Name: Dr ABANG Calistus MVO (PhD)
Nationality: Cameroonian
Marital Status: Married
Contact: Tel: (+237) 237675 46 04 87/(+237)698376370
E-mail: [email protected]/[email protected], [email protected]
Professional Profile and Objective
A bilingual dedicated, enthusiastic, experienced and results-driven professional who enjoys being part of, as well as managing and motivating a successful and productive team, and thrives in highly pressurised and challenging working multi-cultural environments. Possesses excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and maintain mutually beneficial ideas and practical experiences. Able to work well and can demonstrate the high levels of motivation required to meet the tightest of deadlines. Currently looking for a challenging position in the field of Humanitarian Operations(Refugees, Humanitarian relief etc), conflicts, Political and electoral affairs or other related fields, one which will make best use of existing skills, ideas and experience acquired during studies and work while enabling further personal and professional developmental experiences……
Core Competences
Ø Professionalism: Knowledge of a range of humanitarian assistance, elections and political affairs , emergency relief and related Human Rights including approaches and techniques to address difficult problems etc.
Ø Team Work: Ability to work in a multicultural setting and brainstorm to attain results with colleagues etc
Ø Communication: Communicate clearly in both English and French
Ø Creativity: Constantly seeking ways of improving the quality of service with new ideas
Professional History
Ø July 2019 – December 31st, 2019: UNOPS/UNHCR Yaounde -Cameroon
Department: Protection
Position: Consultant/Contractor Specialist-Eligibility Assistant
Responsibilities
Ø Both Office and field work involving Reporting and Monitoring
Ø Assist in the coordinated implementation and oversight of SOP’s
Ø Ensure participatory, community-based protection and AGD approaches
Ø Support persons of concern to develop structures that enhance their participation and protection
Ø Provide legal advice and guidance on protection
Ø Staying abreast of political, social, economic and cultural developments that have an impact on the protection environment and provide advice to senior management.
Ø Registration and Granting of interviews to the asylum seekers
Ø Constantly carrying out research on Country Of Origin information of asylum seekers
Ø Analyzing interviews from asylum seekers by using ,international, national, regional and sub-regional legal instruments especially legal and socio-political instruments
Ø Coordinate the promotion of international refugee law principles and standards and also IDP legislation or policies
Ø Visits to homes
Ø Visits to prisons
Ø March 2016 – Present: UNVP/ UNHCR Yaounde -Cameroon
Department: Protection
Position: Eligibility Assistant (Refugee Status Determination Assistant).
Responsibilities
Ø Involved in both Office and field work involving Reporting and monitoring
Ø Assist in the coordinated implementation and oversight of SOP’s
Ø Ensure participatory, community-based protection and AGD approaches
Ø Support persons of concern to develop structures that enhance their participation and protection
Ø Provide legal advice and guidance on protection
Ø Staying abreast of political, social, economic and cultural developments that have an impact on the protection environment and provide advice to senior management.
Ø Registration and Granting of interviews to the asylum seekers
Ø Constantly carrying out research on Country Of Origin information of asylum seekers
Ø Analysing interviews from asylum seekers by using ,international, national, regional and sub-regional legal instruments especially legal and socio-political instruments
Ø Coordinate the promotion of international refugee law principles and standards and also IDP legislation or policies
Ø Visits to prisons
Ø July 2015- February 2016: UNVP/UNHCR Douala Field Office
Department: Protection
Position: Eligibility Assistant (Refugee Status Determination Assistant).
Responsibilities
Ø First contact with POC’s involving Reporting and monitoring
Ø Assist in the coordinated implementation and oversight of SOP’s
Ø Ensure participatory, community-based protection and AGD approaches
Ø Support persons of concern to develop structures that enhance their participation and protection
Ø Provide legal advice and guidance on protection
Ø Staying abreast of political, social, economic and cultural developments that have an impact on the protection environment and provide advice to senior management.
