Thesis: Youth Unemployment & Conflict: a Case Study of Sierra Leone

FODEBA DABOH C U R R I C U L U M Address: 5G Main Motor Road Wilberforce Freetown, Sierra Leone. V I T A E Tel:+23278906077 Email:[email protected]/[email protected] PROFILE I have over 10 years of professional work experience in Policy Analysis, Project design, implementation and management at national and international levels. I also have practical experience in advocacy, Human Rights, Capacity Building, quantitative and qualitative research and report writing. International and national Languages Spoken: English, French, Krio and Mandingo. I have excellent communication and organizational skills, and I am proficient in computer software skills including internet navigation and various office applications.

EDUCATION Masters of Arts (2011) International Peace and Conflict Management with emphasis in Public Policy, Sustainable Livelihood and Management. Arcadia University, College of Graduate Studies, Glenside, PA USA. Relevant Coursework: Environment & Economic Development, Public Policy, Global Poverty and Inequalities, Capacity building & Human rights, Research methods, International law and Peace security, Post Conflict Reconstruction & Development, etc. Thesis: Youth Unemployment & Conflict: A case study of Sierra Leone

Bachelors of Arts (2007) Political Science and African Studies, University of Pennsylvania, College of Arts and Sciences Philadelphia, PA, USA. Relevant Coursework: Microeconomics; International Politics; Contemporary African Politics; International Law; Modern Political Thought; New World order and its critics; Human Rights and Philosophy. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE POLICY ADVISOR AND ANALYST, DFID funded Sierra Leone Local Content Unit – Ministry of Trade and Industry Government of Sierra Leone and implemented by Adam Smith Intl (Oct 2014 – Present)

 Investigate, analyze and assess existing Local Content Policy (LCP), bills and legislations in Sierra Leone.  Monitor and bargain key regulatory resolutions on Public Private Partnerships related issues  Conduct research on policy directions, offer realistic advice and recommendations from standard best practices on Local Content issues in relevant countries, particularly in West Africa.  Engage Key sectors (Mining, Agri-business, Tourism, Manufacturing, Construction, Oil & Gas) on Local Content policy related issues

 Develop Terms Of References and MOUs with key Government MDAs, Civil Societies and NGOs on sector specific activities on Policy implementations.  Supporting and Working with strategic donor partners (DFID, World Bank, GIZ, Adam Smith International etc.) in light of strategic Policy enhancement. Adjunct Professor Department of History & Political Studies, Arcadia University, PA USA (July 2013 to Present)

• Lecturing International Development and Policy reform courses - Sustainable Development, Poverty and livelihood management (Beyond conflict in Sierra Leone: Economic and Political Development) • Conducting field research with co-lecturers and students in Sub Saharan Africa. • Executing study abroad and internship related projects in Sierra Leone and Sub Saharan Africa. Research and Policy Fellow International Crisis Group, Dakar, Senegal (March 2013–Aug 2013) • Monitored Crisis Group West Africa Project: Politics, Peace and West Africa's Policy Analysis, Early warning's Security development. • Conducted policy research, report writing, editing and briefing. • Executed administrative work and database management. Program Coordinator Delaware County Dept. of Human Service PA, USA (August 2007 – March 2013) • Performed advocacy and advice on relevant policy matters to public and private sector institutions. • Provided technical guidance and support to private human services agencies in strengthening the capacity of their workforce. • Investigated and assessed State sponsored assistance with outreach and referrals to public and private enterprises. • Conducted monitoring, evaluation, surveys of program policies to ensure accuracy. • Provided expertise and support to funding meetings of team members; also coordinated activities within County and State agencies. • Conducted research and facilitated services for public and private sector growth and development. Community Program Manager Elwyn Inc PA, USA (Jan 2006 - Aug 2008) • Conducted coaching, training, evaluation and supervision for agency and staff. • Monitored unit budget through weekly and quarterly reviews and data audits. • Ensured regular staff scheduling, coordinated and supervised daily operations of the program. • Supervised individual strategic plan to ensure that client’s goals were met and also developed staff training manual. Research Fellow Youth Partnership for Peace and Development, Sierra Leone (Nov 2010– April 2011) • Conducted visits and field research with youth organizations for sustainable livelihoods • Assisted in creating employment and to build the capacity the youths. • Empowered youths by enhancing development and sensitization skills. • Carried out design of tools for need based assessments with youth organizations. Field Operations Officer, Heifer International, Sierra Leone (March 2009 – April 2010) • Assisted in developing Annual work plan for poverty alleviation among local beneficiaries in livelihood assessment. • Conducted visits to Heifer projects and carried out monitoring and evaluation. • Investigated and assessed the status of upcountry projects to the Country Director. • Enhanced Participatory Self Review and Planning (PSRP) with local community groups. • Assisted in preparing monthly proposals for funding based on need assessment. Refugee Service Coordinator Sierra Leone Embassy, Guinea (June 1998 – Aug 2000) • Registered families and individuals arriving at the embassy during civil war. • Provided assistance in sheltering refugees. • Developed crisis management, problem solving, networking, and strategic coordination skills under stressful conditions • Acted as advocate and liaison between refugees and UNHCR implementing partners in Guinea. • Executed other administrative duties as required.

PUBLICATIONS Daboh, Fodeba, In the name of global war on terror, [Report and Opinion. 2009; 1(4): xx-xx]. (ISSN: 1553-9873) Daboh, Fedeba, Effect of gender equity in poverty alleviation, [Report and Opinion. 2009; 1(4): xx-xx]. (ISSN:1553-9873) Daboh, F, Fartoma S, Kuch M, Disarmament, Demobilization, Rehabilitation and Reintegration (DDRR): A Case Study of Liberia, Sierra Leone and South Sudan. New York Science Journal Volume 2 – Number 2 (Cumulated No. 6), March 1, 2009; ISSN 1554- 0200. Daboh F, Elizabeth L, Renee W, Ben N, Sierra Leone’s Civil War: The Role of Sexual Violence and the Emerging Presence of International Law. [New York Science Journal. 2009; x(x): xx-xx]. (ISSN: 1554-02)

TRAINING/WORKSHOP/CONFERENCE • Monitoring & Evaluation Fundamentals, USAID USA - 2010. • “Working in the Field: If They Let You In” George Mason University VA, USA. - 2011 • “Ethics, Diversity and Cornerstone Workshop” Heifer International- Sierra Leone- 2009 • “The way forward to the challenges youth’s face in developing Countries” Street Kids International Canada - 2010 • “ Fragile States”, Governance and Development in Contemporary Africa, The United Nations African Institute for Economic Development and Planning (IDEP) and Network of West and Central African NGOs National Platforms - Dakar Senegal. - 2013 • ``Religious Radicalism and Terrorist Threats in Senegal” Institute of Security Studies and Open Society Initiative for West Africa – Dakar, Senegal. - 2013 • Interfaith conflict resolution, United States Institute of Peace. USA – 2011 • Local Content Development Scorecard Training, Abidjan , Ivory Coast - 2015

REFERENCES • Mr Emmanuel Konjoh, Head Sierra Leone Local Content Unit (DFID Funded) Email: Emmanuel. [email protected] Tel: (232) 76829583 • Mr. Rashid Sesay, Regional Director for West Africa – Heifer International Email: [email protected] Tel: (232) 76671303

• Dr. Warren Haffar, Dean of International Studies - Arcadia University Email: [email protected] Tel: (1) 2155722900