Matarr S.K. Baldeh
Serrekunda
Summary
Resourceful professional committed to making impactful contributions through collaborative teamwork and knowledge sharing. Emphasizes rights-based approaches to development while adapting to new environments that require indigenous knowledge and innovative solutions.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
Consultant (Research, Translation and Training for NGOs/CSOs)
Private Consultant
01.2015 - Current
- Mapped child rights organisations across Gambia, Guinea, Mali, Togo, and Senegal for Save the Children and Child Protection Alliance, identifying key stakeholders and enhancing collaboration - November-December 2016
- Translated legal documents, including The Gambia Children’s Act 2005 and The African Charter for Child Rights, from English to Pulaar and vice versa for SOS Children’s Village.
- Undertook Research for National Association of Cooperative Credit Unions in The Gambia- May-June 2017
- Undertook studies for Union for Children’s Rights In West Africa with Elh Gorgui Sow and Moussa Faye-January 2016-March 2016
- Facilitated training sessions for EFANet Board and partners in June 2015
- Developed comprehensive financial training manual for National Association of Cooperative Credit Unions (NACCUG), equipping members with essential skills for effective financial management - January 2013
National Coordinator (Chief Executive Officer)
Education for All Campaign Network The Gambia (EFANet)
10.2006 - 12.2014
- Executive Officer of the EFA Campaign Network and head of the National Secretariat
- Planned, supervised, monitored, coordinated, and implemented EFA Campaign Network plans and activities to advance Education For All objectives.
- Develop and maintaining relationships and partnership with relevant line departments of state, NGOs, CSOs and UN agencies and EFA Net Divisional Chapters in matters relating to Education For All goals.
- Develop and maintain relationships and partnership with relevant line departments of state, NGOs, CSOs and UN agencies and EFA Net Divisional Chapters in matters relating to Education For All goals.
- Promoted issues related to education, including inclusiveness, gender, and social protections by developing and writing papers.
- Served and represented EFANet and ANCEFA on CCNGO (UNESCO) as focal point, Global Campaign for Education- GCE Board from 2006- 2009 (representing EFANet and ANCEFA).
Education Program Manager
Catholic Relief Services (CRS)
01.2000 - 04.2004
- Develop and implement CRS Education Programme for women, children and other target beneficiaries
- Lead and facilitated the development of post literacy (skills) materials for the National Women Farmers (NAWFA)-CRS Literacy Program
- Led and facilitated the development of post literacy (skills) materials for the National Women Farmers (NAWFA)-CRS Literacy Program
- Led dissemination of post literacy materials across 70 literacy centres, improving resource accessibility for facilitators and learners.
- Managed and implemented post literacy phase of NAWFA/CRS Literacy Program, enhancing educational outcomes for participants.
- Monitored and supervised the NAWFA/CRS literacy program nationwide.
- Monitored and supervised the CRS/SGA literacy program nation wide.
- Developed adult literacy curriculum for the CRS/SGA Literacy Program
- Took the lead in disseminating post literacy materials in 70 literacy centres using the materials developed
- Monitored and supervised the CRS/SGA literacy program nationwide.
- Oversaw education initiatives in Gambia
Literacy Specialist
SOS KDI Regional Mothers and Adult Training Centre
05.2003 - 03.2004
- Design, develop and implement the adult Literacy programme based on the Adult Literacy and Training Programme Syllabus and General Guidelines for the Implementation Process and other relevant documents and strategies for adult literacy and training.
- Facilitated training and development courses coordinated by the Project and other SOS Projects.
- Develop and implement quarterly and annual work plan in accordance with the SOS KDI based on identified training needs of the target groups (especially, SOS Mothers and Aunts in the North/West Africa Region).
- Managed project administration, including residential guesthouses, training facilities, inventory assets, and overall environment.
- Developed and implemented quarterly and annual work plans aligned with SOS KDI, addressing training needs of target groups, particularly SOS Mothers and Aunts in North/West Africa.
- Responsible for the overall planning, designing, managing and everyday administration of the training Centre and development of a programme for the SOS Regional Mother/Adult Training Centre within the framework of the philosophy, principles and practices of the SOS Kinderdorf International (KDI).
- North/West Africa, The Gambia
Curriculum Development Officer
Ministry of Education, The Government of The Gambia
12.1982 - 07.1994
- Provided technical and policy guidance for developing a national curriculum in local Gambian languages, facilitating mother-tongue education in The Gambia.
