Abubakar Abdul -Rahman, CRA, CGCM
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Credentials
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Certified Gender Equality Changemaker
Digital Frontiers InstituteDec, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Practical Skills for Leading Gender Change
Digital Frontiers InstituteNov, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Frameworks for Gender
Digital Frontiers InstituteOct, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Organisations and Gender
Digital Frontiers InstituteAug, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Foundations for Gender Equity
Digital Frontiers InstituteJul, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
A Systemic Approach to Financial Inclusion
The World BankJan, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Gender and Environment
United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)Aug, 2018- Oct, 2024 -
Human Resource 2.0
IMF Smart EducationMar, 2018- Oct, 2024 -
Introduction to Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH)
UNICEFJan, 2018- Oct, 2024 -
Project Management in the Development Sector
HumentumOct, 2017- Oct, 2024 -
Operationalizing Mobile Money
Digital Frontiers InstituteJul, 2017- Oct, 2024 -
Certified Risk Associate, CRA
Organisation of Certified Risk ManagersMar, 2017- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Degas
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Brazil
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IT System Custom Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Regional Manager
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Feb 2021 - Present
Manage all Operational activities; Farmer selection, Community engagement, Business Advisory and Service on growth and company development.
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Business Development Manager/Digital Finance Specialist
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Dec 2018 - May 2023
Lead in Commodity Value Chain and across the rural, underserved communities. Implementation of strategies that improve financial activities of the farmer. Develop and maintain relationships with Farmer Based Organizations, partners and co-ordinate resources and service delivery to improve access to financial services for farmers Support in the development of the overall framework for the project work plan, in collaboration with project partners, including requirements, reporting, baseline, and evaluation surveys Monitor the activities and tracking these activities against the results framework Monitor program development and ensure timely compilation and reporting of data Show less
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Tanager
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United States
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Mental Health Care
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100 - 200 Employee
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SFIN Project Field Manager(Smallholder Farmer Financial Inclusion)
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Jan 2017 - Dec 2018
an Affiliate of Acdi Voca.: To facilitate and provide technical support for the SFIN project. Key responsibilities include but not limited to the following: Lead in Commodity Value Chain and Financial Inclusion across the rural, underserved and agribusiness sectors in the selected project areas. Carry out training, tracking, reporting and adaptation and implementation of strategies that improve financial literacy on activities under the Smallholder Financial Inclusion project. Develop and maintain relationships with project partners and co-ordinate resources and service delivery to improve access to financial services for farmers Manage Tigo Cash and Voda Cash agents, vendors and farmers to ensure that orders, payment schedule and other program features are fully reflected. Provide technical support to partners and communities to effectively engage with key actors within the specific value chains. Support in the development of the overall framework for the project work plan, in collaboration with project partners, including requirements, reporting, baseline, and evaluation surveys Monitor project activities and tracking these activities against the project results framework Coordinate data collection at project sites to monitor program development and ensure timely compilation and reporting of data Achievements under the Sfin Project Have trained and registered 950 farmers under Masara A’ziki on Financial Literacy and Mobile Money. Have trained and registered 2819 farmers under Savannah Farmers Marketing Company on Financial Literacy and Mobile Money. Have trained and registered 450 farmers under Heritage Seeds Company Limited on Financial Literacy and Mobile Money. Show less
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Millicom
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United Kingdom
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Business Supplies & Equipment
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Area Sales Manager /Tigo Cash Laison for Northern
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Jan 2015 - Sep 2016
Developed and implemented new Tigo Cash Projects in Northern Ghana. Designed the overall product and service enhancements and expansions. Developed a market strategy for Tigo Cash (including branding, communications, promotions and pricing). Based on market research, determined product mix and product evolution. Defined tariffs and commissions, planned the ordering and deployment of ATL & BTL materials. Establish strategic partnerships with licensed financial institutions, and other institutions for B2C transactions. Managed P&L and action plan to ensure that the Tigo Cash P & L are implemented Managed the key revenue and cost driversMARKET WOMEN PROJECT – SUSU (PETTY SAVINGS) Managed the Customer Acquisition team on Market Women MFS Project under Innovation for Poverty Action (IPA) by Cherie Blair Foundation. (Tigo Susu). Worked with the Sales and MFS team in Rwanda (May 2015) for 2 weeks. Worked with Micro Save Consultants from Kenya, USAID, fhi360. Show less
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Logistics Officer (Northern Territory) VOLUNTARY
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Feb 2013 - Dec 2015
Participated in field-level planning formulation in logistics for Tigo Ghana. Participated in programme planning and advising on logistics considerations Provided technical, operational support to the field office, and advice on application of logistics management best practice, systems and procedures. Ensured the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of new initiatives and procedures related to logistics. Worked in close collaboration with the Tigo CASH field agents to successfully deliver procurement and supply chain services Created and delivered Purchase Orders in the internal system, sort approval and budget checking, screened supplier invoices, created receipts and monitored payments with Procurement unit. Prepared and analyzed procurement-related reports including but not limited to weekly procurement tracking sheet, monthly procurement reports, quarterly procurement plans, lease reports, insurance reports and other related reports. Show less
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Tigo Cash Area Quality Officer
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Mar 2012 - Jan 2015
Performed risk based evaluation of project areas to ensure coverage of high-risk areas of Tigo Cash’s operations whilst balancing the risk and cost of control. Established sales objectives for immediate Tigo Cash Field Managers Implemented organizational sales programs by developing area/ territorial sales action plans Forecasted and develops sales quotas for his/her Tigo Cash Field Managers and Direct Sales Representatives, in accordance with organizational sales targets Monitored project area’s sales numbers by scheduling and assigning Tigo Cash Field Managers & Direct Sales Representatives goals and following up on results Improved on organizational sales goals by recruiting, selecting and training Tigo Cash Field Managers. Maintained professional knowledge by attending educational workshops, establishing personal networks and participating in professional societies Contributed to sales and marketing team by accomplishing and or exceeding set goals Show less
