ABDOULIE KUJABI

Computer Science graduate, Co-Founder, and Youth Advocate dedicated to leveraging technology, digital literacy, and STEM education to drive socio-economic development in West Africa. Proven success in national youth mentorship, bridging the rural digital divide, and designing local innovation solutions aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs 4, 6, 8, 11). Strong background in leading international delegations, managing community sports programs, and promoting inclusive technology education. Seeking a UN / UNDP Internship to contribute to regional development, digital transformation, and youth empowerment initiatives.

Brikama, The Gambia
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Work Experience
Grassroots Football Advocate
Saidy’s Football Club / WCRFA
Current
  • Managed technical and administrative operations for youth football development programs, utilizing sports as a tool for youth engagement, social inclusion, and leadership development
IT Instructor & STEM Coordinator
Educational Institutions in The Gambia
  • Simplified complex technical topics into practical learning packages for students ranging from elementary to university levels
  • Organized youth science fairs, innovation bootcamps, and digital literacy campaigns across schools
National Robotics Lead Mentor
FIRST Global Challenge & Pan African Robotics Competition
  • Mentored Team Gambia to historic rankings, including 33rd out of 191 nations in Geneva (2023) and 2nd place in Senegal (2025)
  • Facilitated team-building, critical thinking, and international collaboration workshops for multi-ethnic youth teams
Co-Founder & STEM Lead
Skylab Robotics & Innovation Initiative
2021 — PresentCurrent
  • Spearheaded training programs reaching 400+ young Gambians in digital skills, block programming, and basic electronics, targeting underrepresented groups in technology
  • Led national youth delegations to global robotics summits across 8+ countries including Switzerland, UAE, Greece, Singapore, Panama, Senegal, Ghana, and Turkey
  • Partnered with local schools to establish sustainable STEM learning environments and digital labs
Skills
SDG Alignment & Implementation (Quality Education, Clean Water, Sustainable Cities)Youth Leadership & Capacity Building (Mentored 400+ youth)Digital Literacy & Community OutreachCross-Cultural Communication & Stakeholder EngagementProgram Coordination & Event Management
Education
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
University of The Gambia
Applied Science Certificate
Nusrat Senior Secondary School
Certifications
Diploma in IT
2020
Languages
English
Fluent
International Honors
2nd Place: Pan African Robotics Competition (PARC), Senegal
2025
33rd Rank Globally: FIRST Global Challenge, Geneva, Switzerland
2023
1st Place Champion: PARC Ghana
2019
49th Rank Globally: FIRST Global Challenge, Dubai, UAE
2019
SDG-Aligned Innovations & Prototypes
Sustainable Agriculture & Water Management

Designed automated smart irrigation and water conservation systems to optimize agricultural water usage in resource-constrained settings

  • Aligned to SDG 6 - Clean Water & Sanitation
Occupational Health & Urban Safety

Engineered IoT smart safety vests and helmets featuring hazard detection for industrial worker safety

  • Aligned to SDG 8 & SDG 11
Household Hazard Mitigation

Developed smart cooking gas safety valve systems to prevent domestic fire hazards

  • Aligned to SDG 3 & SDG 11
Assistive Technology

Prototype designer for ultrasonic smart sticks aiding mobility and independence for visually impaired individuals

  • Aligned to SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
References available upon request.