WASH Consultant - Affiliate Expert

• Sep 2022 - Present

High levelled support to the EWASH Baseline study High levelled Support to the Urban WASH Ghana Buy-In Project Oversees both qualitative and quantitative data collection whilst ensuring logistics for field data collection are met • Conducts quality control checks and executes data management practices • Supports in Qualitative Data Analysis • Assists with the development of data collection tools, pre-testing; setting up digital surveys and mobile devices. • Recruit and supervise enumeration team(s) and facilitate enumerator training Show less

WASH consultant

• Jul 2020 - Present

A lead on WASH projects of HOPin which spans across a Handwashing behavioural change project in 15 rural Northern communities and a UNICEF funded incubation and mentoring hack ideas 2021 programme on eradicating open defecation in Ghana A lead on WASH projects of HOPin which spans across a Handwashing behavioural change project in 15 rural Northern communities and a UNICEF funded incubation and mentoring hack ideas 2021 programme on eradicating open defecation in Ghana

WASH Consultant

• Jun 2018 - Present

Bessy is into anything Water Sanitation & Hygiene( WASH), health promotion, youth and women Development. she combines program management with communications, media relations, youth/women livelihood, market development and social WASH. Bessy does not compromise on achieving best results Bessy is into anything Water Sanitation & Hygiene( WASH), health promotion, youth and women Development. she combines program management with communications, media relations, youth/women livelihood, market development and social WASH. Bessy does not compromise on achieving best results

WASH Zonal Consultant/ Sanitation Business Resource Person

• Aug 2022 - Dec 2022

ADHOC ENUMERATION CONTRACTOR

• Sep 2022 - Sep 2022

Study the data collection tools and study protocol ● Source respondents within the communities in the focus state ● Collect data and measure information on variables of interest in line with the data collection tool ● Participate in daily briefing on key achievements, challenges and solutions ● Provide timely response on data query for clarification and be willing to redo if required. ● Provide reliable, accurate, valid and relevant data relating to the subject matter (data is free of bias and not subjective). Show less

WASH consultant and Team Lead

• Aug 2020 - Apr 2021

The team lead on a Unilever-DFID funded HBCC (Hygiene Behaviour Change Coalition) project, where 1million+ people in urban poor communities are reached with essential key messages and services in line with the Government of Ghana’s responses to the Covid-19 pandemic. Worked with selected media channels in Accra, Tamale and Kumasi for the quality delivery of agreed messages and with the required standards Ensured that messages designed for campaigns are those being delivered in the field and according to schedule Conducted mid-performance analysis on project efficiency and effectiveness Estimated listenership using a descriptive statistical approach Managed& supervised a team of 4 consultants toward quality project delivery Show less

WASH Data Quality Assurance Consultant

• Sep 2019 - Dec 2019

Responsible for undertaking a quantitative and qualitative household survey in Eight MMDAs representing 2840 households in Ghana using AKVO FLOW application. The aim is to aid in understanding the components of sanitation and hygiene service delivery system that have supported or constrained sustained coverage, use, and the underlying contextual factors that enable or hinder progress. • Supported in the training of 23 enumerators across 8 MMDA program areas • Coordinated field activities of 23 enumerators including monitoring and data quality assurance during the period of data collection • Checked for inconsistencies and ensured quality data is captured at end of survey • Writing Training and Household survey reports. Show less

WASH Consultant- National Verification Agent

• Mar 2019 - Jun 2019

Responsible for verifying activities and information reported by Fifteen MMDAs participating in a DFID funded project ‘Ideas for Impact Sanitation Challenge for Ghana’ which stimulates innovative solutions for challenges in WASH for low income households in Ghana. Preparatory reading and review of Sanitation Challenge background information and MMDA documentation • Undertook interviews and field visits on the development and implementation of liquid waste management strategies by Eight MMDAs on projects that sought to: Eliminate open defecation; Increase access to basic and hygienic sanitation for all at home, in public buildings and work; Improve faecal sludge and wastewater management; and Progressively reduce the sanitation services gap between the rich and poor. • Writing of verification reports Show less

Co-Founder

• Mar 2017 - Mar 2019

IOWA’s core mandate is training, development and financial empowerment of women in the Agriculture sector within the Northern Region. • Facilitating capacity building training programs for various women groups in skills development and microfinance • Oversee, Monitor work flows, develop and implement systems to provide sound management in the organization. • Develop and implement procedures to ensure that the organization is run more efficiently. • Train marketing staff, supervise and maintain discipline in the operations of the organization • Market and promote the company brand to potential investors. • Conduct analysis to assess the results, profitability and identifying of business risks whilst proposing remedial actions. Show less

WASH consultant

• Jun 2018 - Sep 2018

Was accountable for the overall leadership and implementation of program activities towards Open Defecation Free Nandom District. • Developed a proposal for grant and extension of project in Nandom thus the consultancy role for 3months. • Developed and implemented a clear engagement plan with national, regional and district level partners for support and commitment towards a 100% ODF coverage. • Developed and implemented an all-inclusive localized strategy to steer access and maintain sustained access to sanitation with clear roles and responsibilities for different stakeholders. • Equity and Inclusion approaches integrated into project implementation and monitoring to ensure that the specific needs of the vulnerable are met. • Supported the district on key sanitation and hygiene message dissemination towards behaviour change whilst capturing lessons learnt. • Facilitated a Mass Open Defecation Free Verification exercise • Advocated for the passing of district byelaws on WASH Show less

