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Daniel Selasi Agoha

Legon

Summary

Professional Project Management Specialist with experience working with teams to accomplish short- and long-term project goals. Managed budgets and monitored project costs. Great experience working with key government and CSO stakeholders and ability to develop annual work plans and budgets based on needs assessment of key stakeholders in planning of the activities focused on engagement with RCCs and MMDAs. An experienced facilitator capable of dialoguing, leading workshops, and consultations and very familiar with the local governance systems of Ghana. Experienced in project design and implementation, stakeholder management, with excellent communication and great commitment to human rights, gender equality, and social inclusion principles. I have strong interpersonal skills, research experience, analytical, and reporting skills. I am very fluent in English and Ewe.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Officer – REST4D

Catholic Relief Services
  • In my role to support the strengthening of the health system at the primary level, I provided technical support in the overall coordination, implementation, partnership management and management of project activities in the Tempane district, from planning, budgeting, organization, monitoring, and evaluation
  • Also supported the engagement of District, and Regional Health sector players to present and discuss REST4D project implementation and innovations for policy and sector influencing
  • Organize and led the implementation of all assigned project activities as outlined in the detailed implementation plan in line with CRS program quality principles and standards, donor requirements, and best practices
  • Supported and coordinated regional training of 100 Council of Champions, 100 Community Health Management Team members, and 10 health staffs from the Garu and Tempane districts on the CHPS Excellence District strategy to strengthen CHPS implementation in the districts
  • Ensured project funds are budgeted, utilized, and reconciled properly
  • Coordinated successfully with project leadership and partners in planning and maintained the good image of the organization at the regional and district level by ensuring proper collaboration and partnership in all engagements through effective communication
  • Supported and coordinated all district and regional-level capacity-building activities in accordance with CRS policies and procedures.

Research Assistant, USAID Ex-post Evaluation WASH-UP Project

Pragma Corporation
  • Supported planning activities, including reviewing of relevant documents on WASH
  • Supported with mobilizing logistics before field data collection
  • Provided detailed, precise notes during individual and group interviews and provided a near-verbatim written transcript in clear English terms of each interview
  • Supported the evaluation team in conducting structured observations and water quality tests, as needed, following protocols and standards
  • Ensured logistical requirements for data collection activities, such as obtaining transportation, re-scheduling interviews, and arranging pick-up/drop-off of team members, as needed.

Senior Project Officer – REST4D

Catholic Relief Services
08.2020 - 03.2023
  • Provided overall guidance to NABOCADO on the management of the Covid19 Emergency Response Project in 2 regions, NER an UER
  • Served as the liaison between CRS and the leadership of NABOCADO and the Catholic Diocese of Bolgatanga and Navrongo on the CERP project
  • Managed partner relationship with NABOCADO leadership and GHS
  • Ensured reporting met donor requirements and CRS’ processes and procedures
  • Tracked deliverables based on the detail implementation plan and the allocation of resources, budgets and logistics
  • Supported the development of MEAL through SMILLER+ workshop to develop theory of change, results framework, indicator monitoring plan, and stakeholder communication plan.
  • Identified and resolved project issues and mitigated risks, reducing challenges and improving project results.
  • Developed and deepened relationships with key stakeholders.
  • Monitored deadlines and milestones to keep team on track with project schedule.
  • Kept senior management well-informed by preparing and presenting project status reports.
  • Gathered and organized supporting materials for meetings and project updates.
  • Developed and monitored project schedules, budgets and objectives for successful completion.
  • Organized scope, schedule and assignments for entire team.
  • Worked closely with organizations, individual businesses and government agencies to foster welcoming climate for business.
  • Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
  • Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
  • Facilitated workshops to collect project requirements and user feedback.

Field Officer, REST II Projects

Catholic Relief Services
08.2019 - 08.2020
  • Managed the implementation of the project per donor requirements and detailed implementation plan achieving 100% success
  • Supported endline data collection, project monitoring, training, including implementing all project activities, e.g., Community entry, mobilization, and sensitization of over 40 communities on the project strategies objectives and goal
  • Identified, formed, and trained all community-based agents needed to support the projects to achieve their goals
  • Provided technical guidance and support to Ghana health staff both in the district Health Directorate and the health facilities the needed capacity building, mentoring, and coaching on project key interventions
  • Mentored and coached on the need to provide quality healthcare and over 500 CBAs trained to champion good health-seeking behaviors in their communities.

District Coordinator, SPRING Ghana Project

USAID/JSI Research & Training Institute
04.2015 - 08.2017
  • As a District Coordinator of the SPRING Ghana project, I achieved over 90% of project implementation contributing to the goal of the USAID Feed the Future zone of influence in the reduction of stunting
  • I consistently demonstrated strong stakeholder communication and management to implement multi-sectoral project of nutrition specific and sensitive agriculture coupled with WASH and SBCC
  • I led in trainings and provided technical support in IYCF, WASH, Agric (aflatoxin prevention) and SBCC
  • I was part of a team that reviewed and updated IYCF manual to contain more visuals
  • I served as the reporter/note taker for the national team that reviewed the IYCF curriculum
  • I provided guidance ensuring fidelity to meet donor requirements with financial reporting and programming
  • I ensured that the development of Detail Implementation Plans (DIP) were done with stakeholders at workshops to promote transparency and ownership of the document by partners at Ghana Health Service and the district assembly
  • Produced monthly, quarterly and annual reports including end of project reports
  • Under my leadership with support from project leadership and stakeholders, we successfully trained 75 health workers and 150 Community Health Volunteers on Infant and Young Child Feeding Practices, 40 health staff on logistics and supply chain management, 40 health staff and 20 CHVs on anaemia management, 50 Community Health Nurses/Officers on quality improvement and 15-member group of mother2mother support groups were formed at community level to facilitate monthly meetings to discuss maternal health and nutrition issues
  • Twenty-two (22) environmental health officers and assistants were trained on community-led total sanitation approaches leading to 25 out of 30 community declared open defaecation free with over 100 latrines constructed
  • Supported the district assembly to review and update medium term development plan.

