Buba Khan

Africa Advocacy Advisor , International Non-profit

Banjul, Gambia

Development and advocacy expert with over 10 years experience in INGOs and currently Africa Advocacy Advisor ActionAid International, Seeks a challenging opportunity

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Area of Expertise:
  • Agriculture, Livelihoods, Microfinance, Rural
  • Capacity Building, Training, Advocacy
  • Environment, Climate, Energy, Water, Sanitation
  • Government, Governance, Reforms
  • Human Rights, Law, Migration, Conflicts, Justice
Professional Experience:

To build a progressive and dynamic career in policy advocacy in human rights and justice in all sectors and facets of society (governance, democracy, agriculture, food security and livelihoods) to enhance the quality of life for all (especially youth, children, women, and other excluded & marginalized groups). As a change agent my goal is to use policy as an instrument to transform programmatic efforts that alleviate poverty, inequity, injustices and human indignity through facilitating processes that lead to interventions and activities/programmes that could change the lives and livelihoods of vulnerable groups in the World, and to contribute to their effective participation in the global economy.

Education:

I have a BSc in Agriculture and MSc in Development studies. I am currently doing another Bachelors Degree in Law (LLB) in the university of the Gambia. I obtained series of certificates in Human rights, IT, gender, etc

Affiliations and Achievements:

I work with social movements in Africa and beyond: Africans Rising, CNC, La Via Campesina, IFSN, PACJA, Rural Women Assembly, EACSOF, WACSOF, SADC-CNGO, CIVICUS, GIMAC, FEMNET, AUC, RECs, etc

Available for:

  • Being headhunted – make me an offer

Years of Experience:

10-15 years

Highest Qualification:

Masters

Languages:

English

Nationality:

Gambia

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