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EY
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Entertainment Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Research
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Oct 2011 - Jan 2012
Ø Undertook the baseline survey to develop a Monitoring and Evaluation framework for the Rural and Agricultural Finance Programme (RAIFP), the research was under Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning. (MOEFP) Ø Conducted field site visits, monitor programme activity and ensure interventions meet programme guidelines Ø Identified and reported problems in obtaining valid data. Ø Explained survey objectives and procedures to interviewees and interpret survey questions to help interviewees’ comprehension. Ø Reviewed data obtained from interview for completeness and accuracy. Undertook the baseline survey to develop a Monitoring and Evaluation framework for the Rural and Agricultural Finance Programme (RAIFP). The research was under Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning. (MOEFP Show less
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West Point Company Limited
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United Kingdom
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Facilities Services
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Research Officer
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Feb 2011 - Aug 2011
To access Family Planning in the less deprived communities in Accra and Tema. The programme was under the USAID Organization. Reviewed, collated, provided feedback in a summary form all technical documents that research and M&E resource persons would produce. Reviewed and supported set up project M&E system adopting most current ICT/Internet based approaches that facilitate data gathering, planning, reporting and synthesis Lead on and produced tools/data instruments and ensure their application in data gathering within the project M&E log frame Provided lead support to the Project M&E Committee in analysis, documentation and dissemination of data gathered Supported the Programme Manager in reviewing and giving feedback on partner periodic activities and field reports specifically in areas relevant to M&E and research Produced regular updates and reports on ongoing M&E and research work and ensure that it is adequately fed into the overall project reports Show less
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Sales Clerk
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Oct 2010 - Aug 2011
Worked with the sales team to develop strategies to approach potential customers and garner sales. Kept detailed records of all contacts, both potential and existing. Maintained a computer database to record all sales. Unpacked, sorted, counted, and labeled incoming merchandise, including items requiring special handling or refrigeration Delivered medication to treatment areas, living units, residences, or clinics, using various means of transportation. Delivered sales reports to upper management and ensure quotas are met. Show less
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Innovations for Poverty Action
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United States
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Research Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Data Officer
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Dec 2010 - Feb 2011
Ø Worked together with the Principal Investigators on demand to clean and analyze data and produce policy briefs, reports and other communication tools targeting various stakeholder groups. In particular, play a lead role in managing, cleaning and analyzing data being collected. Ø Assisted in coordinating, monitoring and evaluating activities of IPA Ø Assisted in ensuring adherence to and compliance of the IPA standards. Ø Assisted in developing and monitoring data analysis plan for all studies undertaken. Ø Assisted in report writing and dissemination of research activities and findings. Ø Assisted in analyzing and interpreting data, coded and edited field data. Show less
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Ghana Statistical Service
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Ghana
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Government Administration
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300 - 400 Employee
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2010 PHC- Field Supervisor
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Aug 2010 - Dec 2010
Ø Provided support in overseeing the work of data collectors and monitor field activities. Ø Provided daily technical support to data collectors/enumerators. Ø Followed-up District and community level issues identified in meetings with local authorities and other stakeholders Ø Assisted in collecting and updating respondents profile and data Ø Planned and coordinated review meetings, field visits or activities related to data collection. Ø Provided support in overseeing the work of data collectors and monitor field activities. Ø Provided daily technical support to data collectors/enumerators. Ø Followed-up District and community level issues identified in meetings with local authorities and other stakeholders Ø Assisted in collecting and updating respondents profile and data Ø Planned and coordinated review meetings, field visits or activities related to data collection.
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Administrative Officer
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Jun 2007 - Jun 2009
Ø Oversaw and administered the day-to-day activities of the office, developed policies, procedures, and systems which ensure productive and efficient office operation. Ø Provided assistance and support to the office principal in problem solving, project planning and management, and development and execution of stated goals and objectives. Ø Supervised the work of employees in supporting roles, and monitoring employee performance. Ø Oversaw and facilitated resources management and administration procedures and documentation for the principal. Show less
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Ernest chemists
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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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100 - 200 Employee
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Sales Representative
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Aug 2005 - May 2007
Raos Chemist: Ø Promoted the company’s products through personal selling. Ø Handled customer sales requests and timely follow-ups on proposals Ø Updated daily sales targets, opportunities and updating sales activity report Ø Maintained good customer relations and answered customers telephone queries and following u Ø Documented customer information (customer’s name, location, type of existing business) on account profile form to create a record of all customers. Ø Provided feedback to potential customers to discuss and answer all concerns. Show less
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Education
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2017 - 2018
Universidad Camilo José Cela
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, General -
2017 - 2018
IMF Business School
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, General -
2016 - 2017
Organisation for Certifed Risk Manages
Certified Risk Associate (Certificate in Risk Management), Risk Management -
2016 - 2016
Shaw Academy
Associate’s Degree, Digital in Marketing -
2012 - 2014
CIPS
Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply –CIPS -
2005 - 2007
Stonebridge Associate College
Business Economics, Business Economics -
2005 - 2007
University of Ghana
Study of Religions -
2022 -
Digital Frontiers Institute
Certification, Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies -
2017 -
Digital Frontiers Institute
Operationalizing Mobile Money, Operationalizing Mobile Money -
Gate Management College - Institute of Commercial Management
ICM- Postgraduate Diploma in Management, Management
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