Ø Registration and Granting of interviews to the asylum seekers -Constantly carrying out research on Country Of Origin information of asylum seekers
Ø Analyzing interviews from asylum seekers by using ,international, national, regional and sub-regional legal instruments especially legal and socio-political instruments
Ø Coordinate the promotion of international refugee law principles and standards and also IDP legislation or policies
Ø -Visits to prisons etc
Ø November 2010-July 2015: Center Regional Delegation Elections Cameroon-Yaounde
Department: Management/ Liaison
Position: Cadre(senior staff)
Responsibilities:
Ø Setting up the voting station
Ø Administering solemn declarations
Ø Checking voter identification
Ø Issuing ballots and instructing voters on how to mark and fold ballots
Ø Considering ballots and counting votes after the close of voting
Ø Returning materials to the District Electoral Officer at the district electoral office
Ø Overseeing set-up of the voting place(s)
Ø Supervising initial count and reporting election night results to the district electoral office on General Voting Day
Ø January 2015-Present:Cliff and Risco Charity Foundation
Department: Program
Position: National Program Coordinator for Cameroon
Responsibilities
Ø Identify orphans from 0-10 years for sponsorship in schools or trade
Ø Coordinate the activities of the foundation in Cameroon
Ø Coordinate fundraising projects with the foundation in Cameroon
Ø Coordinate the entire team in Cameroon.
Ø August –December 2017. Advanced Institute of Science and Innovation(ISSI)-St Monica International American University
Department: Management/Directorate
Position: Interim Provost/Director
Responsibilities
Ø Direct and coordinate all the activities of the school
Ø Manage the staff of the school
Ø Ensure the smooth function of all the different units of the school
Ø December 2014-July 2016: Pan African Institute of Development for West Africa-Yaounde Cameroon.
Department: Academics
Position: Associate Lecturer
Responsibilities:
Ø Taught Human Rights Instruments,Conflicts Resolutions,International relations,International Humanitarian Law
Ø November 2014-March 2015: Catholic University for Central Africa-Yaounde Cameroon
Department: Academics
Position: Associate Lecturer
Responsibilities
Ø Taught Human Rights Based Approach and the activities as well as the missions of the United Nations Department of Safety and Security
Ø March 2007-December 2008: Cameroon-Concord Magazine
Department: News Reporting
Department:Communication
Position: Political and Chief Intelligence Officer
Responsibilities
Ø Writing reports of salient happenings in and around Cameroon
Ø August 2005-February 2011:L’Effort Camerounais a Catholic Bi-Monthly Paper-Yaounde Office:
Department: News Reporting
Position: Correspondent
Responsibilities
Writing reports on news briefs with the catholic churches in and around Yaounde and other social happenings
Ø September 2007-March 2016: Justice and Peace Commission-SS Peter and Paul Anglophone Parish Simbock Yaounde-Cameroon.
Department: Human Rights
Position: Coordinator
Responsibilities
Ø Intervening in the domains of human rights abuses with the Christian communities. About 18 cases attended to.
Ø Presentations /Facilitations
Ø March 30th, 2017: Presented a paper on ‘“Conflict Resolution during elections- Pre, During and Post Elections in Cameroon” in the national training on Peace and Democracy known as “REPAIR”.
Ø November 2009 presented a paper on Conflict and the Society to the Anglophone, Catholic Youth Ministry 2009 Youth camp
Ø March 2007 presented a paper on the generalities of leadership in a one day, seminar on empowering women at the John XXIII Centre of Mvolye Yaounde.
Ø Published works
Ø Book Published titled ‘The Political and Economic Contributions of Cameroonian Diasporas, Case of those in the USA and Great Britain and their Contributions in the North West and South West Regions of Cameroon’.Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany, June 2019
Ø Unpublished works
Article on the topic ‘ The sense of belonging as an epic of nationalism: The case of Cameroon Diasporas’, African Humanities Review.
Ø Languages
English: Excellent reading, writing and verbal skills.
French: Good reading, writing and verbal skills
Educational Profile
§ Education and Qualifications
§ 2019: Doctorate / PhD in Political Science (University of Yaounde II Cameroon).
