DAKAR, SENEGAL

WASHINGTON FELLOWSHIP 2013-2014

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SIDI DENG

Sidi Deng has over five years of experience working directly with communities focusing on education

and empowerment for girls. As the Communications Officer for Community Africa he frequently

travels to the rural communities of Western and Eastern Uganda conducting interviews with the

program stakeholders for fundraising purposes. This has enabled him to identify with and analyze the

challenges of education and livelihood in the grassroots communities. Sidi is also the Founder and

Chief of Party of Dakar Empowerment Foundation, an NGO that focuses on girls, women and children

through dynamic programs that directly involve, empower and benefit rural communities in Eastern

Senegal. Having been educated by an American family, he is helping the rural girls in his community

attain education by connecting them with sponsors and mentors from across the globe who educate and

nurture their dreams. He is also a youth Minister for his tribal community in Eastern Senegal, a

community of over 700,000 people. He is skilled in fundraising, technology and communications,

including multiple social media outlets. Sidi holds a BS in Information Technology from Makerere

University, a Diploma in Satellite and Internet Delivery of Educational Television and Multimedia

from U.S. Telecommunication Training Institute, and a Certificate in New Media, Citizen Journalism

and Empowerment by World Pulse, an online action media network powered by women from 190

countries.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Community Africa, Uganda (3/2011 Present) Communications Officer, Dakar, Senegal

Responsible for photography, videos, editing and production of fundraising tools, and website update and maintenance

Coordinates the collection and distribution of letters, photographs and updates from Ugandan schools which are linked to schools in the UK

Works with the UK fundraising team and local program staff providing support in acquisition of online and offline tools for fundraising

Supports the development and implementation of Community Africas Communications Strategy in line with local, national and UK priorities

Taps into the national and local media to increase Community Africas visibility in Senegal using the most appropriate and targeted approaches

Handles social media marketing (Facebook, Twitter, Skype, blogs, YouTube)

Produces communication materials (brochures, leaflets, stickers, etcetera) to profile Community Africas work in Senegal

Administers the online resource center including writing reports

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Dakar Empowerment Foundation, (11/2011 Present) Founder and Chief of Party, Dakar, Senegal

Coordinates all of the programs and ensures steady progress

Connects rural Senegalese girls to Mentors from across the globe through social media and networks, and has connected 66 girls who are now attending secondary and tertiary institutions

Coordinates and maintains positive relationships between the Mentors and the Mentees and all donors

Responsible for financial management and accountability

Oversees the operations and human resources management

Publicizes and campaigns using social networks

Global Health and HIV/AIDS Initiative Senegal (3/2008 2/2011) ICT and Media (Public Relations) Officer, Dakar, Senegal

Maintained and updated ICT Equipment and Help Desk support

Led workshops and trainings on ICT and Public Relations Management

Designed, updated and maintained website

Marketed through use of internet communication systems and social networks such as Facebook, group emails, blogs, Twitter, YouTube, etcetera

Managed media publications (television, radio, newspaper)

COMMUNITY OR VOLUNTEER WORK (non-paid)

English Teacher, Dakar Grand Mosque, 2011 - present

Work in small groups to assist students with English language skills

EDUCATION & TRAINING U.S. Telecommunication Training Institute (USTTI), Washington, DC, United States, (12/2010)

Diploma in Satellite and Internet Delivery of Educational Television and Multimedia

Cheikh Anta Diop University, Dakar, Senegal, (1/2008)

BS, Information Technology (BIT)

AWARDS & HONORS

Employee Recognition, Community Africa, December 2012, Dakar, Senegal

Received a recognition award for exceptional performance as Communications Officer.

SKILLS Languages: French (Native), Wolof (Native), English (Advanced Proficiency)

Computer: Microsoft Office applications, Web design, online networking, Hardware-Software

Maintenance, Experience with Windows NT, Windows 2000/2003/2007, Windows XP, Windows

Vista, Linux, Windows 8