Jude Aidoo
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Dynamic senior executive with over 15 years of experience in Chief of Staff-level strategic partnership, operational oversight, and complex coordination for high-profile executive leadership, including roles as a Foreign Service Officer and Special Representative Advisor. Expertise in driving cross-functional initiatives and serving as a vital liaison to CEOs, investors, and public sector leaders while managing sensitive, high-stakes operations across global organizations such as USAID and the UN. Committed to leveraging exceptional organizational rigor, strategic thinking, and advanced project management skills to enhance executive effectiveness in a Chief of Staff or Executive Assistant capacity. Proven track record of fostering collaboration and achieving impactful results in fast-paced environments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Foreign Service Officer
US Agency for International Development (USAID)
11.2009 - 06.2025
- Strategic Planning & Executive Execution: Served as a crucial link between executive leadership and external partners (CEOs, investors, and public sector leaders). Designed and managed multi-channel partnership campaigns to attract private sector investment, resulting in financial and social impact.
- Cross-Departmental Alignment & Reporting: Led partnership marketing strategy in collaboration with policy and technical teams to ensure alignment of messaging and programming with executive objectives. Provided high-level management reporting on targets and engagement models to inform strategic decision-making.
- High-Quality Content & Compliance: Supported auditing and reporting processes by ensuring all executive publications were accurate, accessible, and consistent with the brand voice and style. Managed vendor relationships (photographers, designers) to meet deliverable deadlines.
- Media & Public Relations: Led country-level media outreach, including maintaining media lists, drafting press releases, and supporting staff with interview preparation.
Executive Advisory
The United Nations Office for West Africa (UNOWA)
05.2006 - 06.2009
- Executive Advisory: Served as a Special Advisor to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on regional youth and security issues, demonstrating comfort in high-level advisory capacities.
- Stakeholder Liaison: Launched the Youth Employment Unit and initiated/maintained relationships with donor organizations, governments, and private sector companies to promote dialogue and key initiatives.
- Information Management: Maintained a centralized database on national policy and program best practices, showcasing the ability to organize and manage critical organizational information.
Education
Master of Arts - International Relations
Johns Hopkins University SAIS / Carey Business School
Baltimore, MDMaster of Business Administration -
Johns Hopkins University SAIS / Carey Business School
Baltimore, MDBachelor of Arts - Economics
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VASkills
- Raiser's Edge
- Mailchimp
- Action Network
- Google Analytics
- WordPress or and Microsoft Office
LANGUAGES
Fluent French and German
Timeline
Foreign Service Officer
US Agency for International Development (USAID)
11.2009 - 06.2025
Executive Advisory
The United Nations Office for West Africa (UNOWA)
05.2006 - 06.2009
Master of Arts - International Relations
Johns Hopkins University SAIS / Carey Business School
Master of Business Administration -
Johns Hopkins University SAIS / Carey Business School
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of Virginia
AWARDS
Cash Award Performance Bonus 2023
Superior Honor Award
Strategic Skills & Core Competencies
- Executive Partnership & Prioritization: Trusted advisor to senior leadership on policy alignment, strategy execution, and high-impact initiatives. Demonstrated ability to anticipate needs and streamline complex processes.
- Cross-Functional Project Leadership: Proven experience managing globally dispersed teams and executing multi-channel strategies that required coordination across policy, technical, and external stakeholder groups.
- High-Stakes Discretion & Communication: Expert in handling confidential communications and serving as the central liaison between principals, board members, and diverse internal/external advisory teams.
- Presentation & Briefing Materials: Developed and edited high-level content, including emails, blogs, website copy, talking points, and press materials for public and executive consumption.
- Event & Vendor Management: Coordinated and executed virtual and in-person events, and managed relationships with consultants, designers, and printers to ensure timely, polished deliverables.