CHRISTIAN WILLIAMS
Freetown
Summary
Highly skilled rural development practitioner with a Bachelor of Science in Rural Development and additional qualifications in Environmental Science. Specializes in implementing rural livelihood strategies and agricultural initiatives to uplift rural communities. Strong interpersonal skills facilitate effective engagement with vulnerable populations. Dedicated to improving rural living conditions through sustainable development and empowerment initiatives.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Field Officer
Community Development Initiative Sierra Leone
Freetown
05.2023 - 01.2024
- Working with different localities in identifying issues disturbing the welfare of the citizens of Sierra Leone with the help of some developmental organisations to help in minimizing some of the core issues in societies.
- Collecting data for statistical analysis
- Report writing on any activities undertaken
- Conducting surveys on farm lands for agricultural purposes
M&E officer
Save The Orphans Salone
Freetown
09.2020 - 04.2023
- Evaluating all activities of the children under the umbrella of the organization
- Quarterly report writing for donors to see activities undertaken
Program Coordinator
Christadelphian-meal-a-day Pekin Dem
Freetown
06.2019 - 09.2021
- Monitoring all activities of the children under the umbrella of the organization
- Creating annual program activities especially for vulnerable children who are living in the streets
- Routine check on children who are homeless and reunifying them with their family members
Volunteer
Amnesty International
Freetown
03.2012 - 07.2012
- Led the organisation and facilitation of sensitisation sessions using skits, drama plays, and songs to raise awareness on child labour, teenage pregnancy, and HIV/AIDS in targeted schools and communities.
- Designed and executed educational programmes aimed at fostering healthy lifestyle choices and enhancing personal and social responsibility.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Rural Development
Njala University
Mokonde, Sierra LeoneSkills
- Report writing
- Survey design
- Program evaluation
- Community engagement
- Monitoring and evaluation
- Communication skills
- Adaptive problem solving
Certification
- Graduate Internship Program (National Youth Commission sponsored by UNDP)
- Infection and Prevention Control (sponsored by IOM)
- Project Management Essentials Certificate (disaster ready.org)
- Certificate Introduction to Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)
Custom Section
- Ability to express myself both orally and in written
- Strong resistance to stress and capable of working in situation of high demand
- Great ability of adapting to sudden change of programme and environment
- Efficient in managing own time effectively
- Full of social and educational initiatives
Leadership Experience
National (Country) Coordinator for INEDEM (Inspire, Educate and Empower), 2018
Languages
English
Intermediate
B1
Timeline
Field Officer
Community Development Initiative Sierra Leone
05.2023 - 01.2024
M&E officer
Save The Orphans Salone
09.2020 - 04.2023
Program Coordinator
Christadelphian-meal-a-day Pekin Dem
06.2019 - 09.2021
Volunteer
Amnesty International
03.2012 - 07.2012
Bachelor of Science - Rural Development
Njala University