EMMANUELLA AGGREY
Accra
Summary
I am an administrative and programme support professional with experience working in international non-governmental organizations including the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). I possess strong administrative, travel coordination, and operational skills, with a demonstrated ability to work within structured institutional frameworks and comply with organizational rules and procedures.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Programmes Intern
United Nations - Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO)
Gaborone
06.2025 - 12.2025
- Assisted in organising research on climate resilience, sustainable agriculture, food security policies, and nutrition in Botswana.
- Supported in reviewing policy frameworks to assess their alignment with FAO's strategic objectives and global sustainability goals.
- Assisted with stakeholder identification and mapping and supports engagement activities for policy discussions, particularly regarding food and nutrition security.
- Supported data collection efforts for risk assessment projects related to climate change, food security, aquaculture, and school feeding initiatives.
- Assisted in tracking progress and documenting findings from FAO Botswana's sustainable development, food security, and aquaculture programs.
- Assisted in coordinating logistics for workshops, consultations, and policy dialogue sessions.
- Provided support in compiling written content for FAO Botswana's digital platforms and sustainability reports, particularly highlighting food security, aquaculture, and school feeding initiatives.
Alumni Relations Assistant
Johns Hopkins University SAIS Europe, Alumni Relations Office
Bologna
11.2023 - 05.2025
- Provided database management services (DBMS) using intermediate Excel and Salesforce DBMS.
- Supported the Alumni Relations Office with SAIS alumni research.
- Assisted in organizing SAIS alumni events.
Executive Assistant, Director's Office
West Africa Centre for Crop Improvement
Accra
10.2021 - 09.2022
- Coordinated the internal and external travels of senior management and visiting researchers
- Assisted senior staff in visa application processes
- Developed a digital filing system for travels including BTORs
- Assisted in allocating per diems to travelling staff based on organisation policies, trip duration and staff needs
- Provided data and reports on rural farming to develop proposals for grants
- Conducted research to support in developing an Internationalization Strategy for the University of Ghana
- Drafted a Resource Mobilization Strategy, Marketing Approach, and Institutional Advancement Strategy
- Assisted the Communications Officer to develop an annual report and editorial for the Centre
- Supported the Program Manager and IT Officer to digitize organizational data
- Organized high-level meetings and workshops virtually and in-person
- Facilitated the commencement of 10 PhD graduates in the Summer of 2022
- Initiated external stakeholder engagements for sponsorships
- Offered diplomatic protocol to high-level guests and dignitaries
Volunteer
Amnesty International Ghana
Accra
10.2018 - 09.2019
- Developed five key actionable solutions to abolish the death penalty in Ghana (currently implemented).
- Led a team to organize the 2019 International Women's Day event by Amnesty International Ghana.
Legal Intern
Cedar Heights Law Consult
Accra
06.2014 - 07.2014
- Assisted the Law Clerk in archiving and digitizing client information and documents.
- Recorded memos and action points at court proceedings.
Education
Master of Arts - International Affairs
Johns Hopkins University
Bologna, BO05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science & Information Studies
University of Ghana
Accra, GA11.2021
Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Google Suite
- GRMS
- Business Writing
- Communication
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
- Negotiation
- Project Management
- Salesforce Software
- Interpersonal skills
- Event coordination
- Database management
- Data collection and analysis
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
French
Elementary (A2)
A2
Italian
Beginner
A1
Russian
Beginner
A1
Certification
Google IT Support Professional Certificate, TESOL-Arizona State University
Timeline
Programmes Intern
United Nations - Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO)
06.2025 - 12.2025
Alumni Relations Assistant
Johns Hopkins University SAIS Europe, Alumni Relations Office
11.2023 - 05.2025
Executive Assistant, Director's Office
West Africa Centre for Crop Improvement
10.2021 - 09.2022
Volunteer
Amnesty International Ghana
10.2018 - 09.2019
Legal Intern
Cedar Heights Law Consult
06.2014 - 07.2014
Master of Arts - International Affairs
Johns Hopkins University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science & Information Studies
University of Ghana