Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
References
Professional Training
Volunteer Activities
Research & Academic Interests
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JUDITH WETSA AMLI

Accra,Greater

Summary

Experienced Water Resource Manager with over four years in rural and urban water management. Specializes in developing and implementing sustainable strategies. Demonstrates strong capabilities in stakeholder engagement, public awareness campaigns, and data-driven analytics. Committed to improving livelihoods and promoting environmental sustainability through effective water resource management solutions.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Assistant Project Manager

Water Resources Commission,
Bolgatanga, Upper East Region
01.2023 - Current

In this role, I:

  • Led the formation of 12 local water committees across degraded areas within White Volta Basin, facilitating the development of IWRM plans using SEA tools for effective water management.
  • Facilitated training on IWRM and nature-based solutions in 15 rural communities, contributing to policy recommendations and implementation actions under the Blue Deal Project funded by the Dutch Water Authority.
  • Conducted catchment delineation and sub-basin modeling to analyze water usage and flooding data, leading to community sensitization that reduced flood impact risk for 5,000+ residents.

Consultant

Lakeside Estate (Lakeside Ecological Reserve)
Accra, Greater Accra Region
11.2020 - Current

In this role, I,

  • Organized over ten stakeholder meetings on water rehabilitation and restoration measures, enhancing clean water access for over 3,000 residents at catchment levels.
  • Conducted monthly water quality tests to assess contamination levels, proposing sustainable practices that improved water quality by 15%.
  • Utilized ArcSWAT for catchment delineation to analyze tributaries feeding into Lake Kalmoni, providing critical data for effective water resource management.

Intern

Centre for Remote Sensing and GIS (CERSGIS),
Accra, Greater Accra Region
09.2020 - 09.2021

In this role, I:

  • Ensured accurate spatial data collection and achieved 100% timely completion of over 15 projects using ArcGIS, improving project delivery efficiency.
  • Conducted time series analysis on deforestation and environmental challenges, utilizing ArcGIS to analyze data that informed policies impacting over 5,000 hectares of land.
  • Presented research findings at 12 stakeholder meetings and workshops, driving policy formulation that addressed critical environmental issues.

Supervisor

Ghana Statistical Service
Accra, Greater Accra Region
03.2021 - 06.2021

In this role, I:

  • Trained 120 regional trainers and enumerators on field ethics and tablet usage, reducing data collection errors by 30% and increasing accuracy.
  • Resolved 120–140 challenges for field officers and enumerators, ensuring smooth workflows and timely project execution.
  • Delegated tasks efficiently, achieving balanced workloads and boosting team productivity by 20%.

Research Assistant

Bureau for Integrated Rural Development (BIRD)
Kumasi, Ashanti Region
09.2017 - 08.2020

In this role, I:

  • Assisted in writing three aquaculture proposals and implementing new processes that increased BIRD’s revenue by 30%.
  • Reviewed 20+ project reports, ensuring accuracy and clarity for the scientific community and the general public.
  • Followed up on implementation actions, ensuring timely execution of project recommendations.

Education

Master of Science - Water Resource Engineering & Management

Nkrumah University of Science & Technology
Kumasi, Ghana
09.2018 - 11.2021

Bachelor of Science - Natural Resource Management

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology
Kumasi, Ghana
09.2013 - 06.2017

Skills

  • Demonstrated ability to develop and implement sustainable water management strategies in rural and urban areas, ensuring environmental sustainability and enhancement of livelihoods
  • Skilled in utilizing GIS software (ArcGIS) and hydrological modeling tools (ArcSWAT, MODFLOW) for comprehensive analysis of water resources, facilitating informed decision-making
  • Proficient communication abilities in French and English, developed through engagement with transboundary stakeholders to facilitate constructive dialogue and consensus toward effective water management
  • Experienced in formulating Integrated Water Resource Management (IWRM) plans using Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) tools to tackle water challenges

Accomplishments

  • 9/2018 - 6/2021: Masters Education | Africa Centre of Excellence, World Bank
  • 2/2019 - 5/2020: India-Africa S&T Initiative at Indian Institute of Technology New Delhi, India

References

References available upon request.

Professional Training

  • 02/2024 - Capacity Building for NGOs in Nature-Based Solution Proposal Writing
  • 02/2024 - Dakar River Buffer Zone Restoration Project
  • 12/2023 - Media Engagement on IWRM Interventions in the White Volta Basin Secretariat
  • 05/2022 - Water Africa & West Africa Building and Construction Seminar: A Paradigm shifts in urban water management

Volunteer Activities

  • 06/2023 - Coordinator, Green Ghana; Tree Planting Exercise at Lakeside Estate
  • 10/2021 - Present Secretary, JE Foundation: Assist in the provision of medical and educational support for Senior High School students
  • 03/2012 - Present Organizer, Alexander Music: Facilitate regular group meetings to discuss projects and activities

Research & Academic Interests

  • Hydrological modelling

Working towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals in Ghana particularly in the areas of: 

  • Integrated water resource management
  • Climate change adaptation
  • River restoration and rehabilitation
  • Waste water management
  • Surface and groundwater hydrology

Timeline

Assistant Project Manager

Water Resources Commission,
01.2023 - Current

Supervisor

Ghana Statistical Service
03.2021 - 06.2021

Consultant

Lakeside Estate (Lakeside Ecological Reserve)
11.2020 - Current

Intern

Centre for Remote Sensing and GIS (CERSGIS),
09.2020 - 09.2021

Master of Science - Water Resource Engineering & Management

Nkrumah University of Science & Technology
09.2018 - 11.2021

Research Assistant

Bureau for Integrated Rural Development (BIRD)
09.2017 - 08.2020

Bachelor of Science - Natural Resource Management

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology
09.2013 - 06.2017
JUDITH WETSA AMLI