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Demba Diallo

Gaithersburg,MD

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience as a Gender-Based Violence Program Officer at Community Refugee and Immigration Services. Proven expertise in proposal writing and data analysis, successfully enhancing program effectiveness. Adept at partnership development and fostering inclusive environments, driving impactful outcomes for diverse communities. Committed to empowering individuals through strategic advocacy and support.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Gender-Based Violence Program Officer

Community Refugee and Immigration Services CRIS
Columbus, OH
04.2003 - 05.2025

Guided new refugees regarding US gender policies and pertinent resource services.
Represented Gender-Based Violence matters in discussions with external entities.

Operation Focal Point

International Organization For Migration
Atlanta, GA
10.2024 - 03.2025
  • Undertake flight management activities in an assigned area or areas, such as leading teams as they meet and assist flights, meeting and assisting small group and individual arrivals, organizing transit and ground transportation, undertaking air ticket validation procedures, and completing administrative duties. As required, monitor and guide teams of Operations Clerks and Operations Assistants in completing flight management activities.
  • In coordination with the Senior Operations Assistant or Operations Associate, lead flight management teams as they meet arriving flights; independently meet arriving individuals and groups; brief arrivals on procedures, escort them to the immigration area, verify the I-765 against the ABN, assist arrivals through procedures, and ensure Customs and Border Protection (CBP) stamps all relevant documents; guide the distribution of hotel, transportation, and meal vouchers; monitor the processing of Miscellaneous Charges Orders (MCOs); pay for baggage as needed; and ensure arrivals have the support they need during transit. Communicate with US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and resolve issues as they arise in coordination with the Senior Operations Assistant.
  • Ensure arrivals are escorted to their connecting flights, ground transportation, or hotel in a way that is efficient and effective. Communicate with airlines as needed and address issues as they occur in coordination with the Senior Operations Assistant. Escort medical cases requiring immediate assistance to the hospital and remain with them as requested by POE management, ensuring all necessary hospitalization documentation is completed and submitted to the Operations Associate

Disability Inclusion Advocacy Officer

Unified Community Connections
Frederick, MD
10.2016 - 02.2021

• Provided programs and services for adults and children with a wide variety of disabilities
and chronic health issues throughout Maryland
• Provided capacity building to improve services and create an environment that fosters
growth, inclusivity accountability and a place where we put persons with disabilities first
• Provided academic and physical accessibility to students with disabilities in compliance
with section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities
Act.

Senior Need Assessment Analyst

Asian American Center Of Frederick
Frederick, MD
07.2013 - 03.2016

Developed instruments for monitoring and evaluating current projects.
Conducted data analysis to assess ongoing project effectiveness.
Participated in reviewing Strategic Planning Guidelines to enhance project direction.

Independent Consultant

Earth Rights Eco Village Institute
Dakar, Senegal
07.2010 - 05.2013

Trained 154 data collectors on newly designed monitoring systems to enhance data accuracy.
Performed thorough data analysis and authored reports to convey findings clearly.

Project Coordinator Technical Associate Uganda

World Learning Development Projects
Washington/Uganda, DC/Northern Uganda
06.2008 - 08.2010

Delivered training to 152 youth leaders in Kitgum, Uganda focusing on project design and leadership skills.
Engaged ex-child soldiers in discussions about pathways to social and economic reintegration.
Provided continuous technical support and monitoring for local CBOs operating in IDP camps.
Executed research, financial management, and recruitment operations to enhance project outcomes.

Resource Coordinator

SIT School for International Training
Brattleboro, VA
06.2007 - 08.2008

• Assisted clients with job search and electronically posted job descriptions using Lyrics
• Provided administrative support for research projects and assisted visiting fellow
programs for the International Development Department

Demba Diallo Gender-Based Violence Program Officer

Midwest Language Solutions
Columbus, OH
01.2006 - 07.2007

• Provided French, Fulani and Wolof interpretations in courts and health care facilities
• Carried out group facilitation for community activities (i.e. focus group facilitation for studies conducted by the Ohio Dept. of Public Health on Immigrants access to healthcare

Education

Master of Arts - International Development

SIT
Brattleboro, VT
01-2011

Bachelor of Arts - International Development

The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
08-2005

Skills

  • Conflict resolution
  • Effective communication
  • Resource allocation
  • Project management
  • Community outreach
  • Program evaluation
  • Crisis intervention
  • Cultural competency
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Capacity building
  • Training development
  • Technical support
  • Monitoring and evaluation
  • Policy analysis
  • Budgeting and financial management
  • Research and analysis
  • Partnership development
  • Data analysis
  • Data collection
  • Team leadership

Certification

Certification on Specialized Module on Children and Climate Change 2017
United Nations Institute for Training and search
Certification in Climate Change and Its Impacts 2016
Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island
Certificate in International Humanitarian Law 2009
American Red Cross, Brattleboro, VT

Certificate Migration and Climate Change 2025

Certificate Gender-Based Violence 2025

Certificate Health and Migration 2025

Certificate in Protection and Assistance for Migrants 2025

Certificate in Psychosocial Social Support for Migrants 2025
Certificate in Mass Care and Shelter Operations 2005
American Red Cross Columbus, OH
Certificate in Conflict Analysis 2005
United States Institute of Peace, Washington, DC

Languages

French
Native/ Bilingual
Fulani
Native/ Bilingual
wolof
Native/ Bilingual
Arabic
Limited

Timeline

Operation Focal Point

International Organization For Migration
10.2024 - 03.2025

Disability Inclusion Advocacy Officer

Unified Community Connections
10.2016 - 02.2021

Senior Need Assessment Analyst

Asian American Center Of Frederick
07.2013 - 03.2016

Independent Consultant

Earth Rights Eco Village Institute
07.2010 - 05.2013

Project Coordinator Technical Associate Uganda

World Learning Development Projects
06.2008 - 08.2010

Resource Coordinator

SIT School for International Training
06.2007 - 08.2008

Demba Diallo Gender-Based Violence Program Officer

Midwest Language Solutions
01.2006 - 07.2007

Gender-Based Violence Program Officer

Community Refugee and Immigration Services CRIS
04.2003 - 05.2025

Master of Arts - International Development

SIT

Bachelor of Arts - International Development

The Ohio State University