- Developed a national syllabus in local Gambian languages, enabling introduction of mother-tongue education in primary schools.
- Conducted the baseline study of the POP/FLE project and designed the POP/FLE curriculum and training manuals.
- Participated in several taskforces set up by the UN agencies and the Government of The Gambia to advise government and other organizations on issues and policy relating to education, population and adult non-formal education.
Education
Curriculum Development Officer -
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, THE GOVERNMENT OF THE GAMBIA
The GambiaSkills
- Computer literate (word processing, excel and internet applications)
- Research methodology
- Policy writing
- Translation services
Publications And Papers Presented
- The Implications of the Global Financial Crisis for NGOs working Towards the Achievement of Education for All in Africa, 01/10
- Wrote CONFINTEA Report for CSOs in Africa, 2008
- Statement to the British Parliamentary Sub-Committee on Education, 02/10
- Consultancy Reports undertaken for different institutions and agencies, 2000-Present
- Community Participation in Quality Monitoring, 07/03
- NGO Perspective in Literacy in the Gambia, 03/98
- Literacy and language as a tool for cultural identity, 1997
- Functional and Skills Development Curriculum and syllabi, 1997
- POP/FLE Instructional Material (contributor), 1997
- Mid-Term Evaluation of CRS/GM Literacy Pilot Program, 1993
- Educating Rural Women, 1989
Bio Data
- The Implications of the Global Financial Crisis for NGOs working Towards the Achievement of Education for All in Africa, 01/10
- Wrote CONFINTEA Report for CSOs in Africa, 2008
- Statement to the British Parliamentary Sub-Committee on Education, 02/10
- Consultancy Reports undertaken for different institutions and agencies, 2000-Present
- Community Participation in Quality Monitoring, 07/03
- NGO Perspective in Literacy in the Gambia, 03/98
- Literacy and language as a tool for cultural identity, 1997
- Functional and Skills Development Curriculum and syllabi, 1997
- POP/FLE Instructional Material (contributor), 1997
- Mid-Term Evaluation of CRS/GM Literacy Pilot Program, 1993
- Educating Rural Women, 1989
Personal Information
Title: Consultant
Languages
- English
- Pulaar
- Mandinka
- Wolof
Other Responsibilities And Functions
- The Implications of the Global Financial Crisis for NGOs working Towards the Achievement of Education for All in Africa, 01/10
- Wrote CONFINTEA Report for CSOs in Africa, 2008
- Statement to the British Parliamentary Sub-Committee on Education, 02/10
- Consultancy Reports undertaken for different institutions and agencies, 2000-Present
- Community Participation in Quality Monitoring, 07/03
- NGO Perspective in Literacy in the Gambia, 03/98
- Literacy and language as a tool for cultural identity, 1997
- Functional and Skills Development Curriculum and syllabi, 1997
- POP/FLE Instructional Material (contributor), 1997
- Mid-Term Evaluation of CRS/GM Literacy Pilot Program, 1993
- Educating Rural Women, 1989
Consultancies And Other Endeavors
- The Implications of the Global Financial Crisis for NGOs working Towards the Achievement of Education for All in Africa, 01/10
- Wrote CONFINTEA Report for CSOs in Africa, 2008
- Statement to the British Parliamentary Sub-Committee on Education, 02/10
- Consultancy Reports undertaken for different institutions and agencies, 2000-Present
- Community Participation in Quality Monitoring, 07/03
- NGO Perspective in Literacy in the Gambia, 03/98
- Literacy and language as a tool for cultural identity, 1997
- Functional and Skills Development Curriculum and syllabi, 1997
- POP/FLE Instructional Material (contributor), 1997
- Mid-Term Evaluation of CRS/GM Literacy Pilot Program, 1993
- Educating Rural Women, 1989
Timeline
Consultant (Research, Translation and Training for NGOs/CSOs)
Private Consultant
01.2015 - Current
National Coordinator (Chief Executive Officer)
Education for All Campaign Network The Gambia (EFANet)
10.2006 - 12.2014
Literacy Specialist
SOS KDI Regional Mothers and Adult Training Centre
05.2003 - 03.2004
Education Program Manager
Catholic Relief Services (CRS)
01.2000 - 04.2004
Curriculum Development Officer
Ministry of Education, The Government of The Gambia
12.1982 - 07.1994
Curriculum Development Officer -
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, THE GOVERNMENT OF THE GAMBIA