
Timeline
About me
Consultant/Research || Monitoring & Evaluation Expert || Dev't Planner || Project/Program Manager || Energy Auditing || Circular Economy || Resource Management || Rurbanist || Climate/Knowledge Broker
Education

University of cape coast
2017 - 2019Master of philosophy - mphil development studies
University for development studies
2012 - 2016Bachelor of science planning
Ipmc college of technology
2012 - 2012Ipmc professional computer software engineering
Experience

Zabzugu district assembly
Apr 2015 - Sept 2015Assistant, district development planning and coordinating unit• Assisted in the Preparation and reviewing the District Development Plans.• Supported in Monitoring and evaluating all projects and programmes of the Assembly.• Performed other Administrative duties such as writing of letters, memos.• Contributed in coordinating the activities of UNICEF, USAID, World Vision and GIZ funded projects.• Partaken in the activities of the department of Development Planning and Coordinating Unit.

Tolon district assembly
Jan 2016 - Jan 2017Assistant development planner, national service personnel• Devised and proposed well-structured strategies, capacity development approaches and learning formats for the collection and management of development projects and programmes.• Supported in the Preparation and reviewing the District Development Plans.• Assisted in coordinating the planning activities of sector departments.• Succored in Monitoring and evaluating all projects and programmes of the Assembly. • Performed other Administrative duties such as writing of letters, memos, etc.• Contributed in coordinating the activities of GIZ and USAID funded projects.• Participated in most activities within the department of Development Planning and Coordinating Unit. Show less

Usaid, ring
Sept 2016 - Aug 2017Field facilitator• Coordinated the delegated activities of Resiliency in Northern Ghana Project (RING), USAID funded, selected communities for the period.• Designed data collection tools, collecting community and household-level data, data entry, and cleaning and writing technical reports.• Prepared and Reviewed Community Action Plans for RING Communities in the District.• Prepared and Reviewed of RING Area Councils Action Plans.• Coordinated and Monitored Donor Funded projects under the RING project.• Contributed to the identification and promotion of synergies with other programme components in the Tolon district. Show less

Independent
Jun 2018 - nowIndependent consultant1. Carry out experiments and research following protocols, conduct literature reviews, and collect and analyze data.2. Develop materials for submission to granting agencies and foundations.3. Recruit and/or interview subjects, prepare interview questions, and maintain accurate and confidential records of interviews.4. Manage project-related emails, request or acquire necessary equipment or supplies, and supervise assistants.5. Summarize project results, prepare progress reports for the primary researcher and funding agency, and create other articles, reports, and presentations.6. Monitor the project budget to ensure alignment with financial plans and funding requirements. Show less

Astute business consulting
May 2019 - Jun 2020Research consultantAs a Freelance Research Consultant at Astute Business Consulting Limited, my Job responsibility include:• Organizing and executing assigned business projects on behalf of assigned clients according to client’s requirements.• Developing marketing plans and risk assessments for assigned clients when needed and perform an initial assessment of a problematic situation.• Performing industry analysis, target markets analysis, Porter’s value chain analysis, Porter’s Five Forces, PESTLE analysis and socio-economic benefits about assigned clients’ businesses.• Collecting information about the assigned clients’ businesses through a variety of methods (shadowing, interviews, surveys, reading reports etc.). Show less

Mining community development scheme, mineral development fund, mlnr
Jun 2019 - Feb 2022Field consultantAs a Freelance Field Consultant for the Mining Community Development Scheme under the Mineral Development Fund Secretariat, my Job duties include:• Organizing and registering the beneficiaries of the oil palm and Cashew seedlings distribution project in assigned mining districts. • Monitoring the oil palm and Cashew seedling distribution process in assigned mining districts; and• Writing reports and giving recommendation for the way forward of the project.
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Advocacy initiative for development (aid)
Jun 2020 - Jul 2023Country director, volunteer• Develop a vision and strategic plan to guide the Country Chapter, and an operational plan which incorporates goals and objectives that work towards the strategic direction of the Country Chapter. • Oversee the planning, implementation, execution and evaluation of Country Chapter special projects, programs and services. • Determine staffing requirements for Country Chapter management and program delivery and overseeing the implementation of the human resources policies, procedures and practices including the development of job description for all staff.• Establish good working relationships, media engagements and collaborative arrangements with community groups, funders, politicians, and other organizations to help achieve the goals of the Country Chapter. • Identify and evaluate the risks to the organization's people (beneficiaries, clients, staff, management), property, finances, goodwill, and image and implement measures to control risks. Show less

