Experience

Western University

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Teaching Assistant

  • Jan 2023 - Present

  Key Responsibilities: • Teaching and Grading assistant for Geography of Hazards. Key Responsibilities: • Teaching and Grading assistant for Geography of Hazards.



Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH

• Germany
• International Trade and Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Technical Advisor for Community Outreach_ GIZ-MOVE EU Resilience Against Climate Change (REACH)

  • Jul 2021 - Dec 2022

  Project: European Union (EU) - Resilience Against Climate Change (REACH) Project under Market Oriented Value Chains for Jobs and Growth in the ECOWAS Region (MOVE). Key Responsibilities: • Designed and implemented agroforestry-based nature restoration and rehabilitation schemes in drylands and savannah ecosystems of the European Union Ghana Agricultural Programme (EUGAP) target communities. • Led the implementation of Conservation Agriculture (CA) and Agroforestry approaches to build farmer resilience against climate change impacts. • Worked with the GIS and Data Management Units to develop community land use maps and climate change-oriented Community Action Plans (CAPs) for the EUGAP target communities. • Provided training capacity development and mentorship support services to Agricultural Extension Agents (AEAs) and farmers in the Joint Programme Areas (JPAs) to promote CA and Agroforestry. • Established and strengthened Farmer-Based Organizations (FBOs) and Village Savings and Loans Associations (VSLAs) in the EUGAP target communities. • Set up community demonstration plots on Conservation Agriculture and Agroforestry in the communities. • Linked and supported farmers on Conservation Agriculture mechanization services in the target communities. • Assisted in developing and mainstreaming the Conservation Agriculture manual and academic curriculum for all five Agricultural training colleges in Ghana. • Designed and implemented a communal strategy for bushfire management. • Acted as the technical interface between the Project and the District extension services by arranging the participation of AEAs in conservation agriculture, Agroforestry, and CAPs programs. • Developed and maintained contact with stakeholders. • Ensured knowledge management by collecting, processing, and distributing relevant information and monitoring communication and interaction between government institutions, NGOs, and society through direct dialogue, meetings, and seminars. Show less



World Education

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Research Staff for Baseline, Midline & Endline Evaluation

  • Jan 2021 - Jul 2022

  Project Title: Strategic Approaches to Girls Education (STAGE). The Strategic Approaches to Girls’ Education (STAGE) project lowers girls' barriers to achieving an education by providing formal and nonformal education tracks. The initiative operates in six regions of Ghana, explicitly targeting districts and communities where high levels of extreme poverty, in combination with deep-seated traditional and social norms, negatively impact women and girls. STAGE focuses on girls who are highly vulnerable and systematically marginalized due to factors such as early marriage, pregnancies, disabilities, and others. Key Responsibilities: • Conducted Early Grade Reading Assessment (EGRA) for girls in the Accelerated Learning Programme (ALP) non-formal schoolgirls. • Conducted Early Grade Mathematics Assessment (EGMA) for girls in Accelerated Learning Programs (ALP) and non-formal schoolgirls. • Conducted life skills, household, primary caregivers, and girl child surveys in communities where the girls live. • Moderated and transcribed qualitative surveys on girls, teachers, head teachers, boys, local authority, local leaders, caregivers, and FGDs on girls. • Observed all safeguarding protocols for the girls’ surveys. Show less



JSI

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Short Term Technical Assistant

  • May 2021 - Jun 2021

  Project Tittle: USAID Advancing Nutrition Ghana Project. Key Responsibilities: • Assessed Food Security and Nutrition Services in 17 Municipal, Metropolitan, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) in Northern, Northeast, Upper East, and Upper West regions. • Visited the assigned institutions (the district planning unit, department of social welfare and community development, department of environmental health and Sanitation, Department of Agriculture, Ghana health service, Ghana education service, and Finance Department of the district assembly) and collected data. • Submitted a report to the MEL Specialist at the end of the data enumeration. Show less



Gh Alliance

• United States
• Printing Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Research Team Leader

