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Pa Malick Nyassi

Pa Malick Nyassi

Geneva

Summary

Experienced First Secretary at the Permanent Mission of The Gambia, specializing in multilateral negotiations and policy advocacy. Proven ability to build partnerships and deliver strategic insights that advance national interests in international forums. Expertise in strategic communication and collaboration with international organizations to address migration and humanitarian law challenges.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

First Secretary

Permanent Mission of The Gambia
Geneva
2023.01 - Current
  • Represent The Gambia in multilateral engagements with IOM, UNHCR, ICRC, WIPO, ITU, and ILO, advocating national interests in migration, refugee protection, humanitarian law, intellectual property, labor standards, and telecommunications.
  • Monitored and reported on global developments, multilateral negotiations, and policy frameworks to inform Gambian policy responses.
  • Participated in WTO activities, focusing on E-Commerce, Trade in Services, and Dispute Settlement.
  • Coordinate with Gambian ministries and agencies to prepare policy positions, briefing notes, and intervention statements for international meetings.
  • Facilitated collaboration and partnership-building with member states, UN agencies, and regional organizations to address trade, labor, migration, and humanitarian issues.
  • Represent the Mission at high-level meetings, conferences, and special sessions on multilateral cooperation.
  • Provided diplomatic support for consular missions, bilateral negotiations, and international cooperation projects to advance Gambian interests.
  • Advise senior officials on developments within multilateral organizations to guide policy formulation and strategic decision-making.

Secretary

Brikama Daruhairu Village Development Committee
2015.01 - 2025.01
  • Organized meetings and prepared agendas for village development discussions.
  • Managed correspondence and maintained communication with community members.
  • Coordinated schedules for committee members and local stakeholders.
  • Maintained accurate records of meeting minutes and essential documents.

First Secretary

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad
2020.01 - 2023.01

Drafted briefs for superiors on technical issues of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The Gambia, including cabinet papers, migration issues, and diaspora engagement. Participated in multilateral and bilateral meetings.

  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.

Board Member

Network of Organizations for the Development of the Children and Youth (NODCY)
Banjul
2016.01 - 2020.01
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to enhance community outreach efforts.
  • Guided strategic initiatives for child and youth development programs.
  • Oversaw policy development to support organizational goals and objectives.

Second Secretary

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad
2017.01 - 2020.01

Acted as the focal person for migration, writing and transmitting diplomatic correspondence, and participating in bilateral meetings.

Governance Officer

Peace Ambassadors The Gambia – West Coast Region
Banjul
2015.01 - 2017.01
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to enhance community engagement initiatives.

National Executive Member, 1st Vice President of National Youth Wing

United Democratic Party
2016.01 - 2017.01
  • Collaborated with party leadership on strategic planning and policy development.
  • Organized fundraising events to support party initiatives and local candidates.
  • Represented the party at public forums, advocating for key issues and positions.
  • Developed communication materials to effectively convey party messages and values.
  • Mentored new members on party operations and engagement strategies.
  • Analyzed political trends to inform decision-making and strategic direction for campaigns.

Head of Media, Publicity and Communication Unit

United Democratic Party
2016.01 - 2017.01
  • Directed media strategy for political campaigns and party initiatives.
  • Managed relationships with media outlets and stakeholders for optimal coverage.
  • Oversaw content creation for press releases and social media platforms.
  • Coordinated press conferences and public events to enhance visibility.

Chairperson

Kabafita Youths and Children Development Association (SAAMASANG)
2016.01 - 2017.01
  • Led community outreach programs to engage youth and families in development initiatives.
  • Championed advocacy efforts for children's rights and welfare in the community.
  • Mentored young leaders within the organization to foster growth and development.

President, Social Science and Humanities Students’ Association

University of The Gambia
2015.01 - 2016.01
  • Led strategic initiatives to enhance academic programs and institutional growth.
  • Championed faculty development programs to improve teaching effectiveness and research output.
  • Coordinated outreach efforts to increase student enrollment and community engagement.
  • Collaborated with staff members to ensure operational efficiency of the organization.
  • Represented the organization at community events and public forums to promote its mission.

