REBECCA ANDREW KONG
Ottawa,ON
Summary
Dedicated legal officer with 9 years of experience in the embassy of South Sudan. Strong organizational and communication skills. Mastered in international law with a business administration background, coupled with proficiency in English, French, and Arabic.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
LEGAL ASSISTANT
CANADIAN LABOUR CONGRESS
03.2023 - 12.2023
- Worked with a legal advisor on the Out-of-Status Construction Workers project to review the immigration files of applicants and determine whether the applicants were eligible for Canadian permanent residency.
RECEPTIONIST
OTTAWA COMMUNITY IMMIGRANT SERVICES ORGANIZATION
04.2022 - 03.2023
- Managed overall OCISO reception, plus six departments with coordination with the HR department
FRENCH TEACHER
LEARN 2LANG
05.2019 - 03.2020
- Taught French in Learn 2Lang Institute as a second language to mostly federal government officers
HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT
OTTAWA CARLETON DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
04.2018 - 05.2019
- Worked as an HR assistant and school administrator with OCDSB
ADMINISTRATOR/POLITICAL OFFICER
EMBASSY OF SOUTH SUDAN
01.2008 - 01.2017
- Worked with the ambassador as a political officer, coordinated high-level government delegation accompanied by the president
Education
LLM in International Law with International Relations -
University of Kent
01.2015
Certificate in Peace Building -
Clingendael Institute
01.2014
Certificate in International Relations -
Clingendael Institute
01.2012
BBA in Business Administration -
University of Lille 1
01.2011
Certificate in Diplomatic Trade-Craft -
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
01.2011
Skills
- Organization and time management
- Strong communication and personal skill
- Detail-oriented
- Keen observation and critical thinking
- Fluent in English, French, and Arabic
- Proficiency with MS Office and other media platforms
Philanthropy
- Board member of I Stretch My Hand | 2023 to present
- Board member of Leich Oil Victim Voice | 2019 to present
- Advisor at Concern Nuer Women | 2019 to present
- Sponsoring Girls’ Child Education | 2016 to present
- Volunteer at the Immigrant Women Services Ottawa | 2018 to 2019
Awards
Nominated for an International Every Girl Wins Award 2021: Unsung Shero Award. The Unsung Shero Award recognizes a woman who goes above and beyond to improve women's and children’s lives in her community.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
LEGAL ASSISTANT
CANADIAN LABOUR CONGRESS
03.2023 - 12.2023
RECEPTIONIST
OTTAWA COMMUNITY IMMIGRANT SERVICES ORGANIZATION
04.2022 - 03.2023
FRENCH TEACHER
LEARN 2LANG
05.2019 - 03.2020
HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT
OTTAWA CARLETON DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
04.2018 - 05.2019
ADMINISTRATOR/POLITICAL OFFICER
EMBASSY OF SOUTH SUDAN
01.2008 - 01.2017
LLM in International Law with International Relations -
University of Kent
Certificate in Peace Building -
Clingendael Institute
Certificate in International Relations -
Clingendael Institute
BBA in Business Administration -
University of Lille 1
Certificate in Diplomatic Trade-Craft -
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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