ADJEI BLESSING
Legon
Summary
To be a member of a participatory team of sound management and problem-solving groups with a passion for excellence and driven by the desire to break new ground in areas considered impossible with the ultimate aim of excellent returns on investment and added value for stakeholders. Conscientious professional with extensive experience advocating for the social and economic well-being of individuals and families. Skilled at providing guidance, support, and assistance. Strong communication and management skills and committed to inspiring community service. Conscientious professional with extensive experience advocating for the social and economic well-being of individuals and families. Skilled at providing guidance, support, and assistance. Strong communication and management skills and committed to inspiring community service. Dedicated candidate eager to leverage knowledge in social services and program development. Skilled in running social services initiatives and developing policies and procedures. Collaborative and committed to addressing social issues to improve the quality of life in marginalized communities. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Country Coordinator
. WAYL (West African Youth Leaders)
05.2023 - Current
- Developed strategic plans for country-level operations, resulting in better resource allocation and improved program outcomes.
- Managed donor relations effectively, securing additional funding for ongoing initiatives and new projects.
- Served as the primary point of contact for all in-country activities, maintaining open lines of communication between headquarters and field staff to ensure smooth operations.
- Mentored junior team members in their professional development through regular feedback sessions and targeted support activities, contributing to a more skilled workforce over time.
- Conducted regular reviews of project progress, adjusting strategies as needed to optimize results and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
- Collaborated closely with international teams to share best practices and learnings from country-specific experiences, fostering continuous improvement in global operations.
Program Officer
Association For Reproductive And Family Health (ARFH)
11.2020 - Current
- Provided key leadership to project managers, directors, and other team members.
- Managed complex projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
- Organized workshops and trainings for stakeholders, increasing understanding of program goals and objectives.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design and implement innovative programs that addressed community needs.
- Maintained detailed documentation on all aspects of programs, creating an accessible knowledge base for future reference.
- Analyzed internal reports to evaluate program effectiveness by using outcomes-based approach.
- Created and implemented program frameworks, performance standards and quality assurance requirements.
- Led the design of data collection tools, enabling accurate measurement of program outcomes.
- Facilitated stakeholder engagement sessions, incorporating valuable feedback into program development processes.
- Assisted in developing long-term strategies for sustainable programming by analyzing trends within target populations.
- Assisted in the recruitment, selection, orientation, evaluation, coaching or mentoring process of staff members involved in the implementation or management process.
- Developed comprehensive communication plans to effectively disseminate information about programs to relevant parties.
- Analyzed and assessed program performance data and implemented corrective measures.
- Developed and managed budgets for multiple projects, ensuring optimal resource allocation and financial sustainability.
- Coordinated grant writing efforts, securing crucial funding for program initiatives.
- Collaborated with senior leadership team to implement special [Type] projects, increasing program and organizational capacities.
- Promoted the organization''s mission by actively participating in networking events and representing the organization at conferences or seminars.
- Turned strategic mandates into actionable program plans.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant regulations by maintaining up-to-date knowledge on legal requirements affecting the programs.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Provided reporting for forecast analysis and ad-hoc reporting in support of decision-making.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
- Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
- Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
- Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.
Secretary
Brekess Royal Academy
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Surpassed team goals by partnering with colleagues to implement best practices and protocols.
- Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining confidentiality when managing personnel files or financial data.
- Answered multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers.
- Maintained daily report documents, memos and invoices.
- Scheduled appointments and conducted follow-up calls to clients.
class teacher
Mount Calvary school.koforidua, Ghana
06.2017 - 07.2018
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Evaluated student progress regularly, adjusting instruction to meet individual needs and ensuring mastery of concepts.
- Participated in ongoing professional development, staying current with best practices in education and bringing fresh ideas to the classroom.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or tutoring sessions, extending opportunities for student growth beyond the school day.
- Developed students'' critical thinking skills by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world problem-solving exercises.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Used tests, quizzes, and other assignments to gauge students' learning and determine understanding of course materials.
- Taught subject matter based on information compiled from textbooks, online sites, and other educational materials.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer And Information Sciences
01.2020
Wesley girls college -
01.2016
Lagos State Model College -
01.2014
Victoria Children School -
01.2011
Skills
- Monitoring and Evaluation
- Training and Facilitation
- Cross-cultural communication
- Policy analysis
- Fundraising
- Budgeting and finance
- Partnership Building
- Written and verbal communication
- Client Needs Assessments
- Service planning
- Data Analysis
- Staff Oversight
- Onsite facility tours
- Fundraising coordination
- Community Engagement
- Program Management
- Strategic Planning
- Project Management
- E-commerce strategy
- Marketing and Advertising
- Strategic business planning
Competence
I am an enthusiastic, conscientious and highly innovative individual seeking to secure a challenging position in a reputable organization with a culture of excellence. I am amiable, creative with very good interpersonal relationship...
Personal Information
- Place of Birth: Accra
- Nationality: Ghanaian
- Marital Status: single
Personal Skill
- A very good learner and ability to work with little supervision
- Dedication and commitment to work
- Basic skills in Microsoft office
- Excellence in office management
- Good customer relationship
- Multi-tasking ability
- Good customer service relationship
- Good artist
- Experience in NOMICS program
References
- Comrade Barry Ndu, +233541293499
- Mr. Otumba Wale Bello, +2348023152562
Hobbies and Interests
Travelling, meeting people, playing scrabble, cooking, reading and researching
Languages
Twi
Upper intermediate (B2)
French
Intermediate (B1)
Timeline
Country Coordinator - . WAYL (West African Youth Leaders)
05.2023 - Current
Program Officer - Association For Reproductive And Family Health (ARFH)
11.2020 - Current
Secretary - Brekess Royal Academy
09.2019 - 12.2019
class teacher - Mount Calvary school.koforidua, Ghana
06.2017 - 07.2018
Caleb University - Bachelor of Science, Computer And Information Sciences
Accra Ghana - Wesley girls college,
kankon, badagry - Lagos State Model College,
- Victoria Children School,
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