Melda Do?an is a Communications Consultant at the United Nations Technology Bank for the Least Developed Countries (UNTB), where she supports the Bank’s strategic communications, digital engagement and public outreach. Her responsibilities include developing and implementing communications strategies, producing institutional web content and publications, managing social media platforms, coordinating media outreach, and supporting communications for high-level meetings, international events and partnerships. Through her work, she helps communicate the UNTB’s mandate, initiatives and impact in strengthening science, technology and innovation capacities in the world’s least developed countries. She joined the UNTB in 2026.
Her experience spans Türkiye, Kenya and Pakistan, where she has worked across international journalism, strategic communications and institutional outreach. Prior to joining the UNTB, Melda served as a Communications Consultant with UNESCO’s Regional Office for Eastern Africa, where she supported communications activities across 13 countries and worked closely with programme teams, governments, UN agencies and international partners. Her work included digital communications, media relations, institutional visibility and communications support for regional programmes and high-level events.
She previously worked as a journalist and multimedia communications specialist, with extensive experience in international news production, field reporting, editorial planning and digital storytelling. Throughout her career, she has produced content for international media organizations and covered political, economic and social developments across different regions, gaining experience in translating complex issues into accessible and engaging content for diverse audiences.
Melda holds a Master’s degree in International Development from King’s College London, specializing in emerging economies and inclusive development, and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Middle East Technical University (METU). Her academic and professional background combines expertise in strategic communications, international development, stakeholder engagement and public outreach.