  • Feb 2021 - Mar 2021

  Project Title: Baseline Study on Equal Rights and Opportunities for Women and Girls Project (EROP Project) Key Responsibilities: • Worked with an Alliance of eight (8) Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) to promote the sexual and reproductive health and rights of all young people between the ages of ten and twenty-four (10-24) years in Ghana. These are Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana (PPAG), NORSAAC, Hope for Future Generations (HFFG), Savana Signatures, Presbyterian Health Services-North (PHS-N), Simli AiD, Curious Minds and Theatre for Social Change. • Conducted Key informant Interviews with the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit, a unit of the Ghana Police Service that deals with domestic violence and other related cases. • Conducted Key informant Interviews with Social Welfare officers, Traditional Leaders, Religious Leaders, and Head Teachers and moderated Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) with women and girls in separate groups. Show less



True Moringa

• United States
• Personal Care Product Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Regional Field Manager

  • Oct 2018 - Nov 2020

  Key Responsibilities: • Supervised field officers, out-grower farms, and farmers on appointed tasks. • Managed data collection, processing, analysis, and communication of farms and farmers. • Built and managed relationships with relevant stakeholders in the Upper West region. • Disbursed funds for field operations and promoted company culture among field officers and stakeholders. • Organized and led training on Moringa Value Chain and promoted urban Moringa farming. • Supported and developed the capacity of Moringa farmers on Village Savings and Loans Associations (VSLA). • Coordinated work with ICS for organic and fair-trade certification. • Coordinated seed procurement, disbursed end-of-year bonuses, and collaborated with Community Resource Management Area (CREMA) stakeholders to integrate Moringa into their conserved landscapes. • Implemented Moringa backyard garden farming for household medicinal, economic, and nutritional purposes. • Worked with Peace Corps volunteers and other research individuals to promote Moringa production. • Established and maintained Moringa production experimental plots. Show less



Total Family Health Organisation

• Ghana
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Research Supervisor

  • Mar 2019 - May 2019

  Project Title: Brand Health Tracker, Contraceptives Wave 1 Ghana. Key Responsibilities: • Monitored timelines and managed field schedules. • Recruited and led field teams during data collection. • Assisted in designing and programming survey instruments using Poimapper mobile application. • Developed training manuals and materials with Family Total Health and Nielsen Nigeria. • Trained field staff and mobilized respondents. • Led community entry processes and stakeholder engagement. • Resolved customer issues and built productive relationships with project stakeholders. • Developed successful resolutions for issues during field operations. • Created field set-out designs and monitored artistry onsite for high-quality results. Show less



Oxford Research Group (ORG)

• Northern, Ghana

• Northern Sector Research Coordinator

  • Sep 2014 - Sep 2018

  Key Responsibilities: • Coordinated all research activities and ensured smooth operation. • Spearheaded special projects and resolved complex problems. • Maintained positive client relationships through practical communication skills. • Formed Research and Technology Clubs (R&T Clubs) in tertiary institutions. • Liaised with team members to promote public relations strategies. • Managed research teams, overseeing hiring, training, and professional growth. • Managed project finances, tracked expenses, provided logistical and administrative support to field teams, and complied with field reports. • Monitored project activities and ensured compliance with research protocols for high-quality data collection. • Assisted in employee payroll processes by tracking attendance logs and expense monitoring. Show less



MEDA (Mennonite Economic Development Associates)

• Canada
• International Trade and Development
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Regional Survey Coordinator

  • Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

  Project Title: Greater Rural Opportunities for Women (GROW) End-line evaluation, Global Affairs Canada (GAC) funded project. Key Responsibilities: • Assisted in field related planning with Millennium consult to carry out the research. • Conducted farmer evaluation interviews. • Moderated Focus Group Discussion (FGD) with farmers and transcribed participant's audio of FGDs. • Ensured data is synced to the ODK server after close of business every day. • Reported all problems immediately to the Consultants at Millennium consult. • Coordinated forty-five (45) enumerator's field activities. Show less



Jhpiego

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Consultant

  • Jul 2015 - Aug 2018

  Project Title: Maternal and Child Survival Program (MCSP) on Early Childhood Development (ECD)-USAID Project. Key Responsibilities: • Recruited and consented research participants (Primary Care Givers/Mothers). • Administered knowledge and learning assessment tools to health care workers in health facilities. • Conducted In-depth interviews with community health officers. • Moderated Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) with mothers, community volunteers and health workers. • Transcribed FGDs participant’s audios. • Kept client information safely stored on research database, in-line with the organization's regulations and confidentiality laws. Show less



