DICKSON SEI
Kumasi
Summary
Dedicated and passionate Child Rights Officer with three years of experience advocating for children’s rights, protecting vulnerable children and promoting child centered policies. Proven track record of successful collaborations with government agencies and community stakeholders. I hold a Degree – Bachelor of Arts in Geography and Rural Development. I have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with subordinates, other staff project participants and partners as well as other stakeholders. I am result driven individual, with analytical and excellent team playing skills. Very humble and a dedicated person.
To improve the living standard of people in deprived communities. To help impact society positively for growth and development.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Development Officer
Child Rights International
Tepa
04.2021 - Current
- Conducting field survey on the Ghana Child Labour Monitoring system [GCLMS]
- Monitor and report on child violations.
- Conduct advocacy campaigns and awareness-raising activities.
- Provide training and capacity building for stakeholders.
- Provide psychosocial support to vulnerable children.
- Develop and implement case management plans.
- Coordinate with community leaders and local authorities.
- Implementing remediation plans for Ghana Child Labour Monitoring System.
- Formation and Training of Child Rights Club, Community Child Protection Committees and School Management Committees.
- Organizing Child Initiative Forums.
- Preparing work plans for program activities and activities report
- Monthly meetings with implementing partners.
- Created and distributed educational materials to raise awareness of children's rights among families.
- Developed community engagement strategies to enhance participation in child rights initiatives.
National Service Person
Social Welfare and Community Development– Ahafo Ano North Municipal-Tepa
09.2019 - 08.2020
- Conducting community needs assessment and community profiling
- Organizing community sensitization programs and preparing activity report.
- Mobilizing beneficiaries for Livelihood Empowerment against Poverty (LEAP) payment.
- Developed and implemented training workshops for volunteers and local stakeholders.
- Evaluated program effectiveness through data collection and analysis of feedback.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Geography and Rural Development
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
07.2019
West African Senior School Certificate Examination -
Koase Senior High And Technical
05.2014
Basic Education Certificate Examination - undefined
Jan Memorial Preparatory
01.2011
Skills
- Excellent computer skills (Windows installation, Microsoft Office, Microsoft word)
- Drawing of geographic maps using geographic software like QGIS and snap
- Development of advocacy strategies
- Research and data analysis
- Team collaboration
- Good in communication and reporting
- Child Rights and protection
- Case management and counseling
- Quickly adapts to new environments
- Excellent team player
- Strong understanding of NGO operations
- Good language proficiencies; English, Twi and Lobi
- Excellent organizational, planning and time management skills
- Experienced in handling concurrent responsibilities
- A good listener
RESEARCH CONDUCTED
Supervisor; Spearheaded data collection for Child Rights International on the study of Ghana Child Labour Monitoring System in Ahafo Ano North Municipal [April 2021 and July 2023]., Led a 2-team course project to the environmental and socio-economic impact of mining activities in its surrounding communities, 2019. An Academic research for the award of a Bachelor Degree in Geography and Rural Development.
Timeline
Community Development Officer
Child Rights International
04.2021 - Current
National Service Person
Social Welfare and Community Development– Ahafo Ano North Municipal-Tepa
09.2019 - 08.2020
Basic Education Certificate Examination - undefined
Jan Memorial Preparatory
Bachelor of Arts - Geography and Rural Development
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
West African Senior School Certificate Examination -
Koase Senior High And Technical
WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS ATTENDED
- Facilitator for the training of Community Child Protection Committee and School Management Committee’s - July 2023
- Legal frameworks, Responsibilities and Rights of the Child and Child Protection issues for school patrons. - October, 2023
- Ghana Child labour Monitoring system using Survey CTO for data collection for supervisors and enumerators. - July, 2023
- Ghana Child labour Monitoring system using Survey CTO for data collection for supervisors and enumerators. - February, 2025
INTEREST
Interested in Reading and Watching Football.