§ 2013: Diplome des Etudes Approfondies(DEA)in Political Science(University of Yaounde II Cameroon) .
§ 2009: Maitrise(Post Graduate) in Political Science; (University of Yaounde II Cameroon) .
§ 2008: Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science (University of Yaounde II Cameroon) .
References
§ Pr. NDUE Paul NTUNGWE
Senior Lecturer
Department of Political Science, University of Yaounde II Soa
Tel:237 677 424 825
§ Mme Christele BOUDJOM
Protection Associate
UNHCR Yaounde-Cameroon
Tel:237 691142761
§ Mr.Philippe ONANAA
Protection Associate
UNHCR Mauritania
§ Mme Cathie Monni
Protection Associate
UNHCR Burundi
Some Other certificates
§ Principles and Guidelines for UN Peacekeeping Operations,
§ Core Pre-Deployment Training Materials
§ Security for Peace Operations Personnel,
§ Peacebuilding,
§ Leading Within the United Nations Peace Operations,
§ The Role of the United Nations Police in Peace Operations
§ Methods and Techniques for Serving on a Peacekeeping Mission as a UN Military Observer,
§ Mine Action and Explosive Hazard Management: Humanitarian Impact, Technical Aspects, and Global Initiatives,
§ Implementation of the UN Security Council Resolutions on the Women, Peace and Security Agenda in Africa
§ Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA),
§ Human Rights in the Community,
§ Transition towards Democracy and Human Rights,
§ Interviewing children
§ Testifying in court for children
§ Childhood Neglect
§ Youth Inclusive Electoral Processes
§ Enhancing Women’s Participation in the Electoral cycle,
§ Gender Equality in Humanitarian Action,
§ Protection Induction Program,
§ Conflict Analysis,
§ Interfaith Conflict Resolution.
§ Peacekeeping and International Conflict,
§ Ethics in Peacekeeping,
§ Preventing Violence against Women and Gender inequality in Peacekeeping,
§ Gender Perspectives in UN Peacekeeping Operations,
§ Civil –Military Coordination in Peace Operations
§ Human Rights and Peace keeping,
§ Human Rights,
§ Protection of Civilians,
§ International Humanitarian Law and the law on Armed Conflict,
§ Introduction to the UN System: Orientation for Serving on a UN Field Mission,
§ Humanitarian Relief Operations,
§ Disarmament,Demobilization and Reintegration (DDR): Principles of Intervention and Management in Peacekeeping Operations,
§ Information Security Awareness-Foundational,
§ Introduction to Results –Based Programme Management and Assessment,
§ Gender Equality and Sexual Diversity,
§ United Nations Peacekeeping Operations: An Introduction
§ Introduction to Human Rights,
§ Introduction to Statelessness,
§ Internally Displaced Persons
§ Protection learning Program (PLP)
§ ICT and Elections Management,
§ EU and UNDP working together on electoral Assistance,
§ Sustainability in Electoral Administration,
§ Electoral Results Management Systems
Hobbies
Rading, Travelling, Singing
Name: Dr ABANG Calistus MVO (PhD)
Nationality: Cameroonian
Marital Status: Married
Contact: Tel: (+237) 237675 46 04 87/(+237)698376370
E-mail: [email protected]/[email protected], [email protected]
Professional Profile and Objective
A bilingual dedicated, enthusiastic, experienced and results-driven professional who enjoys being part of, as well as managing and motivating a successful and productive team, and thrives in highly pressurised and challenging working multi-cultural environments. Possesses excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and maintain mutually beneficial ideas and practical experiences. Able to work well and can demonstrate the high levels of motivation required to meet the tightest of deadlines. Currently looking for a challenging position in the field of Humanitarian Operations(Refugees, Humanitarian relief etc), conflicts, Political and electoral affairs or other related fields, one which will make best use of existing skills, ideas and experience acquired during studies and work while enabling further personal and professional developmental experiences……
Core Competences
Ø Professionalism: Knowledge of a range of humanitarian assistance, elections and political affairs , emergency relief and related Human Rights including approaches and techniques to address difficult problems etc.
