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Atem Collette Ma-Ako

@atemcollettemaako

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Dedicated case management professional with expertise in child protection.

Cameroon

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that allows me to advocate for vulnerable populations and implement impactful community programs.

I am a dedicated and compassionate Case Management and Social Work professional with over 4 years of experience in child protection, gender-based violence (GBV) management, and community mobilization. My proven track record includes providing psychological first aid, advocating for survivors, and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to develop tailored care plans. I am skilled in data collection, report writing, and organizing community awareness programs, ensuring that I maintain client confidentiality and handle sensitive information with the utmost care.

Throughout my career, I have successfully conducted over 20 community mobilization and sensitization sessions, reaching more than 1,000 individuals. My role as a GBV Case Manager at the Refugee Welfare Association Cameroon has allowed me to deliver psychological first aid to over 200 survivors and advocate for appropriate assistance, resulting in a 30% increase in service uptake. I am committed to promoting internal learning and sharing timely feedback from the field to enhance program effectiveness.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

GBV Case Manager

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Refugee Welfare Association Cameroon (REWAC)

Oct 2022 - Present (2 years 8 months)

Managed GBV cases, providing psychological first aid to over 200 survivors and advocating for their assistance, which increased service uptake by 30%. Conducted 20+ community mobilization and sensitization sessions, reaching over 1,000 individuals, and developed vulnerability criteria for dignity mama kits. Maintained accurate case files and designed livelihood activities benefiting 50+ community

Advocacy Data Management Child Protection Microsoft Office Suite

Outreach Focal Point

LUKMEF

Feb 2021 - Present (4 years 4 months)

Supervised livelihood activities and assisted in the distribution of over 200 start-up and dignity kits. Supported the development of project mitigation strategies, enhancing program effectiveness. Documented field achievements and challenges, integrating lessons learned into project planning and contributing to narrative report writing.

Livelihood Support Documentation Data Collection Field Operations Community Development

Community Mobilizer

Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Foundation (LUKMEF)

Jan 2021 - Present (4 years 5 months)

Facilitated access to services for over 500 community members and conducted awareness sessions on GBV and child protection for over 800 individuals. Registered and distributed dignity kits to 300+ beneficiaries based on vulnerability criteria. Provided psychological first aid to affected populations and reported/referred over 100 GBV and CP cases.

Child Protection Beneficiary Registration Dignity Kit Distribution Stakeholder Engagement Data Collection

Community Mobilizer & Animator

LUKMEF

Nov 2019 - Present (5 years 7 months)

Conducted awareness sessions on child protection and GBV, reaching over 700 community members. Ensured the safe identification and referral of child survivors to appropriate service providers, linking over 150 children without birth certificates to support services. Facilitated psychosocial support activities in child-friendly spaces, benefiting over 200 children, and ensured timely submission of

Child Protection Child Friendly Spaces Case Identification Referrals Community Engagement Vulnerable Populations Support Facilitation

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Buea

Bachelor’s Degree, Sociology and Anthropology

Obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology and Anthropology. This program provided a foundational understanding of societal structures, human behavior, and cultural dynamics, preparing for roles in social work and community development.