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Hephzibah Osinubi

Communications team and events coordinator, IIED's Communications Group

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Telephone: +44 (0)20 3463 7399
Languages: English, Yoruba, Swahili (basic), Korean (basic)

Hephzibah is a seasoned communications specialist with experience in communications, team coordination and engagement, event planning and leveraging data insights to drive impactful results. She uses qualitative and quantitative insights and creative approaches to support communication strategies and effectively manage cross-functional teams to complete projects successfully.

Expertise

Event planning and logistics; internal communications; stakeholder engagement; team coordination; administrative management; budget management; content strategy; and project execution.

Before IIED

Hephzibah has gained versatile experience across fintech, foodtech, banking and e-commerce industries. She has held roles at organisations such as Leatherback, Taptap Send UK, First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Sterling Bank, and Jumia Group. 

Her experience spans communications data analytics, growth marketing, internal engagement, event coordination and stakeholder management. In these roles, she was responsible for planning and executing campaigns and events, managing relationships with diverse stakeholders and delivering strategic insights through a combination of communication expertise and data analysis.

In addition to her professional roles, Hephzibah has been involved in mental health advocacy while volunteering with Mentally Aware Nigeria Initiative (MANI). There, she was involved in digital content creation, buddy system management, coordinating community outreach programmes and supporting teams with wellness initiatives and ensuring smooth operations.

Education

  • MSc, international law and diplomacy, University of Lagos (2018)
  • BSc, politics and international relations, Lead City University (2012)

Current work

Coordinating communications and event planning efforts, while managing the administrative processes to ensure smooth team operations. This involves liaising with departments, managing logistics and supporting the delivery of impactful internal communications campaigns and events.