Budgit ghana
Feb 2022 - Jul 2023Research lead/senior programs manager• Responsible for the leadership and oversight of research projects around healthcare accountability, Post COVID-19 coping strategies, public policy, budget expenditure and allocation, government spending, fiscal analysis, development finance, Open Governance Partnerships (OGP) commitments, and resource governance sector.• Strategically perform data collection, data entry and quality assurance to produce a wide range of high-quality written research outputs for various audiences.• Develop and manage relationships with research institutes, think tanks, policymakers, and other civil society organizations.• Schedule, coordinate, and conduct training sessions, townhall, coalition meetings, media engagement, briefings and advocacy about ongoing projects.• Represents the organization at conferences, media appearances, events, etc. on all matters related to policy and research.• Contributes to the preparation and submission of grants, and performing other assigned duties such as writing policy briefs, blogs, press releases, etc. Show less

Institute of climate and environmental governance
Jan 2023 - nowLead, monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning [meal]• Developing and operationalizing, logical frameworks, M&E/MEAL plans, feedback approaches, • Establish clear processes and protocols for data collection, analysis, data management, and implement quality assurance processes, reporting, data accuracy, reliability, timeliness, and data visualization• Identify and address training and capacity-building needs, media engagements, stakeholder management, and advocacy.• Plan and conduct program evaluations and impact assessments, prepare and present regular reports on program performance.• Facilitate a culture of learning and knowledge sharing, and fostering external partnerships.• Currently, I also hold the role of Strategy and Growth Manager, where my responsibilities encompass the development of the organizational strategic plan, the design of the organizational framework, seeking funding opportunities, crafting proposals, and preparing and submitting grant applications. Show less

Gender and environment data alliance
Apr 2024 - nowSteering committee memberResponsible for the following core functions of GEDA’s governance: 1. Review and approval of membership applications and annual expansion plans; 2. Agreement of GEDA’s annual small grants plan, including budget and scope, and review of reports upon conclusion of grants; 3. Oversight and guidance of GEDA’s biannual, staggered Steering Committee elections; and 4. Approval of GEDA’s annual workplan and budget (as core funds are raised).5. Participate in both GEDA’s Working Groups (Advocacy and Outreach, and Technical Guidance and Learning). Show less
Licenses & Certifications

Certified research consultant
United state of america national institute of health (nih) office of the extramural research
Sustainable cities, climate change, waste management and circular economy
University of stuttgart, addis ababa university, university of ghanaJul 2023![AGI [Association of Ghana Industries] Energy Service Centre and Germany International Development Corperation [GIZ]](https://img.deepenrich.com/v1/certification/0000/default.webp)
Energy efficiency: energy audits & energy savings in industrial establishments
Agi [association of ghana industries] energy service centre and germany international development corperation [giz]Jun 2021
Agripreneurship: path to the future
Young african leaders initiative (yali) network.Dec 2020
Basics of public-private partnerships
Young african leaders initiative (yali) network.Dec 2020
Understanding climate change
Young african leaders initiative (yali) network.Dec 2020
Understanding renewable energy
Young african leaders initiative (yali) network.Dec 2020
Innovation and leadership in governance
Aiti-kace (advance information technology institute- kofi annan centre of excellence)Nov 2020
Developing, mentoring and supporting youth leadership
Young african leaders initiative (yali) network.Oct 2020
Volunteer Experience
Programs Associate, Volunteer
Issued by Kali Etch Foundation on Sept 2019
Associated with Khiddir Iddris
Languages
- enEnglish
- arArabic
- haHausa
- twTwi
- daDagbani
- geGerman b1
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