Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Area Of Expertise
Academic Training
Professional Highlights
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References
Certification
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ELIJAH GYAMFI

Kumasi

Summary

Driven Sustainability Specialist dedicated to reducing carbon footprint of organizations and institutions of all sizes. Possessing extensive environmental consulting experience, as well as comprehensive knowledge of marine conservation. Resourceful individual monitors hazardous waste management and assesses health risks. Develops realistic solutions to sustainability shortcomings by formulating risk mitigation strategies. Offers strong task prioritization and time management skills.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Agroforestry and Environment Officer

Cocoa Merchant Limited
10.2023 - Current
  • Undertake farm data collection and analysis and train farmers on climate–smart cocoa farming in Asante Bekwai Municipality

Freelance Research Assistant

Christian Service University College
01.2021 - 02.2023
  • Coach graduate students on their dissertation and thesis

Field Officer

Solidaridad West Africa (SWA)
04.2019 - 06.2020
  • Engaged farmers in Central and Western region on Sustainable West Africa Oil Palm Program (Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment)

Field Officer

Solidaridad West Africa (SWA)
08.2018 - 12.2019
  • Engaged with community on Dedicated Grant Mechanism (Community-based Climate Change Response Assessment) Program in Western North Region

Field Supervisor

Esoko Ghana Ltd
08.2018 - 12.2019
  • Engaged with communities on Expansion and Registration of Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty Beneficiaries
  • The project is to support the implementation of programs aimed at reducing poverty and improving the levels of people in deprived areas in Atwima Mponua, kwanwoma and Nwabiagya Municipalities - Ashanti Region, Ghana

Field Officer

Solidaridad West Africa (SWA)
01.2019 - 03.2019
  • Engaged community members, comprising 9 members, lead a team and support the implementation of Cocoa Rehabilitation and Intensification Program in Obuasi and New Edubiase - Ashanti Region

National Service personnel

Department of Social Welfare
09.2016 - 08.2017
  • Provide technical support in designing Communities’ Action Plan

Community Internship Program

Mpatapo Community
05.2013 - 07.2013
  • Conduct Comprehensive Community Profiling/Assessment

Education

Master of Science - Monitoring And Evaluation

Christian Service University College
Kumasi
07.2020

Associate of Arts - Integrated Community Development

University For Development Studies
Wa
07.2016

High School Diploma -

Toase Secondary School
Kumasi
06.2011

Skills

  • Environmental Monitoring
  • Marine Conservation
  • Workplace inspections
  • Environmental Compliance
  • Coastal Zone Management
  • Soil Sampling
  • Incident Reporting
  • Public consultation facilitation
  • Environmental education
  • Environmental Conflict Resolution
  • Corporate Social Responsibility
  • Data reporting

Accomplishments

  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.

Area Of Expertise

  • Effective Communication
  • Data Analysis (SPSS)
  • Cross Team leadership
  • Problem solving
  • Community-Based Approach
  • Equity and Human Rights
  • Strategic Planning
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office suits
  • Community Engagement

Academic Training

  • MSc. Monitoring and Evaluation, Christian Service University College, Kumasi, 09/2019, 07/2020
  • BA Integrated Community Development, Upper West, Wa, Ghana, 09/2012, 07/2016
  • West African Senior School Certificate Examination (General Arts), Toase Secondary School, Kumasi, 09/2007, 06/2011
  • Basic Education Certificate Examination, Great Faith School, Kumasi, 09/2002, 09/2007

Professional Highlights

A strategic Community Development and Monitoring and Evaluation Expert experienced in community mobilization and conducting needs assessment using participatory rural appraisal tools. Skilled in bridging communities and a range of other local authorities to support the achievement of agreed community goals. Smart in project planning, developing monitoring and evaluation framework to measure project progress, selecting appropriate research design, sampling techniques and data collection tools to conduct logical analysis and provide credible report in relation to findings.

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 08/22/92

References

  • Mr. Enerst Dandi, Programs Manager, Cocoa Merchant Limited/Beyond Beans Foundation, 0557786988, enerst.dandi@beyondbeans.org
  • Mr Seth Kankam Nuamah, Senior Program Officer, Solidaridad West Africa – Ghana, 0547227766, kankamseth@gmail.com
  • Mrs. Rosemond Apea-Owusu, Municipal Social Welfare Officer, Atwima Nwabiagya South Municipal Assembly, 0208-181504 / 0243-847360

Certification

  • EHS - Environmental Health and Safety Professional

Languages

English
Upper intermediate (B2)

Timeline

Agroforestry and Environment Officer

Cocoa Merchant Limited
10.2023 - Current

Freelance Research Assistant

Christian Service University College
01.2021 - 02.2023

Field Officer

Solidaridad West Africa (SWA)
04.2019 - 06.2020

Field Officer

Solidaridad West Africa (SWA)
01.2019 - 03.2019

Field Officer

Solidaridad West Africa (SWA)
08.2018 - 12.2019

Field Supervisor

Esoko Ghana Ltd
08.2018 - 12.2019

National Service personnel

Department of Social Welfare
09.2016 - 08.2017

Community Internship Program

Mpatapo Community
05.2013 - 07.2013

Master of Science - Monitoring And Evaluation

Christian Service University College

Associate of Arts - Integrated Community Development

University For Development Studies

High School Diploma -

Toase Secondary School

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