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FRANCIS ATTOBRAH NYARKO

FRANCIS ATTOBRAH NYARKO

P. O. BOX 433 ACHIMOTA MARKET -ACCRA

Summary

A university Graduate with BSc Human Settlement planning degree, a seasoned Spatial Planner with experience in developing efficient, cost-effective space layouts for diverse industrial and commercial settings. Strengths include strong analytical skills, advanced understanding of CAD software applications, and ability to work collaboratively with architects, designers, and contractors. Notable contributions include designing innovative space solutions that maximize utility while maintaining aesthetic appeal.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Manager and Sales Executive Manager

HAVILLAH PROPERTIES LIMITED
ABELEMKPE -ACCRA
01.2020 - 12.2020
  • Monitored progress of each project to ensure timely delivery of deliverables in accordance with established quality standards.
  • Focused on project monitoring and management by developing forecasts and tracking expenses.
  • Built and established strong partnerships with teams, vendors and contractors.
  • Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.
  • Made changes to project scope and cost and implemented most effective change management processes to keep project up-to-date.
  • Led sales planning, development and account management to grow existing accounts and establish new sales accounts.
  • Prepared weekly reports on sales activity including forecasts and budgets.
  • Resolved customer issues promptly by identifying solutions or referring them to other departments as needed.

Technical Consultant

German Development Cooperation - GIZ
Accra
10.2018 - 08.2019
  • Developed and cleaned spatial data, with the corresponding database, as well as linking it to the fiscal database.
  • Trained over 60 field staff on data collection, ground truthing, and validation for street naming and property addressing at MMDAs.
  • Coached over 10 technical staff at the Assemblies on how to establish a fiscal cadastre using primary and secondary data collection approaches.
  • Trained over 10 staff members in the Physical Planning Department on QGIS and the Land Use Planning and Management Information System (LUPMIS) to develop spatial data.

Assistant Planning Officer

Sekondi Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly
Sekondi
09.2016 - 08.2018
  • Inspected development sites, and prepared reports to guide the Spatial Planning Committee.
  • Initiated and created a permit spatial database for the department to enhance record keeping and detect duplicated applications on the same piece of land.
  • Collected spatial data for thematic and infrastructure mapping for the MTDP.
  • Reports
  • Developed a street naming and property addressing database for Shama, Daboase, and Fijai.
  • Prepared quarterly and annual progress reports for the department to track progress in the action plan.
  • Assisted in the preparation of planning plans to support development control.

Assistant Town Planning Officer, GIS Unit

Land Use and Spatial Planning Authority
Sekondi-Takoradi
09.2015 - 08.2016
  • Lead district trainings on the preparation of spatial data collection for the Street Naming and Property Addressing Project.
  • Guide 20+ interns and colleagues a year on suitable spatial models, QGIS, and other relevant geospatial tools.
  • Represent the Authority on Application in Principle (AIP), stakeholder meetings, and technical working groups.
  • Deliver presentations to more than 50 people on projects and programs during the year.
  • Develop guidelines and standards for the National Property Addressing System and Digital Addressing for onward onboarding to property revenue platforms.
  • Collected and recorded data for the preparation of spatial plans for the Ghana Petroleum Hub, and the Marine Spatial Plan.

Street Naming and Property Addressing Officer

Sekondi Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly
Sekondi
08.2015 - 07.2016
  • Collected data and undertook round truthing to validate digitized data (Field work)
  • Digitized ground-truthing output with Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
  • Updated property addressing database
  • Monitored and validated street-naming sign post installation (Field work)
  • Wrote reports on monthly field activities undertaken

Education

BSc - Human Settlement Planning

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
01.2015

WASSCE -

Prempeh College
01.2009

BECE -

Mmofra Mfa Adwen JHS (Enchi)
01.2006

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Analytical skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Project management
  • Spatial analysis
  • Database management
  • ArcGIS
  • Solutions-focused sales
  • Project planning
  • Cost estimates
  • Presentations and public speaking
  • Training competence

VOLUNTEERING

  • I have been a key member of the Alpha Miracle Center coordination of Grace Mountain Ministry planting over thirty branches all over the country
  • A committed member of the my church's media team steering affairs of church projection

References

  • Professor Kwasi Kwafo Adarkwa, Ph.D., FGIP, FGA, Board Chairman, Land Use and Spatial Planning Authority/ Department of Planning, College of Art and Built Environment, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, kwasiadarkwa@yahoo.com
  • Mr. Isaac Affum, Head, Town & Country Planning Dep't, Sekondi Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly, Zeka4795n@yahoo.com

Timeline

Project Manager and Sales Executive Manager

HAVILLAH PROPERTIES LIMITED
01.2020 - 12.2020

Technical Consultant

German Development Cooperation - GIZ
10.2018 - 08.2019

Assistant Planning Officer

Sekondi Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly
09.2016 - 08.2018

Assistant Town Planning Officer, GIS Unit

Land Use and Spatial Planning Authority
09.2015 - 08.2016

Street Naming and Property Addressing Officer

Sekondi Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly
08.2015 - 07.2016

BSc - Human Settlement Planning

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

WASSCE -

Prempeh College

BECE -

Mmofra Mfa Adwen JHS (Enchi)

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