A Track Record of Service
Dr. Teeko Tozay Yorlay, Sr. has dedicated his career to public service, diplomacy, governance, and peacebuilding. His extensive experience in Liberia’s public administration, international diplomacy, and multilateral organizations underscores his commitment to national and global development. Over the years, he has played pivotal roles in foreign policy, governance, peacebuilding, and socio-economic development, demonstrating exceptional leadership in both national and international settings.
Currently serving as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Liberia to France, with concurrent accreditations to Spain, Portugal, Greece, Switzerland, Cyprus, and Monaco.
Dr. Yorlay is also Liberia’s Permanent Delegate to UNESCO. His mandate includes strengthening diplomatic ties, advancing Liberia’s interests at UNESCO, and managing Liberia’s representation across multiple jurisdictions.
Prior to his diplomatic appointment, he served in various capacities within the United Nations, including as Associate Political Affairs Officer at the Departments of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations (DPPA/DPO) in New York and Associate Civil Affairs Officer at the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO). His expertise spans political research, analysis and reporting, conflict resolution, peacebuilding, governance, and stabilization efforts in fragile regions.
Dr. Yorlay’s career in Liberia includes serving as Assistant Minister for Youth Development at the Ministry of Youth and Sports, Technical Assistant at the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, and Assistant Superintendent for Development of Nimba County, where he managed multi-million-dollar development projects. His service in the Ministries of Finance, Internal Affairs, and Education, as well as Liberia’s House of Representatives, highlights his broad contributions to national development.
Career and Positions
Current Position
- Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, Republic of Liberia to France (2024 – Present)
- Permanent Delegate to UNESCO
Previous Positions
- Associate Political Affairs Officer, United Nations Departments of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations (DPPA/DPO), New York (2023 – 2024)
- Associate Civil Affairs Officer, United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) (2021 – 2023)
- Technical Assistant, Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, Liberia (2017 – 2021)
- Assistant Minister for Youth Development, Ministry of Youth and Sports, Liberia (2015 – 2015)
- Assistant Superintendent for Development, Nimba County, Liberia (2012 – 2014)
- Special Assistant to the Minister, Ministry of Internal Affairs, Liberia (2010 – 2012)
- Research and Project Officer, Ministry of Finance, Liberia (2010)
- Special Assistant/Senior Political Officer, House of Representatives, 52nd Legislature, Liberia (2006 – 2010)
- English and Literature Teacher, Ministry of Education, Liberia (2003 – 2005)
Volunteer and Advisory Roles
- 1st Deputy Speaker, Mano River Union Youth Parliament Liberia Chapter, 2007 to 2011
- Commissioner, National AIDS Commission of Liberia (2010 – 2012)
- Secretary, Technical Committee, Presidential Commissions on Nimba County Land Disputes (2006 – 2010)
Academic Qualifications:
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) management Sciences Specializing in Public Administration-Peace Studies, Durban University of Technology, 2023.,
- Postgraduate Diploma in management of Public and Development Sector Monitoring and Evaluation, University of the Witwatersrand, 2017
- Master’s degree in international relations, University of Liberia, 2011
- Bachelor’s degree in political science, 2009, University of Liberia,