Administration
Resume:
Sylvia Abibatu Kabia
Lancaster, PA *****
***************@*****.***
MBA graduate with strong background in strategic management and over 15 years’ experience
in administration. Industrious and committed, with numerous skills and qualities essential in
managing people and organizations. Able to deliver time-sensitive projects and collaborate with
government ministries, departments, agencies and development partners. Highly analytical with
solid background in civil and public administration. Fast learner, trustworthy and supportive.
Excellent organizer and conscientious leader with effective communication skills.
Skills
● Project Management ● Decision Making
● Administration ● Time Management
● Leadership ● Agility and Adaptability
● Critical Thinking ● Training
Professional Experience
Program Coordinator, Justice Sector Coordination Office, Sierra Leone (2019-2021)
● Coordinated development of national strategy for the justice sector. Arranged. Chaired.
Coordinated. Directed. Executed. Supervised and coordinated implementation and
monitoring of strategy for effective program management.
● Liaised for government and development partners, creating linkages for resource
mobilization drives by working closely and influencing donor priorities.
● Served as focal point for the Child Justice Working Group (CJWG) responsible for
strategic and policy directions on child protection services for children in Sierra Leone.
● Team lead for the development and implementation of the Diversion and Alternatives to
Detention Policy for Children in Sierra Leone.
● Collaborated with UNICEF, Ministry of Gender and Children’s Affairs, Ministry of Social
Welfare, and Defense for Children to train front line child protection workers on policy
and procedures for handling children in conflict with the law.
● Led the implementation of the child sexual violence and justice in Sierra Leone during
the Ebola pandemic.
● Supervised and evaluated the work of 14 employees to ensure effective and efficient
program implementation and monitoring.
● Prepared concept notes, speeches, and review papers. Provided weekly briefing to
Attorney-General and Minister of Justice on matters of reform and donor engagements.
● Managed technical relationships among key stakeholders in the justice sector.
● Supported strengthening of justice sector reform coordinating mechanisms including
Leadership, Communications and Monitoring, and Evaluation teams.
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● Ensured strategic alignment of Ministries, Departments and Agencies through
conducting retreats and workshops. Monitored implementation of programs in the justice
sector to ensure charity role, avoid overlaps, and provide proper systems and structures.
Senior Program Officer, Justice Sector Coordination Office, Sierra Leone (2014-2019)
● Prepared concept notes and project proposals, sought grants, prepared budgets and
managed projects.
● Organized donor and inter-agency meetings for effective coordination of program
interventions and resources. Supervised and evaluated the work of four employees.
● Prepared Terms of Reference for short-term consultancies in the implementation of the
rule of law programs and the recruitment of interns.
● Ensured best record-keeping practices and improved operational system.
Program Officer, Justice Sector Coordination Office, Sierra Leone (2012-2014)
● Organized meetings and workshops for justice sector institutions.
● Planned and facilitated training for primary justice providers.
● Prepared quarterly and annual reports of the organization's activities.
Administrative Officer, Ministry of Energy, Sierra Leone (2011-2012)
● Liaised with Permanent Secretary to plan meetings.
● Circulated agendas and reports.
● Scheduled appointments for Permanent Secretary.
● Managed telephone calls and answered queries.
● Filed personal and classified documents.
Higher Executive Officer, Human Resource Management Office, Sierra Leone (2002-2011)
● Served as liaison between the organization and other Ministries and Agencies.
● Screened applications for entry into the permanent and pensionable service.
● Performed background checks on potential candidates.
● Organized interviews for shortlisted candidates.
● Drafted disciplinary letters for employees and other official correspondence.
● Supported Director General in human resource planning and budgeting.
● Identified training needs for employees to enhance efficiency at work.
Education
Master’s Degree in Business Administration
Beijing Normal University, China
Bachelor’s Degree with Honors in Business Administration
Institute of Public Administration and Management, University of Sierra Leone
Associate Degree in Business Administration
Institute of Public Administration and Management, University of Sierra Leone
Associate Degree in Social Work and Psychological Care
Institute of Public Administration and Management, University of Sierra Leone
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