Alfred Worlanyo Kwaku Kuma
Adenta,Ghana
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in strategy development, program design, and impact assessment. Demonstrates strong capabilities in participatory monitoring and evaluation, qualitative research, and organisational development. Skilled in partnerships management, grants management, and volunteer program development, with a proven track record in people management and data analysis and visualisation. Committed to leveraging these skills to drive meaningful change and foster sustainable growth.
Offering strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities. Knowledgeable about team collaboration, project management, and customer relations. Ready to use and develop organisational, strategic planning, and interpersonal skills.
Driven and goal-focused professional with proven track record in leadership and team collaboration. Demonstrates strong communication and organisational skills, along with strategic mindset. Ready to bring innovative solutions and foster growth.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Global Manager- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning, Knowledge, Evidence and Learning
VSO International
Accra, Greater Accra
09.2020 - 05.2025
- Leads strategy, design, implementation and quality assurance of organizational and program MEL standards, frameworks and processes, across the portfolio of work in education, health, and livelihoods in over 15 countries.
- Provide technical oversight, planning, implementation and capacity building support for the delivery of project/country and large global grants and programs in diverse sectors
- Lead design and delivery of program and project evaluations and impact studies in different countries
- Leads on global program data analysis, and reporting and communication of insights for decision making and program adaptation
- Lead in organizational MEL system design and database management
- Support implementation of the participatory monitoring, evaluation and learning practice in projects.
- Manage a diverse team of professionals, volunteers and experts
Senior Manager: Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning, Knowledge for Impact
VSO International
Accra, Greater Accra
04.2018 - 09.2020
- A senior management role focused on leading the development and utilization of a robust MEL system aligned to VSO's People First Strategy, Core Programs, Core Approaches in line with the SDGs and Leaving No One Behind agenda.
- Lead a team of specialists to design and implement a bottom-up, evidence-based reporting system that synchronizes data management at projects, programs, country and global levels,
- Leading the design, management and delivery of major organizational research and evaluations, to produce evidence and knowledge products for different stakeholders and uses
- Manage and support project and country level MEL activities, evaluations and quality assure grant reporting
Interim Head, Knowledge for Impact
VSO International
Accra
05.2017 - 04.2018
- A leadership and senior management responsibility for evidence-building strategy design and implementation, people and performance management and cross-functional collaboration and engagement.
- Lead the design and set-up of the MER framework and system on the VSO three-year 50 million pounds accountable grant from DFID.
- Lead program-level analysis and insight generation to feed decision-making and program adaptation
- lead project level MEL design, activities and capacity building
- managed a team of experts, line reports and volunteers across the VSO world.
- Member of the VSO Program Strategy Group
Evaluation and Research Specialist (Livelihood focus)
VSO International
11.2015 - 04.2018
- A global role focused on evaluation and research across key livelihood programs and projects in Africa and Asia.
- Lead on partnerships for research and evaluation with academic institutions and key research agencies
- Facilitate knowledge generation and sharing for program quality improvement and impact communication across VSO resilient livelihood programs and projects
- Provide technical support and quality assurance for program evaluations, research, grants reporting, and project monitoring in selected VSO countries.
- Participate in program strategy. design and learning meetings and and community of practice
- Support knowledge sharing and dissemination of project and program evidence, learning and impact
Regional Monitoring and Evaluation Manager for West and Central Africa
VSO International
Accra
06.2012 - 10.2015
- Lead program monitoring and evaluation design and implementation, staff capacity building, quality assurance of evidence and knowledge products in five countries in West and Central Africa
- Contribute to country strategy development, program design and development, research, development of project M&E frameworks and management of evaluation initiatives as well as development of systems and tools for for data collection, reporting, and analysis for learning and accountability;
- Lead development and roll out of VSOs approach to M&E and performance management in West and Central African region that allows Country Offices to reflect, report on program effectiveness and impact;
- Support and accompany MEL activities in major grants and projects such as Ghana's TENI Project, multi-country Accenture-funded MMW4P and IMA4P, Mondelez Cocoa Life Projects, among others.