Fidelity Bank Ghana

• Banking
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Project Coordinator

  • May 2018 - Jul 2018

  Project Title: Smart Agents and Clients of Smart Agent Nationwide Study. Key Responsibilities: -Recruited and led field teams during field work for Upper West, Upper East and Northern Regions. -Mapped Smart Agents location. Project Title: Smart Agents and Clients of Smart Agent Nationwide Study. Key Responsibilities: -Recruited and led field teams during field work for Upper West, Upper East and Northern Regions. -Mapped Smart Agents location.



Department for International Development (DFID)

• United Kingdom
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Consultant

  • Mar 2017 - May 2018

  Project Title: Complementary Basic Education (CBE) Learners Assessment. Assessment by JEAVCO and PAP Consult. Key Responsibilities: • Engaged the officers of Ghana Education Service (GES) at Nadowli-Kaleo, Jirapa and Daffiama/Bussie/Issa Districts, Upper West Region on the CBE project. • Led community entry processes. • Assessment of Child background information. • Conducted Early Grade Reading Assessment (EGRA) for boys and girls. • Conducted Early Grade Mathematics Assessment (EGMA) for boys and girls. • Conducted Household and child primary caregiver surveys. • Conducted observations Assessment and led community entry processes. • Conducted Child Tracer study for Cycle 1 CBE's • Liaised with the staff of the downstream implementation partners (NGOs e.g., ProNet North) to mobilize respondents. Show less



International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)

• United States
• Research Services
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Field Research Enumerator

  • Feb 2017 - Apr 2018

  Project Title: Baseline and Midline Data collection on Mobile Phone Technology Based Nutrition and Agriculture Advisory Services in Ghana (m-Nutrition) in Upper West and Central Region. Key Responsibilities: • Collected electronic data on household composition, education, housing and assets of participants. • Collected data on farmers agricultural activities, access to credit, food security and women empowerment. • Collected data on nutrition knowledge and farming practices of farmer households. • Registered farmers on Vodafone Farmers Club (VFC) and willingness to pay assessment. • Collected data on Vodafone farmers club Sim status, club usage and quality of club information received. • Applied expert knowledge for daily completion of tasks and streamlining workflows. • Utilized practical communications skills to maintain and build positive farmers relationships Show less



Oxfam International

• Kenya
• Non-profit Organizations
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Research Consultant

  • Feb 2017 - Jan 2018

  Project Title: Climate Resilient Agricultural Food System (CRAFS Project) impact assessment in Northern Ghana. Key Responsibilities: • Recruited and led field teams (22 field staffs) during field data collection together with Oxfam staff. • Assisted in the design and programming of survey instruments using SurveyCTO. • Assisted in developing training manuals and other training materials. • Trained field staffs with Oxfam and Ensured high quality data collection and research compliance by field teams. • Moderated Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) and transcribed the audio transcription of focus group discussion with farmers. • Compiled field reports to the impact evaluation adviser of Oxfam on data collection. Show less



ZOLA Electric

• Netherlands
• Renewable Energy Power Generation
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Market Research Supervisor

  • May 2017 - Aug 2017

  Project Title: Off-Grid Electric-Market Survey in Northern Region-Tamale, Ghana Key Responsibilities: • Led community entry process and maintained cordial atmosphere in the team, and with the local communities. • Led the selection of the households to be surveyed for enumerators. • Led and guide interviewers, ensuring that they are performing their work according to instructions on both On- grid and Off-grid market research procedures. • Held daily review sessions of household data with the enumerators and synching data. • Ensured that each questionnaire that is submitted is of the highest quality possible. • Carried out the day-to-day supervision of enumeration work -support the enumerators in case of queries from survey respondents. • Worked closely with the survey manager in all matters pertaining to the survey operations. • Reported on the progress of the survey to the survey manger from time to time. • Performed, as the situation will demand, any such duties that will facilitate as far as possible the smooth execution of the survey activities. • Conducted Willingness to Pay Assessment to respondents and wrote field reports. Show less



