Jecil Kay Asiedu
Melbourne
Summary
My academic qualifications span across Law, Anthropology and Community Service. My professional experiences have largely been in legal practice, qualitative research, advocacy and in community service. My professional goal is to contribute to the enhancement of Social Justice and Human Rights globally.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Advocate ( Volunteer)
Melbourne East Disability Advocacy ( MEDA)
02.2025 - Current
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive support for clients with disabilities and to enhance the recognition and respect of their rights.
Intern
Jobwatch Employment Right Resource Centre
02.2025 - Current
- Taking instructions or complaints from clients, drafting of clients employment - related cases.
- Conferring with Legal Practice on the position of the Law and how it relates to client issues.
- Giving clients Legal Information based on the outcome of discussions with Legal Practice.
- Assisting with Legal Research and community support programs.
Disability and Aged Care Support Worker
Supreme Care and Your Era Disability Care
01.2023 - Current
- Supporting Persons with Disabilities and the Aged to live independent and happy lives
OSHC Coordinator and Director of Service
Randstad Education, TheirCare, Teamkids, Camp Australia
06.2022 - 12.2023
- Worked as a Director of Service/Coordinator, managing Outside School Hours and Holiday programs for children.
Research Assistant
University Of Ghana
02.2020 - 09.2022
- I was a Research Assistant at the Institute of African Studies, School of Humanities, University of Ghana. I assisted in the research and teaching of the following courses: Qualitative Research Methods (Graduate Level), African Social and Political Systems (Graduate Level), African Family Studies (Graduate Level), Religions in Africa (Graduate Level) and Introduction to African Studies (Undergraduate Level)
Legal Advisor and Head of Research
Environmental, Sanitation and Health Watch (NGO),
03.2009 - 08.2018
- Responsible for all Advocacy, Community Outreach and Educational Campaigns.
- Enhanced client satisfaction with timely and accurate legal advice on Climate Change and the Environment.
- Assisted Human Resource Department in drafting employee handbooks compliant with labor laws and regulations.
Legal Research Assistant and Advocacy Officer
Environmental Law Foundation
10.2005 - 01.2009
- I worked with ELF, London as a legal research assistant and also as an environmental advocacy personnel, focusing on climate change and related legal discourses.
Lecturer and Head of Students Welfare
Pinnacle College
09.2004 - 10.2025
- I taught Law of Contract, Tort, Legal Systems and Constitutional Law and I also was the Head of Students' Welfare Responsible for International Students.
Teaching Assistant
Kwame Nkrumah University Of Science & Technology
01.2000 - 02.2001
- I was a Teaching Assistant at the Law Faculty and assisted in the teaching of Undergraduate Students and Conducting Tutorials for Undergraduate Students
Education
Graduate Diploma - Australian Law
Monash University Law School
Melbourne, VictoriaCertificate IV - Disability Support
Job Training Institute
Melbourne09.2023
Master Of Philosophy - Anthropology ( African Studies)
University Of Ghana
Accra, Ghana 12.2021
Master Of Laws - International Legal Studies
University Of East London
East London, UK.10.2005
Bachelor Of Arts( Hons.) - Law And English Language
Kwame Nkrumah University Of Science & Technology
Kumasi, Ghana03.2000
Ordinary And Advanced Level - General Arts
St. Augustine's College
Cape Coast, Ghana 07.1994
Skills
- Team Player
- Communication Skills
- Organisational Skills
- Dedication
- Time Management
- IT Skills
- Research
- Problem-Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Leadership
- Adaptability
- Decision Making
Published Papers And Research
I have conducted research and published extensively. I currently have about thirty academic papers and ten books published. The references will be made available when requested.
References
To be provided as requested
Timeline
Disability Advocate ( Volunteer)
Melbourne East Disability Advocacy ( MEDA)
02.2025 - Current
Intern
Jobwatch Employment Right Resource Centre
02.2025 - Current
Disability and Aged Care Support Worker
Supreme Care and Your Era Disability Care
01.2023 - Current
OSHC Coordinator and Director of Service
Randstad Education, TheirCare, Teamkids, Camp Australia
06.2022 - 12.2023
Research Assistant
University Of Ghana
02.2020 - 09.2022
Legal Advisor and Head of Research
Environmental, Sanitation and Health Watch (NGO),
03.2009 - 08.2018
Legal Research Assistant and Advocacy Officer
Environmental Law Foundation
10.2005 - 01.2009
Lecturer and Head of Students Welfare
Pinnacle College
09.2004 - 10.2025
Teaching Assistant
Kwame Nkrumah University Of Science & Technology
01.2000 - 02.2001
Graduate Diploma - Australian Law
Monash University Law School
Certificate IV - Disability Support
Job Training Institute
Master Of Philosophy - Anthropology ( African Studies)
University Of Ghana
Master Of Laws - International Legal Studies
University Of East London
Bachelor Of Arts( Hons.) - Law And English Language
Kwame Nkrumah University Of Science & Technology
Ordinary And Advanced Level - General Arts
St. Augustine's College
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