JALLOW TESLIMA
Student
Athens,OH
Summary
An inspiring activist and a community development devotee with over ten years of experience working with communities in developing life-transforming self-led programs that impact their lives. Volunteered with several organizations within and outside The Gambia, offering valuable services to young people and communities.
Aspiring researcher, I am interested in studying and understanding the intersections between climate change mitigation and adaptation, livelihoods, and vulnerability, in relation to natural resources utilization and management.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Deputy Executive Director
08.2022 - Current
- And Responsibilities
- Assists the ED in running the Affairs of HELP Gambia
- Ensures HELP-Gambia is financially viable and independent
- Designs and implements disaster risk mitigation programs for communities and rural Gambia
Graduate Assistant
Center For International Studies, Ohio University
Athens, OH
08.2021 - Current
- Assists Professor to create lesson materials, visuals and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans.
- Co-created student by weekly engagement events called Africa@Ohio
- Organizes various class presentations and new course materials as directed by professor.
- Copies, organizes and distributes classroom materials.
- Gathers, reviewed and summarized literature from journals
- Support department members with administrative, research and academic assistance.
Programs Manager
Participates
Banjul, The Gambia
01.2018 - 07.2021
- Designed and developed programs and projects based on the Organization’s mission and vision
- Developed innovative programs to assist the Organization’s strategic direction
- Introduced new innovative initiatives in line with the Organization’s goals
- Assist in the budgeting of various activities of projects
- Developed monitoring and evaluating strategies to assess the strengths and weaknesses of project activities.
- Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations
- Managed multiple strategic projects with numerous sub-projects or workstreams.
- Facilitated workshops and conducted one-on-one training for both government and Civil Society members
- Demonstrated strong writing and presentation skills to develop briefs, memorandums and analytical reports for donors.
Operations Manager
U.S Exchange Program
Banjul, The Gambia
01.2017 - 06.2021
- Responsible for the Network’s monthly activity and liaison between the U.S Embassy and General U.S Exchange Alumni members., of the International Visitors Leadership Program (IVLP) under the U.S Embassy Banjul
- Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and helped organization evolve and grow.
- Established positive and effective communication between the organization leadership, general members and partners reducing miscommunications and missed deadlines.
- Wrote and won at least five grants for the organization with good implementation outcomes
Programs Assistant
African Youth Commission, AYC
Nairobi, Kenya
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Served as an assistant to the Programs Manager and advice on programs and activities for the Organization
- Managed effective program outreach plans with strategic use of speakers and tours to enhance community engagement and increase participant numbers.
- Reviewed and strengthened program operations with continuous assessment of operational plans and strategies.
- Produced letters and memoranda to inform stakeholders of organizational decisions.
Deputy Executive Director
Children And Community Initiative For Development
Kanifing, The Gambia
02.2017 - 06.2019
- Overseeing the day-day running of the Organization’s activities and advice on programs and activities for the Organization.
- Analyzed documentation, made recommendations and advised staff on matters involving human resources, procurements and administration.
- Delivered superior results, commanded respect and assumed leadership roles to serve organizational goals.
- Updated and maintained membership database on consistent basis.
- Supervised writing of all grant applications and checked information for accuracy prior to submission.
Country Coordinator
African Youth Initiative On Climate Change
Banjul, The Gambia
09.2017 - 04.2019
- Worked with senior managers at the continental level to coordinate team development activities and trainings.
- Developed and created programs and monitored effectiveness against individual participant needs.
- Assisted with researching grants and grant writing tasks.
- Developed and implemented variety of innovative policies and strategies AYICC-Gambia
- Conducted community workshops to raise awareness on issues of Climate Change and educate public on Disaster Risk Reduction strategies
- Represent the organization in local and international forums
- Serves as the voice of young people in The Gambia at CoP conferences or climate change negotiation meetings, both locally and international.
Education
Master of Arts - International Studies (African Studies)
Ohio University
Athens, OH 08.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Development Studies
The University of The Gambia (UTG)
Banjul, The Gambia 01.2016 - 05.2020
Diploma - Management Studies
Management Development Institute (MDI)
Banjul, The Gambia 01.2015 - 09.2015
Certificate - Civic Leadership
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC 06.2018 - 09.2018
Certificate - Civic Leadership
Staff College of Nigeria (ASCON)
Lagos, Nigeria 09.2017 - 10.2017
Skills
Data management; data entry, mining, presentation, spreadsheetsundefined
Timeline
Deputy Executive Director
08.2022 - Current
Master of Arts - International Studies (African Studies)
Ohio University
08.2021 - Current
Graduate Assistant
Center For International Studies, Ohio University
08.2021 - Current
Programs Assistant
African Youth Commission, AYC
01.2019 - 01.2021
Certificate - Civic Leadership
Appalachian State University
06.2018 - 09.2018
Programs Manager
Participates
01.2018 - 07.2021
Certificate - Civic Leadership
Staff College of Nigeria (ASCON)
09.2017 - 10.2017
Country Coordinator
African Youth Initiative On Climate Change
09.2017 - 04.2019
Deputy Executive Director
Children And Community Initiative For Development
02.2017 - 06.2019
Operations Manager
U.S Exchange Program
01.2017 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Development Studies
The University of The Gambia (UTG)
01.2016 - 05.2020
Diploma - Management Studies
Management Development Institute (MDI)
01.2015 - 09.2015
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