Team Representative

Brikama Youths and Sports Committee
2014.01 - 2015.01
  • Organized sports events to promote youth engagement and teamwork.
  • Coordinated training sessions for volunteers and participants in sports activities.
  • Collaborated with committee members to plan community sports programs effectively.
  • Assisted in fundraising efforts to support youth sports initiatives and activities.

Assistant Secretary, Social Science and Humanities Students’ Association

University of The Gambia
2014.01 - 2015.01

. Prepared official documents and correspondence on behalf of the students.

  • Assisted in planning university events and coordinating logistics effectively.
  • Taking minutes during meetings

Secretary

Concern Youth Association
Brikama
2013.01 - 2015.01
  • Managed correspondence and maintained communication with community members.
  • Coordinated schedules for committee members and local stakeholders.

Industrial Attachment

Gambia International Airlines (GIA)
2011.01 - 2012.01
  • received training and guidance on Aircraft ground support equipments.
  • Electrical and Electronics engineering
  • Gained expertise in electronics engineering standards and practices.

Education

Master’s Degree - International Relations and Diplomacy

Schiller International University
Florida, United States of America
2026-12

Postgraduate Diploma - Peaceful Coexistence

King Ahmad Global Center For Peaceful Coexistence And Tolerance, United Nations University For Peace And GIOYA Higher Institute of Learning
Kingdom of Bahrain
2026-01

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

University of The Gambia
The Gambia
2016-01

Certificate - Electrical Installation

Gambia Technical Training Institute (GTTI)
The Gambia
2010-01

WASSCE -

Kinderdorf Bottrop Technical Senior Secondary School
The Gambia
2008-01

GABESSE -

Kinderdorf Bottrop Technical Junior Secondary School
The Gambia
2005-01

Grade 6 Results -

Kabafita Lower Basic School
The Gambia
2002-01

Some College (No Degree) - PC Fundamentals

Nice Gambia Ltd
The Gambia

Skills

  • Diplomatic negotiation
  • Multilateral coordination
  • International relations
  • Microsoft Word
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • Public speaking
  • English
  • Jola
  • Mandinka
  • Wolof

Personal Information

  • Title: First Secretary
  • Date of Birth: 10/26/88
  • Nationality: Gambian

Awards

  • Bachelor of Science (Cum Laude) in Political Science, University of The Gambia, 11/27/17
  • Outstanding Leadership Award, University of The Gambia, 2016
  • Outstanding Achievement, University of The Gambia Leadership Fellowship, 04/30/16
  • Award for Project Innovation, University of The Gambia Leadership Fellowship, 04/30/16
  • Outstanding Leadership in Youth Empowerment, Banjul Open Debate Championship, 09/17/17
  • Awards for debates, volunteerism, and leadership in university and community programs, 2015 – 2016

References

  • Prof. Pierre Gomez, Former Dean, School of Arts and Sciences, University of The Gambia, Brikama Campus
  • Mrs. Salimatou Touray, Former Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, The Gambia
  • Dr. Ismaila Ceesay, Former Senior Lecturer, Department of Social Sciences, Political Science Unit, University of The Gambia
  • Prof. Muhammadou M.O Kah, Ambassador, Permanent Mission of The Gambia, Geneva, Switzerland