Ø Team Work: Ability to work in a multicultural setting and brainstorm to attain results with colleagues etc
Ø Communication: Communicate clearly in both English and French
Ø Creativity: Constantly seeking ways of improving the quality of service with new ideas
Professional History
Ø July 2019 – December 31st, 2019: UNOPS/UNHCR Yaounde -Cameroon
Department: Protection
Position: Consultant/Contractor Specialist-Eligibility Assistant
Responsibilities
Ø Both Office and field work involving Reporting and Monitoring
Ø Assist in the coordinated implementation and oversight of SOP’s
Ø Ensure participatory, community-based protection and AGD approaches
Ø Support persons of concern to develop structures that enhance their participation and protection
Ø Provide legal advice and guidance on protection
Ø Staying abreast of political, social, economic and cultural developments that have an impact on the protection environment and provide advice to senior management.
Ø Registration and Granting of interviews to the asylum seekers
Ø Constantly carrying out research on Country Of Origin information of asylum seekers
Ø Analyzing interviews from asylum seekers by using ,international, national, regional and sub-regional legal instruments especially legal and socio-political instruments
Ø Coordinate the promotion of international refugee law principles and standards and also IDP legislation or policies
Ø Visits to homes
Ø Visits to prisons
Ø March 2016 – Present: UNVP/ UNHCR Yaounde -Cameroon
Department: Protection
Position: Eligibility Assistant (Refugee Status Determination Assistant).
Responsibilities
Ø Involved in both Office and field work involving Reporting and monitoring
Ø Assist in the coordinated implementation and oversight of SOP’s
Ø Ensure participatory, community-based protection and AGD approaches
Ø Support persons of concern to develop structures that enhance their participation and protection
Ø Provide legal advice and guidance on protection
Ø Staying abreast of political, social, economic and cultural developments that have an impact on the protection environment and provide advice to senior management.
Ø Registration and Granting of interviews to the asylum seekers
Ø Constantly carrying out research on Country Of Origin information of asylum seekers
Ø Analysing interviews from asylum seekers by using ,international, national, regional and sub-regional legal instruments especially legal and socio-political instruments
Ø Coordinate the promotion of international refugee law principles and standards and also IDP legislation or policies
Ø Visits to prisons
Ø July 2015- February 2016: UNVP/UNHCR Douala Field Office
Department: Protection
Position: Eligibility Assistant (Refugee Status Determination Assistant).
Responsibilities
Ø First contact with POC’s involving Reporting and monitoring
Ø Assist in the coordinated implementation and oversight of SOP’s
Ø Ensure participatory, community-based protection and AGD approaches
Ø Support persons of concern to develop structures that enhance their participation and protection
Ø Provide legal advice and guidance on protection
Ø Staying abreast of political, social, economic and cultural developments that have an impact on the protection environment and provide advice to senior management.
Ø Registration and Granting of interviews to the asylum seekers -Constantly carrying out research on Country Of Origin information of asylum seekers
Ø Analyzing interviews from asylum seekers by using ,international, national, regional and sub-regional legal instruments especially legal and socio-political instruments
Ø Coordinate the promotion of international refugee law principles and standards and also IDP legislation or policies
Ø -Visits to prisons etc
Ø November 2010-July 2015: Center Regional Delegation Elections Cameroon-Yaounde
Department: Management/ Liaison
Position: Cadre(senior staff)
Responsibilities:
Ø Setting up the voting station
Ø Administering solemn declarations
Ø Checking voter identification
Ø Issuing ballots and instructing voters on how to mark and fold ballots
Ø Considering ballots and counting votes after the close of voting
Ø Returning materials to the District Electoral Officer at the district electoral office
Ø Overseeing set-up of the voting place(s)
Ø Supervising initial count and reporting election night results to the district electoral office on General Voting Day
Ø January 2015-Present:Cliff and Risco Charity Foundation
Department: Program
Position: National Program Coordinator for Cameroon
Responsibilities
Ø Identify orphans from 0-10 years for sponsorship in schools or trade
Ø Coordinate the activities of the foundation in Cameroon
Ø Coordinate fundraising projects with the foundation in Cameroon
Ø Coordinate the entire team in Cameroon.
