Hannah Abena Mawufemor Krakani
Accra
Summary
Assistant Programme Officer with over 4 years of experience supporting environmental protection activities by encouraging sustainable resource management, enforcing environmental regulations and guidelines in line with national standards, and promoting circular economy.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Programme Officer (APO)
Circularity of Recyclable Waste, EPA-Tema
Tema, Ghana
02.2024 - Current
- Assisting with the identification and engagement of stakeholders in selecting options for company-based take-back or collection models for recyclable waste.
- Conducting site visits to identify suitable locations for the establishment of collection facilities for recyclable waste.
- Assisting in the development of a concept note for take-back models for recyclable waste.
Assistant Programme Officer (APO)
Environmental Protection Authority (EPA)
Tema, Greater Accra East Region
11.2020 - Current
- Conducting surveillance, verification and investigation on environmental activities.
- Collect data for the management of statistics on environmental issues.
- Collecting data for economic analysis of environmental impacts.
- Collect data for the preparation of annual and other periodic reports for the unit.
- Collect data for the preparation of budget for the regional office.
- Collaborate with officers, departments, divisions and other stakeholders for efficient and effective service delivery of the Authority.
- Assisting in educating citizens on environmental pollution.
Nation Builder’s Corps (NABCO) Personnel
Environmental Protection Agency
01.2019 - 03.2020
- Processing of Environmental Assessment Applications.
- Manufacturing Industries Site Verification Visits and Report Writing.
- Drafting of Environmental Permit Schedules.
- Company Files and Reports Database Management.
- Reviewing of Annual Environmental Reports.
- Preparation of Minutes for Technical Review Committee Meetings.
- Assisting in Administrative Roles and Coordination of Meetings.
Voluntary Service
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
09.2018 - 12.2018
- Drafting Quarterly Departmental Reports.
- Processing of Environmental Assessment Applications.
- Drafting of Environmental Permit Schedules.
- Company Files and Reports Database Management.
- Reviewing Draft and Revised Environmental Impact Statements (EIS).
National Service Personnel
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
09.2017 - 08.2018
- Drafting Quarterly Departmental Reports.
- Processing of Environmental Assessment Applications.
- Drafting of Environmental Permit Schedules.
- Project Site Visitation and Field Report Writing.
Student Intern
Jekora Ventures Limited
06.2016 - 07.2016
- Company Overview: Innovations Department
- Assisting staff in the plastic and organic waste recycling sections to primarily recycle plastic waste bottles and organic waste.
- Manual sorting of waste plastic bottle parts for onward recycling.
- Regular reading and recording of compost temperature.
- Innovations Department
Education
Master of Science - Environmental Resources Management
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST)
11.2022
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
University of Cape-Coast
05.2017
WASSCE -
St. John’s Grammar SHS
05.2013
BECE -
Bask Academy
01.2009
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Report writing
- Good communication skills
- Time Management
- Dependable team player
- Active Listening
- Work coordination
- Investigation management
- Public speaking
- Team collaboration
- Risk assessment
- Multitasking Abilities
Accomplishments
- Assisted in the resolution of some environmental complaints.
- Assisted in educating some school children on effective segregation and handling of solid waste.
- Assisted in sensitizing citizens on noise management.
Leadership Experience
- Environmental Protection Authority, 2024, Trustee, PSWU-EPA
- Bask Academy, 2008-2009, Senior Girls’ Prefect
- St. John’s Grammar Senior High School, 2012-2013, Assistant 1 Ground’s Prefect
- Scripture Union, 2012-2013, Assistant Service Organizer
- Prayer Bank International, 2015-2016, Service Coordinator
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 06/07/94
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Ghanaian
Activities
- Radio programme sensitization on reduction of noise
- Participation in World Environment Day Celebration (2019 to 2024)
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Listening to music
Training
- Climate Change Training Workshop, 09/01/24, Accra, Ghana
- Capacities4CircularFutures-Enhancing capacities for the Circular Economy in Ghana, 09/01/23, Wuppertal, Germany
- Hazardous Waste Classification, Legal Framework and Environmental Auditing, 03/01/23, Koforidua, Ghana
- Noise Levels Measurements, 11/01/22, Accra, Ghana
- Environmental Auditing and Hazardous Waste Classification, 06/01/22, Accra, Ghana
- Basics in Environmental Impact Assessment, 06/01/22, Accra, Ghana
- Environmental Complaints Investigation and Management, 04/01/21, Accra, Ghana
Hobbies
- Reading
- Listening to music
Timeline
Assistant Programme Officer (APO)
Circularity of Recyclable Waste, EPA-Tema
02.2024 - Current
Assistant Programme Officer (APO)
Environmental Protection Authority (EPA)
11.2020 - Current
Nation Builder’s Corps (NABCO) Personnel
Environmental Protection Agency
01.2019 - 03.2020
Voluntary Service
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
09.2018 - 12.2018
National Service Personnel
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
09.2017 - 08.2018
Student Intern
Jekora Ventures Limited
06.2016 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
University of Cape-Coast
WASSCE -
St. John’s Grammar SHS
BECE -
Bask Academy
Master of Science - Environmental Resources Management
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST)