Augustine Wechuga Atigah
Kumasi,Ghana
Summary
Professional with extensive experience in social service delivery and government relations, focusing on policy advocacy and non-profit operations. Proven skills in social analysis, sustainability, and resource allocation, alongside conflict mediation and fundraising expertise. Strong background in community mobilization, project scheduling, and collaboration with local governments. Proficient in data analysis, report writing, and training development, with a commitment to strategic project budgeting and community engagement.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Senior Social Development Officer
Kwaebibirem Municipal Assembly
Kade
2019.09 - 2026.01
- Serves as Municipal Social Welfare and Community Development (Head of Department)
- Advocated for social development projects and programs
- Mobilized several communities for development activities
- Collaborated with other organizations and agencies in implementation of social welfare and community development projects and programs
- Prepared annual plans and budget estimates for Department
- Appraised work of staff and attend management meetings
- Prepared periodic and situational reports
Social Development Officer
Kwaebibirem Municipal Assembly
Kade
2015.09 - 2019.09
- Advocated for community development projects and programs
- Mobilized over 30 communities for development activities
- Collaborated with several organizations and agencies in executing community development activities and projects
- Assist in preparation of budgets for Department
- Assisted in preparation of periodic reports
Community Development Officer
Department of Community Development
2011.11 - 2016.09
- Advocated for community development projects and programs in 25 communities
- Mobilized over 20 communities for development activities
- Collaborated with other organizations and agencies in executing community development activities and projects
- Assisted in preparation of budgets for Department
- Assisted in preparation of periodic reports
National Service Person
Department of Community Development
Kumasi
2010.10 - 2011.08
- Undertake field work activities and prepare field reports
- Assist in writing minutes at meetings
- Assist in compilation and preparation of reports
- Assist in any other assigned official activities
- Kumasi- Ghana
- Duties:
Census Enumerator
Ghana Statistical Service
Kumasi
2010.08 - 2010.09
- Ensure complete enumeration of all persons in assigned area
- Review data gathered to check accuracy and completion
- Compile and present all completed questionnaires to supervisor
- Report and discuss problems and other related developments with supervisor
- 2010 Population and Housing Census
- Duties:
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Social Workforce
School of Social Work
Accra, Ghana 2024.10 - 2024.12
Master of Arts - NGO Management and Rural Development
University for Development Studies
Tamale, Ghana 2017.04 - 2018.07
Bachelor of Arts - Integrated Development Studies (Economics and Entrepreneur Development)
University for Development Studies
Tamale, Ghana 2006.09 - 2010.07
West Africa Secondary School’s Certificate - Business subjects
Anglican Senior High School
Kumasi, Ghana 2002.09 - 2005.07
Skills
- Knowledge of social policies
- Non-Profit sector knowledge
- Social analysis
- Conflict mediation
- Collaborative working
- Social impact assessment
- Local government collaboration
- Community mobilisation
- Training and Development
- Data collection and analysis
- Volunteer coordination
- Community engagement
- Needs assessments
- Report writing proficiency
- Social service provisioning
Referees
- Sally Sala, Mahama, Municipal Coordinating Director, +233 551542222, Kwaebibirem Municipal Assembly
- Roja Frimin, Nabiabache, District Coordinating Director, +233 551542222, Birim South District Assembly
- Nii Nai Marley, Mensah, Senior Lecturer, +233 244170483, Institute of Interdisciplinary Research and Consultancy Services, University for Development Studies, Tamale, Tamale, Ghana
Languages
English
Fluent
Afrikaans
Beginner
French
Elementary
Timeline
Certificate of Higher Education - Social Workforce
School of Social Work
2024.10 - 2024.12
Senior Social Development Officer
Kwaebibirem Municipal Assembly
2019.09 - 2026.01
Master of Arts - NGO Management and Rural Development
University for Development Studies
2017.04 - 2018.07
Social Development Officer
Kwaebibirem Municipal Assembly
2015.09 - 2019.09
Community Development Officer
Department of Community Development
2011.11 - 2016.09
National Service Person
Department of Community Development
2010.10 - 2011.08
Census Enumerator
Ghana Statistical Service
2010.08 - 2010.09
Bachelor of Arts - Integrated Development Studies (Economics and Entrepreneur Development)
University for Development Studies
2006.09 - 2010.07
West Africa Secondary School’s Certificate - Business subjects
Anglican Senior High School
2002.09 - 2005.07