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ASHWIN ANJINI PRABHA
Global Communicator / DEI advocate / Media relations / Capacity building / Public speaking
Fiji and France
Summary
With over 20 years of global communications expertise across developed and developing regions, I am a award-winning multilingual professional from the Pacific Islands combining deep grassroots insight with a strategic, cross-cultural approach.
Extensive experience with national, regional and international organisations has honed my skills in designing and managing communications programmes that prioritise environmental, species, and social issues. I have robust network across CSO, government, and philanthropy sectors including connections with climate change negotiators and international networks of over 2,000 members.
Held board roles with the Pacific Climate Action Network, Rotaract Pacific, and Listening Inspires International adding valuable perspectives informed by time spent in Fiji, Palestine, France, and Switzerland. Expertise in justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion, along with training in trauma and eco-anxiety relief, further strengthens capacity to lead and support high-performing, resilient teams.
Overview
24
years of professional experience
11
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Global Gas and Oil Network Remote
Communications -Capacity building and JEDI
12.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Led the development of the GGON 5 year communications strategy including coordinating research on audience and narratives to identify emerging trends.
- Built a communications team in Latin America and Africa.
- Spearheaded rapid response and crisis management efforts to effectively handle unexpected events or issues.
- Coordinating an effective communications working group with over 40 experienced communicator's worldwide leading to coherence in narrative development and growth in media coverage.
- Supporting executive leadership and network member organization's with strategic counsel on communication.
- Honed relationships with top tier media outlets and influencers, increasing positive press coverage.
- Managing small budgets while ensuring cost-effective results delivery.
- Actively organizing capacity building trainings for communicators in different regions including Africa, Latin America and Asia.
- Led the organizational Audit on Justice, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (JEDI) workstream and coordinating a network-wide committee on JEDI/DEI
Climate Action Network Pacific & RotaractRemote
President and Board Member
09.2010 - 12.2023
Job overview
- Crafted persuasive grant proposals that secured funding for important organizational initiatives.
- Provided strategic guidance to the team on membership development, communications, climate negotiations, project design and networking.
- Inspired innovation by creating an environment that encouraged creative thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
UNDP, SPC, 350.ORG, GovernmentsRemote
Senior Communications Specialist
08.2010 - 06.2020
Job overview
- United Nations Development Program (UNDP) - Climate Change Community Facilitator - Led online climate change and development community in Asia Pacific region under Solutions Exchange Platform of the UNDP Pacific Centre.
- Secretariat of the Pacific Community - Designed the communication's strategy for the regional organisation enhancing audience outreach, community engagement and improving overall program effectiveness.
- 350.org - Media relations and communications Advisor -trained spokespeople; collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop integrated communications campaigns; Implemented crisis communication plans during challenging times, maintaining organizational reputation; managed relationships with key media contacts in Europe, securing massive coverage for major global climate strike in 2019 with Fridays for Future.
- Strategic communications advise and proactive media work for various governments round key international events including UNFCCC COP and UNGA.
Republic of the Fiji Islands Geneva And Brussels
Senior Media and Observer Relations Advisor
12.2016 - 12.2017
Job overview
- Provided direct support to the Chief negotiator for 23rd UN Conference of Parties-COP23 Fiji Presidency, leading to successful branding, increased top tier media coverage and preparedness for rapid response.
- Established relations between Fiji Governments ambassadors and various UNFCCC constituencies including NGOs, Trade Unions, Youths, Indigenous and Agriculture groups fostering trust and open communication channels that facilitated successful negotiations for the COP23 outcomes.
- Liaised with the UNFCCC Secretariat for organizing high level events and government interventions.
International Climate Action Network (CAN-I)Remote
Communications Coordinator (Policy & Campaigns)
01.2013 - 12.2015
Job overview
- Provided communications capacity building trainings for 8 regional CAN offices & members organisations.
- Contributed to 'network development' such as creating new regional nodes/offices and supported Network member relations work.
- Customized communication plans and co-created communications strategies in various regions to fit target audience knowledge and organisational vision.
WWF InternationalGland
Communications Manager
07.2007 - 12.2010
Job overview
- Managed the media relations and publications work for the WWF Global Climate Programme leading to increased in media coverage of WWF climate policy issues.
- Successfully coordinated with over 60 WWF offices and programs to build coherence in WWF messaging for the New Climate Deal.
- Supported WWF Climate teams communications & outreach during COP15 to COP23, G8 Summit, G20 Summit & UNGA.