VSO

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Field Researcher

  • Jul 2017 - Jul 2017

  Project Title: End line Evaluation-TENI (Tackling Education Needs inclusively) in Jirapa Municipal-Upper West Region. Key Responsibilities: • Moderated Focus Group Discussion (FGDs) with Teachers, Parents Teacher Association (PTA) and School Management Committee (SMC) • Moderated Focus Group Discussion with Children with Disability and School Girls Clubs. • Moderated Focus Group Discussion with Internal and External Project Implementers. • Conducted In depth Interviews with VSO-TENI Volunteers and Head Teachers. Show less



DKT International

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Team Lead

  • May 2017 - Jul 2017

  Project Title: (Discovering opportunities for Lydia), Consumer Insight and Family Planning Practices in Northern, Brong-Ahafo, Ashanti and Greater Accra Regions Key Responsibilities: • Recruited and led field teams during field data collection together with DKT International. • Assisted in the design and programming of survey instruments using Poimapper app. • Led community entry protocols, trained field staffs and mobilized respondents for the survey. • Ensured high quality data collection by field teams and Write field reports to DKT International. Show less



Community Water and Sanitation Agency (CWSA)

• Ghana
• Utilities
• 100 - 200 Employee

• CLTS Officer

  • Jul 2015 - Jul 2017

  Project Tittle: Sustainable Rural Water and Sanitation (SRWS) project. Key Responsibilities: • Collected and transmitted Community Led Total Sanitation (CLTS) data to the Assembly. • Conducted CLTS monitoring and supported district in gathering data for CLTS activation. • Monitored to ensure household latrines, soak away construction and installation of hand washing stations (including Tippy Taps and Magic bottles). • Trained water and sanitation (WATSAN) committee and natural leaders on Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH). • Advised households on procedures for cleaning up contaminated sites. Show less



iDE (International Development Enterprises)

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Field Enumerator

  • May 2017 - May 2017

  Project Title: Innovation for Rural Prosperity (IRP) project end-line survey in the Upper West Region of Ghana. Key Responsibilities: • Worked in collaboration with Farm Business Advisors to conduct data collection activities in project implemented communities and completed forms accurately and within timelines. • Assisted in the recruitment and training of enumerators. • Ensured data accuracy and compliance with guidelines. Project Title: Innovation for Rural Prosperity (IRP) project end-line survey in the Upper West Region of Ghana. Key Responsibilities: • Worked in collaboration with Farm Business Advisors to conduct data collection activities in project implemented communities and completed forms accurately and within timelines. • Assisted in the recruitment and training of enumerators. • Ensured data accuracy and compliance with guidelines.



Innovations for Poverty Action

• United States
• Research Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Team Leader

  • Jun 2016 - Sep 2016

  Project Tittle: Community Performance Based Financing (CPBF) of the Maternal Child Health and Nutrition Project (MCHNP) - CHPS Project, World Bank funded. Key Responsibilities: • Supervised enumerators (12) interviews on Community Health Officer (CHO), Community Health Volunteers (CHV), CWC, Community Health Teams (CHT), Patients Visits, Primary Care Givers, managed their work, ensured data quality is not compromised and conducted community surveys. • Conducted community entry formalities with teams and assigned respondents to surveyors. • Conducted back checking and edited activities of each team using tracking forms and updating consultant. • Conducted frequent and random spot checks in the field in order to monitor surveyors. • Ensured data is synced to the SurveyCTO server after close of business every day. • Offered constructive criticism regarding quality assurance on data collections. • Developed open and professional relationships with team members, enabling better, more effective issue resolution. • Maintained excellent employee relationships by providing a supportive, friendly and helpful environment, especially to those struggling in the workplace. Show less



Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)

• Japan
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Field Data Collector

  • Jul 2016 - Jul 2016

  • Project Title: Research on Health Financing Schemes and Trend of the Consultation and Payment of the Patient Aiming Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in Africa. Key Responsibilities: • Recruited and interviewed primary care givers. • Project Title: Research on Health Financing Schemes and Trend of the Consultation and Payment of the Patient Aiming Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in Africa. Key Responsibilities: • Recruited and interviewed primary care givers.