- Supporting global data collection, aggregation, data verification and quality assurance, analysis and reporting writing
- Support fundraising activities and proposal development; provide MEL training for country office staff, partners and volunteers.
- A point of contact for all major projects and grants MEL activities
- A member of the VSO International Programs Groups and various steering and advisory committees
Program Development Adviser- Partnerships
VSO International
06.2010 - 06.2012
- A global role responsible for promoting and refining the VSO approach to program partnerships.
- Led the development of the VSO Effective Partnership Approach, tools and methods for partnership development, monitoring and due diligence.
- Led the development of approaches, tools and frameworks for partnership development, organizational capacity strengthening for program effectiveness, learning and reporting.
- Provide training and coaching to programs teams, partners, and volunteers
- Facilitated knowledge sharing initiatives (workshops) across the organization.
- Influenced VSO's approach to M&E and global aggregation and supported staff capacity building in M&E during this time.
- Managed strategic funds, supported policy development, business review and change management processes.
- Represented VSO in external networks; contributed to the Barefoot Guide initiative.
Regional Program Learning Adviser, VSO Ghana
VSO International
Accra
06.2009 - 06.2010
- Coordinated a Regional Action-learning Project (LWP) in three countries on disability, participation and governance, facilitated program learning and knowledge sharing, monitoring and reporting, advisory support to in-country project management teams; conducted partner training and volunteer management.
- Lead program reporting to donors, design and delivery of program evaluations; writing of learning papers, stories and newsletter articles as well as proposal development
- Also participated and represented VSO in externally on organizational learning and influenced and supported the strengthening of the learning capacities of VSO internally.
- Supported the development of the VSO Ghana Volunteer Program Development and Management
- Managed partnership relations with key local CSOs and public institutions and collaborating agencies.
- Grant management and reporting
Senior Program Facilitator (OCB)
Ibis West Africa
Accra, Greater Accra Region
01.2009 - 06.2009
- Led implementation of organizational capacity building approach of Ibis Ghana, scaling up support to program partners and civil society organizations in education and governance programs in Ghana.
- Led the development, design and delivery of different training sessions for NGO staff and partners in relevant areas including M&E, facilitation, leadership, project management, gender, inclusion and disability rights.
- Supported project management, monitoring and review activities of partners and program development on Ibis West Africa.
- Provided support in thematic monitoring and formative evaluations, program and grants administration including supporting civil society strengthening funds such as the Good Governance and Human Rights Program (GGHR).
- Facilitated networking and knowledge sharing among program partners and CSOs
UNV Coach/Adviser for Capacity Development; UNDP Capacity for Afghan Public Service (CAP) Project, Afghanistan
United Nations Volunteers/UNDP
Kabul , Afghanistan
07.2008 - 12.2008
- Capacity development plan of Afghan public service staff at national and sub-national levels, supported in building systems for project identification, design and management,
- Led capacity assessment to identify capacity needs in selected Afghan public departments and agencies
- Training design and delivery, coaching and mentoring of key public servants and line managers.
- Sector representative in coordination meetings and coordinated capacity-building actions by partners and UN agencies in two provinces.
- Contributed to UNV activities
Program Facilitator (Organization Capacity Building Program)
Ibis West Africa
Accra
09.2005 - 06.2008
- Led a training unit to design, develop and deliver training sessions and courses for CSO clients and partners in Ghana and West Africa region,
- Provided OD support to program partners, managed partnership relationships, facilitated learning and knowledge sharing among CSOs and partners in various sectors and platforms.
- Conducted organisational scan and assessments and provided change management solutions and support to selected NGOs in Ghana
- Provided training to partners in Education, Governance and Public Participation on a wide range of topics including advocacy, M&E and OD.
- Provided personal development coaching and mentoring services to selected organization leaders.
- Managed a team of trainers and OD practitioners
- Supported networking and knowledge sharing among OD community of Practitioners in Ghana, Tanzania and South Africa.
-
Organization Development Facilitator (Women's Rights Organizations)
Ibis Ghana
Accra
08.2003 - 08.2005
- Led the organizational development processes of women's' right partners and coalitions in Ghana
- Provided training and coaching of partner staff and volunteers
- Managed partnership relationships, project planning, monitoring and reporting and strategic planning processes for partners.
