SHERRIF ML GOMEZ
Minister of Youth and Sports

CURRICULUM VITAE

 

PROFILE

Over a period of twenty five years I have acquired a great deal of expertise and experience in the field of both practical management/administration and theoretical knowledge through studies in academies, institutes and universities.

Post Graduate studies in Business and Service Sector Management (Business Administration) especially in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management has grounded my past work experience through examination of the theories and practical  academic work - in global  supply chain management, international  purchasing, operations and logistics management, entrepreneurship and small business development, strategic analysis – that underpins modern Business Administration. My dissertation work at MSc level is on Performance Measurement, using the Stakeholder Perspective.

Presently serving my country at the helm of Youth and Sports Development as the Minister of Youth and Sports. This mantle is preceded by my tenure as National Project Coordinator, GAMJOBS (a UNDP Funded Project). I have worked with the National Youth Service Scheme (NYSS) as Assistant Director and Coordinator, National Enterprise Development Initiative (NEDI). I have also worked in a variety of posts notably, served in the Army as a career Military Officer, Civil Aviation Department – in Communications and in Construction, as a Tally Clerk.

Having served in a variety of senior positions over the years, I have acquired excellent leadership and communications skills both verbally and written. I am meticulous, hardworking and always strive for perfection in my drive for excellence.

My travels, to represent my work and country to destinations,  far and wide participating in various international forums and gatherings, have grounded and reinforced my work experience enabling me to mix and fit readily in diverse  environments, appreciate diverse views and backgrounds.

 

EDUCATION:
Sept 2003 - Dec 2004

MSc. Purchasing and Supply Chain Management
(Business and Service Sector Management)
London Metropolitan University.

 

Feb 2006

British Security Industry Authority License

 
Jan 2003 - July 2003

Diploma in Management Studies - (DMS) at Borough College London

 
Oct - Nov 1997

Certificate in Professional Development in Civil Service Management at the Management Development Institute, The Gambia.

 

Dec 1992 - March 1993

 

-Diploma in Infantry Mortar Leader's Course, Fort Benning, Georgia, USA.

-Diploma in Battalion Motor Officer Course, Fort Knox, Kentucky, USA.

- Certificate in Instructor Training Course, Fort Knox, Kentucky, USA.

 
Oct 1988 - Sept 1990

BA degree in English, History and Economics, Pakistan Military Academy, Pakistan.

 

March - April 1990

Certificate, Qualified Parachutist at the Para Training School, Special Services Group, Pakistan.

 
Sept 1981

GCE 'O' Levels in English Language 5, Literature in English Language 1, Geography 4, Economics 8, Biology 6, History 8.

 

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

1. Minister of Youth and Sports – June 2008 to date

2. Gambia Priority Employment Programme, GAMJOBS – May to June '08

  • National Project Coordinator

A 5 year Gambia Government / UNDP Project targeting Youth and Women

3 . Gambia National Youth Service Scheme, Feb. 1997 to May 2008

  • November 2007

Assistant Executive Director, GNYSS

  • June 2006

Ag. Assistant Executive Director (responsibilities of PAO below)

  • May 2006

    Coordinator, National Enterprise Development Initiative
  • January 2000

Principal Coordinator, re-designated as Principal Administrative Officer (and Deputy Director designate), GNYSS

Responsibilities:

i.

Deputise for the Executive Director

ii.

Internal administration

iii.

Head of Administration and Personnel Department

iv.

Financial (vet/recommend to the Executive Director all that we purchase and sell) management
Ventures/projects.

vi.

Maintenance, control and management of transports.

v.

Coordinate, direct, monitor and evaluate youth training and development

vii.

Secretary to the Board of Directors, GNYSS

 

  • February 1997 to 1999

Administrator, Gambia National Youth Service Scheme

Responsibilities:

✓Day to day administration and management of the scheme based on policy guidelines from the Department of State for (Ministry of) Youth and Sports.

✓ Manage, plan and present recommendation for staff training and development.

✓ Responsible for the preparation, submitting and defending of the scheme's annual budget at the Ministries of Youth and Finance. Engage donor agencies and philanthropic organizations/persons in a bid to mobilize funds to bridge funding gaps.

 

  Gambia National Army

Appointments held as a Commissioned Officer;

✓1993-1994 - Adjutant 1 Infantry Battalion, responsible for the day-to-day administration of the battalion and maintenance of discipline on both the officers and men. The battalion's staff officer.

✓ September 1992 Acting Commanding Officer Farafenni Barracks and responsible for the Training School.

✓ November 1991 Training Officer GNA Training School, Farafenni.

✓ May 1991 Battalion Operation and Training Officer, 1 Infantry Battalion, Yundum Barracks.

✓ November 1990 - May 1991 - Peace Keeping Mission with ECOMOG (Economic Community for West Africa Monitoring Group) in Liberia as a platoon Commander.

 

  The Gambia Civil Aviation Authority

  • March 1983-December 1986, Communications Officer

AWARDS RECEIVED

  • 2008 - Order of the Republic of the Gambia (ORG)

  • 1991 Economic Community of West Africa Monitoring Group (ECOMOG - Liberia ) Peace Keeping Medal.

  • Certificate, International Seminar on the Promotion of Rural Youth.

  • 2001 United Nation Mission in Ethiopia/Eritrea Military Observer Medal
      • Served here as a Team Member, Sector Welfare Officer (3 sectors in the mission), Team Leader (8 persons from 8 different counties), the Senior Operations Officer (Military Observers) for the Mission .

 

INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES
  • Youth development and empowerment
  • Creating and running my own business
  • NTA certified lecturer – Business Management, Procurement, HRM

HOBBIES
  • Reading , Travels to different parts of the world, Volleyball, Staying fit

 

STUDY TOURS / TRAVELS / PROGRAMS

  • September 1997 - To the Republic of China ( Taiwan ) on Youth and Cultural Study Tour.

  • February 1997 - To the National Youth Service Corps Nigeria for their Youth Orientation Program.

  • June 1998 - To the 4th Global Conference on National Youth Service at the Windsor Castle, UK.

  • July 2000 - 20th International Seminar for the Promotion of Rural Youth Work in Herrsching, Germany.

  • September 2002 - Youth Employment Summit in Alexandra, Egypt