WASH Advisor

• Jan 2016 - Mar 2018

• Lead process of sanitation demand creation in assigned project districts;• Undertake training of trainers and direct training of facilitators for demand creation activities;• Work closely with local government entities to ensure scalable sanitation and hygiene service delivery;• Build the capacity of district level implementers to ensure effective implementation of sanitation demand creation at scale;• Manage the implementation of CLTS in project communities by trained facilitators;• Ensure effective monitoring and follow-up visits in triggered communities; • Provide technical support for post-triggering activities including the provision and communication of informed choice materials;• Develop post-ODF plans and identify follow-up activities;• Develop localized BCC strategies in collaboration with local partners; • Lead BCC capacity building and training efforts in assigned districts; Show less

Junior WASH fellow

• May 2015 - Jan 2016

• Supervising baseline surveys for the SSH4A WASH projects. Follow up the implementation of plans and ensure timely review/adjustments to achieve committed target. • Participation in major monitoring and evaluation exercises, programme reviews with district and municipal Assemblies.• Collaborate with team, develop and deliver monthly work/activity plans to senior advisor as necessary by employing SNV suggested format.• Coordination with focal persons to deliver progress reports in timely manner and or according to agreed deadlines. Support them to achieve agreed objectives, provide feedback on their performance.• Set up indicators, organize regular collection of relevant data, validate data and update the WASH data base system.• Capture the lessons learned and share best practices across the program and organization. This includes reflecting lessons learned and best practices in donor reports/progress reports and in scaling up activities.• Develop WASH strategies to contribute to the SNV WASH country strategy.• Identify training needs, facilitate training and organize technical workshops• Ensure coherence and support for logistics and administration issues regarding the water and sanitation department.• In collaboration with the logistic coordinator, manage the project procurement planning, equipment supply when necessary, and the preparation of orders and their follow-up.• Report on attended meetings or training to share with program managers, coordination team, sector leader and Country Director • Provide an end of mission report to the senior advisor per employment contract by employing a standard template Show less

Customer Service Advisor

• Nov 2014 - Feb 2015

Dealing with customers via phone over orders placed, processing refunds and exchanges. As a competent user of Microsoft Office programs, passion for technology and the ability to create spreadsheets using complex formulae in Microsoft Excel, this temporary job trained me to overcome the working pressure of the world and still communicate very effectively. Dealing with customers via phone over orders placed, processing refunds and exchanges. As a competent user of Microsoft Office programs, passion for technology and the ability to create spreadsheets using complex formulae in Microsoft Excel, this temporary job trained me to overcome the working pressure of the world and still communicate very effectively.

Admin Fellow

• Nov 2012 - Sep 2013

Assisting in planning and implementing the overall communications & marketing strategy around both online and offline communitiesReport writingPerforming administrative tasks

Communications Fellow

• Nov 2012 - Sep 2013

Youth and women empowerment program towards entrepreneurship through software development. Assisted in the planning and implementing of the overall communications & marketing strategy around both online and offline communities. Was made in charge of marketing Meltwater all around the Ghanaian Universities. As such, involved a lot of local travels. Contact details were requested and recorded on a client database. Internet business sites were used to add details of Meltwater to increase its search status on internet search engines. Was in charge of recruitment during a cover for my manager who was on maternity leave. During this time, completed works were surveyed and processed to create as templates for future marketing strategies. Show less

Executive Assistant to C.E.O

• May 2012 - Nov 2012

I worked to assist the CEO in expanding the client database and increase the visibility of the company Managed website contents, conducted a test on newly created games. Engaged in stage requirements in software development from clients. Reviewed resumes of job seekers and was involved in recruitment and training of interns. Coordinated with departmental heads and conducted researches. Was in charge of writing of reports, preparing and collating of monthly paying slips for employees. Maintained a record of all expenditure, company’s administration office as well as supervising general office repairs. Time management and organisational skills were vital in order to book travel arrangements and ensure that the manager and other managerial positions made each travel. Show less

P.A to Head

• Feb 2012 - Apr 2012

• Taking of minutes, drafted business letters, reports and memos • Filed documents • Handled incoming and outgoing mails • Data entry • Screened telephone calls, enquiries and requests • Organized and attended meetings • Arranged travel and accommodation • Taking of minutes, drafted business letters, reports and memos • Filed documents • Handled incoming and outgoing mails • Data entry • Screened telephone calls, enquiries and requests • Organized and attended meetings • Arranged travel and accommodation

Administrative Assistant

• Oct 2010 - Aug 2011

• Taking of minutes, drafted business letters, reports and memos • Data Entry and filing documents • Handled incoming and outgoing mails, calls, enquiries and requests • Organized and attended meetings, arranged travel and accommodation • Taking of minutes, drafted business letters, reports and memos • Data Entry and filing documents • Handled incoming and outgoing mails, calls, enquiries and requests • Organized and attended meetings, arranged travel and accommodation

Research Assistant

• May 2009 - Jul 2009

• Pioneered a research study on cage culture • Pioneered a research study on cage culture

Research Assistant

• May 2008 - Jul 2008

Assisted in carrying out community education programs. Engaged in field work with field officers. Writing reports Supervising technicians and other members of the team Keeping accurate records of experiments and investigations Assisted in carrying out community education programs. Engaged in field work with field officers. Writing reports Supervising technicians and other members of the team Keeping accurate records of experiments and investigations