Eawag

• Switzerland
• Research Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Research Project Coordinator

  • Feb 2016 - Apr 2016

  • Project Tittle: Baseline study on Determining the effectiveness and mode of operation of Community-Led Total Sanitation (CLTS): The DEMO-CLTS study, Northern Region, Melinda and Gates Founded. Key Responsibilities: • Assisted the project manager with the overall management and implementation of the survey. • Assisted the project manager in other project related tasks on an average of six days per week. • Coordinated project activities including field work field in the districts of Bole and Sawla/Tuna/Kalba- Northern Region on the DEMO-CLTS project. • Assisted and conducted parts of the interviewer training week in Bole and the Pre-testing of the questionnaire. • Travelled with the project manager and the interviewer team to the survey sites. • Consulted with local government representatives to understand community needs and strategize response plans. Show less



University of Ghana

• Ghana
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Field Enumerator

  • Dec 2015 - Jan 2016

  • Project Title: Tracer survey on past students of the institution from 2004-2014 aimed at making the University a first-class research center in Ghana. Key Responsibilities: • Collected data on past students of Legon from 2004-2014 year groups who hold Certificate, Diploma, Undergraduate and post-graduate diploma qualifications. • Assed past student's employment status. • Project Title: Tracer survey on past students of the institution from 2004-2014 aimed at making the University a first-class research center in Ghana. Key Responsibilities: • Collected data on past students of Legon from 2004-2014 year groups who hold Certificate, Diploma, Undergraduate and post-graduate diploma qualifications. • Assed past student's employment status.



Institute Of Social Research & Development

• India
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Field Officer

  • Jan 2015 - Jan 2016

  Key Responsibilities: • Assisted in data collection, entry and analysis, monitoring and evaluation of projects. • Trained community volunteers on Behavioral Change Communication (BCC) on Ebola, Cholera, Malaria and the use of Long Lasting Insecticide Treated Bed Nets (LLITN). • Conducted public sensitization through media (radio stations) on behavioral change communication. • Facilitated district and regional health stakeholders meeting with ISRAD. • Monitored multiple databases to keep track of all company inventory. • Utilized practical communications skills to maintain and build positive client relationships. Show less



UNDP

• United States
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Field Data Collector

  • Apr 2015 - Apr 2015

  • Project Title: Baseline survey on Disaster Prone Communities (DPC) in Upper West Region Key Responsibilities: • Identified disaster prone households and schools in some selected communities. • Gathered electronic baseline data on water, sanitation and hygiene practices (WASH) in schools and recruited households. • Project Title: Baseline survey on Disaster Prone Communities (DPC) in Upper West Region Key Responsibilities: • Identified disaster prone households and schools in some selected communities. • Gathered electronic baseline data on water, sanitation and hygiene practices (WASH) in schools and recruited households.



Feed the Future

• United States
• International Trade and Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Field Enumerator

  • Nov 2014 - Dec 2014

  • Project Title: Baseline Survey on (Feed the Future II Programme) Upper West Region, USAID funded project Implemented by ADVANCE. • Data collection led by Bureau of Integrated Rural Development (BIRD) in Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), Ghana Key Responsibilities: • Gathered data from soya beans, maize and rice farmers in the Region. • Registered of new farmers especially women for soya beans, rice and maize farming. • Took Crop-cutting of farms and enter data using SPSS tool. Show less



Ghana Statistical Service

• Ghana
• Government Administration
• 300 - 400 Employee

• District Supervisor

  • Sep 2014 - Oct 2014

  Project Title: Integrated Business Establishment Survey (IBES) Phase I. Key Responsibilities: • Supervised ten (10) field enumerators on gathering baseline data including private and public business ventures • Coded questionnaire, monitoring and evaluation of field enumerators work. • Promptly responded to contact from Consultant and Regional Field Supervisor. Project Title: Integrated Business Establishment Survey (IBES) Phase I. Key Responsibilities: • Supervised ten (10) field enumerators on gathering baseline data including private and public business ventures • Coded questionnaire, monitoring and evaluation of field enumerators work. • Promptly responded to contact from Consultant and Regional Field Supervisor.



