Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Key Achievements And Impacts
Publications
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Gideon Adjei-Mawutor

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Summary

Policy-oriented advocate with 8 years’ experience driving campaigns, influencing multi-stakeholder dialogue, and writing high-impact content across Africa. Skilled in translating grassroots needs into policy actions and funding support. Adept at coalition building, cross-cultural engagement, and issue-based advocacy.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Programme Manager—Partnership and Fundraising

Youth Advocates Ghana
02.2024 - Current
  • Led inclusive youth engagement and advocacy strategies across flagship projects (Youth4Health, Aspire Innovate, YAP-ETG), ensuring meaningful participation of girls, rural youth, and youth with disabilities.
  • Secured $100K+ in program funding and built strategic partnerships with 100+ stakeholders, including government, NGOs, and international donors.
  • Designed and facilitated national conferences and regional policy forums reaching over 1,500 stakeholders, while leading MEL systems and cross-functional teams to drive program delivery and impact.

Programmes Associate—Policy and Gender Mainstreaming

Emerging Public Leaders of Ghana
05.2023 - 02.2024
  • Integrated gender strategies into recruitment and training, contributing to a 25% increase in female participation in the fellowship programme.
  • Co-authored the 2023 Annual Report and led strategic communications, resulting in 40% donor engagement growth and 5+ national media features.
  • Co-researched and presented a white paper on gendered impacts of remote work at 2024 Civil Service Week, while aligning MEL efforts with youth and gender-responsive design.

Learning & Research Programmes Coordinator

Centre for Gender Studies and Advocacy (CEGENSA)
08.2019 - 04.2023
  • Designed and annually revised gender-responsive curricula, improving student outcomes by 20%+.
  • Led mixed-methods research for university-led policy studies and feminist development frameworks.
  • Delivered lectures to 3,000+ students, shaping understanding of gender, intersectionality, and social justice.
  • Advised students on academic writing with a focus on inclusive and policy-oriented analysis.
  • University of Ghana

Digital Learning & Content Officer

Kharis Global Consult
09.2017 - 09.2018
  • Developed 100+ interactive e-learning modules for Junior High Schools, reaching over 5,000 students.
  • Increased platform engagement by 40% through targeted content and social media strategies.

Academic Program Assistant

Centre for Gender Studies and Advocacy (CEGENSA)
09.2016 - 09.2017
  • Engaged in school-based advocacy on the university campus.
  • Assessed assignments for 300+ students with detailed, outcome-focused feedback in gender studies.

Education

Master of Philosophy (MPhil) - Philosophy

University of Ghana
01.2023

Post-Graduate Diploma - Gender Equality Studies

University of Iceland
01.2020

Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Economics and Philosophy

University of Ghana
01.2017

Skills

  • Programme Design & Implementation
  • Strategic Policy Advocacy & Campaigns
  • Fundraising & Donor Proposal Writing
  • Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning
  • Evidence-Based Storytelling & Thought Leadership
  • Stakeholder Engagement & Partnership Development

Key Achievements And Impacts

  • Raised over $170,000 in grant funding through donor proposals and strategic partnerships within 1 year.
  • Oversaw programmes with cumulative budgets of $250,000+.
  • Designed and delivered 30+ workshops on SRHR, governance, climate justice, and youth engagement for CSOs, youth, and community leaders.
  • Developed MEL tools and frameworks used across multiple youth and gender programmes.
  • Scaled grassroots initiatives to national visibility through partnership engagement with UN agencies, government bodies, and local organizations.
  • Designed advocacy campaigns for Youth4Health, Youth4Covid19 vaccination, and Youth Advocacy and Participation for Electoral Transparency in Ghana.

Publications

Linktree to all op-eds & Podcasts: https://linktr.ee/gideonadjeimawutor?utm_source=linktree_profile_share

Presentations

From Colonial Imprints to Environmental Justice: Unmasking West Africa's Ecological Challenges, 05/15/24, The paper was presented at the 6th International Research Conference of the College of Humanities, University of Ghana, on the theme 'Addressing Inequalities: Building Socio-Economic and Environmental Resilience for Sustainable Development.'

References

To be provided Upon Request

Timeline

Programme Manager—Partnership and Fundraising

Youth Advocates Ghana
02.2024 - Current

Programmes Associate—Policy and Gender Mainstreaming

Emerging Public Leaders of Ghana
05.2023 - 02.2024

Learning & Research Programmes Coordinator

Centre for Gender Studies and Advocacy (CEGENSA)
08.2019 - 04.2023

Digital Learning & Content Officer

Kharis Global Consult
09.2017 - 09.2018

Academic Program Assistant

Centre for Gender Studies and Advocacy (CEGENSA)
09.2016 - 09.2017

Master of Philosophy (MPhil) - Philosophy

University of Ghana

Post-Graduate Diploma - Gender Equality Studies

University of Iceland

Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Economics and Philosophy

University of Ghana
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