MAMBURY NJIE
Minister of Foreign Affairs, International
Cooperation and Gambians Abroad
CURRICULUM VITAE
NAME: MAMBURY SURNAME: NJIE DATE OF BIRTH: 27th June 1962 NATIONALITY: Gambian |
Specialization: An Economist and an International Affairs Specialist experienced in country economics, and Public Sector Administration and Management.
Total Years of Experience: 20 (twenty)
KEY QUALIFICATIONS:
I have a wealth of experience in Public Sector Reforms, Country Portfolio Management, Development and Maintenance of Public Institutions, Policy Analysis, Investment Appraisals, Project Design, Management and Financing, and International Affairs. My diverse assignments as a Civil Servant have earned me an in-depth knowledge of bilateral and multi–lateral negotiations and agreements especially in trade, financing, corporation, and regional integration.
EDUCATION:
| 1996 | Diploma in External Sector Policies; International Monetary Fund Institute, Washington D.C, U.S.A
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| 1993 | Master's in International Affairs with concentration in Economics; School of International and Public Affairs, M.S. Columbia University, New York, U.S.A
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| 1993 | Diploma in Managing a Global Competitive Economy; Arthur D. Little Management Education Institute, Cambridge, MASS, U.S.A
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| 1993 | Diploma in Investment Appraisal and Management; Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S.A.
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| 1991 | Certificate in Macroeconomic Analysis for Structural adjustment; World Bank Economic Development Institute, Harare, Zimbabwe
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| 1990 | Workshop on Regional Project Preparation and Management Consultation for West African Countries; Banjul, The Gambia Commonwealth Fund for Technical Cooperation.
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| 1986 | Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Political Science, East Stroudsburg University, Pennsylvania, U.S.A |
AWARDS /HONOURS:
| 2005 | Awarded the insignia of Officer of the National Order of The Republic of The Gambia
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| 2001 | Decorated with Grand Cordon Order Of the Brilliant Star of the Republic of China on Taiwan
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| 1992-1993 | Awarded the Thomas Jefferson International Fellowship by USAID
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| 1986-1992 | Awarded the Pennsylvania State Scholarship Program for Undergraduate
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES:
| 2003 | Study tour of Ghana's energy sector
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| 2003 | Represented The Gambia as a delegate to the Second Committee of the General Assembly of the United Nations; United Nations Fiftieth Anniversary
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| 1995 | Represented The Gambia as a delegate to the UNDP's AFRICA-ASIA FORUM; Bandung, Indonesia
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| June - Dec 1993 | Attachment at the World Bank in Washington D.C to survey the fiscal performance of Sub-Saharan Africa
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| 1992 | Participated in the Regional Symposium on Saving and Credit for Development in Africa; African Development Bank, Abidjan, Ivory Coast
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| 1991 | Seminar to Analyze Strategic & Corporate Planning of State enterprises; National Investment Board, The Gambia
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COMPLEMENTARY ACTIVITIES OR ASSIGNMENTS:
| April 2012 to date | Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad
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| February 2011 - April 2012 | Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs (Overseeing Minister, Ministry of Energy)
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| February 2011 to date | Chairman Governing Council, West African Insurance Institute
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| February 2011 to date | Chairman Governing Council, ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development
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| February 2011 to date | Member of the Governing Council, African Capacity Building Foundation, Zimbabwe
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| February 2011 to date | Member of the Council of Ministers BSIC
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| July 2010 - February 2011 | Minister of Economic Planning and Industrial Development (Overseeing Minister, Ministry of Energy)
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| July 2010 to date | Governor – Islamic Development Bank (IDB) International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Bank (WB), and African Development Bank (AfDB)
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| January 2010 - July 2010 | Chairman, Board of Directors, Sky Bank (Gambia)
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| January 2008 - Dec. 2009 | Board Member, Skye Bank (Gambia)
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| July 2005 - Oct. 2006 | Chairman Board of Directors – Gambia National Petroleum Company
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| 2004 - 2005 | Elected Member of Bureau and Council of International Social Security Association (ISSA)
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| 2004 - 2005 | Board Member, Trust Bank Limited and Chairman of its Remuneration Committee
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| 2004 - 2005 | Board Member, CFAO
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| 2004 - 2005 | Board Member - Gambia Agricultural Marketing Company (GAMCO)
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| 2004 - 2005 | Board Member, Ocean Bay Hotel & Resort
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| 2004 - 2005 | Chairman Board of Directors - Home Finance Company
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| 2003 | Represented The Gambia as Head of Delegation to the Non Align Movement in Malaysia
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| 2002 - 2006 | Board Member, Jammeh Foundation for Peace and Chairman of its Finance Sub-committee
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| 2001 - 2004 | Board Member, National Water and Electricity Company Ltd.
