Jamari Jika Zibo Issaka

I have demonstrated the history of working in administration, research, human resource, and logistics. Aside from my professional work, I engage in volunteer work and with considerable experience working with non-profit organizations. These experiences stem from my background coming from Ghana and now living in Belgium. I have strong work ethics. I am energetic and thus, always eager to learn new skills. A very result-oriented person with a strong ability to handle multiple tasks daily without losing sight on the bigger picture of getting results. I am skilled at working with people from diverse backgrounds/perspectives. I am driven with the desire to learn and share ideas in order to grow and help others grow where necessary. The desire to achieve a successful outcome is the epitome of my determination to deliver in everything that I do. While I believe in taking responsibility, I also strongly believe in the art of working in a collaborative way in order to maximise the general outcome of whatever project/ work I am engaged in. As a young but very ambitious person, I am dedicated to building a career based on hard work, critical thinking, and diligence. Academically, I come with a background in social & political science from both Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) & Universiteit Gent (UGent) in an inter-University program. Also, a graduate of Master of Science in Conflict & Development Studies where i entrenched myself in conflict resolutions, human rights, sustainable development and postcolonial studies.

• Support Ghana (Emo Foundation) Ngo- Vzw, Volunteer - Bookkeeper & Tour Guide, August 2015 - July 2017, I was responsible for the bookkeeping of the organisation, secretary and also, the tour guide for the volunteers and tourists. It was an interesting job because it made me an open minded and secular person. Furthermore, it gave me the opportunity to meet new people and learn more of different cultures and lifestyles.
• Support Ghana (Emo Foundation) Ngo - Vzw, Volunteer Secretary, June 2018 - Present, Volunteers as the secretary of the VZW/NGO Support Ghana in Belgium.
• Support Ghana (Emo Foundation) Ngo- Vzw, Volunteer, April 2018, Presentation For Tumult - Talent Voor Semen Leven Belgium Tumult. I had a group of young people travelling to Ghana and I had the honour to give a presentation on the expectations regarding the culture and what to experience in Ghana (West Africa).
• Support Ghana (Emo foundation) Ngo- Vzw, Volunteer, September 2019, Helped in fundraising by organising 'Spaghetti Day' In Zemst to raise funds for a good course (Paying school fees of education of young people in Ghana + providing health care services by renovating clinics and giving HealthCare Materials and equipment to the local people.
• Thomas More College: Campus Vorselaar, Presentation, November 24, 2021, Vorselaar, Belgium, Presentation At Thomas More College- Campus Vorselaar (November 24, 2021). I had the honour of giving an Interesting yet critical presentation at the annual event dubbed 'Infoavond' (information Evening) where I engaged vividly with students to convince them to do an internship abroad, specifically, Ghana in West Africa. This was with the idea of ensuring that all students who were at the event had enough Information and their queries, answered by me and in turn, encouraged them to take the step to having an international exposure and experience.

• African Caribbean Pacific Diaspora Youth Support Service Conference (ACP DYSS), November 10, 2018, Ghent, Belgium, Participated on the theme: What next? Youth led innovation for Education and entrepreneurial empowerment at Ghent University. This was in association with the University of Ghent, University of Antwerp, KU Leuven And VLIR-UOS at the international student's conference (ISC). This was an interesting and idea sharing conference which was aimed at learning and participation by the youth in the development of their home countries.
• Vrije Universiteit Brussel Africa Student Community (VUB Ascom), September 2018-September 2019, Brussels, Belgium, Served as the vice president of (VUB Ascom). I Played a key role in organising lots of events on campus like student mentorship, Brussels tour for ASCOM, ASCOM Quiz Night, and ultimately organising the Africa liberation week conference at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel for more than 50 participants made up of professors, researchers & students from different universities across Belgium.

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Native Level, Working Proficiency