JOSEPH ARHIN
Obuasi,GHANA
Summary
In summary, as a Geography and Planning expert, I bring a wealth of knowledge in spatial analysis, urban planning, and sustainable development. My commitment to leveraging data-driven insights, fostering collaboration, and promoting resilient communities allows me to contribute meaningfully to the field and address the complex challenges of our ever-changing world.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteering
AFOCAT CONSTRUCTION
OBUASI
04.2026 - Current
- Drawing of site plans (Auto-CAD)
- Surveying and Construction works
- Supported team in maintaining a safe and efficient work environment.
- Collaborated with crew members to ensure adherence to project timelines.
- Contributed to site inspections, identifying potential safety .
Loan Officer
X-CelPlus Micro - Credit
TAKORADI , GHANA
02.2024 - 11.2025
- Evaluated borrower creditworthiness to determine loan eligibility and risk levels.
- Facilitated loan application processes, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with regulations.
- Collaborated with clients to assess financial needs and recommend suitable loan products.
- Processed loan applications using proprietary software, streamlining approval timelines.
National Service Personnel
DRIVER AND VEHICLE LICENSING AUTHORITY
OBUASI, GHANA
11.2022 - 10.2023
- Assist in day-to-day operations of office.
- Participated with organizing of driving training.
- Monitored licensee's compliance with licenses and attached conditions.
- Maintained records for licensing function and carried out monitoring to verify data accuracy.
- Dealt with general enquiries concerning licensing services.
- Assessed technical suitability of premises to verify compliance with relevant legislation and codes of practice.
- Delivered licensing of premises, persons and vehicles in line with council policy and procedures.
- Prepared and presented reports to members of licensing committee.
- Established database and documentation management systems for files and correspondence submitted as part of licensing function.
- Registration and transfer of vehicles
GIS Intern
ElECTRITY COMPANY OF GHANA , Mapping & Network Planning Unit
OBUASI, GHANA
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Produced accurate, detailed drawings and diagrams using QGIS for outlining various areas with electricity.
- Prepared project proposals
- Usage of the database software for resolving & utilizing of meters
- Field data collections
- Made maps for fieldwork report using QGIS and ArcMap
- Edited GIS data for numerous projects
- Creating of maps for fieldwork
- Generated high-quality GIS reports by compiling large quantities of data.
Internship Trainee
Obuasi MUNICIPAL ASSEMBLY, OMA
OBUASI, GHANA
07.2020 - 10.2020
- Carried out inspections to various sites for buildings and signage's
- Worked with the Development Planning Department to come out with medium term plans for the Assembly
- Registration of building plans for permit
- Keeping records of permit applications
- Running errands between Works Department and Town and Country Planning Department.
- Created and managed training schedules for company departments.
Trainee
AFOCAT CONTRUCTION
OBUASI, GHANA
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Usage of AUTOCAD Architecture for drawing of building plans
- Planning of industry or company layout.
- Surveying of lands.
- construction of building
Education
Bachelor of Science - Geography and Regional Planning
University of Cape Coast (UCC)
CAPE COAST, GHANA08.2018
GCSEs - General Arts
Ghana secondary technical school
Takoradi, Ghana, Ghana10.2014
Skills
- Using of tools for Surveying
- Using of tools for Surveying
- Using of tools for Surveying
- Using of tools for Surveying
- Using of tools for Surveying
- Using of tools for Surveying
- Using of tools for Surveying
- Using of tools for Surveying
- Using of tools for Surveying
- Using of tools for Surveying
- Using of tools for Surveying
- Using of tools for Surveying
- Using of tools for Surveying
- Using of tools for Surveying
- Using of tools for Surveying
- Using of tools for Surveying
- Using of tools for Surveying
- Using of tools for Surveying
- Using of tools for Surveying
- Using of tools for Surveying
- Using of tools for Surveying
- Using of tools for Surveying
Accomplishments
- Winner of Youth Mappers group competition, University of Cape Coast (UCC)- 2022
Certification
- Spatial Data Science: The New Frontier in Analytics Training - 6 weeks
Languages
French
Elementary
A2
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Volunteering
AFOCAT CONSTRUCTION
04.2026 - Current
Loan Officer
X-CelPlus Micro - Credit
02.2024 - 11.2025
National Service Personnel
DRIVER AND VEHICLE LICENSING AUTHORITY
11.2022 - 10.2023
GIS Intern
ElECTRITY COMPANY OF GHANA , Mapping & Network Planning Unit
06.2021 - 09.2021
Internship Trainee
Obuasi MUNICIPAL ASSEMBLY, OMA
07.2020 - 10.2020
Trainee
AFOCAT CONTRUCTION
06.2019 - 08.2019
GCSEs - General Arts
Ghana secondary technical school
Bachelor of Science - Geography and Regional Planning
University of Cape Coast (UCC)