- Maintained relationships with senior journalists and achieved media coverage for WWFs spokespeople and messages in leading media in Europe, USA, Latin America, Asia and Pacific.
- Co-developed communications strategies and created compelling visual assets for use across multiple platforms, enhancing brand consistency and recognition.
WWF Pacific Suva
Head of Communications
01.2004 - 06.2007
Job overview
- Led WWF's rebranding efforts, refreshing WWF Pacific corporate image together with the WWF International team including a secondment to the HQ to work with the Brand Team in 2008.
- Led strategic communications during the first Earth Hour Campaign of WWF (Australia and Pacific) and a number of species campaigns leading to policy change in Pacific WWF offices.
- Provided communications and media relations capacity to Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea and Fiji while working closely on fundraising with the WWF Asia offices.
- Managed budgets for multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring cost-effective results delivery.
- Developed crisis management plans, preparing the organization to effectively handle unexpected events or issues affecting public perception.
Ministry of Agriculture, Republic of the Fiji IslandsSuva
Press Relations Officer
02.2001 - 11.2003
Job overview
- Increased media coverage to 40,000 mentions of the Ministry over one year through creative story telling and targeted media outreach leading to greater public awareness of agricultural issues.
- Curated multimedia assets like images and video clips alongside written content, enhancing the visual appeal of press materials.
Education
University of The South Pacific, Suva, Fiji
Bachelor of Arts from Journalism and Geography
01.2000 - 01.2004
Personal Coach, Paris
Certificate from Leadership, Justice, Diversity And Inclusion
04.2023 - 10.2024
Art of Living Foundation , Germany & India
Certificate from Trainer & Therapist -Stress Management, Ayurvedic Massage, Nutrition
01.2012 - 11.2015
Sacred Postpartum (Online), United States
Certificate from Postpartum And Menopause Care
03.2015 - 12.2016
Skills
Communications strategy development
undefinedReferences
- Ambassador Nazhat Shameet-Khan, Deputy Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (Former UNFCCC negotiator for Rep. of Fiji Is)
- Martin Hiller, Founder and Director at Millwater Partners (Former WWFI Head of Global Climate Communication's )
Awards
- Rotary Leadership Award, 2004, New Zealand
- All Media Achievement Award (Print, Online, Television journalism), 2001, University of the South Pacific (USP)
- French Scholarship for BA in Journalism, 1999-2001
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Arabic
Elementary (A2)
Availability
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Accomplishments
- Crafted persuasive grant proposals that secured funding for important organizational initiatives.
- Increased media coverage on selected topics and landing spokespeople in top tier global media.
- Successful cross organizational strategies and plans.
- Trained numerous communicators in global south.
- High level spokespeople training and advice to diplomats, CSO spokes and activists including Marshal Islands President.
- Co-designed effective communications strategies for organizations in Europe, Eastern Europe, Africa, Asia, Pacific and Latin America.
Affiliations
- 'The Way Out is In' -Community formed by Christiana Figueres and Monks from Plum Village Centre to learn and build tools for personal resilience. Bringing practitioners from all sectors of nature and climate work.
- Listening Inspires
- Pacific Climate Action Network
- Postpartum wellness and feminin healing
Timeline
Personal Coach
Certificate from Leadership, Justice, Diversity And Inclusion
04.2023 - 10.2024
Communications -Capacity building and JEDI
Global Gas and Oil Network
12.2021 - Current
Senior Media and Observer Relations Advisor
Republic of the Fiji Islands
12.2016 - 12.2017
Sacred Postpartum (Online)
Certificate from Postpartum And Menopause Care
03.2015 - 12.2016
Communications Coordinator (Policy & Campaigns)
International Climate Action Network (CAN-I)
01.2013 - 12.2015
Art of Living Foundation
Certificate from Trainer & Therapist -Stress Management, Ayurvedic Massage, Nutrition
01.2012 - 11.2015
President and Board Member
Climate Action Network Pacific & Rotaract
09.2010 - 12.2023
Senior Communications Specialist
UNDP, SPC, 350.ORG, Governments
08.2010 - 06.2020
Communications Manager
WWF International
07.2007 - 12.2010
Head of Communications
WWF Pacific
01.2004 - 06.2007
Press Relations Officer
Ministry of Agriculture, Republic of the Fiji Islands
02.2001 - 11.2003
University of The South Pacific
Bachelor of Arts from Journalism and Geography
01.2000 - 01.2004
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