CV Profile No.41423

Experience in the following industries :

• Agriculture, fishing, aquaculture
• Education, training
• Environment, recycling
• Social, public and human services
• Tourism, leisure activities

Professional experience

• Program Manager
• IEARN Liberia
• Since 06.2019
• PROGRAM MANAGER –LIBERIA EDUCATION AND RESOURCE NETWORK LEARN (JUNE 2019-Present) www.iearnliberia.org • Implement program and operations of LEARN by managing subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. • Design programs that align with the organization's mission and support the organization's goals. • Establish fundraising and development goals by identifying potential donors or sources of funding, and plan outreach strategies. • Schedule and forecast planning for special events that publicize the organization and its programs to the community. • Assist in the development of grant applications or proposals. • Report to Executive Director on program deliverables • Ensure that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. • Has full authority for personnel actions. • Prepare and issue contracts with the approval of the Executive Director. • Serve as the official spokesperson of LEARN in the absence of the Executive Director. • Perform any other task as assigned by the Executive Director.

• LIBERIA PROGRAM OFFICER
• KENNEDY-LUGAR YOUTH EXCHANGE AND STUDY PROGRAM -KL-YES
• Since 06.2020
• https://www.yesprograms.org/countries/liberia Coordinates YES Alumni ensuring that they carried out activities that will make them to be an integral part of the youth and student communities of Liberia.  Carries out the day-to-day information dissemination regarding all KL-YES activities in Liberia.  Works in partnership with the United States Embassy Public Affairs Office for smooth implementation of the program.  Ensures that all applicants take an English proficiency exam, write a proctored essay, complete a YES program application, and participate in group and individual in-person interviews.  Conducts Pre-departure orientation and all other processes for selected applicants.

• ILLEGAL WILDLIFE TRADE INTERN
• FAUNA AND FLORA INTERNATIONAL LIBERIA
• 11.2019 - 06.2020
• http://www.liberianfaunaflora.org/  Supported wildlife threats monitoring and socio-economic and socio-cultural surveys, and needs assessment on air, land, and sea. eg. Human-wildlife conflicts, bushmeat surveys etc.  Supported the carrying out of conservation education and creating awareness among communities and Law enforcement agencies on the protected species of Liberia and the Wildlife Conservation and Protected Area Management Law (2016).  Worked with the Technical Specialist, IWT, and the communication team to design a radio and TV talk show to disseminate messages regarding IWT nationally.  Participated in relevant training such as biomonitoring, field techniques, research skills, proposal writing, report writing, etc.  Produced monthly reports on project activities for submission to the Technical specialist, IWT.  Carried out any other duties and responsibilities commiserating with skills when it was necessary.

• LECTURER
• CEPRES INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
• Since 05.2017
• https:// www.cepres.email/  Lectures five (5) courses every Semester; INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT (EHS 215), ENVIRONMENTAL ETHICS AND VALUES (ENVS203),FOREST BIOME AND VEGETATION ANALYSIS (EHS 213) PRINCIPLES OF AGROECOLOGY (ABOR 305) and FUNDAMENTALS OF PLANNING (EPS 204)  Prepares lesson plans and conduct classes prepare instructional materials and arrange field trips and excursions for students when necessary.

• INTERN, SAPO CONSERVATION CENTER
• FAUNA AND FLORA INTERNATIONAL LIBERIA
• 10.2017 - 04.2018
• http://www.liberianfaunaflora.org/  Participated in and supported FFI Liberia’s programs and activities.  Received training in grant management.  Participated in work planning.  Participated in field courses.  Provided support to teaching at the University of Liberia. ( Biodiversity conservation modules)  Organized workshops and training programs.  Planned field activities.  Supported in updating FFI’S website.  Represented FFI at selected meetings including Liberia Species Working group.

• DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS
• CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC HEALTH RESEARCH (CEPRES)
• 12.2015 - 09.2017
• https://www.cepres.email/ December 2015-September 2017  Managed communications with all stakeholders.  Designed and applied appropriate project management standards for the institution.  Managed the production of required deliverables.  Planned and monitored projects.  Prepared and maintained project, stage, and exception plans as required.  Monitored overall progress and use of resources, initiated corrective action where Necessary.  Conducted project evaluation review to assess how projects were managed.  Prepared any follow-on action recommendations

• FOUNDER AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
• FOUNDATION FOR ECOTOURISM AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION OF LIBERIA
• 12.2011 - 01.2017
•  Served as chief spokesperson for the organization.  Developed the organization’s plan of action.  Ran the day-to-day operations of the organization.  Implemented relevant programs and projects.

• CHIEF MODERATOR
• ELLEN JOHNSON SIRLEAF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE PROGRAM
• 10.2008 - 02.2010
•  Moderated quizzing matches in Bong, Margibi, and Montserrado Counties among fifty-five (55) High Schools.  Served on the Steering Committee with Ministers of Finance, Education, Labor, and Director General of GSA.  Served as a member of the Program Coordinating Unit (PCU)