I am Sidonie Mankah Timah, a communications and project management with experience across national, regional, and international organizations including the African Union and the United Nations. I specialize in strategic communication, program coordination, and research to advance human rights and humanitarian initiatives. I thrive in collaborative environments, coordinating stakeholders, organizing events, and building strong relationships across sectors. I am passionate about human rights, digital communication, and applying evidence-based approaches to drive positive impact.

Sidonie Mankah Timah

I am Sidonie Mankah Timah, a communications and project management with experience across national, regional, and international organizations including the African Union and the United Nations. I specialize in strategic communication, program coordination, and research to advance human rights and humanitarian initiatives. I thrive in collaborative environments, coordinating stakeholders, organizing events, and building strong relationships across sectors. I am passionate about human rights, digital communication, and applying evidence-based approaches to drive positive impact.

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I am Sidonie Mankah Timah, a communications and project management with experience across national, regional, and international organizations including the African Union and the United Nations. I specialize in strategic communication, program coordination, and research to advance human rights and humanitarian initiatives.

I thrive in collaborative environments, coordinating stakeholders, organizing events, and building strong relationships across sectors. I am passionate about human rights, digital communication, and applying evidence-based approaches to drive positive impact.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Intermediate
German
Beginner

Work Experience

Administrative Officer – Ministerial Executive Leadership Programme (MELP) and the Principal Advisor to the Director General on Management & Operations / Africa CDC at Africa CDC
December 1, 2023 - October 28, 2025
Coordinate a high volume of appointments, meetings (in-person, virtual and hybrid) and complex travel for MELP and the Principal Advisor to the DG on Management & Operations and the Partnership & Grants Management team; manage calendars; draft high-level correspondences, reports, and progress updates; organize high-level events; coordinate stakeholder engagement; provide administrative and budget support for programmatic activities; assist M&E in tracking MELP activities and risk mitigation for donor reports; facilitate collaboration with Program Advisors to ensure project objectives are met.
Student Research Assistant at Technische Universität Ilmenau
July 31, 2023 - July 31, 2023
Supported social science research projects: social media coding of Covid-19 posts from US government entities; assisted data collection and analysis of smart city communications in Germany and their implications for public well-being; conducted literature reviews and data analyses using R; supported preparation of online/hybrid seminars.
Social Media Assistant at Nala Feminist Collective
May 31, 2022 - May 31, 2022
Developed and designed communication content using Canva; posted 1–3 times daily on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube; researched and amplified Council members’ work by sharing, reposting, and engaging with audiences.
Public Information and Communications Assistant (Intern) at United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA)
March 1, 2021 - March 1, 2021
Produced internal and external communications: press releases and bi-monthly newsletter articles; monitored local and international media and prepared press reviews; assisted in organizing events; distributed materials to media and published content on ECA’s social media channels.
Communications Trainee at National Commission on Human Rights and Freedoms
June 1, 2018 - June 1, 2018
Daily press reviews of articles on human rights violations; junior editor of the Born Free Magazine; event coverage; drafted press releases and reports; liaised with journalists for coverage and information dissemination; provided general administrative and secretarial support.
Human Rights & Communications Associate at African Union Commission
June 1, 2017 - June 1, 2017
Communication and advocacy: event coverage, article and press release development; liaised with the Communication Department for publishing; assisted in organizing high-level meetings (e.g., Intercontinental Youth Dialogue, International Human Rights Day, Rwanda Genocide commemoration); conducted field missions; translated documents; provided general administrative support; conducted tours for partners and visitors.

Education

Master of Arts in Media and Communication Science at Technische Universität Ilmenau
January 11, 2030 - March 1, 2025
Master of Arts in Human Rights at Friedrich-Alexander University, Erlangen-Nuremberg
January 11, 2030 - February 1, 2021
Bachelor of Science in Journalism and Mass Communication at University of Buea
January 11, 2030 - August 1, 2014

Qualifications

Certificate of Recognition – Second Best Campaign, Plan International Germany
January 11, 2030 - October 28, 2025

Industry Experience

Government, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Education