1. Resume
Mr. Jerrel W. Moriah, LL.M, MPA
DOB February 23, 1971, Paramaribo
720 5065 / 860 4626 / 568896
jerrelmoriah@gmail.com
Administrative skills and abilities
Writing skills
• Produced Notes Verbal of all types.
• Wrote speeches and information notes for Government entities at various
llevels
• letters, policy reports, proposals, position papers and analytical documents
• Contributed in writing important policy documents in the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs.
• Contributed to the establishment of actualized TOR’s and job description for
Senior and Junior desk officers 2009 to be recruited by the Ministry of
Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Suriname, based on the actualized Job
Description function analysis system
• Preparation of working documents for government entities focused on the
meetings which they attend.
• Wrote and contributed to statements for government entities of the Republic
of Suriname during Summits and Ministerial meetings both nationally and
internationally.
• Represented the Republic of Suriname at various International Meetings
Communication skills
• Coordinated, planned and contributed to the organizing of national Seminars
on relevant topics in the area of Democracy, Economic and Social
Development.
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2. • Established and improved communication with local and foreign government
officials, NGOs, labor, business and international organizations as well, and
maintained ongoing relationships with them
• Teamwork spirit and flexibility improved through the years
• Customer care for visa applicants
• Served as representative and liaison in preparation of and during
Conferences hosted by the Government of the Republic of Suriname.
• Attended international meetings and seminars worldwide after proactive
preparation
• Took care of the reporting of aforementioned meetings to the relevant
authorities in Paramaribo, Suriname and follow up thereof.
Business, Management, organizational and administrative skills
• Trained, coached, supervised and evaluated staff members
• Led teams, participated in committees, initiated volunteer events and
activities.
• Organized Bilateral Ministerial meetings during visits of Foreign Ministers to
the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Suriname
• Improved negotiating ability at various levels both national and international
• Achieved computer proficiency relevant for improved communication and to
gather information (Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and internet
functions)
• Coordinated a working visit of a Interdepartmental delegation to the Prefect
of La Guyane in 2008.
• Produced working documents for Ministerial meetings and a Summit on
behalf of the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the President (2005-2009)
• Coordinated bilateral Ministerial meetings between the Minister of Foreign
Affairs of the Republic of Suriname and visiting counterparts from Europe.
Education and Training (year of completion)
1987 : C.R. Frowein School
Secondary Modern school
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3. 1990 : Mr. Dr. J.C. de Miranda Lyceum
Pre University College
2003 : Anton de Kom University of Suriname
Degree: Master at laws (LL.M)
2006 : F.H.R. Lim a Po Institute for Social Studies in collaboration with
the Institute for Social Studies(ISS, The Hague) Post Graduate
Study Public Administration
Degree: Master in Public Administration (MPA) in Governance∗
Post Graduate Diploma Courses (English)
2003 : Institute of International Relations of the Anton de Kom
University of Suriname, Post Graduate Diploma Course
on Diplomacy, Contemporary International Relations
and Development
2004 : F.H.R. Lim a Po Institute for Social Studies in collaboration
with the Institute of Social Studies(ISS, The Hague)
Post Graduate Diploma Course on International Relations
Certificates (Dutch and English courses)
1999 : Inaugural Moot Court Competition on the Inter-American
Human Rights Protection System (Anton de Kom University of Suriname)
2002 : Environmental Impact Assessment Methods (National Institute for
Environmental Development Suriname ‘NIMOS’)
2002 : Human resource Management Course-upgrading Government Personnel
(Anton de Kom University of Suriname)
2002 : First Course on Diplomatic Practice for Representatives of the Caribbean
English Speaking Countries, conducted by the Federative Republic of Brasil
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4. and the Rio Branco Institute.
2003 : Business Skills Course (Netherlands Institute of International Relations
‘Clingendael’ in collaboration with the F.H.R. Lim a Po Institute for Social
Studies).
2005 :Seminar on the establishment of Economic Partnership Agreements(EPAs),
European Union Headquarters, Brussels, Belgium
2005 : Institute of International Relations of the Anton de Kom University of
Suriname, Intensive course: The European Human Rights System.
2007 : 44th
Professional Course for Foreign Diplomats, October 24-November 30,
New Delhi, India.
Employment/experience
1996 : Assistant Manager/Administrator, Jet Set, Ltd.Co. Responsible for the
salary- and financial administration, human resource and customer care
1998 : Internship, Lim a Po Lawyers Office
1999 - 08/.2003: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Suriname, Junior Desk Officer
in the Europe Desk
2000 : participated in the National Commission on Improvement of the
Visa policy of Suriname
2003 Internship (5 weeks) Embassy of the Republic of Suriname in
Brussels, for capacity building to work in an Embassy experience in
working with the European Union and the African Caribbean and Pacific
Organization.
Sept 2003 –
31 June 2009 : Acting Head/Coordinator of the Europe Desk of the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs of the Republic of Suriname
Febr. 2005 : Assistant coordinator of the Media Team in preparation of and during
the XVI Inter-Sessional Meeting of the CARICOM Conference of Heads
of State and Government 16-17 February 2005, Paramaribo
January 2008: Senior Desk Officer, Europe Desk, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
October13 -30, 2008: Participated in the working delegation of the Republic of Suriname
to the 63th Session of the United Nations General Assembly,
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5. Manhattan, New York.
July 2009-April 2012: Alternate Representative of the Permanent Mission of Suriname
to the Organization of American States in Washington, D.C.
July 1, 2009 – May 30, 2012: First Secretary in the Embassy of the Republic of
Suriname, Washington, D.C.
July 1, 2012 – present: Head of the Americas division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Additional information on other activities as of the 90’s (extra-curricular)
 former HIV/AIDS Counselor for the Mamio Names Project Foundation
former AIDS hotline volunteer, National Aids Program.
 Participated in the Board of University Students Society Organization
“Forsythia Collectief “
 Participated in the University Theatre( Sharda Ganga/Henk Tjon)
 Participated in the Choir “Kroki” led by Ms. Mavis Noordwijk.
 Participated in the “Drama team” of the God’s Bazuin Church
 Participated in the board of Prison Fellowship Suriname
Leisure
Tennis, swimming, squash, jogging, fitness, painting, music and reading
Faith: Christian
References
These will be provided upon request
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6. Manhattan, New York.
July 2009-April 2012: Alternate Representative of the Permanent Mission of Suriname
to the Organization of American States in Washington, D.C.
July 1, 2009 – May 30, 2012: First Secretary in the Embassy of the Republic of
Suriname, Washington, D.C.
July 1, 2012 – present: Head of the Americas division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Additional information on other activities as of the 90’s (extra-curricular)
 former HIV/AIDS Counselor for the Mamio Names Project Foundation
former AIDS hotline volunteer, National Aids Program.
 Participated in the Board of University Students Society Organization
“Forsythia Collectief “
 Participated in the University Theatre( Sharda Ganga/Henk Tjon)
 Participated in the Choir “Kroki” led by Ms. Mavis Noordwijk.
 Participated in the “Drama team” of the God’s Bazuin Church
 Participated in the board of Prison Fellowship Suriname
Leisure
Tennis, swimming, squash, jogging, fitness, painting, music and reading
Faith: Christian
References
These will be provided upon request
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