ETORNAM HORGA AKAHO
Accra
Summary
Dedicated Program & Administrative Officer with a decade's experience, significantly impacting the advancement of nuclear technology initiatives. Expertise lies in project management, stakeholder engagement, and public awareness, having successfully planned and executed high-level summits in the spirit of teamwork. Committed to promoting sustainable development and driving impactful outcomes within the nuclear energy landscape, leveraging strong communication skills to build effective relationships and facilitate meaningful partnerships.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Programme & Administrative Officer
Nuclear Power Institute, Ghana Atomic Energy Commission
Accra
10.2020 - Current
- Company Overview: GHANA'S NUCLEAR POWER PROGRAM
- Engaged over 2450 individual stakeholders to build the needed awareness for Ghana's Nuclear Power Program, achieving a significant increase in nuclear power acceptance.
- Co-drafted a proposal on the nationwide Nuclear Information & Communication Education (NICE) campaign which attracted $300,000 in government support to engage the Ghanaian public on nuclear power.
- Co-drafted and reviewed Ghana's Country Program Framework 2021 -2026 for the facilitation of Ghana-IAEA Technical Cooperation.
- Authored and reviewed the Stakeholder Involvement Policy and Stakeholder Engagement Strategy for Ghana's Nuclear Power Program respectively.
- Developed the framework for the inclusion of a Nuclear Education Curriculum in elementary and high school education in Ghana.
- Provision of administrative support to the establishment and operations of the Ghana Regional Clean Energy Training Center as the designated program manager.
- Served as a moderator during the Ministerial Roundtable on Financing Africa's Nuclear Energy Future in Kigali, Rwanda.
- Successfully served as the contact point for Ghana & the Ghana CETC during the planning and implementation of the US-Africa Nuclear Africa Energy Summit (USANES) 2024 in Nairobi, Kenya.
- Led the host operational team to successfully plan and execute the inaugural USANES 2023 in Accra, Ghana, deepening international partnerships and collaboration.
- Administrated the installation of the first-ever NuScale E2 Simulator Center for the African region in Accra, Ghana.
- Conducted a baseline study in partnership with the American Welding Society under the FIRST Program as part of efforts to establish a Welding Certification Program in Ghana to enhance Ghana's Nuclear power deployment readiness.
- Led the host operational team to successfully plan and execute the 2023 International Framework for Nuclear Energy Cooperation (IFNEC) Ministerial Conference in Accra, Ghana.
- Led the host operational team to successfully plan and execute the NEA Mentorship Workshop in November 2023 which mentored 45 female students from 17 High Schools across southern Ghana.
- Oversaw 14 virtual monthly training workshops for over 900 staff and stakeholders affiliated with Ghana's nuclear power program to build human resource capacities on various nuclear power infrastructure issues.
- Administrated three technical tours to Japan on advanced nuclear safety technologies, benefiting 32 persons across the Ghanaian media space, industry players, policymakers, and policy influencers.
- GHANA'S NUCLEAR POWER PROGRAM
Project Management Intern
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
Vienna
08.2019 - 02.2020
- Provision of project support during Project Planning, Implementation. Monitoring and Control across 45 African Countries under IAEA Technical Cooperation Program.
- Served as the editor of the quarterly TC-Division for Africa newsletters and published 3 editions.
- Supported the drafting and subsequent review of the Country Program Framework 2019 - 2024 of the Republic of Cameroon.
- Monitored various project progress using project management tools and provided regular updates to the TCAF management to enhance decision-making.
Programme Coordinator
Lifelink Ghana
Accra
12.2016 - 07.2018
- Facilitated the training of 540 prospective delegates over an 18-month period ahead of international & local Model United Nation conferences.
- Successfully revived and implemented the Ghana United Nations Youth Observer Mission.
Communications & Public Relations Assistant
United Nations University - Institute for Natural Resources in Africa
Accra
09.2016 - 08.2017
- Reviewed 22 research papers and policy briefs in final preparations for publication.
- Reviewed final implementation phase of Institute's Knowledge Management Online Platform Project and updated platform with over 550 knowledge sources.
- Organized and coordinated 8 successful & distinct workshops, seminars & conferences together with various working teams within 12 months.
- Communicated the institute activities and research work to various stakeholders to increase brand awareness.
Education
Master of Arts - International Relations & Diplomacy
Ghana Institute of Management And Public Administration
07.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Economics & Information Studies
University of Ghana
05.2016
Websites
Certification
- 2020-01-01, PRINCE 2 Foundations, PRINCE 2 Foundation provides theoretical knowledge of how to plan, manage and deliver projects from start to finish.
- 2020-01-01, PRINCE 2 Practitioners, PRINCE 2 Practitioner extends the knowledge acquired at Foundation level to be applied and tailored to a live working environment.
Languages
English
Personal Information
- Title: PROGRAM ASSOCIATE
- Nationality: Ghanaian
Skills
Office management
Records management
Documentation and control
Event coordination
Proposal writing
Client relations
Data management
Writing reports
Strategic planning
Project management
Training and facilitation
Data analysis
Project planning
Program evaluation
Relationship building
Stakeholder management
Timeline
Programme & Administrative Officer
Nuclear Power Institute, Ghana Atomic Energy Commission
10.2020 - Current
Project Management Intern
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
08.2019 - 02.2020
Programme Coordinator
Lifelink Ghana
12.2016 - 07.2018
Communications & Public Relations Assistant
United Nations University - Institute for Natural Resources in Africa
09.2016 - 08.2017
Master of Arts - International Relations & Diplomacy
Ghana Institute of Management And Public Administration
Bachelor of Arts - Economics & Information Studies
University of Ghana
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