About Mohamed Konneh
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Academic Level Degree Bachelor
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Gender Male
About me
I am a trained gender and development specialist with a strong background in child protection, livelihoods programming, women and youth empowerment, local governance and economic development. My experience in emergency response and the EBOLA response was an added strength. My professional experience also spans the areas of Community Managed Microfinance, curriculum development and programme design and management.
I have strong analytical and report writing skills and expertise in administration, human resources, monitoring and evaluation, and agricultural value chains. He has served in various leadership and technical roles with organizations including AWEN-SL, AFCI/WHH, SILPA, FAWE, and CDA, supporting community empowerment, employment promotion, and poverty alleviation initiatives. Skilled in project planning, staff supervision, and capacity building, I have a proven track record in promoting youth and women’s participation, financial inclusion, and climate-smart agriculture.
I am capable of managing teams of people working on specific projects within tight timelines. Have represented organizations worked with at international platforms be it for workshops to defend concepts notes or to develop joint multi-year / regional proposals
Education
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2020 - Present
Njala University of Sierra Leone
BSc in Rural Development Studies
I have Diploma in Business Administration and BSc in Rural Development Studies from Njala College, University of Sierra Leone, 2023
Experience
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2023 - 2024
AWEN Sierra Leone
Program Coordinator
• Plan, coordinate, and implement all activities under the women empowerment project, ensuring alignment with project goals and timelines.
• Support capacity building through training, mentorship, and skills development programs for women and girls.
• Facilitate community outreach and mobilization to promote women’s rights, gender equality, and economic inclusion.
• Monitor and evaluate project progress, document lessons learned, and prepare regular reports for stakeholders and donors.
• Coordinate with local partners, government agencies, and NGOs to enhance impact and ensure sustainability of interventions.
• Manage project budgets and resources, ensuring transparent and efficient use of funds.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with beneficiaries, local leaders, and community-based organizations.
• Conduct field visits to assess program implementation and provide technical support where needed.
• Organize awareness campaigns and advocacy events on issues affecting women, such as GBV, education, and livelihoods.
• Contribute to proposal writing and fundraising efforts to expand women empowerment initiatives.