Abdul Wahab Razack
Freetown,W
Summary
Abdul Wahab Razack is a result oriented seasoned social change and policy advocate with a proven track record of transforming ideas into realities for non-profit organizations. He has an exceptional ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders, including government bodies and NGOs. He has dedicated his time and resources to harnessing the potentials of young people especially women and girls in vulnerable communities, with over ten years of impactful gains and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). He is a technically skilled professional in youth advocacy, counseling, mental health, community mobilization, media influencer, voluntary management and service, office administration, public relation, managing development programs, peace building initiatives, research and documentation, and youth policy advocacy. He is committed to social responsibility, sustainability, and international climate change, humanitarian goodwill, youth policy advocacy frameworks.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Protocol Officer (NYSC - Volunteer)
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
03.2025 - Current
- Strategic activities coordinator to the Chief of Protocol at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Sierra Leone
- Providing protocol courtesies to assigned MDAs, members of the Diplomatic and Consular Corp, visiting international delegations, and receiving foreign nationals for specific programs, conferences, national days and state functions.
- Wrote daily letters in Memorandum address to Ministries and DAs, Note Verbale to Embassies, High Commissions, Consulate and International Organization, Minute Paper, and Letter general to agencies. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) with specific focus paid on over flight and Landing Permit, Order of Mission and among other diplomatic notes.
- Advocacy
- Social Networking & Lobbying
- Team Player
- Creativity
- Harnessing Potentials
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Pick up and up off, of delegations for conferences at Sea Coach, Sea Bird and Freetown International Airport.
- Provided Protocol courtesy and hospitality for the visiting of the Food and Agricultural Organization, Director General (DG - FAO) and delegation to the Republic of Sierra Leone.
- Provided Protocol courtesies for State opening of the Third Section of the Sixth Parliament of the Republic of Sierra Leone in the Chamber of Parliament building on Thursday, 7th August 2025.
- Provided Protocol courtesy as I was assigned to fifty delegates for the Africa Public Sector Human Recourses Managers Network (APS - HRMNet) conference.
- Provided Protocol courtesies as I was assigned to twenty one delegates at Sierra Palm Resort for the Africa Peer Review Mechanism (APRM), 3rd Africa High -Level Forum on South South Cooperation for Sustainable Development.
- Provided Protocol Courtesy for the visit to Sierra Leone of Mr. Liu Guozhong, Vice Premier and member of the Political Burea of the People's Republic of China, from 12th - 14th November, 2025.
Voluntary Consultant
Women Awareness Advocacy Network
07.2024 - Current
- Developed the drafting and lead the adoption of the constitution for the Women Awareness Advocacy Network. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Used the constitution for registration.
- Developed framework for the effective management of the organizations.
- Harnessed the potential of the CEO and members of the organization for impactful community mobilization and stakeholders' engagements.
- Created a network with local communities and stakeholders for resource mobilization and work collaboratively for the official launching of the organization in Kenema.
- Moderated the launching with prolific panel discussions from Policy makers, local communities and representatives of civil society organization.
- Committed to supporting the organization to achieving the mission and objectives.
Chairman - University Peace Club
Njala University Peace Club / Justice Peace and Human Right Commission - Bo
11.2023 - 11.2024
- Facilitated peace building initiatives between Students' Union Government rnent . SUG Presidential candidates through Radio Discussion Programs (At Classic Radio and Advocated for an office through the Justice Peace and Human Right Commission - Bo.
- KPI: Successfully completed the transition within the stipulated timeframe, ensuring a seamless handover with zero operational downtime and the Njala University Peace Club office is currently in use.
- Resolved conflicts that can hinder students' mobilization efforts and lead the electoral observation team to render peaceful advices during SUG elections.
- KPI: Conducted the most peaceful SUG election in the history of Bo Campus.
- Recognized and addressed conflicts constructively with university administration and the students union.
- Encouraged open and honest dialogue to address conflict related issues on campus.
- Embarked on campus cleaning exercises to ensure a decent environment where every student can thrive.
National Secretary General
Kailahun District Students' Union (KaiDSU) National
04.2023 - 10.2024
- Created a functional national Secretariat for KiaDSU National.
- Facilitated the planning and successful implementation of the Brain of Kailahun District Debate and Quiz Championship.
- Worked alongside the President to organize Voter Education for the 2023 General Election.
- Took minutes in all meetings with stakeholders and the general membership especially the Annual General Meeting.
- Design Letter Heads and Official logo for KaiDSU National and its auxiliary bodies.
Project and Research Officer (Volunteer)
Youth and Children Empowerment Forum (YCEF) Africa
08.2023 - 07.2024
- Engaged key with stakeholders in academic institutions such as, Head of Department for Gender, Research and Documentation at Fourah Bay College (FBC), Head of Department for Leadership and Governance at the Institute of Public Administration (IPAM), Head of Department for Sociology and Social Work at Njala University to have inclusive approach for the Women of all works of life project.
