PATRICK TAMBA TENGBEH
Athens
Summary
I want to work in a country, agency, institution, or organization where my academic and professional skills are used to rehabilitate and empower individuals, families, groups, communities, and the private and public sectors nationally and internationally.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Traineeship
National Council for Mental Wellbeing
- Completed training in Mental Health First Aid, focusing on early identification and response to mental health crises
- Developed skills in supporting individuals experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, or substance use disorders
- Gained practical knowledge in de-escalation techniques and crisis intervention strategies
- Strengthened ability to advocate for mental health awareness and provide first-line support in professional and community settings
Volunteer Work
I HAVE RIGHTS
01.2024 - Current
- My role involves working directly with asylum seekers and case workers, ensuring clear and accurate communication between both parties
- It's important to me that everyone's voice is heard, as effective communication is vital in supporting the rights of asylum seekers and refugees
Special Traineeship
EUROPEAN PUBLIC LAW ORGANIZATION
01.2024 - 12.2024
Social Work Volunteer
01.2023 - 12.2023
- As a social worker I have been an advocator who has stool firm in helping street kids by advocating to nongovernmental organizations to provide shelters for street kids in Freetown
- I have also helped advocate for a teenage pregnant girl who was aided by a philanthropist at a time when people she trusts the most abandoned her while she was pregnant
Entrepreneur
01.2019 - 12.2023
- As an entrepreneur I set up a transportation business that created jobs for my fellow youth in my home country Sierra Leone
- I set up this business to address the transportation challenge in my community thereby impacting positive change in the local economy
- I managed a team of ten employees (Youths) who worked hard to see the business developed
Teacher
Government of Sierra Leone
01.2017 - 12.2023
- Provided individualized instruction and support to students to ensure academic success
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to enhance students' understanding of government concepts
- Facilitated class discussions to encourage critical thinking and analysis of political issues
- Organized and supervised student excursions to government institutions to enhance real-world learning
Internship Program
Foundation for Rural and Urban Transformation (FoRUT)
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Activities Participated In: School Supervision, Desk Review Exercises on policy and project
- Planning and implementing workshops, Project, and program mapping effectiveness exercises in the four regions of Sierra Leone
- Engaged in Policy analyses with staff and collaborators of both public and private sectors on human rights and accountability issues
Co-founder
Tengbeh International School
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Established strategic partnerships with the Government to support the school to be Government assisted school
Education
Master of Arts - Governance
European Law And Governance School
Athens, Greece 10.2023 - 04.2025
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
University of Sierra Leone
Freetown04-2022
Senior Secondary School Certificate -
Prince of Wales Secondary School
10.2017
Government Rokel Secondary School
Freetown07-2017
Kissi Bendu Secondary School
Koindu Town, Kailahun District01.2014
Skills
- Public policy
- Diplomacy
- Political Communication
- International Relations
- Research Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Child Advocacy
- Collaborative Problem-solving Skills
- Strategic Planning
Websites
Certification
- Understanding Research Methods - University of London
- Budgeting and Scheduling Projects - UCI Division of Continuing Education
- Understanding Climate Change - YALINWORK
- Design Driven Entrepreneurship - YALINWORK
- Fundraising Concepts - YALINWORK
- Servant Leadership - YALINWORK
- Understanding the Right of Women and Girls - YALINWORK
- Basics of Public-Private Partnerships - YALINWORK
- Strategies for Personal Growth and Development - YALINWORK
- Understanding Elections and Civic Responsibility - YALINWORK
- Workforce Collaboration and Development - YALINWORK
- Strengthening Public Sector Service - YALINWORK
- Community Organizing for Action - YALINWORK
- Creating and Maintaining Social Enterprises - YALINWORK
- Management Strategies for People and Resources - YALINWORK
Languages
English
Krio
Kissi
Drivers License - Category
AB International Driving Permit
Hobbies and Interests
- Travelling
- Movies
- Cooking
- Motor cycling
- Volunteering Work
Timeline
Volunteer Work
I HAVE RIGHTS
01.2024 - Current
Special Traineeship
EUROPEAN PUBLIC LAW ORGANIZATION
01.2024 - 12.2024
Master of Arts - Governance
European Law And Governance School
10.2023 - 04.2025
Social Work Volunteer
01.2023 - 12.2023
Internship Program
Foundation for Rural and Urban Transformation (FoRUT)
01.2021 - 12.2022
Entrepreneur
01.2019 - 12.2023
Teacher
Government of Sierra Leone
01.2017 - 12.2023
Co-founder
Tengbeh International School
01.2017 - 12.2017
Senior Secondary School Certificate -
Prince of Wales Secondary School
Kissi Bendu Secondary School
Traineeship
National Council for Mental Wellbeing
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
University of Sierra Leone
Government Rokel Secondary School
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