Human Rights Project Management

Moisa Saidu Woodbridge, VA +1-551-***-**** *******@**.********.***

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M O I S A S A I DU

Summary

A lifelong human rights educator with over 15 years of experience developing learning materials, program enhancement, and leadership, including developing and overseeing a migrant youth education and teacher professional development program in West Texas. Skilled in designing training and leading capacity-building workshops for local educators and grassroots activists on education and community development. Strong project management and communication capabilities, focusing on inclusive, rights-based education for refugees, migrants, and other vulnerable populations. Solid coordination and communication skills, building and maintaining collaborative relationships with functional teams and external stakeholders, including government and development partners.

Education

PhD Candidate, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York International and Comparative Education with a focus on African Education Teachers College, Columbia University, New York

Master of Education (Ed.M): Comparative and International Education Columbia University, Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) Certificate: IRB Training in Human Research and Human Subject Protection The Heller School for Social Policy and Management, Brandeis University Master of Arts (MA), Sustainable International Development University of Oslo, Norway

Certificate: Theory and Practice of Human Rights

Njala University, Sierra Leone

Bachelor of Arts in Education: Major-Linguistics; Minor-Literature Professional Experience

Chief of Education/Principal, Pecos Children's Center, Endeavors, Pecos, West Texas Mar 2022 – Apr 2025

• Directed a youth migrant education program supported by the Office of Refugees Resettlement (ORR), United States Department of Health and Human Services.

• Line-managed and supported a multidisciplinary team of 70 teachers, 4 deputy directors and 7 remote subject matter experts.

• Collaborated with teachers, staff, and relevant departments to effectively plan, develop, and implement culturally responsive, developmentally appropriate educational programming for unaccompanied youth.

• Developed and administered instructional materials and training programs, including orientation and onboarding workshops for new students, staff, and partners.

• Led the migrant education research portfolio and the design of events, reports, policy papers, and expert conversations on migrant education and related concepts.

• Conducted weekly meetings to actively coordinate work planning and enhanced teamwork across the Leadership Team, nonprofit partners, and academic consultants for excellent program delivery. Supervisor Name: Tommy Lodge Email: *******@*********.*** Phone Number: 540-***-**** Graduate Assistant, Center for African Education, Teachers College, NYC, New York Oct 2020 - Mar 2021

• Coordinated training, program development, and institutional partnerships at the Center. Was instrumental in facilitating partner consortium meetings for the "Beyond the Classroom: Education and Innovation" initiative. Supported the Center in fulfilling its mission of conducting research, mentoring new interns, and workshops on education in Africa and the African diaspora. Supervisor Name: Garnett Russell Email: *********@**.********.*** Phone Number: 212-***-**** Education Consultant, Open Society Justice Initiative, Freetown, Sierra Leone Aug 2018 - Oct 2019

• Managed the Justice Initiative's Ebola public education project in Sierra Leone, mobilizing 15 local partner organizations and the government.

• Authored and refined grant summaries, project impact reports, implementation plans and policy briefs. Moisa Saidu Woodbridge, VA +1-551-***-**** *******@**.********.*** 2

• Conducted workshops and consultations to shape the settlement proposal in education, mental health, and psychosocial support for the Ebola survivor network.

• Conducted training of trainers on the Ebola Impact Litigation Settlement Proposal for 30 partners.

• Provided leadership to a senior team composed of local experts and partners, overseeing the review of technical drafts and thematic proposals from consultants and partners. Supervisor Name: Alpha Sesay Email: **********@*****.*** Phone Number: (949) 232 - 9036 National Project Director, Amnesty International, Freetown, Sierra Leone Mar 2009 - Aug 2013

• Led the FCDO-funded Africa Human Rights Education (AHRE) project, overseeing its representation and coordination in Sierra Leone.

• Consulted widely to launch the national Human Rights Friendly Schools project in Sierra Leone.

• Closely collaborated with the Regional Human Rights Education Consortium, fostering knowledge exchange and best practices in human rights education.

• Trained 60 CSO partners, equipping them for the effective execution of human rights education curriculum.

• Organized national and regional specialized training, project review workshops, and networking events. Supervisor Name: Aminatou Sarr Email: ********@*****.*** Program Officer, Hope - Sierra Leone, Freetown, Sierra Leone Feb 2005 - Jan 2009

• Spearheaded the Clean Elections Campaign (CEC) project in Sierra Leone, a critical voter education initiative that mobilized 800 youths from underprivileged and marginalized communities.

• Liaised with teachers to develop voter education materials for schools and communities.

• Crafted project proposals, status reports, and success stories contributing to project success.

• Collaborated effectively with internal members of parliament, staff, external experts, and partners.

• Designed education and advocacy briefs, articles, and activity planning for regional advocacy projects. Supervisor Name: Paul Turay Email: **********@***.*** Phone Number: + 234 808-***-**** Languages

English - Fluent Mende - Native Speaker Krio - Native Speaker West African Pidgin - Fluent

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