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WORK EXPERIENCE (FOR THE LAST TEN YEARS):
| July 2010 to date | Ministerial positions i.e. Ministry of Economic Planning and Industrial Development and Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs
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| May 2010 - July 2010 | Ambassador at Large and Special Advisor to H. E. the President on Economic Affairs and Energy
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| Dec. 2007 - Dec 2009 | Ambassador of the Republic of The Gambia to United Arab Emirates
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| Nov. 06 - Nov. 2007 | Private Consultant
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| June 05 - Oct 06 | Secretary General & Head of Civil Service, The Gambia |
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Principal adviser to His Excellency The President of the Republic of The Gambia with responsibility to manage the Civil Service and provide the environment for mutual trust, confidence, equitable reward and incentive that , provide for effective and efficient service delivery.
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| Nov 04 - July 05 | Managing Director – Social Security & Housing Finance Corporation (SSHFC) |
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Responsible for Strategic Direction, Control and Management; |
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| - | Supervised the day-to-day activities of the company that has about US$12 Million turn over and an asset base of US$80Million; |
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| - | Initiated and spearheaded change management in the organizational structure and functioning.
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| July 01 - Oct 04 | Permanent Secretary, Office of The President, The Gambia |
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| - | Responsible for the portfolios of Economic Affairs and Energy; |
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| - | Responsible for the Policy Analysis Unit; | |
| - | Oversaw the project for the President's Empowerment of Girl's Education; | |
| - | Supervised the creation, realization and operationalisation of the Gambia National Petroleum Company.
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| Nov. 1997 - June 2001 | Ambassador Taiwan (R.O.C.) and Philippines |
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| - | Represented the Government of The Gambia; |
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| - | Coordinated bi-lateral cooperation and negotiate agreements; | |
| - | Supervised the day-to-day activities of the mission; | |
| - | Coordinate the activities of the Honorary Counsels in Indonesia, Japan, and Thailand.
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| March 1997 - Oct 1997 | Charge D'Affaires, Gambian Embassy, Taiwan and the Philippines |
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| - | Headed the Chancery.
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| Jan. 1997 - March 1997 | Acting Deputy Head of Mission, Gambian Embassy, Taiwan and the Philippines |
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| - | Planned and developed projects for funding; |
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| - | Provided technical advice to the Ambassador.
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| July 1996 - Dec. 1996 | Economic Counsellor, Gambian Embassy, Taiwan and the Philippines |
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| - | Provided the framework for Economic Cooperation; |
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| - | Monitored Cooperation Programmes; | |
| - | Supervised the Financial Attaché; | |
| - | Prepared quarterly activity reports for the mission.
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| Feb. 1994 - July 1996 | Principal Economist & Head of MFAU, Dept. of State for Finance and Economic Affairs |
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| - | Being the focal point for the IMF/World Bank country monitoring programme; |
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| - | Prepared annual Budget Speeches; | |
| - | Participate in government divestiture activities; | |
| - | Monitored Performance contracts between government and parastatals.
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| 1990 - 1992 | Economist, Dept. of State For Finance and Economic Affairs
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| 1989-1990 | Policy Analyst, Policy Analysis Unit, Office of the President; The Gambia |
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| - | Prepared fiscal and monetary reports; | |
| - | Being the Economic Adviser to the Secretary General, Office of the President; | |
| - | Being the Desk Officer for Women's Affairs.
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| 1988-1989 | Cadet Economist, Special Studies Unit, Ministry of Finance and Trade; The Gambia |
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| - | Collecting and analyzing fiscal and monetary data; |
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| - | Researched on economic activities.
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HOBBIES:
Sports, Soccer, Traveling, and Community Work.
LANGUAGE:
| English | SPEAKING | READING | WRITING |
| Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |