knowledge and Data Management
Research
Inventory
Photography
Data Entry
Report Writing
Event Organizing and Coordination
Presentation Materials
Administrative and Finance Support
Social Media Management
Materials Development
Documentation
Software
Google Workspace
Canva
Filmora Video Editor
Eligibility
CSC Career Service Professional
Personal Information
- Age: 37 years old
- Place of Birth: Cotabato City
- Marital Status: Single
- Religion: Roman Catholic
Training
- M&E Workshop for Efficient and High-Quality Data Management, Manila, 08/07/23, 08/09/23
- Preventing/Countering Violent Extremism Online Workshop, Sri Lanka, 07/31/23, 08/01/23
- From Understanding to Action: Designing Conflict Sensitive Interventions, Davao City, 05/15/23, 05/19/23
- Gender Action Planning Workshop, Davao City, 12/20/22
- Training of Trainers and Basic Training on Conflict Analysis, Mediation and Dialogue, Davao City, 12/17/22, 12/19/22
- Digital Responsibility Course, Davao City, 01/18/21, 02/08/21
- Technical Writing: Going beyond the Basics, Online Workshop, 09/25/20
- Procurement and Logistics, DisasterReady Online Course, 04/02/20
- Basic Security in the Field II, UNDSS Online Course, 03/09/18
- Street Photography Workshop, Davao City, 12/14/13
- Basic Photography Workshop, Davao City, 10/26/13
References
- Mr. Marc Batac, Programmes Manager, Initiatives for International Dialogue, 0915.594.1043, mbbatac@gmail.com
- Mr. Poly Gesulga, Program Officer, Initiatives for International Dialogue, 0906.461.5759, polygesulga1975@gmail.com
- Ms. Monisah Datu, Project Coordinator, Kalimudan sa Ranao Foundation, Inc., 0956.165.7775, monisahSD@gmail.com
Timeline
Knowledge Management and Communication Officer
Initiatives for International Dialogue
01.2023 - Current
Project Support Staff
Initiatives for International Dialogue
07.2020 - 12.2022
Program Support Staff
Habitat for Humanity Philippines Foundation, Inc.
04.2016 - 09.2019
Technical Assistant
Mindanao Commission on Women, Inc.
06.2011 - 03.2014
Technical Support to Internal Knowledge Management
GoP-United Nations Action for Conflict Transformation for Peace Programme
05.2010 - 12.2010
Master of Arts in Applied Social Research -
Ateneo De Davao University
01.2010 - 04.2012
Local Service Provider to the Communications Unit
GoP-United Nations Action for Conflict Transformation for Peace Programme
09.2009 - 12.2009
Team Supervisor and Training Consultant
Trust Management Centre
09.2008 - 02.2009
Bachelor of Arts in International Studies - Asian Studies
Ateneo De Davao University
01.2007 -
High School -
Notre Dame of Cotabato Inc.
01.2003 -
Elementary -
Notre Dame University-Elementary Training Department
01.1999 -
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