Marian Okutu Majih
Akatsi
Summary
An early career field worker with 5 years’ experience, part-time undergraduate tutor and researcher interested in Social Sector Policies (Social and Gender Issues, Housing, Education, Health, Population, Governance, and Climate change interventions), Political Science/Public Administration
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Municipal Planning Coordinating Unit Development Planning Officer
Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs - Akatsi South Municipal Assembly
11.2019 - Current
- Assist in the Preparation of the Annual Action Plan and MTDP (2022-2025)
- Assist in monitoring and evaluating the implementation of government policies and prepare monitoring reports.
- Coordinated community engagement initiatives to enhance local governance and citizen participation.
- Assisted in developing strategic plans for resource allocation within municipal projects.
- Supported the implementation of policies related to the municipal level.
- Facilitated workshops and training sessions to educate stakeholders about local governance processes.
- Provided support, structure, and guidance to drive organizational planning efforts.
Teaching Assistant (Part Time)
Central University College, Accra
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Assisted in Lecturing PL 154 Fundamentals of Planning, PL 151 Governance in Planning.
- Assisted in preparing and marking assignments and examination scripts.
- Assisted in preparing and delivering lectures and conducting tutorials.
- Stimulating and guiding class discussions with Students
- Weekly taught tutorials
Municipal Planning Coordinating Unit
National Service, Adentan Municipal Assembly
09.2013 - 08.2014
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Managed time efficiently to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Education
Master of Science - Development Policy and Planning
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Kumasi06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Development Planning
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Kumasi06.2013
Standard Associated Examining Board - Ordinary and Advanced Level
Standard Associated Examining Board
Accra01.2006
Basic Education Certificate Examination -
Jasico Demonstration Junior High
Jasikan08.2000
Skills
- IBM SPSS data analysis in quantitative research
- Project Monitoring and Evaluation Skills
- Experienced Team Management and Leadership
- Time Management
- Multitasking Abilities
- Effective communication
- Deadline management
- Professionalism
- Presentation skills
Affiliations
- Ghana Institute of Planning
LANGUAGE
English
Ewe
Twi
Timeline
Municipal Planning Coordinating Unit Development Planning Officer
Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs - Akatsi South Municipal Assembly
11.2019 - Current
Teaching Assistant (Part Time)
Central University College, Accra
01.2017 - 01.2018
Municipal Planning Coordinating Unit
National Service, Adentan Municipal Assembly
09.2013 - 08.2014
Master of Science - Development Policy and Planning
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Bachelor of Science - Development Planning
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Standard Associated Examining Board - Ordinary and Advanced Level
Standard Associated Examining Board
Basic Education Certificate Examination -
Jasico Demonstration Junior High
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE
- Attending Ghana Institute of Planners Annual Conference: The Nexus between Integrated Planning and Ghana’s Decentralised Development: Prospects, Challenges, and the Way Forward (2024).
- Attending Ghana Institute of Planners Annual Conference: The Role of Strategic Infrastructure Planning in Rebuilding a Robust Economy (2022).
- Attending presentation of research papers in conferences, such as achieving sustainable cities: analysis of factors that influence compliance with telecommunication masts siting standards in Ghana (2022).
- Supervising field enumerators on Ghana’s Population and Housing Census survey in 2021.
RESEARCH INTEREST
- Social Sector Policies - Housing, Education, Health, Population, Governance, Climate change interventions, Gender and equality issues.
- Political Science/Public Administration
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
- Engaged in research and collecting field data on Human settlements and service delivery in Ghana, edited by Kwasi Kwafo Adarkwa, Ghana, 2012.
- Engaged by Ghana Statistical Service to research into a project sponsored by the World Bank on Integrated Business Establishment Survey - 2014, Ghana
Training
- District Development Data Platform (DDDP) – 2024
- Dissemination of District League Table – 2024
- Procurement and Contract Management – 2023
- Validation of New DPAT Indicators – 2022
Publications
- Assessing Food Security in the Pri-urban Community Adjako Jachie Okutu Majih, M. and Oduro-Ofori E.
- Assessing the Effects of Unregulated Utility Service Provision on Access to Utility Services by Residents of Akwatia Line (Kumasi) and Old Fadama (Accra), Ghana” Okutu Majih, M, and Amponsah O.
References
Lilian, Baeka, Chief Director, lbeaka1@hotmail.com, +233 24 334 3747, Greater Regional Coordinating Council, Greater Accra-Ghana, Ghana, ESQ.
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