Discover new opportunities in the Gambia

We support you free of charge on your way to new job prospects. This applies if you live in or want to return to the Gambia.

Our team advises you on job applications, professional qualification or if you want to start a business. We also offer training and psychosocial assistance.

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Gambian-German Advisory Centre for Jobs, Training and Reintegration (GGAC)

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Jokor Junction, Opposite Westfield Clinic, C8VF + PX5, New Jeshwang, Serrekunda, The Gambia.

AC-Gambia@giz.de

Monday-Friday: 9.00am - 4.00pm

‎+220 281 67 50

‎‎+220 761 31 43

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Kawsu Sillah

Ein junger Mann mit Stoppelhaaren und Bart schaut freundlich in die Kamera. Man sieht nur seinen Oberkörper. Er trägt ein marineblaues Sakko mit weißem Hemd und Krawatte.

Kawsu Sillah

National Coordinator / Head of the Advisory Centre

I have been the National Coordinator and Head of the Gambian-German Advisory Centre for Jobs, Training and Reintegration since the start of 2021. Together with our team, I will support you in finding up-to-date information about the opportunities available regarding jobs, starting a business, training, professional development and psychosocial support. I am happy to help you reintegrate both socially and economically in The Gambia. I look forward to supporting you!

I speak English as well as Mandinka, Fula, Serahule and Wolof.

Ousman Jeng

Ein Mann mit Stoppelhaaren und Kinnbart schaut freundlich in die Kamera. Man sieht nur seinen Oberkörper. Er trägt ein hellgraues Sakko mit hellblauem Hemd.

Ousman Jeng

Technical Advisor for Civil Society Engagement

Are you looking forward to returning to The Gambia but worried about your prospects after you come back? I am a reintegration advisor and will give you all the important information you need for a successful new beginning. I advise and support you in your job search (writing CVs and preparation for job interviews), career guidance, information on vocational training and start-up/entrepreneurship support. I look forward to accompanying you on your reintegration.

I speak fluent English, French, Wolof, Mandinka and Fula.

Amadou Barry

Ein junger Mann mit Stoppelhaaren, Kinnbart und Schnäuzer schaut freundlich in die Kamera. Man sieht nur seinen Oberkörper, er hat die Arme vor der Brust verschränkt. Er trägt ein helles Hemd mit rosafarbenen Querstreifen.

Amadou Barry

Technical Advisor for Private Sector Engagement

As a reintegration advisor, I am happy to support you regarding questions about jobs, education and other socioeconomic opportunities. You can also contact me with any questions you may have about the reintegration support services available in the country. I have a lot of experience with migration issues, especially in returning home and reintegration.

I speak fluent English, Mandinka, Wolof and Fula. In addition, I understand basic Turkish and French.

Binta LY Touray

Eine Frau mittleren Alters lächelt in die Kamera.

Binta LY Touray

Junior Advisor Employment Promotion

Are you looking forward to coming back to The Gambia, but worried about your chances after returning? I’ll be glad to help you with your reintegration. And I’ll give you all the essential information you need for a successful new start here. I’ll also be happy to help you find a job and advise you on your career and vocational training opportunities. And I’ll even be there for you if you have any mental health issues, or if you need psychosocial support.

I speak fluent English, Wolof and Mandinka. I also understand French.

Fatou M. Sillah

Eine junge Frau lächelt selbstbewusst mit verschränkten Armen in die Kamera.

Fatou M. Sillah

Junior Advisor Business Development

I look forward to helping you if you’d like to start your own business and can advise you regarding different funding options. I have lots of experience with the development of micro and small businesses and marketing. I’m also here for you when it comes to aspects of your career, training courses and professional development. My support includes issues relating to migration, especially returning to The Gambia and your reintegration.

I speak fluent English, French, Wolof and Mandinka.

Our services

Our services

The Gambian-German Advisory Centre for Jobs, Training and Reintegration (GGAC) welcomes you. If you live in the Gambia or would like to return there, you can get information and individual advice on the following topics:

Job opportunities and training in the Gambia
Business start-up
Psychosocial support and help in emergency situations
Regular migration to Germany

We also arrange trainings on various topics:

Job hunting and applications
Vocational training
Agriculture
Tourism
Cosmetics
Digital skills

Insights into our work

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How we help you to return to your home country

Returning home and reintegration in achievable steps.

You will learn

how you can plan your return to your home country even while still in Germany
and the opportunities for help that are available.

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who will advise you locally after you arrive back home, so that you can turn your plans into reality and make your new start.

Ein junger Mann mit Brille steht vor einem Stand.

A trade fair in The Gambia helps with making useful contacts

The trade fair for young women and men in The Gambia’s agricultural and tourism sector is an important stage and networking venue. The Gambian-German Advisory Centre supported entrepreneurs with their presentation.

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Eine Gruppe von 20 jungen Menschen steht in einem Klassenzimmer und lächelt in die Kamera.

Building a future in The Gambia through educational mobility

Studying abroad is a dream for many young people in The Gambia. Clients attending an event at Westfield Junction, Serrekunda were given information on the various options, scholarships and application procedures.

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Ein Mann schaut selbstbewusst in die Kamera.

“Showing people that they aren’t alone”

The coordinator of the Gambian-German Advisory Centre talks about its diverse range of services to help people make a new start.

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Eine Gruppe von Frauen und Männern steht vor einem Zelt an dem ein großes Schild mit der englischen Aufschrift: “Career Guidance Tent” übersetzt “Zelt für Berufsberatung” hängt.

Successful job fair and careers day in The Gambia

Contacts with companies, careers advice, tips on the best training, promotion of employment and raising awareness of different opportunities in The Gambia: all of these were the focal point of the job fair on the campus of Gambia College. More than 1,000 participants benefited from these opportunities.

Advisory centre officially opened

With an opening ceremony, the GGAC in Serrekunda opened its doors to those seeking advice.

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Ein junger Mann in dunkelblauem T-Shirt, orangefarbener Warnweste und weißem Helm hockt in einem Innenhof. Er hält ein Solarpanel in der Hand, dessen Rückseite er begutachtet.

A future career for young people

Together with the GTTI, the GGAC is offering young people in Gambia a 9-month training course, which is intended to improve their career prospects. It prepares them for jobs in the welding industry, construction and the solar technology sector.

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Mehrere Frauen und Männer sitzen um einen Tisch herum und besprechen sich.

The goal: entrepreneurial thinking

The 13 proud Gambians are presented with their certificates: They have learned a lot during their one-week training on the basics of business and finances. The mood in the small room scattered with tables, posters and working materials is vibrant – thanks to their newly acquired knowledge, the participants, including returnees from Germany, are keen to start planning their career as a self-employed business owners.

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Ein schwarzer Mann im dunkelblauen Anzug mit Hemd und dunkelblauer Krawatte und eine weiße Frau mit blonden Haaren, blauen Augen und Brille in braunem Hemd sitzen auf gepolsterten Stühlen vor einer hellen Wand. Sie tragen medizinische Gesichtsmasken und lächeln in die Kamera.

Milestone for advisory centre in The Gambia

In the leadup to the upcoming official opening of the Gambian-German Advisory Centre for Jobs, Training and Reintegration (GGAC) in The Gambia, an implementation agreement was signed in the capital Banjul.

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Services provided by our partners

Work and starting a business, training and professional development, psychosocial health and emergency support – our partners also provide numerous services related to these and other aspects. Our advisory team will be happy to refer you to the appropriate organisation. You can get an overview of what is available here.