Ø August –December 2017. Advanced Institute of Science and Innovation(ISSI)-St Monica International American University
Department: Management/Directorate
Position: Interim Provost/Director
Responsibilities
Ø Direct and coordinate all the activities of the school
Ø Manage the staff of the school
Ø Ensure the smooth function of all the different units of the school
Ø December 2014-July 2016: Pan African Institute of Development for West Africa-Yaounde Cameroon.
Department: Academics
Position: Associate Lecturer
Responsibilities:
Ø Taught Human Rights Instruments,Conflicts Resolutions,International relations,International Humanitarian Law
Ø November 2014-March 2015: Catholic University for Central Africa-Yaounde Cameroon
Department: Academics
Position: Associate Lecturer
Responsibilities
Ø Taught Human Rights Based Approach and the activities as well as the missions of the United Nations Department of Safety and Security
Ø March 2007-December 2008: Cameroon-Concord Magazine
Department: News Reporting
Department:Communication
Position: Political and Chief Intelligence Officer
Responsibilities
Ø Writing reports of salient happenings in and around Cameroon
Ø August 2005-February 2011:L’Effort Camerounais a Catholic Bi-Monthly Paper-Yaounde Office:
Department: News Reporting
Position: Correspondent
Responsibilities
Writing reports on news briefs with the catholic churches in and around Yaounde and other social happenings
Ø September 2007-March 2016: Justice and Peace Commission-SS Peter and Paul Anglophone Parish Simbock Yaounde-Cameroon.
Department: Human Rights
Position: Coordinator
Responsibilities
Ø Intervening in the domains of human rights abuses with the Christian communities. About 18 cases attended to.
Ø Presentations /Facilitations
Ø March 30th, 2017: Presented a paper on ‘“Conflict Resolution during elections- Pre, During and Post Elections in Cameroon” in the national training on Peace and Democracy known as “REPAIR”.
Ø November 2009 presented a paper on Conflict and the Society to the Anglophone, Catholic Youth Ministry 2009 Youth camp
Ø March 2007 presented a paper on the generalities of leadership in a one day, seminar on empowering women at the John XXIII Centre of Mvolye Yaounde.
Ø Published works
Ø Book Published titled ‘The Political and Economic Contributions of Cameroonian Diasporas, Case of those in the USA and Great Britain and their Contributions in the North West and South West Regions of Cameroon’.Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany, June 2019
Ø Unpublished works
Article on the topic ‘ The sense of belonging as an epic of nationalism: The case of Cameroon Diasporas’, African Humanities Review.
Ø Languages
English: Excellent reading, writing and verbal skills.
French: Good reading, writing and verbal skills
Educational Profile
§ Education and Qualifications
§ 2019: Doctorate / PhD in Political Science (University of Yaounde II Cameroon).
§ 2013: Diplome des Etudes Approfondies(DEA)in Political Science(University of Yaounde II Cameroon) .
§ 2009: Maitrise(Post Graduate) in Political Science; (University of Yaounde II Cameroon) .
§ 2008: Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science (University of Yaounde II Cameroon) .
References
§ Pr. NDUE Paul NTUNGWE
Senior Lecturer
Department of Political Science, University of Yaounde II Soa
Tel:237 677 424 825
§ Mme Christele BOUDJOM
Protection Associate
UNHCR Yaounde-Cameroon
Tel:237 691142761
§ Mr.Philippe ONANAA
Protection Associate
UNHCR Mauritania
§ Mme Cathie Monni
Protection Associate
UNHCR Burundi
Some Other certificates
§ Principles and Guidelines for UN Peacekeeping Operations,
§ Core Pre-Deployment Training Materials
§ Security for Peace Operations Personnel,
§ Peacebuilding,
§ Leading Within the United Nations Peace Operations,
§ The Role of the United Nations Police in Peace Operations
§ Methods and Techniques for Serving on a Peacekeeping Mission as a UN Military Observer,
§ Mine Action and Explosive Hazard Management: Humanitarian Impact, Technical Aspects, and Global Initiatives,
§ Implementation of the UN Security Council Resolutions on the Women, Peace and Security Agenda in Africa
§ Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA),
§ Human Rights in the Community,
§ Transition towards Democracy and Human Rights,
§ Interviewing children
§ Testifying in court for children
§ Childhood Neglect
§ Youth Inclusive Electoral Processes
§ Enhancing Women’s Participation in the Electoral cycle,
§ Gender Equality in Humanitarian Action,
§ Protection Induction Program,
§ Conflict Analysis,
§ Interfaith Conflict Resolution.
