AWAL FUSEINI
Tamale
Summary
Dedicated public service and education professional with a strong record of driving student participation and critical thinking through engaging lectures and research mentorship. Expertise in conflict resolution and board coordination, fostering collaboration and compliance to enhance organizational effectiveness.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant lecturer (Part-time)
University for Development Studies
Tamale
09.2023 - Current
- Delivered engaging lectures to diverse student groups, fostering active participation.
- Guided students in research projects, enhancing critical thinking and analytical skills.
- Evaluated student performance through assessments, providing actionable feedback to enhance learning.
- Designed and implemented assessment strategies such as quizzes, exams and assignments to evaluate student progress.
- Researched new teaching methods to enhance learning outcomes in the classroom setting.
- Provided feedback on student work in a timely manner.
- Advised undergraduate students on career paths within the field, facilitating informed decision-making.
- Collaborated on grant writing to secure research funding.
- Participated in departmental meetings to discuss program improvements and student needs.
- Provided guidance to graduate students working on their dissertations or thesis papers.
Executive Board Secretary
Keen group of companies
Tamale
04.2019 - Current
- Coordinated executive meetings, ensuring accurate minutes captured key discussions and decisions.
- Facilitated effective communication between board members and company executives, enhancing collaboration.
- Organized agendas and prepared materials for board meetings in advance.
- Managed relationships between executive board and external stakeholders, fostering strategic partnerships.
- Supported strategic planning initiatives by documenting key decisions and action items.
- Maintained comprehensive records of board activities and governance policies.
- Managed confidential documents and ensured compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Ensured compliance with corporate policies and procedures.
- Compiled reports, memos and other documents for executive board meetings.
Principal Rent Manager
Rent Control Department
Accra
10.2012 - Current
- Resolution of rent disputes and disagreements between tenants and landlords in accordance with the stipulations of the Rent Act, 1963 (Act, 220)
- Managed case reviews and dispute resolutions for rental agreements.
- Action-driven enforcement of decisions on tenants and landlords through the courts of competent jurisdiction
- Oversight over compliance with rent control regulations and tenant rights.
- Supervise the registration of rent cases and preparation of timely monthly returns
- Implemented process improvements for handling tenant complaints efficiently.
- Coordinated training sessions on housing policies and procedures to enhance staff knowledge and compliance
- Developed outreach programs to educate landlords on rent control laws.
- Led community workshops on rental assistance programs to empower residents with vital resources
- Enforced customer service standards and resolved customer problems to uphold quality service.
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
- Provided leadership during times of organizational change or crisis situations.
- Conducting rent assessment and determining rates payable for both commercial and residential premises
District Field Supervisor
Ghana Statistical Services
Tamale
04.2021 - 10.2021
- Supervised field operations teams, ensuring project completion aligned with established timelines.
- Supervised data collection teams across various enumeration areas in Sagnarigu district of Northern region in Ghana.
- Coordinated training sessions for field data collectors on survey methodologies.
- Reviewed and validated collected data for accuracy and completeness.
- Monitored field operations to ensure compliance with statistical standards.
- Developed schedules for data collection activities to optimize efficiency.
- Liaised with local stakeholders, enhancing collaboration for effective survey execution.
- Conducted regular site visits to monitor progress and proactively address issues.
Field Research Assistant
Institute For Statistical Social And Economic Research (ISSER) and USAID
Accra
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Conducted field surveys to gather quantitative data for research projects.
- Supported data collection through application of statistical tools and methodologies to enhance research accuracy.
- Coordinated fieldwork logistics to ensure timely access to research sites, facilitating smooth data collection processes.
- Collaborated with researchers to design effective survey instruments and questionnaires.
- Cultivated relationships with community organizations and stakeholders to foster collaboration and support for research initiatives.
- Ensured compliance with ethical guidelines during all stages of the research process.
- Facilitated focus groups for collecting information from target populations.
Field Research Assistant
Christian-Abretch University Of Kiel
Accra
07.2017 - 08.2017
- Conducted face-to-face interviews with subjects, adhering to predetermined interview protocol and data collection procedures to ensure reliable data acquisition.
- Assisted in developing interview schedules, contacted potential subjects to introduce and explain study objectives and protocol, and arranged face-to-face interviews with farmers to facilitate data collection.
- Collected and recorded data to meet the specific objectives of the study.
- Coded and verified data in accordance with specified research protocol and coding procedures, and entered data into a SPSS Software application for subsequent analysis.
- Reviewed and edited data for completeness and accuracy, following up with farmers to clarify data and resolve issues, thereby enhancing data integrity.
- Executed various job-related tasks to support team operations.
