Abdul-Razak Muhammed
Tamale
Summary
An experienced project management professional with strong expertise in strategic project planning and implementation, data analysis, and effective project monitoring and evaluation (M&E). Extensive experience in environmental and social risks assessment and management in project management especially within the multilateral donors and the extractive industry sectors. Also strong expertise in effectively managing and engaging stakeholders to promote and achieve sustainable outcomes of development programs/projects. Highly knowledgeable and experience in using the market systems approach to promoting development among poorer segments of the society and a strong expertise in organizational systems development and mentoring.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
M&E/Livelihood Consultant
GMT Consults Ltd
05.2024 - 12.2024
- Reviewed EACOP RAP documents for compliance with IFC standards
- Provided technical advice to EACOP on corrective actions where necessary to improve the EACOP RAP Implementation processes
- Contributed to the preparation of the EACOP RAP Completion Report
- Participated in field missions to review and assess compliance to agreed standards and corrective actions
Short Term Consultant; Social Development Specialist
The World Bank Group
07.2022 - 06.2024
- Provides reviews and first-level quality assurance during the preparation of safeguards instruments and documents
- Provides technical and professional guidance to clients in the preparation of safeguards instruments and documents
- Provides other ad-hoc support to the World Bank team in the review of safeguards instruments and documents within short turn around time
- Participates in multiple Implementation Support Missions (ISMs) to review performance on social safeguards components of World Bank funded projects
- Provides capacity building support to Project Implementation Units (PIUs), and other government agencies on social safeguards issues
- Follow up on PIUs and other stakeholders to ensure compliance to the social safeguards requirements and other agreed actions are implemented
Technical Advisor – Employment and Skills for Development (E4D) in Africa
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
07.2020 - 11.2022
- Led in engaging with private sector actors to identify new partnership opportunities that will develop and enhance the productivity of SMEs
- Assist and monitor development and implementation of interventions to promote the growth of SMEs in close consultation with stakeholders, consulting firms and project managers
- Design, prepare, and implement workshops, seminars, and other events on to build the capacity of SMEs
- Integrate and mainstream gender issues into SME development interventions and activities
Short Term Consult; Social Development Specialist
The World Bank Group
03.2021 - 06.2021
- Assessed the available water resources in Northern Ghana with emphasis on the social dimension of managing and developing water resources in Northern Ghana
- Performed institutional assessment of main actors, including ongoing and planned engagements
- Carried out detailed case study of the Pwalugu Multi-purpose Dam (PMD)
- Carried out an assessment of small dams in northern Ghana with emphasis on the One Village One Dam initiative and its impacts on irrigation
- Assessed the factors affecting access to basic services, including urban and rural WASH
Short Term Consult; Social Development Specialist
The World Bank Group
05.2020 - 10.2020
- Prepared Labor Management Procedure for the Resilient Urban Sierra Leone Project (RUSLP)
- Prepared Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) including mechanisms for redressing issues of Gender Based Violence (GBV) and Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) for the Resilient Urban Sierra Leone Project (RUSLP)
- Prepared the Social Component of the Environment and Social Management Framework (ESMF) for Resilient Urban Sierra Leone Project (RUSLP)
- Consulted with various stakeholder groups and prepared Stakeholders Engagement Plan (SEP), for Resilient Urban Sierra Leone Project (RUSLP) including the consultations and the drafting of the SEP;
- Prepared the draft Resettlement Policy Framework (RPF) for the RUSLP;
- Conducted the capacity assessment of the relevant ministries, departments and agencies in Sierra Leone on the World Bank’s new Environment and Social Framework (ESF)
- Updated Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP) for the Sierra Leone COVID-19 Emergency Preparedness and Response Project
- Contributed to the preparation of the Environment and Social Management Framework (ESMF) for the COVID-19 Emergency Preparedness and Response Project
Project Manager; AngloGold Ashanti‘s Enterprise Development Programme
Invest in Africa
11.2019 - 06.2020
- Management and coordination of all work streams (both technical and operational) to deliver project results
- Sustained positive partnerships and networking relationships with key stakeholders (both internal and external) on the projects to achieve overall objectives
- Provides leadership in the tracking and measurement of project results and impacts
- Monitor funding commitments and project spent against budget and prepared the required financial reports
- Anticipates and manage risks associated with the project delivery
Short Term Consult; Social Development Specialist
The World Bank Group
04.2019 - 12.2019
- Carried out institutional capacity assessment on the key tasks required to manage the Environment and Social (E&S) risks and impacts associated with the World Bank supported FREE Quality Education Project in Sierra Leone
