Eric Duodu
Tema
Summary
Alternative Care Coordinator with extensive experience at SOS Children's Villages, specializing in child protection policy implementation and stakeholder engagement. Proficient in results-based monitoring and evaluation, with a strong focus on team leadership and strategic planning. Successfully developed and managed care programs for vulnerable youth, demonstrating exceptional empathy and problem-solving skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Alternative Care Coordinator
SOS Children's Villages
TEMA
02.2020 - Current
- Oversaw care programs for 200+ vulnerable children and young people, aligning with SOS Quality Care Standards.
- Implemented family reintegration plans and monitored post-exit support systems to ensure effectiveness.
Administrator - Residential Home
Kinder Paradise
Prampram
01.2013 - 01.2020
- Coordinated outreach program centered on child rights and protection initiatives.
- Facilitated training sessions on leadership, team building, and conflict management for employees.
- Implemented annual work plans to direct employee performance and project execution.
- Cultivated interdepartmental relationships to improve collaboration on projects.
- Developed biannual newsletter to support media and sponsorship programs.
- Served as liaison between organization and Department of Social Welfare.
Administrator - Youth Home
Kinder Paradise
01.2009 - 01.2013
- Oversaw a team of eight personnel, managing time records and annual leave applications.
- Implemented staff policies and procedures to ensure compliance and effectiveness.
- Facilitated smooth reintegration of children and young people into families of origin.
- Developed and executed individual development plans for children and young people on the project.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Development Management
University of Development Studies
true03-2026
Master of Science - Project Management
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
KumasiSkills
- Child protection policy implementation
- Procurement and contract management
- Results-based monitoring and evaluation
- Stakeholder engagement and reporting
- Team leadership
- Project management
- Multitasking and organization
- Goal setting
- Policy compliance
- Process improvement
- Empathy and compassion
- Problem solving
- Needs assessment
- Program oversight
- Case management
- Strategic planning
- Progress monitoring
Current Leadership Roles
- SOS Children's Villages Ghana, Alternative Care Coordinator, 01/01/20, Present, Oversee care programs for 150+ vulnerable children, ensuring alignment with SOS Quality Care Standards, Implement family reintegration plans and monitor post-exit support systems
- SOS Children's Villages Ghana, Chairman, Procurement Committee, 01/01/22, 12/31/25, Lead quarterly procurement planning and approval processes, Ensure 100% compliance with procurement manual for $750K+ annual purchases, Conduct supplier due diligence and contract negotiations
- SOS Children's Villages Ghana, Chairman, Gatekeeping Committee, Evaluate all child admissions/exits against program criteria, Developed standardized assessment tools for family tracing and reintegration
- SOS Children's Villages Ghana, Child Safeguarding Team Member, Implemented CS policy awareness campaigns for 60+ staff, Established incident reporting protocols
- SOS Children's Villages Ghana, 50th Anniversary Book Committee, Co-authoring official institutional history with 7-member team
Certification
- Results Based Management Certificate from SOS Children's Villages International
- Child and Youth Safeguarding Certificate from SOS Children's Villages International
- NGO Project and Operations Management Course Certificate
- Approaches to Dealing with Victims of Trauma
- Training on Best Care Practices for Working with Child Survivors
- Procurement Training Certificate
Languages
English
First Language
Positions Held
1. Gatekeeping Committee Chairman
2. Procurement Committee Chairman
3. Member of the Safeguarding Team and special responsibility as the Safeguarding Focal Person
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Alternative Care Coordinator
SOS Children's Villages
02.2020 - Current
Administrator - Residential Home
Kinder Paradise
01.2013 - 01.2020
Administrator - Youth Home
Kinder Paradise
01.2009 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Development Management
University of Development Studies
Master of Science - Project Management
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
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