- Provided support to Women's rights CSOs in Ghana in project design and management, advocacy, change management, M&E, and facilitation
- Spearheaded capacity-building workshops, boosting local skill set levels.
- Facilitated stakeholder meetings to achieve consensus on project goals.
- Established monitoring and evaluation frameworks for program improvement.
Program Officer- (Research and Training)
Gender Development Institute
Accra, Ghana
06.2002 - 07.2003
- Led the and training and capacity building of gender-based NGOs and CBOs, public institutions and promoting gender approaches and clubs in public agencies
- Undertake gender assessment and gender awareness training for clients
- Set up gender clubs in selected secondary schools to promote girl child education and gender responsive approaches in education
- managed the design and publication of a gender responsive newsletter called the
- Provided technical support on gender to various agencies and institutions
Program Officer (Research and Training)
African Centre for Human Development
Accra, Ghana
12.2000 - 05.2002
- Provided project management support to a number of community-based entrepreneurial projects, led research activities of the Centre, and supported proposal development, project implementation and reporting.
- Supported community development and group formation/animation training, liaised with district assemblies, traditional authorities and community leaders to mobilize for rural development in project sites, undertook monitoring visits among others.
- Led research on Child trafficking and establishment of first ever database on child trafficking in Ghana.
- Participated and represented the organization in many national level fora and meetings on child trafficking, child labour, gender and community development.
Education
Certificate in Organisation Development Practice - OD and Training
IBIS Ghana/TRACE, Tanzania/Olive
08.2004 - 09.2005
Master of Philosophy - Social Change (Development Studies)
Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
09.1998 - 06.2000
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Geography & Resource Development and Economics
University of Ghana
Ghana 09.1993 - 06.1997
Certificate of Higher Education - Managing for Results (M&E) Training for Practitioners
MDF
Netherlands 04.2013 - 04.2013
Managing for Results Trainer of Trainers Course
MDF
Malawi 04.2014 - 04.2014
Introduction to Impact Evaluation Course for Development Practitioners
Unversity of East Anglia/PDA IPDM
Ghana 08.2013 - 08.2013
Outcome Mapping for Program and Project Planning
PDA/Institute of Development Practice and Mgt
Ghana 04.2013 - 04.2013
UNDP/INWENT/IARCSC Coaching and Change Management Training for International Coaches
UNDP/INWENT/IARCSR
Kabul, Afghanistan 09.2008 - 09.2008
Strategic Financial Management for NGOs: Managing for Financial Sustainability, Ac-
Mango UK/IBIS WA
Accra, Ghana 04.2008 - 04.2008
Development Practice Course in Principles and Strategies and Skills for Effective Development
CDRA
Cape Town, South AFrica 04.2007 - 04.2007
Gender Audit and Organizational Self-Assessment and Action Planning Training for NG
Inter-Action CAW, USA
Accra, Ghana 09.2002 - 09.2002
Distance Learning Course on Attacking Poverty in Africa: Policy and Inst
World Bank/SADC/UN ECA/GDLN
GIMPA, Ghana 05.2001 - 06.2001
Skills
Strategy development
Program design and development
Impact assessment
Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation
Qualitative Research
Organizational Development
Partnerships Management
Grants management
Volunteer program development
People management
Data analysis and visualization
Certification
- Root Capital Financial Management Training for Entrepreneurs, 02/01/19
- Root Capital Leadership Development Training for Young Entrepreneurs, 09/01/19
- MDF Training and Consultancy Training Course in Monitoring and Evaluation, 04/01/14
- MDF Training and Consulting Managing for Results Training, 02/01/14
- Introduction to Impact Evaluation Course for Development Practitioners, 08/01/13
- Outcome Mapping for Program and Project Planning, 04/01/13
- Coaching and Change Management Training for International Coaches and Advisers, 09/01/08
- Strategic Financial Management for NGOs, 04/01/08
