An aspiring policy analyst, policy researcher, and policy advocate.
9 years of experience in administration, student coordination, coaching, and development.
15 years and above of voluntarism, activism, and community service through youth organizations.
Winner of the 2003 international poster contest on Adolescent Reproductive Health organized by UNFPA.
I plant trees then and donate it to individuals
Voluntary Service and Extracurricular Activities
Participate in voluntary tree planting activities through youth organizations and student associations such as VANEPD, UTGSU, etc.
Team leader: led the Gambian participants of the YALI Cohort 37 to the preparation and successful implementation of a community service project in one of the biggest municipalities in The Gambia
Support and partner with other youth organizations such as the UAid Foundation in creating awareness of menstrual hygiene and sensitize the public on menstruation to ensure a dignified menstruation process for women, especially adolescent girls.
Served as the youngest executive member of the Brikama Youth and Sport Association which is the umbrella youth and Sports committee for Brikama and its surrounding towns and villages. Brikama is the single biggest town in The Gambia and it is the regional capital of West Coast Region.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
ECOWARN Field Monitor
ECOWAS Commission
05.2023 - Current
Monitor and submit reports on the ECOWARN system on political, economic, social, and environmental situations of the West African region for analysis of peace and security
Board Member
PACKS Africa
09.2021 - Current
To ensure the continued performance of the obligations of PACKS Africa as a non-governmental organization, as registered under the laws of Ghana.
To review the activities of PACKS Africa to ensure that the organization is operating in line with the agreed strategic direction.
To ensure that the prestige and public image of PACKS Africa is maintained to its utmost standard.
Adjunct Lecturer
University Of The Gambia
09.2022 - 08.2023
Lectured the International Organization course comprising more than 100 students.
Provided advice, and academic counseling to students.
supervise tests and examinations, examine and evaluate student performance and grading.
Organize, prepare, and revise course material and course outline.
Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussions of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
Assistant Registrar
University Of The Gambia
06.2014 - 08.2023
Provide administrative services to the students.
Prepare minutes of meetings and reports of the directorate of student affairs and alumni.
Facilitated student registration with admissions and records departments for smooth administration processes.
Organized, reviewed, and filed paperwork for secure recordkeeping.
Participate in the development of student policy documents.
Updated computer system with the latest information to keep records current and accurate.
Coordinated orientations, registration sessions, and social events for students.
Addressed student registration, student accounts, and billing inquiries to limit enrollment disruptions.
participate in the interview panel on graduate schemes and international exchange opportunities for the students of the University of the Gambia
Script Checker
West African Examination Council
11.2013 - 11.2013
Review the marked exam scripts of the West African High School Examination to identify errors, and report errors to enable the council to work on corrections before the release of the final results.
Script Checker
West African Examination Council
11.2012 - 11.2012
Review the marked exam scripts of the West African High School Examination to identify errors, and report errors to enable the council to work on corrections before the release of the final results.
Office Assistant
Sunshine Insurance Company Ltd.
08.2008 - 07.2010
Process Insurance certificates
Transport weekly contract files to the headquarters
Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in person to provide information.
Maintained and updated office records.
Handled the daily cash deposit of the income to the bank at the end of working hours.
Education
Master of Arts - Public Policy And Global Affairs
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC
2025
Master of Science - A Semester Long Masters Exchange Program
Vrije Universitiet Brussels
Brussels , Belgium
2020
Master of Science - International Relations And Diplomacy
University of The Gambia
Banjul, The Gambia
12.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Development Studies
Un Gambiaiversity of The Gambia
Banjul, The
05.2014
No Degree - Information Technology
Jollof Tutors
Banjul, The Gambia
2010
No Degree - Certificate in Insurance Foundation Course
West African Insurance Institute
Banjul, The Gambia
2007
High School Diploma -
Saint Joseph's Senior Secondary School
Banjul, The Gambia
2007
Skills
I have the ability to operate:
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
And has a basic knowledge of Stata for data analysis
Timeline
ECOWARN Field Monitor
ECOWAS Commission
05.2023 - Current
Adjunct Lecturer
University Of The Gambia
09.2022 - 08.2023
Board Member
PACKS Africa
09.2021 - Current
Assistant Registrar
University Of The Gambia
06.2014 - 08.2023
Script Checker
West African Examination Council
11.2013 - 11.2013
Script Checker
West African Examination Council
11.2012 - 11.2012
Office Assistant
Sunshine Insurance Company Ltd.
08.2008 - 07.2010
Master of Arts - Public Policy And Global Affairs
University of British Columbia
Master of Science - A Semester Long Masters Exchange Program
Vrije Universitiet Brussels
Master of Science - International Relations And Diplomacy
University of The Gambia
Bachelor of Arts - Development Studies
Un Gambiaiversity of The Gambia
No Degree - Information Technology
Jollof Tutors
No Degree - Certificate in Insurance Foundation Course