Deputy Environmental Health Officer, Environmental and Sanitation Unit

Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development
01.2008 - 03.2015
  • Provided administrative and technical support to the district assembly on matters relating to sanitation and environmental health
  • I served as the focal person for UNICEF in the implementation of the community-led total sanitation (CLTS) and the data manager of the Basic Sanitation Systems
  • I served on the Works sub-committee as a member
  • I successfully supervised, mentored and coached 20 Environmental Health Assistants
  • Supported the drafting of educational messages on environmental sanitation in the areas of malaria, diarrheal, hand washing etc
  • I coordinated data collection for UNICEF in selected communities in the district in the areas of sanitation and mensural hygiene.
  • Commenced enforcement action through improvement notices, prohibition orders, penalty notices or prosecutions.
  • Investigated allegations of foodborne and inspected or audited food business' food safety practices.
  • Complied with applicable environmental, health and safety laws and regulations and reported all unsafe practices.
  • Monitored workplace activities to determine compliance with safety regulations and standards.
  • Educated communities on water sanitation and hygiene waste related topics

Nutrition Officer, National Service Secretariat

Ghana Health Services
10.2013 - 02.2015
  • Provided technical and health promotion support to the nutrition unit throughout the service period and beyond
  • Planned and budgeted for nutrition and health promotion activities such as Communication for Development (C4D) which was funded by UNICEF to promote the use of ITNs and prevention of anemia in pregnancy and children under five
  • I coordinated trainings and video sections at markets at nights in selected communities
  • I provided technical support to the District Nutrition officer in data collection, analysis, presentation and decision making
  • I was involved in supervision, monitoring and evaluation of nutrition and health promotion activities
  • Provided support to the district hospital in the management of Community-Based Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM) program
  • Coordinated with the HIV unit to distribute food ration to persons living with HIV/AIDS.

Education

Master of Public Health: Health Policy Planning and Management -

University of Ghana
01.2021

Bachelor of Science: Community Nutrition -

University For Development Studies
06.2017

Diploma: Environmental Health Science -

Accra School of Hygiene
06.2012

Skills

  • Stakeholder communication and management
  • Microsoft Project (MS Project) & Microsoft Office Tools
  • Presentation, facilitation Skills and Report writing
  • Interpersonal and communication skills
  • Project Management, Implementation, Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning
  • Budget Management and tracking
  • Meeting Facilitation
  • Time Management
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Critical Thinking
  • Team Leadership
  • Problem Solving
  • Organizational Skills
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Team Collaboration
  • Gantt Charts

Certification

  • 10/2023, Certified Project Management Consultant (CPMP), Institute of Project Management Professionals, Ghana
  • 09/2022, Partnership and Capacity Strengthening, Catholic Relief Services (CRS)
  • 01/2022, Introducing the PMBOK Guide—Seventh Edition, LinkedIn Learning
  • 07/2021, Gender Equity Masculinity (GEM), Catholic Relief Services
  • 06/2020, Record of achievement, Standard precautions: Hand hygiene, World Health Organisation
  • 06/2020, Confirmation of participation, Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) for Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), World Health Organisation
  • 07/2017, Certificate in Project Planning and Management, Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA)
  • 06/2018, Certificate in Leadership and Management in Health, University of Washington

References

  • Dr. Edward Bonku, USAID/SPRING GH PROJECT, ebonku@yahoo.com, (+233)24451224
  • Haliq Adam, CRS/REST4D, haliq.adam@crs.org, (+233)24 215 6196
  • Wilfred Worlali Forfoe, JHPIEGO Corporation, worfor@yahoo.com, (+233)2024557415/244630348
  • Kay Mattson, Independent Public Health/WASH Development Consultant, kdmattson11@outlook.com

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
ewe
Advanced (C1)

Timeline

Senior Project Officer – REST4D

Catholic Relief Services
08.2020 - 03.2023

Field Officer, REST II Projects

Catholic Relief Services
08.2019 - 08.2020

District Coordinator, SPRING Ghana Project

USAID/JSI Research & Training Institute
04.2015 - 08.2017

Nutrition Officer, National Service Secretariat

Ghana Health Services
10.2013 - 02.2015

Deputy Environmental Health Officer, Environmental and Sanitation Unit

Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development
01.2008 - 03.2015

Project Officer – REST4D

Catholic Relief Services

Research Assistant, USAID Ex-post Evaluation WASH-UP Project

Pragma Corporation

Master of Public Health: Health Policy Planning and Management -

University of Ghana

Bachelor of Science: Community Nutrition -

University For Development Studies

Diploma: Environmental Health Science -

Accra School of Hygiene

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