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Work History
Education
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JONATHAN SEPAGA

Koforidua

Summary

Seasoned Planning Officer with relevant background in urban and regional planning. Demonstrated strengths include development of strategic plans, policy implementation, and project management. Previously contributed to successful master plan developments and zoning initiatives. Skilled in using spatial analysis software for mapping and data visualization.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Physical Planning Officer

Physical Planning Department in Abuakwa North Assembly
Abuakwa North
01.2019 - Current
  • To contribute to the preparation of the council's local plan including taking the lead for policy formulation on agreed subjects
  • To contribute to the preparation of the council's local plan including carrying out research, recording representations and updating the planning policy teams database
  • Manage simpler planning and related applications including assessing proposals against policies and procedures, including acting as duty officers from time to time
  • Support senior officers in representing the council at the public examination of local plans
  • Carrying out research and surveys that contribute to the evidence base underpinning policy formulation

Data Collection Officer

Savannah Accelerated Development Authority (SADA)
Tamale
05.2018 - 05.2018
  • Participated in a lengthy period of data collection exercise aimed at registering all ratable landed properties in the Tamale Metropolitan Assembly

Part-Time Administrator

St John Cadet and Junior Auxiliary society
01.2016 - 12.2017
  • Monitoring of financial affairs, including budgets
  • Collection of contributions of the society and deposit into accounts
  • Contacting and communicating with members on disciplinary issues
  • Purchasing goods and equipment as required by the society and processing invoices
  • Ensuring compliance with the society's rules
  • Organizing and facilitating educational and social events like pick-nicks and parties
  • Providing administrative support to member and the entire society

Intern

Tamale Metropolitan Assembly
Tamale
09.2017 - 09.2017
  • Assisted The Development Planner in exercising political and administrative authority in the metropolis
  • Assisted the administration in sensitization programs within the metropolis to create awareness on the need for one to pay taxes
  • Helped in initiating programmes for the development of basic infrastructure and provide metropolitan works and services in the metropolitan area

Training on Governance for Inclusive Development Work Plan Preparation

GIZ (German Organization)
09.2022
  • Training on The Implementation on Planned Activities
  • Training on Vulnerability Issues and Interventions
  • Training on Report Writing and Item Prioritization

Volunteer

Non-Governmental Organization (NGO)
  • Donated assorted items and cloths to Lamashegu children's home in conjunction with the Catholic Church of Ghana
  • Trained five junior counselors in camp procedures
  • Interacted with parents during regular weekend visits throughout summer

Education

Bachelor of Science - Planning

University for Development Studies
Upper West (Wa)
11.2017

St. James Minor Seminary Senior High School
07.2013

Skills

  • Proficient in Qgis
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Proficient in AutoCAD
  • Proficient in Map maker
  • Proficient in Spss
  • Proficient in PowerPoint
  • Able to work with electronic database
  • An eye for detail
  • Thoroughness
  • Able to communicate effectively
  • Able to communicate sensitively with the public and developers
  • Project management
  • Data analysis
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Research methodologies

Hobbies and Interests

  • Playing football
  • Traveling
  • Watching movies
  • Listening to music

References

  • Mr. Situ Suleman, Regional Land use and Spatial Planning Authority Director, Tamale, Northern Region, +233 (0) 244578413
  • Mr. George Ayensu, Municipal Physical Planning Director, Koforidua, Effiduase, +233 (0) 245427707
  • Mr. Chart Damodara, Technical Officer, Savannah Accelerated Development Authority, Tamale, Northern Region, +233 (0) 506153352

Volunteer Experience

Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), Donated assorted items and cloths to Lamashegu children's home in conjunction with the Catholic Church of Ghana, Trained five junior counselors in camp procedures, Interacted with parents during regular weekend visits throughout summer

Timeline

Training on Governance for Inclusive Development Work Plan Preparation

GIZ (German Organization)
09.2022

Assistant Physical Planning Officer

Physical Planning Department in Abuakwa North Assembly
01.2019 - Current

Data Collection Officer

Savannah Accelerated Development Authority (SADA)
05.2018 - 05.2018

Intern

Tamale Metropolitan Assembly
09.2017 - 09.2017

Part-Time Administrator

St John Cadet and Junior Auxiliary society
01.2016 - 12.2017

Volunteer

Non-Governmental Organization (NGO)

Bachelor of Science - Planning

University for Development Studies

St. James Minor Seminary Senior High School

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