Ghana Environmental Protection Agency

• Upper West, Ghana

• Assistant Programme Officer (National Service Scheme)

  • Sep 2013 - Sep 2014

  Key Responsibilities: • Assisted in conducting Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of projects (Screening, Scoping, Assessment and Evaluating Impacts, Environmental Impact Statement or reporting, Review of Environmental Impact Statement, Decision Making, Monitoring, Compliance, Enforcement and Environmental Auditing) • Assisted in the implementation and monitoring of Ghana Environmental Management Project (GEMP). • Assisted in conducting water quality analysis in the laboratory. • Assisted in Monitoring Ghana Social Opportunity Projects (GSOP) in all municipals and districts of the region. • Liaised with team members to promote public relations strategies Show less



Youth Leadership and Skills Training Institute, National Youth Authority | Issa, Ghana

• Daffiama Bussie, Upper West, Ghana

• Tutor

  • Jun 2012 - Aug 2012

  Key Responsibilities: • Taught general Agriculture, English, and Trade Science and calculation. • Modelled and taught basic and advanced social skills, conflict management techniques and study approaches to students. • Supervised and supported students during group tasks and individual activities and ensuring safety and access to learning. • Met course and department instructional goals by integrating key competencies into lesson plans. • Compiled, administered and graded examinations to assess student learning and identify individuals likely to need assistance. • Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress. • Taught students how to apply to core principles and techniques of social work to real-world problems. Show less



Nadowli-Kaleo District Assembly, Environmental Health and Sanitation Department

• Nadowli-Kaleo, Upper West, Ghana

• Environmental Health Officer

  • May 2012 - Jun 2012

  Key Responsibilities: • Conducted field monitoring of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) project activities. • Organized clean-up campaigns and school health promotion sensitizations. • Decreased potential risks by identifying hazards, recording findings and following up to monitor changes. • Performed stringent inspections, ensuring continued compliance with relevant health and safety legislation. • Maintained in-depth knowledge of current issues in food control, food safety and infectious diseases. • Visited businesses for planned and unplanned assessments, evaluating all aspects of food hygiene and safety. • Assessed business safety policies, implementing upgraded procedures and processes for optimized health and hygiene standards. • Drafted inspection report letters detailing company non-compliances, clearly outlining further action required. Show less



CSIR-Savanna Agricultural Research Institute

• Wa Municipal, Upper West, Ghana

• Field Technician

  • Jul 2011 - Oct 2011

  Key Responsibilities: • Worked with farm laborers and farmer group’s engagement. • Assisted in field experiments, monitoring and evaluation. • Facilitated stakeholders engagement, public consultation and community based approach systems. • Utilized practical communications skills to maintain and build positive client relationships. • Offered thorough support knowledge aiding team assignments and deliverables. Key Responsibilities: • Worked with farm laborers and farmer group’s engagement. • Assisted in field experiments, monitoring and evaluation. • Facilitated stakeholders engagement, public consultation and community based approach systems. • Utilized practical communications skills to maintain and build positive client relationships. • Offered thorough support knowledge aiding team assignments and deliverables.



Ghana Forestry Commission

• Ghana
• Government Administration
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Forest Office

  • Jul 2010 - Oct 2010

  Key Responsibilities: • Assisted in field visits, data collection and entry in the office. • Managed office files and information. • Provided administrative support (receiving and sending documents, photocopying etc.). • Laid-out and measured plantation sites for pegging and transplanting of seedlings. • Assisted in monitoring of field assistants in all districts as part of the government of Ghana National Plantation Program (GNPP). • Supported the education of farmers on agri-silviculture system with focus on the type of crop to cultivate. • Protected the division's computers and all machines for safe use. • Worked at the Forestry Commissions nursery and assisted in wood lumbering inspection. • Assisted to Improved forest health by introducing and implementing policies such as invasive species control. • Assisted forester in preparing and collecting data for forest management plans, wood inspection and GIS mapping. • Communicated effectively with the public to answer questions about forestry, conservation and sustainability. • Contributed to reforestation initiatives by planting trees on land which was logged, destroyed in forest fire or cleared by industrial use. Show less