§ Peacekeeping and International Conflict,
§ Ethics in Peacekeeping,
§ Preventing Violence against Women and Gender inequality in Peacekeeping,
§ Gender Perspectives in UN Peacekeeping Operations,
§ Civil –Military Coordination in Peace Operations
§ Human Rights and Peace keeping,
§ Human Rights,
§ Protection of Civilians,
§ International Humanitarian Law and the law on Armed Conflict,
§ Introduction to the UN System: Orientation for Serving on a UN Field Mission,
§ Humanitarian Relief Operations,
§ Disarmament,Demobilization and Reintegration (DDR): Principles of Intervention and Management in Peacekeeping Operations,
§ Information Security Awareness-Foundational,
§ Introduction to Results –Based Programme Management and Assessment,
§ Gender Equality and Sexual Diversity,
§ United Nations Peacekeeping Operations: An Introduction
§ Introduction to Human Rights,
§ Introduction to Statelessness,
§ Internally Displaced Persons
§ Protection learning Program (PLP)
§ ICT and Elections Management,
§ EU and UNDP working together on electoral Assistance,
§ Sustainability in Electoral Administration,
§ Electoral Results Management Systems
Hobbies
Rading, Travelling, Singing
Name: Dr ABANG Calistus MVO (PhD)
Nationality: Cameroonian
Marital Status: Married
Contact: Tel: (+237) 237675 46 04 87/(+237)698376370
E-mail: [email protected]/[email protected], [email protected]
Professional Profile and Objective A bilingual dedicated, enthusiastic, experienced and results-driven professional who enjoys being part of, as well as managing and motivating a successful and productive team, and thrives in highly pressurised and challenging working multi-cultural environments. Possesses excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and maintain mutually beneficial ideas and practical experiences. Able to work well and can demonstrate the high levels of motivation required to meet the tightest of deadlines. Currently looking for a challenging position in the field of Humanitarian Operations(Refugees, Humanitarian relief etc), conflicts, Political and electoral affairs or other related fields, one which will make best use of existing skills, ideas and experience acquired during studies and work while enabling further personal and professional developmental experiences……
Core Competences Professionalism: Knowledge of a range of humanitarian assistance, elections and political affairs , emergency relief and related Human Rights including approaches and techniques to address difficult problems etc.
Team Work: Ability to work in a multicultural setting and brainstorm to attain results with colleagues etc
Communication: Communicate clearly in both English and French
Creativity: Constantly seeking ways of improving the quality of service with new ideas
Professional History July 2019 – December 31st, 2019: UNOPS/UNHCR Yaounde -Cameroon
Department: Protection
Position: Consultant/Contractor Specialist-Eligibility Assistant
Responsibilities
Both Office and field work involving Reporting and Monitoring
Assist in the coordinated implementation and oversight of SOP’s
Ensure participatory, community-based protection and AGD approaches
Support persons of concern to develop structures that enhance their participation and protection
Provide legal advice and guidance on protection
Staying abreast of political, social, economic and cultural developments that have an impact on the protection environment and provide advice to senior management.
Registration and Granting of interviews to the asylum seekers
Constantly carrying out research on Country Of Origin information of asylum seekers
Analyzing interviews from asylum seekers by using ,international, national, regional and sub-regional legal instruments especially legal and socio-political instruments
Coordinate the promotion of international refugee law principles and standards and also IDP legislation or policies
Visits to homes
Visits to prisons
March 2016 – Present: UNVP/ UNHCR Yaounde -Cameroon
Department: Protection
Position: Eligibility Assistant (Refugee Status Determination Assistant).
