ALBERTA OPPONG
ACCRA,01
Summary
Experienced professional with expertise in urban planning, local government operations, and community engagement. Demonstrates strong capabilities in project leadership, coordination, and risk management, complemented by proficiency in statistical software and public relations. Adept at addressing social issues through strategic initiatives and fostering collaboration among stakeholders to drive impactful outcomes. Committed to advancing sustainable urban development while ensuring community needs are met effectively.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
GA SOUTH MUNICIPAL ASSEMBLY
Accra, WEIJA
10.2018 - 10.2019
- Improved community engagement by planning and executing outreach programmes.
- Prepared grant applications for securing additional funding for community projects.
- Advocated for underprivileged groups within the community, ensuring equitable resource allocation.
- Mediated conflicts among neighbours, maintaining peace within the society.
- Facilitated group discussions, resulting in improved neighbourhood relations.
- Streamlined communication channels between local council and residents, resulting in increased transparency.
- Collaborated with other organisations for promoting health and wellbeing in the area.
- Facilitated senior citizen support groups, providing emotional care and companionship.
MALARIA CONTROL OFFICER
ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI MALARIA CONTROL LTD
OBUASI, ASHANTI REGION
06.2015 - 07.2015
- Geo-coding households that needs to be fumigated in various communities.
- Investigating effects of fumigations on individuals, households and community as a whole.
- Checking of health related issues in the community
Education
DEGREE. - B.A INTEGRATED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STUDIES
UNIVERSITY OF DEVELOPMENT STUDIES
WA, UPPER WEST REGION. GHANA /2015 - /2018
DIPLOMA. - BSC DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT
UNIVERSITY OF DEVELOPMENT STUDIES
WA UPPER WEST REGION, GHANA /2013 - /2015
Skills
- Knowledge of local government
- Urban planning knowledge
- Understanding of social issues
- Community engagement
- Public relations expertise
- Statistical software
- Project leadership
- Project coordination
- Risk Management
Languages
English
Fluent
GA
Fluent
TWI
Fluent
Timeline
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
GA SOUTH MUNICIPAL ASSEMBLY
10.2018 - 10.2019
MALARIA CONTROL OFFICER
ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI MALARIA CONTROL LTD
06.2015 - 07.2015
DEGREE. - B.A INTEGRATED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STUDIES
UNIVERSITY OF DEVELOPMENT STUDIES
/2015 - /2018
DIPLOMA. - BSC DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT
UNIVERSITY OF DEVELOPMENT STUDIES
/2013 - /2015
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