Emmanuel Nii Armah
Amasaman
Summary
To secure a challenging position in a reputable organization to expand my learnings, knowledge, and skills, while making significant contributions to the success of the organization.
Passionate about the development of rural/underserved communities. With over 8 years of experience working with internationally recognized NGO’s operating in Ghana with strong focus on education, child rights and protection, health, business incubation, economic empowerment of vulnerable people including women, girls, and physically challenged individuals. Volunteered and served in several capacities in many parts of the country including the northern parts of Ghana. Expert in carrying out planning and management of projects as per the objectives of the NGO. Excellent in designing and executing campaign models for different initiatives whilst ensuring that the overall principles of the NGO are not compromised. Organized and participated in various social awareness campaigns and ensured a great level of participation amongst attendees. Excellent in communication and team working skills with ability to drive through challenges and work towards successful accomplishment of the NGO objectives. Versatile Project Coordinator with background successfully executing diverse project tasks to meet deadlines. Highly skilled at communicating with colleagues, monitoring status and achieving key milestones. Enthusiastic problem solver and talented team player with superior planning and decision-making skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Zonal Project Coordinator (Adwuma Pa Project)
CARE International
05.2023 - Current
- Responsible for coordinating the Adwuma Pa project in 4 project implementing districts/municipalities which seeks to reduce the reduce the risk of child labour, forced labour and other labour rights violation by improving economic participation of women and girls within the cocoa supply chain in Ghana
- Other roles included but not limited to: Providing technical support to District Project Officers in project activities implementation
- Assisting MEAL Specialist in collecting, analyzing, and updating project participants data using developed and approved project tools, templates/forms
- Keeping and maintaining working relationship with project key stakeholders
- Compiling monthly reports from District Project Officers and shared with Training and Development Specialist
- Facilitating training sessions for project participants, partners, and stakeholders.
District Project Officer (Adwuma Pa Project)
CARE International
02.2019 - 04.2023
- Responsible for implementing all project related activities in the municipality that aims at reducing the risk of child labour, forced labour and other labour rights violation by improving economic participation of women and girls within the cocoa supply chain in Ghana
- Other roles included but not limited to: Ensuring systematic and effective implementation of project activities through including but not limited to extensive and regular filed visits and implementing corrective measures to keep the project on the right trajectory for achieving planned results
- Working with M&E Specialist to monitor project implementation against workplan
- Working with project team to generate all project reports incorporating data from M&E for review by Project Director
- Organizing regular meetings for the project team members to assess work progress, discuss challenges and constraints, and provide guidance and support
- Facilitating and organizing quarterly District Stakeholder and project team review meeting
- Supporting the Project Director to design, develop and implement project strategies and plans, ensuring they are in line with the project objectives, strategies and principles, and CARE’s mission and vision
- Developing and updating quarterly work plans and expenditure plans based on the agreed quarterly work-plan
- Organizing planning meetings with relevant stakeholders to develop workplan sand with clearly stated milestones contributing to the achievement of target outputs defined in the project document
- Assisting the M&E Specialist on design project monitoring and evaluation plan.
District Project Officer (Cocoa Life Project)
Right To Play International
10.2016 - 12.2018
- Provided technical support for direct implementation of the activities that aim at improving quality education at the basic level and reducing the risk of child labour in Cocoa life communities
- Other roles included but limited to the following: Supported in developing tools, manuals, and training resources for project implementation
- Lead in community sensitisation meetings and facilitated the identification, mobilisation and participation of groups in project activities
- Provided technical and facilitation support to implement project activities, ensuring active participation of community and district stakeholders in achieving expected project output
- Supported in conducting periodic reviews, reflections, and planning meetings with communities, implementing partners and other stakeholders to inform project strategies
- Worked with project target groups to identify strategies or solutions for more immediate redress of their problems
- Monitored project activities and submitted implementation reports on monthly basis to Project Manager
- Liaised with finance department to implement cost effective strategies and systems in ensuring optimum efficiency and effectiveness.
Sales Outreach Personnel (SOP)
A-TAP Solutions
04.2016 - 08.2016
- Selling of Entrepreneurial Marketing Consult (EMC) loyalty cards.
Field Research Assistance (World Vision Mainstream)
World Vision International
09.2015 - 05.2016
- Supported Project team in conducting project activities in project community
- This includes but not limited to: Supporting in activity planning and implementation
- Keeping accurate data on participants reached for each activity implemented
- Writing and submitting activity reports on all implemented activities
- Assisting project team in collecting data on all sponsored children and filing these data at the ADP Office
- Supported in monitoring of implemented activities.
Classroom Teacher (National Service)
Ghana Education Service
09.2014 - 08.2015
- Educating pupils based on GES curriculum guidelines
- Administering homework and assignments to gauge and enhance pupils’ level of understanding of taught lessons
- Keeping classroom neat, organized, and orderly
- Preparing, administering, supervising, and grading examinations, quizzes, and other assignments.
Education
Master of Science Economics -
Duration: 2021-2023
Bachelor of Science Agriculture Economics -
Duration: 2010-2014
WASSCE -
Duration: 2005-2008
Skills
- Performance Monitoring
- Cost Management
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Deadline Adherence
- Multiple Priorities Management
- Project Coordination
- Project Management
- Detail Oriented
- Relationship Building
- Critical Thinking
- Continuous Improvement
- Strategic Planning
- Attention to Detail
Courses Certificates
- Safety and Security Program - CARE Academy
- Prevention of Sexual Harassment, Exploitation, and Abuse (PSHEA) Program -CARE Academy
Skills Professional Capabilities
- Project Planning and Management
- Monitoring and Evaluation skills
- Compilation and preparation of Reports
- Data collection and analysis
- Inter-personal Skills
- Time Management
- A great team player and leader, and a problem solver
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Word
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel
- Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint
- Proficient in Google Document
Volunteer Experience
World Vision, Field Research Assistant, Children, 09/2015 - 04/2016, Ensured Child Welfare Supervisors monitor and keep track on the welfare of children in project communities being sponsored under the child sponsorship program. Planning and rendering support to all program activities in project communities. Keeping accurate records of all sponsored and non sponsored children under the Area Development Program office.
References
- Julius Tsatsu Kwame, Right To Play International, Project Manager, donjuliuss@yahoo.com, +233-20 768 9306, Direct supervisor at Right To Play International
- Elizabeth Akowuge, CARE International in Ghana, Technical Specialist-Private Sector, Elizabeth.Akowuge@care.org, +233-207666663/+233-241561444, Direct Supervisor
- Joseph Akolgo, Rainforest Alliance, MEAL Specialist, Akolgo0211@yahoo.com, +233-244476218, MEAL Specialist on the Adwuma Pa Project
Timeline
Zonal Project Coordinator (Adwuma Pa Project) - CARE International
05.2023 - Current
District Project Officer (Adwuma Pa Project) - CARE International
02.2019 - 04.2023
District Project Officer (Cocoa Life Project) - Right To Play International
10.2016 - 12.2018
Sales Outreach Personnel (SOP) - A-TAP Solutions
04.2016 - 08.2016
Field Research Assistance (World Vision Mainstream) - World Vision International
09.2015 - 05.2016
Classroom Teacher (National Service) - Ghana Education Service
09.2014 - 08.2015
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) - Master of Science Economics,
University for Development Studies (UDS) - Bachelor of Science Agriculture Economics,
Asamankese Senior High School - WASSCE,