Mohamed Ka

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New York, NY 10035

Email: acbmjr@r.postjobfree.com

Tel: 646-***-****

****-*******: Master’s Program in International Affairs, the New School, New York

2010: Translation courses (French-English), NYU (New York University), New York

2010: Certificate in Marketing, NHP. New York, NY

2001: Journalism courses at the Point News, Banjul Gambia

1997-1999: Master’s Program in English Cheikh Anta Diop University Dakar, Senegal

(West Africa)

1996-1997: Bachelor’s Degree in English, Cheikh Anta Diop University, Dakar, Senegal

1996-1997: Graduate Diploma in American Civilization and Literature, Cheikh Anta

Diop University, Dakar, Senegal

1995-1996: University Degree in Language and Literary Studies II (English, French),

Cheikh Anta Diop University, Dakar, Senegal

1994 1995: University Degree in Language and Literary Studies I (English, French),

Cheikh Anta Diop University, Dakar, Senegal

Experience

May 2013 to present: Program Director of Project Africa, a non- profit organization run by

New School students (Volunteer)

I am responsible for logistics and operations of all events (panels, discussions, co-sponsorship). I

am assisted by the President and Executive Board.

I assist the Finance Officer in budgeting, funding and payouts for events. I also serve as point of

contact in the absence of the President.

February 2013 to present: Political Analyst for Sant Yalla Radio Show in New York

I analyze global political issues, with a focus on Africa.

March 1st-5th 2013: Participated as a volunteer in the High Level Task Force for IPPF

(International Planned Parenthood Federation) world conference on ending violence

against women and girls and fulfilling sexual reproductive rights. (New York)

September 2012 –present: Consultant at Media Impact, New York, NY

Assist the Program Director and Communications Manager in programs focused on

climate change, sustainability, health, agriculture, gender, domestic violence and

HIV/AIDS etc… These projects are being implemented in post-conflict zones and in poor

African countries mainly.

In this respect, I conducted research on logging activities and deforestation in Liberia and

Guinea. I made recommendations aimed at discouraging logging activities and

implementing alternative ways that would give sustainable revenues to the government

and people, while preserving the threatened fauna and flora.

September 2012: Rand/ United Nations seminar for First Ladies of Africa

I participated as an interpreter in the Africa First Ladies Initiative held at the Ford

Foundation, during the 2012 United Nations General Assembly.

The objective of the seminar was to teach effective program planning and

implementation to Africa First Ladies.

Panelists: G.E Healthcare Africa, The George W. Bush Center, American Cancer Society,

Goldman Sachs, Media Impact, PMII, and MERCK.

March 2012: Program and Communication advisor of Pr Ibrahima Fall,

Presidential candidate.

During the past Senegalese presidential elections of March 2012, I was the

communication advisor of Pr. Ibrahima Fall, former U.N under Secretary General for

African politics and Human Rights.

November 2011- Present: Columnist at Seneweb News, New York

Wrote articles focused on political, security and development issues.

June 2011- Present: Founder and CEO of K Sales International- New York

K Sales International is a platform that aims at linking traders and government officials

around the world. A particular focus is geared towards the effective participation of

African countries in international trade.

2010-2012: Secretary- General of the Senegalese Association (Volunteer), New York

As the secretary-general, I:

Presented reports during meetings

Identified and attracted new partners

Represented the Senegalese Association at high level meetings with government officials

Developed and enhanced services offered by the Association

Worked closely with Board members in securing funds

2000-2004: Journalist at the Point Newspaper, Banjul Gambia

Wrote articles .Interviewed officials, including the government and civil society.

2000-2004: Translation and Interpreting work

Translated documents for the African Union (African Commission on Human and

Peoples’ Rights- Gambia)

Attended high level meetings organized by the African Union

Translated documents for World Health Organization (Gambia Office)

Cultural Consultant and Translator at the Medical Research Council (MRC), Gambia

1997-2000: English teacher at GMS Middle School, Dakar, Senegal

Taught English to 9 graders

Fluency in: English and French- Intermediate level in Spanish and German.

References:

Pr Ibrahima Fall, Former U.N Under Secretary General: acbmjr@r.postjobfree.com

Alexandre Cottin, Communication Manager at Media Impact: acbmjr@r.postjobfree.com

Phil Akre: Assistant Director of Studies at the New School Uni: acbmjr@r.postjobfree.com

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