Baboucarr Sallah is an accomplished professional with a diverse background in international trade, project management (Prince2 Certified), finance, economics, and volunteer work. Currently serving as the Country Representative (ad interim) for the International Trade Centre (ITC) in The Gambia, Baboucarr plays a pivotal role in contributing to the overall work of ITC in focusing on developing the competitiveness and export capabilities of small and medium sized businesses in The Gambia.
As the Technical Advisor and Operations Officer at ITC since 2017, Baboucarr has demonstrated exceptional project management skills by overseeing multiple initiatives, including those funded by the UN Peace Building Fund and the Migration Multi-Partner Trust Fund. These projects focus on holistic reintegration, climate conflict mitigation, and strengthening national infrastructure for peace in The Gambia. Baboucarr excels in project design, development, and implementation, donor engagement, and stakeholder relationship management, while also contributing to research and policy development.
Prior to being Technical Advisor and ITC Representative (a.i) in The Gambia, Baboucarr has held key roles, including Operations and Finance Officer at ITC Gambia Office and Senior Labour Economist at the Ministry of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration, and Employment in The Gambia. In these capacities, Baboucarr demonstrated expertise in data collection, policy analysis, and committee leadership.
With a background in banking, Baboucarr also served as Head of the Treasury Unit at Skye Bank Gambia Ltd, engaging in bond and foreign exchange trading and liquidity management. As a Business Development Officer at the same bank, Baboucarr excelled in relationship management and credit management.
Baboucarr Sallah holds a Master of Science (MSc) in International Finance and Economic Development from Heriot Watt University in the United Kingdom and a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Economics and Finance from the University of The Gambia.
With a solid academic foundation, extensive professional experience, and a history of community engagement, Baboucarr stands as a dedicated and accomplished individual in the fields of international trade, development economics, and finance.