David Yeboah
Accra
Summary
Urban Planning graduate with skills in GIS and land-use planning. Seeking an entry-level role where I can apply spatial analysis and urban development knowledge to support sustainable community growth.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Planner (National Service)
Land Use and Spatial Planning Authority
Accra
10.2024 - Current
- Collected spatial data using GIS software to support the revision of the La Dade-Kotopon Municipal Assembly (LADMA) Local Plan.
- Created thematic maps with stakeholders during a WACA Project workshop, and authored the stakeholder consultation report, strengthening participatory planning and evidence-based decision-making.
- Mapped and documented flood hotspot areas under the GARID Project to guide disaster risk reduction strategies.
- Trained interns in the use of GIS for preparing land-use maps, strengthening team capacity in spatial analysis.
- Contributed to the formulation of the revised zoning guidelines and planning standards in collaboration with the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, with key roles in research and stakeholder consultation.
- Prepared reports summarizing findings and recommendations for stakeholders.
- Conducted research on issues, policies and concepts pertaining to planning.
- Participated in field data collection of flood hotspot areas in Greater Accra under the GARID Project to support disaster risk reduction and urban resilience planning.
Intern
Ga North Municipal Assembly
Ofankor
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Contributed to stakeholder engagements and community sensitization programs on road safety and sustainable transport.
- Participated in field surveys on road usage, public transport operations.
- Enhanced the accuracy of the municipal transport register by updating and verifying records of vehicles, operators, and permits, strengthening regulatory compliance.
- Developed an online communication platform for transport operators, enabling real-time information sharing between operators and the municipal department.
Education
Bsc. - Human Settlement Planning
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Kumasi11.2024
WASSCE -
Nkwatia Presbyterian Senior High
Nkwatia08.2020
Skills
- Data collection
- SPSS
- KoboCollect
- Microsoft Office Suite
- ArcGIS
- QGIS
- Presentation skills
- Spatial data analysis and mapping
Training and Certification
Acquired practical skills in preparing SDFs, local plans, and structure plans during a 4-day professional training for physical planners (Jan 2025)
References
- Dr. Benedict Mensah Arkhurst,
Deputy Director, Plan Preparation Directorate, Land Use and Spatial Planning Authority, Greater Accra Head Office
+233 201 483 608, benedict.arkhurst@luspa.gov.gh,
- Miss. Nada Tandoh,
Deputy Director, Standards and Compliance Directorate, Land Use and Spatial Planning Authority, Greater Accra Head Office, +233 557 793 530, nada.tandoh@luspa.gov.gh
- Mr. Elvis Mensah,
Planning officer, Land Use and Spatial Planning Authority, Greater Accra head office
+233 500484489, elvis.mensah@luspa.gov.gh
- Mrs. Gladys Antwi,
Head of transport Department, Ga North Municipal Assembly,
+233 244034284,
Timeline
Planner (National Service)
Land Use and Spatial Planning Authority
10.2024 - Current
Intern
Ga North Municipal Assembly
09.2023 - 12.2023
Bsc. - Human Settlement Planning
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
WASSCE -
Nkwatia Presbyterian Senior High
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