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Amara Massaquoi

Information, Education And Communication Officer (IEC)
Freetown, SL

Summary

Committed and engaging communication specialist that bringing exceptional lecturing skills and expertise in communication . Innovative Lecturer bringing proven success in implementing technology-based curriculum delivery and assessment tools. Passionate about fostering academic development and success for every student.

Overview

8
8
years of post-secondary education
9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Information, Education and Communication Officer

SL Decentralization Secretariat :
9th Floor Youyi Building Freetown , Freetown
08.2018 - Current
  • Develop Communication Strategy and needs assessment for decentralization secretariat
  • Implement the RBSK Communications Strategy and Plan based on results-based communication principles.
  • Coordinate and manage publication activities such as content management, norms for publishing, design etc.;
  • Facilitates a continuous improvement process of portraying the Ministry and the entire decentralization programme to th public locally and internationally.
  • Support the development and communication strategy that support the implementation of the ongoing decentralization programme.
  • Coordinates media relations and public relations activities for the secretariat and the local council.
  • Provided in-depth information to first responders enroute to emergencies in order to prepare them for diverse situations.
  • Prepare and presides over newsletters, flyers and bulletins for the secretariat.
  • Actively support Senior Programme Officers and related team directly/ indirectly engaged in rolling out the programme. Perform any other related tasks consistent with the level of the post and/ or assigned by the Programme Manager.
  • Ensure the documentation all events associated within the boundaries of the secretariat
  • Help with the development of IEC strategy and implementation and also help with updating of the secretariat web page.

Part Time Instructor/Lecturer, Ethics

Institute Of Aviation And Tourism Studies
Freetown, Sierra Leone
01.2020 - Current
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and student-centered learning.
  • Arranged syllabus, developed schedule, and determined reading list for varied courses simultaneously, giving students appropriate time to complete assignments and absorb information.
  • Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations, including visual, aural and social learning modalities.
  • Advised on department hiring actions to help build cohesive and successful lecturing team.

Teacher:

Ahmadiyya Muslim Secondary School, Kissy
Freetown , Sierra Lone
07.2015 - 08.2018
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
  • Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects for the school.
  • Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
  • Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.

Registration Officer:

National Electoral Commission SL
Freetown, Sierra Leone
01.2017 - 08.2017
  • Explained form wording to patients to help each understand information required.
  • Conducted interviews with individuals to obtain all required information.
  • Greeted clientele and provided comfortable seating options.
  • Performed data entry on [Software] to maintain and organize records of member and program information
  • Assisted other Registration Clerks with front desk duties, answering questions and accurately using reservation system.
  • Worked with people to provide advice and assistance on regulations and requirements concerning various registration programs.

Valuation Officer ((Graduate Intern)

Bo District Council
Bo, Sierra Leone
06.2016 - 09.2017
  • Gathered information on nearby properties to compare and help make value determinations on properties.
  • Took photographs of interior and exterior of buildings to properly document features and conditions.
  • Maintained current understanding of lender requirements and documentation guidelines.
  • Stayed updated on market trends for local area and similar property types.

Presiding Officer

Presiding Officer: National Electoral Commission
Pujehun, Sierra Leone
02.2018 - 04.2018
  • Oversaw successful execution of elections projects.
  • Gathered and secured election information.
  • Trained pulling assistant s how to correctly perform the election task.
  • Inspected sporting equipment for compliance with safety and event regulations.

Education

MBA - Project Management

Njala University
Freetown Sierra Leone
08.2020 - 07.2022

Bachelor of Science - Business Information Technology.

Njala University
Freetown Sierra Leone
07.2011 - 08.2015

Associate of Science - Higher Diploma in Data Processing& Information Tec

Njala University
Njala University. Sierra Lone
07.2009 - 08.2011

Skills

Learning Management Systems

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Timeline

MBA - Project Management

Njala University
08.2020 - 07.2022

Part Time Instructor/Lecturer, Ethics

Institute Of Aviation And Tourism Studies
01.2020 - Current

Information, Education and Communication Officer

SL Decentralization Secretariat :
08.2018 - Current

Presiding Officer

Presiding Officer: National Electoral Commission
02.2018 - 04.2018

Registration Officer:

National Electoral Commission SL
01.2017 - 08.2017

Valuation Officer ((Graduate Intern)

Bo District Council
06.2016 - 09.2017

Teacher:

Ahmadiyya Muslim Secondary School, Kissy
07.2015 - 08.2018

Bachelor of Science - Business Information Technology.

Njala University
07.2011 - 08.2015

Associate of Science - Higher Diploma in Data Processing& Information Tec

Njala University
07.2009 - 08.2011

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