- Represented the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), on meetings and media programs on sensitive gender issues.
- Created networks and platforms for collaborations and partnerships for Sponsorships.
Departmental President (SOS-ENG NU)
Society of Social Engineers - Department of Sociology and Social Work Njala University
01.2023 - 01.2023
- Organized campaign against Drug abuse in the municipality of Bo.
- Collaborated with Bo City Council and championed the entire cleaning of the Kandeh Town Market as our corporate social responsibility.
- Catered for the welfare of students in the department of Sociology and Social Work, during convocations, in terms of I Grade issues and other social welfare concern.
- Advocated for students led leadership with autonomy in financial management backed with departmental leadership oversight and mentorship.
Regional Ambassador (Voluntary Country Representative)
Eco-Network Sierra Leone (Global Climate Change Network)
12.2020 - 01.2022
- Represented Sierra Leone as a climate change and environmental sustainability champion on the Eco-Network Global.
- Appointed District and Regional Climate Change Activist as well as Campus Ambassadors across colleges and universities.
- Organized climate strive actions for a climate adaptation, resilience and sustainability.
- Organized climate school programs to ensure environmental sustainability.
- Created collaboration and partnerships with other climate change and other environmental sustainability network movements like "Let's Do it Sierra Leone, Sunrise Movement" and among others.
Voluntary Deputy Director of Peace and Security
Active Youths for Sustainable Peace Sierra Leone
09.2019
Education
West Africa Senior School Certificate Examination -
Holy Trinity Secondary School
KenemaIntroduction Training Course -
National Youth Service (NYS) Sierra Leone
BSc Hons. - Sociology
Njala University
Sierra LeoneSkills
- Problem Solving
- Counseling
- Strategic Planning
- Research
- Project Writing
- Communication
- Facilitating Programs
- Program Coordination
- Graphic Design
- Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Accomplishments
- National Humanitarian Awardee - 2022 and 2023
- Certified Peace Ambassador
- Honorable Youth Ambassador
References
- Mr. Albert J. Coker, Chief of Protocol, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MFAIC), alplato@gmail.com, +232 72 350 500
- Mr. Fassie Manju, Lecturer, Njala University (Departmental Coordinator Sociology & Social Work), Society of Social Engineers Njala University (SOS-ENG NU), fassiemanju@gmail.com, +23278780071
- Dr. Ibrahim Munu, Dean, School of Social Sciences & Law, Njala University, +23278735004
- Dr. Philip Kamanda, Head of Department (HOD), Department of Sociology and Social Work, Njala University, +23276454050
- Mr. Mohamed Mangoh, National President, Kailahun District Students' Union (KaiDSU) National, +23278693649
- Amb. Jamil J.B Swaray, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Youths and Children's Empowerment Forum (YCEF) Africa, +23275676637
- Madam Fatmata Kallay, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Women Awareness Advocacy Network (Brave to be Workshop), +23279146474
- Mr. Kizito Abigo, JPHRC Bo Consultant and Founder, Njala University Peace Club (NUCP), +23278313171
- Mr. John Macarthy, M & E OFFICE Supervisor, Connaught Hospital, +23276752835
- Dr. Magdalene Mansaray Johnson, Medical Doctor, Connaught Hospital, Research Assistant & Team Leader at Presidential Task Force on Hajj (During my Internship), +32376720487
- Prof. Dr. med. Dr. Charles Senessie, Deputy Minister 1, Ministry of Health, +41 79 157 7537
Languages
English
Upper Intermediate
B2
Timeline
Protocol Officer (NYSC - Volunteer)
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
03.2025 - Current
Voluntary Consultant
Women Awareness Advocacy Network
07.2024 - Current
Chairman - University Peace Club
Njala University Peace Club / Justice Peace and Human Right Commission - Bo
11.2023 - 11.2024
Project and Research Officer (Volunteer)
Youth and Children Empowerment Forum (YCEF) Africa
08.2023 - 07.2024
National Secretary General
Kailahun District Students' Union (KaiDSU) National
04.2023 - 10.2024
Departmental President (SOS-ENG NU)
Society of Social Engineers - Department of Sociology and Social Work Njala University
01.2023 - 01.2023
Regional Ambassador (Voluntary Country Representative)
Eco-Network Sierra Leone (Global Climate Change Network)
12.2020 - 01.2022
Voluntary Deputy Director of Peace and Security
Active Youths for Sustainable Peace Sierra Leone
09.2019
West Africa Senior School Certificate Examination -
Holy Trinity Secondary School
Introduction Training Course -
National Youth Service (NYS) Sierra Leone
BSc Hons. - Sociology
Njala University