Serge Akpalou

Experience

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  International Centre for Professional Studies (ICPS)

  Oct 2011 - Aug 2012

  Library Assistant

  - Assisted with inventory, ordering, shelving, and assisting students with using library equipment- Took initiative to volunteer time tutoring students and providing guidance on learning resources- Through careful record-keeping, increased income in order to fund the purchase of additional library equipment

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  WorldChicago

  Sept 2014 - Dec 2014

  International and Youth Programs Intern

  - Researched local resources and issues for select program themes- Elaborated proposals for upcoming programs- Prepared local programs and welcome packets- Coordinated youth-focused meetings, professional appointments, field visits, and tours- Accompanied international delegations to educational, professional and cultural activities in Chicago- Researched new program opportunities and funding sources- Assisted with event planning, and the preparation of new grant initiatives- Updated donor contact list- Assisted with orientation, team-building activities, and program evaluation- Assisted with program documentation, including photography and social media posts Show less

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  International Crisis Group

  Aug 2016 - Feb 2017

  Central Africa Project Research Intern

  - Monitoring political, economic and security developments in the Central Africa region via online sources- Conducting research and analysis on issues related to Central Africa especially the Great Lakes region- Providing assistance editing reports and briefings on conflict issues, and other documents produced by Africa program staff- Preparing advocacy and research materials and attending meetings with/on behalf of the Crisis Group staff- Carrying out weekly press reviews and composing monthly situation reports- Administrative tasks, including arranging meetings and database management- Assisting Africa program staff with everyday office needs Show less

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  Challenging Heights

  May 2017 - Aug 2019

  - Lead the Partners in Development Programme- Drive advocacy and fundraising by establishing and fostering successful relationships with all our individual visitors as well as any organisation lead co-ordinator- Maintain communication with all contacts pre- and post-visit to ensure maximum benefit is derived for them, and identify funding opportunities for Challenging Heights- Co-ordinate all visits to Challenging Heights including youth partners, funders, interns and other interested parties- Support these visitors during their stay by troubleshooting their concerns, leading them in activities and providing cultural insights- Communicate with Challenging Heights management team to determine meaningful and valuable opportunities and activities for both the visitors and the organisation’s strategy- Drive partnering visits, relationships and opportunities in Ghana and abroad by researching and reaching out to prospective schools, community groups and individuals- Support logistics for major external events- Develop relationships with other NGOS and government agencies, particularly within Ghana- Represent the organisation at stakeholder meetings, workshops and conferences Show less - Review, develop and deliver the Partners in Development Programme- Drive advocacy by establishing and fostering successful relationships with all our individual visitors as well as any organisation lead co-ordinator- Maintain communication with all contacts pre- and post-visit to ensure maximum benefit is derived for them.- Co-ordinate all visits to Challenging Heights including youth partners, funders, interns and other interested parties- Prepare for these visits with exceptional logistical skills which need to cover all aspects including designing the detailed itinerary, accommodation, transportation, visa documents, supplies, etc.- Support these visitors during their stay by troubleshooting their concerns, leading them in activities and providing cultural insights- Communicate with Challenging Heights management to determine meaningful and valuable opportunities and activities for both the visitors and our organisation’s strategy- Drive partnering visits, relationships and opportunities in Ghana and abroad by researching and reaching out to prospective schools, community groups and individuals- Liaise with our fundraising organisations who develop relationships on our behalf and collaborate with them on visits by funders- Support logistics for major external events- Support the Senior Management team in developing relationships with other NGOS and government agencies, particularly within Ghana Show less

  • Partnership Development Manager

    Jan 2018 - Aug 2019

  • Partners in Development (PiD) Officer

    May 2017 - Dec 2017
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  Expertise France

  Sept 2019 - Jun 2024

  National Project Manager