Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Outstanding Student Projects
Leadership And Involvement
Professional References
Hobbies and Interests
Workshops And Seminars Attended
Relevant Professional Experience
Languages
Timeline
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ARNOLD K. DER NINFAAKANG

Tamale

Summary

Dynamic professional with a proven track record in peacebuilding and development at the Institute For Peace and Development. Skilled in research, data analysis, and effective communication, demonstrating versatility across diverse roles including electoral processes and educational support. Excelled in mobilizing teams for Guinness Ghana, enhancing promotional strategies by ensuring brand compliance and stakeholder engagement.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Internship

Institute For Peace and Development
11.2023 - Current
  • Research and Data Analysis: Conduct research and provide insights on peacebuilding and development issues
  • Project Support: Help plan, implement, and monitor peace and development projects
  • Administrative Tasks: Offer general administrative support, including scheduling and communication
  • Report Writing: Draft and edit reports and publications on peacebuilding and development
  • Fieldwork Assistance: Participate in fieldwork and engage with local communities

National Service Personnel

Etoile Royale Educational Centre
11.2023 - 09.2024
  • Facilitating Learning: Plan and deliver engaging lessons that meet curriculum standards
  • Classroom Management: Maintain a positive, structured environment with clear expectations and behavior management
  • Assessment and Feedback: Evaluate student performance and provide constructive feedback
  • Student Support: Address individual needs with academic and emotional support
  • Professional Development: Improve teaching skills through workshops, collaboration, and staying updated on trends

Supervisor Vibes Nkoaa(Guinness Ghana Promo)

Marketicons limited
11.2021 - 12.2021
  • Coordinating Regional Teams: Manage promotional teams across four regions Jirapa, Fielmuo, Lawra, and Babile
  • Regions for consistent strategy execution
  • Ensuring Brand Compliance: Align promotional activities with Guinness Ghana’s brand guidelines and goals
  • Monitoring and Reporting: Track promotion performance and provide regular updates to management
  • Logistics and Resource Management: Distribute promotional materials efficiently to avoid delays or shortages
  • Engaging with Stakeholders: Work with local distributors and partners to secure prime promotional spots
  • Problem-solving: Address challenges during the promotion by adapting strategies
  • Compliance with Regulations: Ensure all activities comply with local advertising laws and regulations

Enumerator, 2021 Population Census

Ghana Statistical Service
06.2021 - 07.2021
  • Household data collection
  • Conducting interviews
  • Preparing of progress report for supervisor

Name Reference list Officer (NRLF), elections

Electoral Commission of Ghana
12.2024
  • Managing the Name Reference List: Verifying voters whose names are missing or unclear on the primary voters' register
  • Resolving Discrepancies: Addressing issues like missing names or errors in voter details
  • Preventing Double Voting: Ensuring flagged voters are handled per electoral rules
  • Assisting with Voter Identification: Confirming eligibility for voters on the reference list
  • Collaborating with Electoral Officials: Working with other officers to ensure a smooth and transparent process

Verification officer (VO), 2020 elections

Electoral Commission of Ghana
12.2020
  • Verifying Voter Identity: Confirm each voter’s identity using biometric or manual methods
  • Preventing Multiple Voting: Ensure each voter votes only once
  • Handling Verification Issues: Follow procedures for manual verification if biometric data fails
  • Maintaining Verification Records: Keep accurate records of verified voters
  • Reporting Discrepancies: Notify the Presiding Officer of any issues or discrepancies

Education

BA - Economics

University for Development Studies
Wa, Ghana
07.2023

West Africa Secondary School Certificate Examination - General Arts

St Francis Xavier Minor Seminary Senior High School
Wa, Upper West Region, Ghana
06.2011

Skills

  • Computer Literacy
  • Good Communication Skills
  • Good Listening Skills
  • Good Writing Skills
  • Good Mobilization Skills
  • Versatility and Adaptability

Outstanding Student Projects

  • Student Project Leader, 09/01/23, 10/01/23, Fourth-year Project Work at University for Development Studies (UDS). Searched and used secondary data, used STATA to analyze data, used SPSS to code data, produced report-based findings and results.
  • Student Project Leader, 08/01/21, 10/01/21, Third Trimester Field Practical Programme (TTFPP) II Suranouse at University for Development Studies (UDS). Projection of demographic variables of the study area, community needs assessment, updating of community profile, drawing of problem tree of the study area.