Field Research Assistant
Institute For Statistical Social And Economic Research (ISSER) and AGRA
Accra
10.2016 - 11.2016
- Conducted field surveys to gather quantitative data for research projects.
- Conducted and recorded face-to-face interviews with farmers, in accordance with predetermined interview protocol, data collection procedures, and documentation standards.
- Facilitated data collection through application of statistical tools and methodologies to support research objectives.
- Collected and recorded data as appropriate to the specific objectives of the study using Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI).
- Ensured completeness and accuracy of data by reviewing and editing collected information; followed up with farmers to clarify data and resolve discrepancies.
- Assisted in the development of interview schedules; contacted Leads of Farmers Based Organizations (FBOs).
- Coordinated logistics for fieldwork to enable timely access to research sites, enhancing overall project efficiency.
- Performed diverse tasks to assist team operations effectively.
Field Research Assistant
Institute For Statistical Social And Economic Research (ISSER) and CSIR-SARI)
Accra
10.2015 - 11.2015
- Conducted field surveys to gather quantitative data for research projects.
- Interviewed farmers face-to-face using the appropriate research data collection protocols.
- Conducted data collection using Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing(CAPI) tools provided.
- Identified and reported challenges impacting data quality in the field to enhance research integrity.
- Collaborated with researchers to design survey instruments and questionnaires, improving data collection effectiveness.
- Coordinated logistics for fieldwork, facilitating timely access to research sites and optimizing data collection efforts.
- Built strong partnerships with local community organizations to enhance collaboration.
- Organized and maintained research documents, records and reports.
Teaching Assistant
University For Development Studies
Tamale
09.2011 - 08.2012
- Assisted professors in preparing course materials and lectures.
- Partnered with teachers to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
- Studied and implemented the latest information on specific subjects and learning strategies.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Coordinated tutoring sessions for students needing additional support.
- Facilitated discussions and activities during student workshops.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning a positive learning environment.
Education
PhD Candidate - Economic Development Policy
University For Development Studies
Tamale, Ghana11-2026
Master of Philosophy - Agricultural Economics
University For Development Studies
Tamale, Ghana03-2021
Bachelor of Arts - Economics & Entrepreneurship Studies
University For Development Studies
Tamale, Ghana07-2011
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Research Methods
- Data Interpretation
- Curriculum Development
- Effective communication
- Classroom Instruction
- Analytical thinking
- Active listening
- Conflict Resolution
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading stories especially fictions
- Researching in new areas such as blockchain and cryptocurrencies
Publications
- Conscious and unconscious digitalized credit decisions? Extending the dual-system theory to agricultural finance and welfare. Journal of Scientific African, Elsevier (2025)
- Conditional recursive approach to the effects of climate adaptation on performance and welfare of artisanal fishers in Bono East, Ghana. Ghana Association of Agricultural Economists (GAAE) Conference, 2021.
- Challenges faced by the Customers of Ghana Water Company Limited: A case study of Tamale Metropolis. Journal of Scientific Research and Reports (2016)
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Arabic
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Dagbani
Native
Native
Leadership
- President, Graduate Students Association of Ghana (GRASAG), UDS Nyankpala campus. (2019)
References
- Prof. Joseph A. Awuni (PhD)
Dean, School of Economics
University for Development Studies (UDS), Tamale
Email: aawuni@uds.edu.gh
Telephone: 0246285049
- Mohammed Tanko (PhD)
Head of Department
Department of Quantitative Economics
School of Economics
University for Development Studies
Email: motanko@uds.edu.gh
Telephone: 0242944353
Timeline
Assistant lecturer (Part-time)
University for Development Studies
09.2023 - Current
District Field Supervisor
Ghana Statistical Services
04.2021 - 10.2021
Field Research Assistant
Institute For Statistical Social And Economic Research (ISSER) and USAID
01.2021 - 03.2021
Executive Board Secretary
Keen group of companies
04.2019 - Current
Field Research Assistant
Christian-Abretch University Of Kiel
07.2017 - 08.2017
Field Research Assistant
Institute For Statistical Social And Economic Research (ISSER) and AGRA
10.2016 - 11.2016
Field Research Assistant
Institute For Statistical Social And Economic Research (ISSER) and CSIR-SARI)
10.2015 - 11.2015
Principal Rent Manager
Rent Control Department
10.2012 - Current
Teaching Assistant
University For Development Studies
09.2011 - 08.2012
PhD Candidate - Economic Development Policy
University For Development Studies
Master of Philosophy - Agricultural Economics
University For Development Studies
Bachelor of Arts - Economics & Entrepreneurship Studies
University For Development Studies