Hobbies and Interests

Football, Tennis, Athletics, Reading, Chatting with Family

Occupation

Diplomat

Trainings Workshops Conferences

  • “The Kingdom of Bahrain’s Model in Terms of Coexistence,” Bahrain, 25 – 29 Jan 2026
  • Workshop on Trade in Services for Development, Beijing, China, 9 – 15 Sept 2025
  • International Conference on Missing Persons, Baku, Azerbaijan, 9 – 11 Oct 2025
  • Rabat Process Thematic Meeting on Missing Migrants, Banjul, The Gambia, 9 – 10 July 2025
  • Dialogue on Advancing the ATT, 5 – 7 Feb 2025
  • International Conference on Addressing the Problem of Missing Persons, Baku, Azerbaijan, 2 – 3 Oct 2024
  • High-Level Technical Meeting on Regular Pathways for Human Mobility, Rabat, Morocco, 24 – 25 July 2024
  • Jakarta Plurilateral Dialogue (JPD), Indonesia, 29 – 30 Aug 2023
  • Consular Mission, Vienna, Austria, 3 – 6 April 2023
  • Consular Mission, Mauritania, 4 – 9 Dec 2022
  • International Migration Review Forum, New York, USA, 16 – 20 May 2022
  • Regional Forum for Knowledge Exchange, UNODC, Cairo, Egypt, 26 – 28 Nov 2019
  • 3rd Global Forum for Young Diplomats, Moscow, Russia, 12 – 15 Nov 2019
  • 74th UN General Assembly, New York, USA, 21 – 31 Sept 2019
  • ERRIN Gov-to-Gov Project on Migration Workshop, Brussels, Belgium, 5 – 9 June 2019
  • Study Visit on Diaspora Engagement Strategy, IOM, Accra, Ghana, 19 – 21 Nov 2018
  • Consular Workshop for Gambian Officials in EU, Frontex, Warsaw, Poland, 10 – 11 Oct 2018
  • Familiarization Visit, EU Commission, Brussels, Belgium, 9 Oct 2018
  • Workshop on Migration Policy Framework for Africa, Accra, Ghana, 18 – 20 July 2018
  • Second Steering Committee Meeting, UNODC Regional Programme for West Africa, Dakar, Senegal, 27 – 28 Nov 2018
  • African Union Summit, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 17 – 29 Jan 2018
  • Bilateral Meeting with US Homeland Security & State Department, Washington, USA, 18 – 22 Nov 2017
  • High-Level Ministerial Meeting on Trade, Security, and Governance in Africa, Washington, USA, 17 Nov 2017
  • Ministerial Delegation on Bilateral Ties with China, Beijing, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, 30 June – 6 July 2017

Timeline

First Secretary

Permanent Mission of The Gambia
2023.01 - Current

First Secretary

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad
2020.01 - 2023.01

Second Secretary

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad
2017.01 - 2020.01

Board Member

Network of Organizations for the Development of the Children and Youth (NODCY)
2016.01 - 2020.01

National Executive Member, 1st Vice President of National Youth Wing

United Democratic Party
2016.01 - 2017.01

Head of Media, Publicity and Communication Unit

United Democratic Party
2016.01 - 2017.01

Chairperson

Kabafita Youths and Children Development Association (SAAMASANG)
2016.01 - 2017.01

Secretary

Brikama Daruhairu Village Development Committee
2015.01 - 2025.01

Governance Officer

Peace Ambassadors The Gambia – West Coast Region
2015.01 - 2017.01

President, Social Science and Humanities Students’ Association

University of The Gambia
2015.01 - 2016.01

Team Representative

Brikama Youths and Sports Committee
2014.01 - 2015.01

Assistant Secretary, Social Science and Humanities Students’ Association

University of The Gambia
2014.01 - 2015.01

Secretary

Concern Youth Association
2013.01 - 2015.01

Industrial Attachment

Gambia International Airlines (GIA)
2011.01 - 2012.01

Master’s Degree - International Relations and Diplomacy

Schiller International University

Postgraduate Diploma - Peaceful Coexistence

King Ahmad Global Center For Peaceful Coexistence And Tolerance, United Nations University For Peace And GIOYA Higher Institute of Learning

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

University of The Gambia

Certificate - Electrical Installation

Gambia Technical Training Institute (GTTI)

WASSCE -

Kinderdorf Bottrop Technical Senior Secondary School

GABESSE -

Kinderdorf Bottrop Technical Junior Secondary School

Grade 6 Results -

Kabafita Lower Basic School

Some College (No Degree) - PC Fundamentals

Nice Gambia Ltd
Pa Malick Nyassi