- Strategic Thinking and Impact Chain Analysis/RBM Training, 01/01/08
- Development Practice Course in Principles and Strategies and Skills for Effective Development Practice, 04/01/07
- Gender Audit and Organizational Self-Assessment and Action Planning Training for NGOs, 09/01/02
- Distance Learning Course on Attacking Poverty in Africa, 05/01/01
Languages
English
Fluent
Ewe
Fluent
Twi
Upper intermediate
French (basic)
Intermediate
Custom
- Reading
- Home gardening
- Community volunteering service
- Supporting and working with young people and persons with disabilities
Personal Information
Date of birth: 08/23/72
Affiliations
- Volunteering and community mobilsation
- Gardening
- Outdoor recreational activities
- Reading
- Listening to music
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Global Manager- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning, Knowledge, Evidence and Learning
VSO International
09.2020 - 05.2025
Senior Manager: Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning, Knowledge for Impact
VSO International
04.2018 - 09.2020
Interim Head, Knowledge for Impact
VSO International
05.2017 - 04.2018
Evaluation and Research Specialist (Livelihood focus)
VSO International
11.2015 - 04.2018
Managing for Results Trainer of Trainers Course
MDF
04.2014 - 04.2014
Introduction to Impact Evaluation Course for Development Practitioners
Unversity of East Anglia/PDA IPDM
08.2013 - 08.2013
Certificate of Higher Education - Managing for Results (M&E) Training for Practitioners
MDF
04.2013 - 04.2013
Outcome Mapping for Program and Project Planning
PDA/Institute of Development Practice and Mgt
04.2013 - 04.2013
Regional Monitoring and Evaluation Manager for West and Central Africa
VSO International
06.2012 - 10.2015
Program Development Adviser- Partnerships
VSO International
06.2010 - 06.2012
Regional Program Learning Adviser, VSO Ghana
VSO International
06.2009 - 06.2010
Senior Program Facilitator (OCB)
Ibis West Africa
01.2009 - 06.2009
UNDP/INWENT/IARCSC Coaching and Change Management Training for International Coaches
UNDP/INWENT/IARCSR
09.2008 - 09.2008
UNV Coach/Adviser for Capacity Development; UNDP Capacity for Afghan Public Service (CAP) Project, Afghanistan
United Nations Volunteers/UNDP
07.2008 - 12.2008
Strategic Financial Management for NGOs: Managing for Financial Sustainability, Ac-
Mango UK/IBIS WA
04.2008 - 04.2008
Development Practice Course in Principles and Strategies and Skills for Effective Development
CDRA
04.2007 - 04.2007
Program Facilitator (Organization Capacity Building Program)
Ibis West Africa
09.2005 - 06.2008
Certificate in Organisation Development Practice - OD and Training
IBIS Ghana/TRACE, Tanzania/Olive
08.2004 - 09.2005
Organization Development Facilitator (Women's Rights Organizations)
Ibis Ghana
08.2003 - 08.2005
Gender Audit and Organizational Self-Assessment and Action Planning Training for NG
Inter-Action CAW, USA
09.2002 - 09.2002
Program Officer- (Research and Training)
Gender Development Institute
06.2002 - 07.2003
Distance Learning Course on Attacking Poverty in Africa: Policy and Inst
World Bank/SADC/UN ECA/GDLN
05.2001 - 06.2001
Program Officer (Research and Training)
African Centre for Human Development
12.2000 - 05.2002
Master of Philosophy - Social Change (Development Studies)
Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
09.1998 - 06.2000
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Geography & Resource Development and Economics
University of Ghana
09.1993 - 06.1997
Similar Profiles
HEZRON RUMENYAHEZRON RUMENYA
Manager, MERL at VSO InternationalManager, MERL at VSO International
Eraldo CustodioEraldo Custodio
Data Center Coordinator at VSO - KyndrylData Center Coordinator at VSO - Kyndryl
Emmanuel ShekideleEmmanuel Shekidele
Procurement and Logistics Officer at Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO)Procurement and Logistics Officer at Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO)
Florence OfosuFlorence Ofosu
Customer Care Representative at Reliance Personnel services LimitedCustomer Care Representative at Reliance Personnel services Limited
Daniel AsareDaniel Asare
Level 2 IT Support Engineer at University of Ghana Medical CentreLevel 2 IT Support Engineer at University of Ghana Medical Centre