- Analyzed institutional arrangements and linkages to manage the project’s E&S risks and impacts
- Prepared Labor Management Procedure for the FREE Quality Education Project
- Prepared Environment and Social (E&S) implementation processes for the FREE Project in Sierra Leone
- Prepared E&S database template and data collection and reporting instruments for the FREE project
- Carried out SWOT analysis of key personnel to be involved in the implementation of the E&S aspects of the FREE Project and prepared capacity building plan for the Environmental and Social Framework (ESF)
Market Development Specialist
Nathan Associates
03.2018 - 05.2019
- Lead Person in identifying suitable agribusinesses for mentoring and coaching to become viable and productive businesses
- Build the capacity of the agribusinesses in appropriate financial and investment products and tools in order to make the businesses more competitive in the delivery of inputs and services to smallholder farmers
- Continuously engage with the agribusinesses and create and foster networking and cross learning platforms with other businesses and government agencies
- Facilitate linkages between the agribusinesses and other service providers to enhance the portfolio of inputs and services at the disposal of the businesses
- Support in collecting and analysing relevant data and information to measure the investment goals and targets set by the agribusinesses
M&E Consultant: Data Manager
International Trade and Development (ITAD)
09.2015 - 03.2018
- Provided technical support to Program Implementation Team to develop and maintain accurate database of clients and relevant stakeholders benefiting from the program
- Lead in the organization and management of field data collection by leading in the recruitment, training and deployment of enumerators into the field for data collection
- Provided leadership on the analysis and presentation of key findings to illustrate progress towards the attainment of program objectives
- Continuously organise and facilitate regular review sessions among key stakeholders to ensure program results are adaptive to the needs of the beneficiary groups
M&E Manager
Mennonites Economic Development Associates (MEDA)
12.2013 - 08.2015
- Devised the overall M&E Strategy for the Greater Rural Opportunities for Women (GROW) Project
- Provided direction, guidance, and supervision to the Program Implementation Team to ensure efficient delivery of the desired results
- Built the capacity of Key Implementing Partners in the use of application of the appropriate planning and reporting tools
- Provided leadership in the survey designs and execution of the associated data analysis and reporting to relevant stakeholder
- Continuously organise and facilitate periodic reviews among key stakeholders to incorporate lessons learned in project delivery
Senior Data/MIS Coordinator
Newmont Ghana Gold Limited (NGGL)
07.2009 - 06.2011
- Provided leadership in engaging with all relevant stakeholders to establish and document all commitments and obligations set out in the mining company’s Resettlement Action Plans (RAP) as per the IFC/World Bank Performance Standards
- Lead person in the collection and analysis of relevant data to track all commitments and obligations associated with the Environment and Social Responsibility Programs of the mining company
- Coordinated all the data collection processes for the quarterly and semi-annual Site-Wide Social Performance Assessment for Newmont Ahafo to track compliance to the IFC/World Bank Standards on Social & Environmental Sustainability
- Led in the stakeholder analysis of the company where all relevant stakeholders were identified and mapped based on their interest and degree of influence to the mine activities
- Developed an Early Warning System (EWS) through the frequent analysis of M&E reports to determine trends, inferences, conclusions and recommendations for management action
- Supported the External Affairs Department to develop and operationalise the Complaints and Grievances Management System
- Coordinated the processes of engaging with stakeholders including both government and non-governmental organization to establish a formal Health and Demographic Surveillance System (HDSS) within the foot print of the Ahafo Project
- Provided leadership in the development of Management Information System of Ahafo (MISA) which was a dedicated platform for the capture and storage of all information on the environment and social performance of the mining company
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Newmont Ghana Gold Limited (NGGL)
09.2007 - 06.2009
- Coordinated all monitoring and evaluation activities such as the planning and implementation processes, data collection and reporting on the Agricultural Improvement and Land Access Program (AILAP) which was a sub project under the company’s Environment and Social Action Plan
- Supported the implementers of the AILAP project to apply appropriate M&E tools such as the logical framework approach, performance monitoring plans, indicator definition and target setting templates to implement and monitor their activities
- Periodically organized critical reflection sessions to share and validate data generated in M&E reports that provided the mechanism for learning and utilization of M&E information to improve projects implementation
- Worked with independent evaluators (consultants) to roll-out third party surveys, refine reports, and prepare action plans emanating from the studies and make follow-ups on program implementers to implement recommended actions
Assistant Project Officer
Matthew 25 Ministries
Koforidua
10.2006 - 08.2007
- Development of project proposals to raise funds in support of Persons Living with HIV/AIDS