Leadership And Involvement

  • Pax Romana, Member
  • Nandom Students’ Union, Member
  • Upper West Students’ Union, Member

Professional References

  • Prof. William Angko, Lecturer, Department of Economics Faculty of Social Science and Arts, Box NY30SDD-UBIDS, WAwangko@ubids.edu.gh, (+233)-0-242 111 649
  • Hippolyt A. S. Pul PhD, Executive leader, Institute for Peace and Development, P.O.Box TL 1205, Tamale, Gumani Rice City, Hippolyt.pul@ipdafrica.org, +233244311098

Hobbies and Interests

  • Listening to Music
  • Reading and Writing
  • Research
  • Watching Movies and Documentaries
  • Playing Volleyball
  • Playing Video Games

Workshops And Seminars Attended

  • Crave For Peace, Institute for Peace and Development, 11/01/22
  • Peace project, COGINTA, 02/01/23

Relevant Professional Experience

  • Internship, Institute For Peace and Development (IPD), 11/01/23, Present, Conduct research and provide insights on peacebuilding and development issues., Help plan, implement, and monitor peace and development projects., Offer general administrative support, including scheduling and communication., Draft and edit reports and publications on peacebuilding and development., Participate in fieldwork and engage with local communities.
  • Name Reference list Officer (NRLF), elections, Electoral Commission of Ghana, 12/07/24, Verifying voters whose names are missing or unclear on the primary voters' register., Addressing issues like missing names or errors in voter details., Ensuring flagged voters are handled per electoral rules., Confirming eligibility for voters on the reference list., Working with other officers to ensure a smooth and transparent process.
  • National Service Personnel, Etoile Royale Educational Centre, 11/01/23, 09/01/24, Plan and deliver engaging lessons that meet curriculum standards., Maintain a positive, structured environment with clear expectations and behavior management., Evaluate student performance and provide constructive feedback., Address individual needs with academic and emotional support., Improve teaching skills through workshops, collaboration, and staying updated on trends.
  • Enumerator, 2021 Population Census, Ghana Statistical Service, 06/01/21, 07/01/21, Household data collection, Conducting interviews, Preparing of progress report for supervisor
  • Supervisor Vibes Nkoaa(Guinness Ghana Promo), Marketicons limited, 11/06/21, 12/01/21, Manage promotional teams across four regions Jirapa, Fielmuo, Lawra, and Babile., Align promotional activities with Guinness Ghana’s brand guidelines and goals., Track promotion performance and provide regular updates to management., Distribute promotional materials efficiently to avoid delays or shortages., Work with local distributors and partners to secure prime promotional spots., Address challenges during the promotion by adapting strategies., Ensure all activities comply with local advertising laws and regulations.
  • Verification officer (VO), 2020 elections, Electoral Commission of Ghana, 12/07/20, Confirm each voter’s identity using biometric or manual methods., Ensure each voter votes only once., Follow procedures for manual verification if biometric data fails., Keep accurate records of verified voters., Notify the Presiding Officer of any issues or discrepancies.

Languages

English
First Language
French
Beginner
A1

Timeline

Name Reference list Officer (NRLF), elections

Electoral Commission of Ghana
12.2024

Internship

Institute For Peace and Development
11.2023 - Current

National Service Personnel

Etoile Royale Educational Centre
11.2023 - 09.2024

Supervisor Vibes Nkoaa(Guinness Ghana Promo)

Marketicons limited
11.2021 - 12.2021

Enumerator, 2021 Population Census

Ghana Statistical Service
06.2021 - 07.2021

Verification officer (VO), 2020 elections

Electoral Commission of Ghana
12.2020

BA - Economics

University for Development Studies

West Africa Secondary School Certificate Examination - General Arts

St Francis Xavier Minor Seminary Senior High School
ARNOLD K. DER NINFAAKANG