CURRICULUM VITAE

Name: Alhaji Umuru Turay

BIO/PERSONAL DATA

Nationality: Sierra Leonean

Birth Date: 27 April 1989
Gender: Male

CAREER OBJECTIVES
Seeking a challenging environment that encourages environment that encourages continuous learning and creativity
that provides exposure to new ideas and stimulates personal and professional growth. Also seeking community of
international who are transforming lives through their innovative design and smart values. Hence, joining to
appreciate others and to get inspiration to continue innovating.

SUMMARY OF PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

As I am a highly trained, qualified, and experienced development practitioner who
specializes and knowledgeable in providing Social Work care services to communities
with development needs, advice and social support to school pupils of all age
categories from diverse social and cultural backgrounds. Utilizes strong skills in
communication to establish pupils and colleagues need inclusive care. In addition, the
skills and experience I possess on data collection, analysis, interpretation, facilitation
and reporting are also excellent command of English and the other languages as an
experience whiles working with Cordaid Sierra Leone on their Gobifo Financial
Inclusion Project and other like-minded partners in the field of development as the
overall objectives to which the project was designed to contribute and also report
results to stakeholders and donors by using the Monitoring and Evaluation tools
ranging from daily, weekly and monthly summary forms on effective and efficiency
manner.

In a general nature, I can describe myself as a good team player, full of initiatives,
and very comfortably with normal work with community Health structures programme,
and research service.

CONTACT INFORMATION
# 6 Saidu Lane, Messima Section Bo, Southern Sierra Leone
Email: alhajiuturay27@gmail.com

Tel: +23276532332/+23234029330

LANGUAGE (S) SPOKEN

English (Fluent), Krio (Fluent), and Mende (Fluent)

 PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Date Institution Position Held Main Duties
2020 Cordaid Sierra Community  Designing and supporting community
leone Liaison Officer sensitization and mobilization efforts in
12 communities in Pujehun District
 Plan and coordinate training needs
assessment of existing project areas
 Develop strategies and interventions to
improve the quality of activities
 Provide support for the strengthening of
community groups to undertake their own
initiatives.
 Develop topics and organize media
campaigns
 Undertake Monitoring, Evaluation,
Accountability and Learning (MEAL)
activities, providing accurate, well
presented and compelling reports on time,
which include case studies, video stories
etc.
 Organise community forums
2017 BDEC Primary School, Teaching Practice  Teaching Students base on National curriculum
Sewa Road, Bo. guidelines within my specialist Subject areas
 Planning, preparing and delivering lessons.
 Encouraging student participation in lessons and in order
school-related activities
 Supporting the leadership team to implement the
school’s development plan.
 Assessing and Reporting on the behavior of students .
 Attending and taking part in Staff meetings to support
the smooth running and administration of the school
2015 - 2016 Restless Development Peer Educator
Sierra Leone  Conduct a baseline and exit Knowledge, Attitude and
Practice Survey to assess Knowledge of Sexual Health
Issues and the specific needs of community
 Facilitated workshops for community members on a
range of topics, including Gender Based Violence,
Teenage Pregnancy, Conflict Resolution and Condom
Promotion
 Give Sexual Reproductive Health Lessons in primary
and secondary schools as part of the formal school
timetable
 Establish an AIDs Action Club and other educational
clubs and activities with in school and out of school
youth
 Establish and run a Youth Friendly Resource Centre and
provide appropriate advice and information for young
people on a range of topics related to sexual health and
life skills training
 Conduct weekly health talks at the local clinic and assist
 and support the Community Health Officer
 Work in partnership with local government and NGOs
 Strengthen the capacity of key community leaders to
sustain the programme impact in the community
 Lead in organizing regular awareness raising events on
important days such as World Aids Day, International
Women’s Day and Day of the African Child
 Carefully monitor and evaluate activities using a
comprehensive monitoring and evaluation package
comprising a combination of qualitative and quantitative
data collection techniques

2012 National Electoral Registration Officer  Lead the supervision on the work of Registration officer
Commission I and II
 Contributed to team effort by accomplishing related
result as needed
 Process registrant source document by reviewing data
effiencies, resolving discrepancies by using standard
procures or returning incomplete document to the center
coordinator for resolution
Keep track of materials consumption and inform ward
coordinator for delivering items expected to run out
2015 `Statistics Sierra Leone Enumerator  Locate (or select) sample members
 Conduct interviews with respondents
 Record responses as instructed
 Comply with the requirements necessary
for conducting a successful interview
 Ensure that enumerator checking is
complete
 Ensure that all questionnaires and
equipment are accounted for
 Turn over all literature and materials used
in the survey to the principal investigator
May 2010 Ministry of Education Enumerator  Survey on Educational materials and School
Science and Subsidy in Bo District
Technology (MEST)  To see what the Ministry Education is doing to
educational areas in Bo District
 To monitor educational materials that have been
distributed by the NGOs and Ministry of Education
EDUCATION AND TRAINING

YEAR SCHOOL/INSTITUTION QUALIFICATION

2014– 2017 Njala University, Bo Campus Higher Teachers certificate

2018 Eastern Driving School Bo Certificate In Driving (Driving License)

2009 – 2012 Milton Comprehensive Senior Secondary School, Bo. West Africa Senior Secondary Certificate
 Examination (W.A.S.S.C.E)
2006 -2009 Namya Islamic Secondary School Basic Examination Certificate Examination
(B.E.C.E)

ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION

Over the years on my engagement with various projects and activity implementations, I have been known for the
following skills as stated thus;

 Speak Mende, Krio, & English fluently read and write English Language.
 Knowledge of proper bookkeeping and inventory management
 Familiarity with standard concepts and best practices in a stockroom or warehouse environment
 Excellent written and verbal communication skills
 Competencies in data entry, analysis, and management
 Keen attention to detail and ability to effectively manage time
 Skills to operate common office equipment
 Excellent Interpersonal Communication Skills
 Very friendly and excellent team player
 Effective report writing including Monitoring and Evaluation
 Basic computer skills including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
 Excellent facilitation and listening skills
 Highly motivated and good timekeeper
 Effectively ride motorbikes both flat and rough grounds (terrines)
 Full Sierra Leonean Driving License

INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES

 Include Charity & Hard work; Love travelling and visited more than 3 districts in Sierra Leone;
 Enjoys helping local communities and young vulnerable school pupils with their personal and
professional growth.

REFERENCES
1. Abu A. Fofanah
Project Office Cordaid Sierra Leone

+23276796251

2. Mrs. Cecilia Fatorma Sheriff

Operation Manager Restless development Sierra Leone South/East Region

+23276852005

3. Mr. Abdul M. Songa

Serving Personnel, Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces and

Former Field Officer Restless Development Sierra Leone Youth Sexual Reproductive Health
Program-Kailahun District.

+23288445825/+23279808560

Block C-12, 5 Infantry Brigade Headquater, Gondama Barracks-Bo