Responsibilities
Involved in both Office and field work involving Reporting and monitoring
Assist in the coordinated implementation and oversight of SOP’s
Ensure participatory, community-based protection and AGD approaches
Support persons of concern to develop structures that enhance their participation and protection
Provide legal advice and guidance on protection
Staying abreast of political, social, economic and cultural developments that have an impact on the protection environment and provide advice to senior management.
Registration and Granting of interviews to the asylum seekers
Constantly carrying out research on Country Of Origin information of asylum seekers
Analysing interviews from asylum seekers by using ,international, national, regional and sub-regional legal instruments especially legal and socio-political instruments
Coordinate the promotion of international refugee law principles and standards and also IDP legislation or policies
Visits to prisons
July 2015- February 2016: UNVP/UNHCR Douala Field Office
Department: Protection
Position: Eligibility Assistant (Refugee Status Determination Assistant).
Responsibilities
First contact with POC’s involving Reporting and monitoring
Assist in the coordinated implementation and oversight of SOP’s
Ensure participatory, community-based protection and AGD approaches
Support persons of concern to develop structures that enhance their participation and protection
Provide legal advice and guidance on protection
Staying abreast of political, social, economic and cultural developments that have an impact on the protection environment and provide advice to senior management.
Registration and Granting of interviews to the asylum seekers -Constantly carrying out research on Country Of Origin information of asylum seekers
Analyzing interviews from asylum seekers by using ,international, national, regional and sub-regional legal instruments especially legal and socio-political instruments
Coordinate the promotion of international refugee law principles and standards and also IDP legislation or policies
-Visits to prisons etc
November 2010-July 2015: Center Regional Delegation Elections Cameroon-Yaounde
Department: Management/ Liaison
Position: Cadre(senior staff)
Responsibilities:
Setting up the voting station
Administering solemn declarations
Checking voter identification
Issuing ballots and instructing voters on how to mark and fold ballots
Considering ballots and counting votes after the close of voting
Returning materials to the District Electoral Officer at the district electoral office
Overseeing set-up of the voting place(s)
Supervising initial count and reporting election night results to the district electoral office on General Voting Day
January 2015-Present:Cliff and Risco Charity Foundation
Department: Program
Position: National Program Coordinator for Cameroon
Responsibilities
Identify orphans from 0-10 years for sponsorship in schools or trade
Coordinate the activities of the foundation in Cameroon
Coordinate fundraising projects with the foundation in Cameroon
Coordinate the entire team in Cameroon.
August –December 2017. Advanced Institute of Science and Innovation(ISSI)-St Monica International American University
Department: Management/Directorate
Position: Interim Provost/Director
Responsibilities
Direct and coordinate all the activities of the school
Manage the staff of the school
Ensure the smooth function of all the different units of the school
December 2014-July 2016: Pan African Institute of Development for West Africa-Yaounde Cameroon.
Department: Academics
Position: Associate Lecturer
Responsibilities:
Taught Human Rights Instruments,Conflicts Resolutions,International relations,International Humanitarian Law
November 2014-March 2015: Catholic University for Central Africa-Yaounde Cameroon
Department: Academics
Position: Associate Lecturer
Responsibilities
Taught Human Rights Based Approach and the activities as well as the missions of the United Nations Department of Safety and Security
March 2007-December 2008: Cameroon-Concord Magazine
Department: News Reporting
Department:Communication
Position: Political and Chief Intelligence Officer
Responsibilities
Writing reports of salient happenings in and around Cameroon
August 2005-February 2011:L’Effort Camerounais a Catholic Bi-Monthly Paper-Yaounde Office:
Department: News Reporting
Position: Correspondent
Responsibilities
Writing reports on news briefs with the catholic churches in and around Yaounde and other social happenings
September 2007-March 2016: Justice and Peace Commission-SS Peter and Paul Anglophone Parish Simbock Yaounde-Cameroon.