- Provision of counselling services to Persons Living with HIV/AIDS
- Carried out peer education HIV campaigns in Senior High Schools in the Eastern Region
- Coordinated project activities and prepared project monitoring reports
Education
Master of Arts Degree - Sustainable International Development
Brandeis University
MA, USA05.2013
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Integrated Development Studies
University for Development Studies
Ghana07.2006
Skills
- Trainer of Trainers in organizational systems strengthening and development
- Effective Stakeholder engagement
- Mobile data collection tools (ODK, KoboCollect, iformbuilder, Survey CTO)
- Data management and analysis (STATA, SPSS, MS Excel Pivot Tables)
- Research design and execution
- Randomized control trials techniques
- Strategic project planning and implementation
- Proposal writing
- Fundraising
- Report writing
Abilitiesandskills
- Trainer of Trainers in organizational systems strengthening and development
- Effective Stakeholder engagement professional
- Experienced using mobile data collection tools such as ODK, KoboCollect, iformbuilder, and Survey CTO
- Data management and analysis using STATA, SPSS, and MS Excel Pivot Tables
- Research design and execution
- Randomized control trials techniques in development
- Strategic project planning and implementation
- Proposal writing and fundraising
- Report writing
Websites
Awardsrecognitions
- Teaching Assistantship Position for Planning and Implementation Course, Heller School, Brandeis University, USA, 08/01/12 - 12/31/12
- Fellow of the International Ford Foundation Fellowship Program, For demonstrating leadership and commitment to social justice and community services in Ghana, 2011-2013
Presentationspublications
Assan, J.K. and Muhammed, A., The impact of mining on farming as a livelihood strategy and its implications for poverty reduction and household well-being in Ghana, International Journal of Development and Sustainability, Vol. 7 No. 1, pp. 1-20, 2018
Personal Information
Nationality: Ghanaian
References
- Gloria Malia Mahama, Senior Social Development Specialist – World Bank Group; Ghana CMU (Ghana, Liberia and Sierra Leone), +12022153414, +23278677307, gmahama@worldbank.org
- John Duti, Team Leader-Invest for Jobs/Employment and Skills Development for Africa (E4D), GIZ-Ghana, +233-244311291, john.duti@giz.de
- Catherine Sobrevega, Country Program Manager – Mennonites Economic Development Associates (MEDA) Philippine, chatherine0412, csobrevega@meda.org
- Mayeso Mphande, Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist, USAID Malawi, +265999267054, mayeso.mphande@gmail.com
- Kwabena Brobbey Owusu-Sekyere, Former Monitoring and Evaluation Manager – Newmont Ghana Gold Limited, 0208119525, 024-4335225, kbosekyere@gmail.com
Professionalvoluntarymemberships
- Ghana Monitoring and Evaluation Forum
- Brandeis Graduates Association (Ghana)
- Ford Foundation International Fellowship’s Alumni Association, Ghana
- Mion Youth Development Association, Northern Region, Ghana
Qualificationsandtraining
- 04/01/23, Certificate on Program for Results (PforR)
- 12/01/22, Certificate on Essentials in Environmental and Social Risks Management, GIMPA, Ghana
- 01/01/22, Mastering the Research Process, Research and Grant Institute, Ghana
- 11/01/16, Certificate in Results Measurement using the DCED Standard
- 06/01/15, Certificate in Advanced Value Chain Training; Mennonites Economic Development Associates (MEDA), Ghana
- 06/01/14, Certificate in Monitoring and Evaluation and Learning; Management for Development Foundation (MDF), West Africa, Accra, Ghana
- 03/01/14, Certificate in Knowledge Management and Learning by IFDC
- 01/01/12, Tools and Approaches to Building and Effective Team
- 04/01/10, Certificate in Project Management Professional (PMP), Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), Accra, Ghana
- 02/01/11, Effective Stakeholder Engagement
- 06/01/09, Certificate in Data Management and Analysis, Institute of Statistical and Social Research (ISSER), University of Ghana, Legon
- 04/01/08, Community Complaints and Grievance (C&G) System and Management
- 01/01/07, Certificate in Clinical, Guidance and Pastoral Education, Clinical and Pastoral Education House, Koforidua, Eastern Region, Ghana
Timeline
M&E/Livelihood Consultant
GMT Consults Ltd
05.2024 - 12.2024
Short Term Consultant; Social Development Specialist
The World Bank Group
07.2022 - 06.2024
Short Term Consult; Social Development Specialist
The World Bank Group
03.2021 - 06.2021
Technical Advisor – Employment and Skills for Development (E4D) in Africa
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
07.2020 - 11.2022
Short Term Consult; Social Development Specialist
The World Bank Group
05.2020 - 10.2020
Project Manager; AngloGold Ashanti‘s Enterprise Development Programme
Invest in Africa
11.2019 - 06.2020
Short Term Consult; Social Development Specialist
The World Bank Group
04.2019 - 12.2019
Market Development Specialist
Nathan Associates
03.2018 - 05.2019
M&E Consultant: Data Manager
International Trade and Development (ITAD)
09.2015 - 03.2018
M&E Manager
Mennonites Economic Development Associates (MEDA)
12.2013 - 08.2015
Senior Data/MIS Coordinator
Newmont Ghana Gold Limited (NGGL)
07.2009 - 06.2011
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Newmont Ghana Gold Limited (NGGL)
09.2007 - 06.2009
Assistant Project Officer
Matthew 25 Ministries
10.2006 - 08.2007
Master of Arts Degree - Sustainable International Development
Brandeis University
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Integrated Development Studies
University for Development Studies
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