David Yankey
Accra
Summary
Seasoned Foreign Service Officer with a comprehensive background in diplomacy, foreign policy formulation, and international relations. With a proven track record and skills in navigating complex political landscapes, fostering bilateral relationships, and advancing national interests on global platforms. Known for strategic planning capabilities and adept negotiation skills. Previous work has consistently resulted in strengthening of diplomatic ties and promotion of peacekeeping initiatives.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Foreign Service Officer
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Accra
09.2014 - Current
- I served as Consular Officer at our Mission in Conakry, Guinea to maintain close relationships with key stakeholders while managing expectations.
- Implemented policies and procedures to ensure compliance with state and local laws.
- Supervised recruitment process including interviewing candidates, making hiring decisions and onboarding new hires.
- Monitored staff performance, provided feedback and conducted annual reviews.
- Developed protocols for handling confidential information within the organization.
- Analyzed data from multiple sources to identify trends and develop strategies for improvement.
- Evaluated existing systems and processes in order to recommend improvements.
- Assisted in developing strategic plans to meet organizational goals and objectives.
- Supervised junior staff, providing guidance and professional development opportunities.
- Met with stakeholders to address issues and implement solutions.
- Participated in networking events to promote organizational interests.
- Organized team activities to build camaraderie and foster pleasant workplace culture.
- Interviewed prospective employees and provided input to HR on hiring decisions.
- Managed complex projects involving multiple stakeholders from different countries.
- Conducted research to inform policy decisions related to foreign affairs.
- Prepared detailed reports summarizing current developments in a particular region or country relevant to Ghana's interests abroad.
- Monitored international media outlets for timely information about key political developments occurring around the globe.
- Developed diplomatic strategies in response to emerging political issues.
- Analyzed intelligence reports from around the world to assess potential risks or threats to Ghana's interests.
- Interpreted and translated documents from other languages into English for internal use.
- Organized meetings with foreign government officials to discuss areas of mutual interest.
- Negotiated agreements between Ghana and foreign countries regarding economic, social, and security concerns.
- Maintained contacts with members of local communities in order to gain insight into their culture, customs, and values.
- Assisted in organizing cultural events designed to promote understanding between nations.
- Built and updated crisis communication plans to handle diverse situations.
- Observed and reported on social, economic and political trends that affect employers.
Education
Master of Arts - Diplomacy
Legon Center International Affairs And Diplomacy
Legon, Accra - Ghana06-2019
Associate of Arts - Effective Writing Skills
University of Media Arts And Communications
Accra, Ghana03-2017
Bachelor of Arts - Language Interpretation And Translation
University of Media Arts And Communications
Accra, Ghana05-2015
Associate of Arts - Languages
Bauhaus-Universitat Weimar
Weimar, Germany08-2014
Associate of Arts - Language Interpretation And Translation
University of Abomey-Calavi
Cotonou, Benin06-2014
High School Diploma -
College Voltaire Marcory
Abidjan, Côte D'Ivoire06-2009
Skills
- Project management
- Policy writing
- Data analysis
- Report preparation
- Operational coordination
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Strategic planning
- Recruitment and hiring
- Consulting
- Business administration
- Stakeholder engagement and management
- Negotiation
- Crisis management
- Risk analysis
- Multitasking capacity
- Attention to detail
- Reliability
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Professionalism
- Team leadership
- Verbal and written communication
- Problem-solving
- Confidential information handling
- Operations management
- Report generation
- Teamwork and collaboration
Accomplishments
- Certificate in Confidence Building and Teamwork
Affiliations
- Translator - Joint Needs Assessment, Noepe Joint Border Post in Togo
- Internship - Ministry of Foreign Affairs Benin
Certification
- Diplome Approfondi de Langue Francaise - DALF
Languages
English
Native
Native
French
Proficient (C2)
C2
German
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Nzema
Proficient (C2)
C2
Twi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
Foreign Service Officer
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
09.2014 - Current
Master of Arts - Diplomacy
Legon Center International Affairs And Diplomacy
Associate of Arts - Effective Writing Skills
University of Media Arts And Communications
Bachelor of Arts - Language Interpretation And Translation
University of Media Arts And Communications
Associate of Arts - Languages
Bauhaus-Universitat Weimar
Associate of Arts - Language Interpretation And Translation
University of Abomey-Calavi
High School Diploma -
College Voltaire Marcory
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