Department: Human Rights
Position: Coordinator
Responsibilities
Intervening in the domains of human rights abuses with the Christian communities. About 18 cases attended to.
Presentations /Facilitations
March 30th, 2017: Presented a paper on ‘“Conflict Resolution during elections- Pre, During and Post Elections in Cameroon” in the national training on Peace and Democracy known as “REPAIR”.
November 2009 presented a paper on Conflict and the Society to the Anglophone, Catholic Youth Ministry 2009 Youth camp
March 2007 presented a paper on the generalities of leadership in a one day, seminar on empowering women at the John XXIII Centre of Mvolye Yaounde.
Published works
Book Published titled ‘The Political and Economic Contributions of Cameroonian Diasporas, Case of those in the USA and Great Britain and their Contributions in the North West and South West Regions of Cameroon’.Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany, June 2019
Unpublished works
Article on the topic ‘ The sense of belonging as an epic of nationalism: The case of Cameroon Diasporas’, African Humanities Review.
Languages
English: Excellent reading, writing and verbal skills.
French: Good reading, writing and verbal skills
Educational Profile Education and Qualifications
2019: Doctorate / PhD in Political Science (University of Yaounde II Cameroon).
2013: Diplome des Etudes Approfondies(DEA)in Political Science(University of Yaounde II Cameroon) .
2009: Maitrise(Post Graduate) in Political Science; (University of Yaounde II Cameroon) .
2008: Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science (University of Yaounde II Cameroon) .
References
Pr. NDUE Paul NTUNGWE
Senior Lecturer
Department of Political Science, University of Yaounde II Soa
[email protected]
Tel:237 677 424 825
Mme Christele BOUDJOM
Protection Associate
UNHCR Yaounde-Cameroon
[email protected]
Tel:237 691142761
Mr.Philippe ONANAA
Protection Associate
UNHCR Mauritania
[email protected]
Mme Cathie Monni
Protection Associate
UNHCR Burundi
[email protected]
Some Other certificates
Principles and Guidelines for UN Peacekeeping Operations,
Core Pre-Deployment Training Materials
Security for Peace Operations Personnel,
Peacebuilding,
Leading Within the United Nations Peace Operations,
The Role of the United Nations Police in Peace Operations
Methods and Techniques for Serving on a Peacekeeping Mission as a UN Military Observer,
Mine Action and Explosive Hazard Management: Humanitarian Impact, Technical Aspects, and Global Initiatives,
Implementation of the UN Security Council Resolutions on the Women, Peace and Security Agenda in Africa
Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA),
Human Rights in the Community,
Transition towards Democracy and Human Rights,
Interviewing children
Testifying in court for children
Childhood Neglect
Youth Inclusive Electoral Processes
Enhancing Women’s Participation in the Electoral cycle,
Gender Equality in Humanitarian Action,
Protection Induction Program,
Conflict Analysis,
Interfaith Conflict Resolution.
Peacekeeping and International Conflict,
Ethics in Peacekeeping,
Preventing Violence against Women and Gender inequality in Peacekeeping,
Gender Perspectives in UN Peacekeeping Operations,
Civil –Military Coordination in Peace Operations
Human Rights and Peace keeping,
Human Rights,
Protection of Civilians,
International Humanitarian Law and the law on Armed Conflict,
Introduction to the UN System: Orientation for Serving on a UN Field Mission,
Humanitarian Relief Operations,
Disarmament,Demobilization and Reintegration (DDR): Principles of Intervention and Management in Peacekeeping Operations,
Information Security Awareness-Foundational,
Introduction to Results –Based Programme Management and Assessment,
Gender Equality and Sexual Diversity,
United Nations Peacekeeping Operations: An Introduction
Introduction to Human Rights,
Introduction to Statelessness,
Internally Displaced Persons
Protection learning Program (PLP)
ICT and Elections Management,
EU and UNDP working together on electoral Assistance,
Sustainability in Electoral Administration,
Electoral Results Management Systems
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