Hamid Boakai Kamara
Ankara
Summary
Highly organized, efficient and communicative Liaison Officer with strong background coordinating business operations with internal and external stakeholders. Effective in serving as middle person in streamlining processes, resolving issues and improving communications.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PROTOCOL-LIAISON/TECHNICAL ADMINISTRATION OFFICER
EMBASSY OF SIERRA LEONE ANKARA, TURKIYE
03.2020 - Current
- My principal task is to support the Ambassador (Head of Mission) in his engagement with Turkish authorities, potential business investors, and other foreign dignitaries, and undertake research on Sierra Leone-Turkiye's diplomatic relations to guide the former's diplomatic policies.
- Conduct research and prepare reports and briefing notes for the Head of Mission and senior diplomats on Sierra Leoneans in Turkiye and Turkiye's political and economic situation and generate reports detailing finding and recommendation.
- Participate in bilateral meetings between Sierra Leone's Diplomatic Mission and the host country and provide report for forecase analysis and ad-hoc reporting in support of decision-making.
- Forcal person for the Sierra Leone's Online Diplomatic Portal in Turkiye
- Assistant focal person for immigration-related matters at the Embassy, and undertake research on immigration related issues to guide policy decisions
- With directives from the supervisors, facilitate the repatriation of Sierra Leoneans (undocumented) residing in Turkey
- With directives, support the planning of visits of Government Ministers, Directors, and Parastatals travelling to Turkiye from Sierra Leone
- Provide supervision to the liaison team in Istanbul
- Support in organizing ceremonies and events at the Embassy.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, sharing insights with colleagues to drive continuous improvement efforts.
- Streamlined information flow for increased efficiency by implementing a centralized document management system.
PROTOCOL-LIAISON/ASSISTANT CONSULAR OFFICER
EMBASSY OF SIERRA LEONE ANKARA, TURKIYE
03.2020 - 03.2023
- Support the Ambassador (Head of Mission) in his engagement with Turkish authorities, potential business investors, and other foreign dignitaries, and undertake research on Sierra Leone-Turkiye's diplomatic relations to aid the former's diplomatic policies.
- Participate in bilateral meetings between Sierra Leone's Diplomatic Mission and the host country and establish effective communication channels between Sierra Leone and the latter.
- Assistant focal person for immigration-related matters at the Embassy, and conduct research on immigration related issues to guide policy decisions by collecting and analysizing data and feedback.
- With directives from the supervisors, facilitate the repatriation of Sierra Leoneans (undocumented) residing in Turkey.
- With directives, support the planning of visits of Government Ministers, Directors, and Parastatals travelling to Turkiye from Sierra Leone.
COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
CHILDFUND INTERNATIONAL - FREETOWN, SIERRA LEONE
02.2014 - 06.2014
- With skills in public relations filed regular monthly reports of in-field activities to the Regional Office in Ethiopia;
- Created workable and successful public relations engagement strategies for target communities in rural areas of Sierra Leone;
- Successfully prepared and distributed information, communications and visibility materials to special interest groups, government departments, donor agencies, and foundations;
- During security and crisis situations (principally the Ebola outbreak of 2014 in Sierra Leone), the main tasks were to prepare and ensure the issue of press statements informing Sierra Leoneans on how to avoid contracting the disease.
- Developed compelling press releases to generate media interest and highlight organizational achievements.
- Coordinated high-impact events to raise public awareness of the organization''s mission and initiatives.
- Engaged in professional networking to maintain strong relationships with communications and media professionals to drive partnerships and effective dissemination of mass communications.
- Studied objectives, promotional policies or needs of organizations to develop public relations strategies influencing public opinion or promoting ideas.
- Created and executed targeted PR campaigns to raise awareness of organization and initiatives.
Education
Ph.D. - International Relations
MIDDLE EAST TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
Ankara, Turkey06.2026
Master of Arts - INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ECONOMY
ISTANBUL BILGI UNIVERSITY
Ankara, Turkey01.2020
MASTER'S OF SCIENCE IN MIDDLE EASTERN AND AFRICAN STUDIES -
Gazi University
06.2018
DIPLOMA IN GLOBAL GOVERNANCE -
International Business Management Institute
04.2018
CERTIFICATE IN INTERNATIONAL AND AFRICAN LEGAL FRAMEWORK ON FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION -
Centre for Human Rights, Faculty of Law, University of Pretoria and UNESCO
12.2017
BACHELOR OF SOCIAL SCIENCES GENERAL (PEACE AND CONFLICT) -
Fourah Bay College, The University of Sierra Leone.
07.2013
DIPLOMA IN PEACE AND CONFLICT STUDIES -
Fourah Bay College, The University of Sierra Leone.
07.2009
Skills
- Assessment capabilities
- Technical knowledge
- Team Collaboration
- Goal Setting
- Interpersonal abilities
- Project Planning
- Proficient in Microsoft
- Cross-functional communications
- Report Generation
- Parent liaison
- Issue Research
- Strategic Partnerships
Additional Information
RECOMMENDATIONS
ORGANISATIONAL SKILLS
Recommendations
- Franklyn Brima Fawundu, Minister Plenipotentiary/Head of Chancery - Embassy of Sierra Leone, Ankara, Turkiye, franklynfawundu@yahoo.com, (+90) 5354664840
- Mine Anlar, Sierra Leone Honorary consul in Istanbul, mineanlar2@gmail.com, (+90) 5323373738
- Nilufer Oral, Professor of Law / Director at Centre for International Law NUS, nilufer.oral@bilgi.edu.tr, (+90) 2123115285
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 05/22/1988
- Nationality: Sierra Leonean
Certification
Certificate of Completion: ONLINE TRAINING PROGRAM FOR SIERRA LEONE DIPLOMATS-ORGANISED BY THE TURKISH MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS (DIPLOMACY ACADEMY)
Languages
MENDE
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Turkish
Advanced
C1
Interests
Research and travelling
Timeline
PROTOCOL-LIAISON/TECHNICAL ADMINISTRATION OFFICER
EMBASSY OF SIERRA LEONE ANKARA, TURKIYE
03.2020 - Current
PROTOCOL-LIAISON/ASSISTANT CONSULAR OFFICER
EMBASSY OF SIERRA LEONE ANKARA, TURKIYE
03.2020 - 03.2023
COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
CHILDFUND INTERNATIONAL - FREETOWN, SIERRA LEONE
02.2014 - 06.2014
Ph.D. - International Relations
MIDDLE EAST TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
Master of Arts - INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ECONOMY
ISTANBUL BILGI UNIVERSITY
MASTER'S OF SCIENCE IN MIDDLE EASTERN AND AFRICAN STUDIES -
Gazi University
DIPLOMA IN GLOBAL GOVERNANCE -
International Business Management Institute
CERTIFICATE IN INTERNATIONAL AND AFRICAN LEGAL FRAMEWORK ON FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION -
Centre for Human Rights, Faculty of Law, University of Pretoria and UNESCO
BACHELOR OF SOCIAL SCIENCES GENERAL (PEACE AND CONFLICT) -
Fourah Bay College, The University of Sierra Leone.
DIPLOMA IN PEACE AND CONFLICT STUDIES -
Fourah Bay College, The University of Sierra Leone.
Certificate of Completion: ONLINE TRAINING PROGRAM FOR SIERRA LEONE DIPLOMATS-ORGANISED BY THE TURKISH MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS (DIPLOMACY ACADEMY)
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