Martin Kodua
Accra,Ghana
Summary
Hardworking Environmental Enthusiast with 5 years of progressive experience in environmental compliance and remediation support. Expertise backed by 3 years of fieldwork, including climate change and extreme
weather events, environmental impact assessment and auditing
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Assistant Program Officer
Environmental Protection Agency
Accra, Ghana
11.2020 - Current
- Drive team performance and improvements in a diverse, inclusive working culture.
- Plan implementation of new organisational policies.
- Leeds policy research and analysis projects to drive evidence-based policy making.
- Collaborate with senior stakeholders and external partners, influencing direction in complex environments.
- Administer research into environmental impact assessment for work locations to guide policies and programmes.
- Conduct environmental compliance monitoring to mitigate impacts of industrial pollutants, emission standards and waste management.
- Conduct environmental compliance enforcement to ensure industries comply with environmental protection guidelines and standards.
- Conduct environmental protection education, climate change issues, waste management and environmental
sustainability in schools, and the general public.
Project supervisor
ABG Consulting
Accra, Ghana
10.2019 - 10.2020
- Conducted thorough risk assessments and ROI forecasts to reduce vulnerabilities.
- Built relationships with stakeholders through outstanding client management skills.
- Assisted with resource allocation, delegating labour and materials to achieve established objectives.
- Enforced adherence to project specifications and requirements to foster on-time completion.
- Established and maintained organised working environment for team of 25.
- Launched a comprehensive waste management plan emphasizing recycling and use of recycled
materials, significantly reducing environmental impact and fostering a circular economy. - Partnered with architects and engineers to incorporate energy-efficient designs such as high
performance insulation and energy-efficient windows reducing energy consumption.
Junior Assistant
Environmental Protection Agency
Sefwi-Wiawso, Ghana
09.2018 - 09.2019
- Wrote business correspondence and technical letters.
- Created and maintained a logical and orderly digital filing system for impeccable record keeping.
- Kept files organised and up-to-date for accurate record-keeping purposes.
- Ensured compliance with environmental health and safety standards at workplaces.
- Conducted fieldwork and collected data for economic analysis of environmental impact.
- Embarked on environmental education to create awareness of plastic waste handling and climate
awareness. - Acted as main contact for staff and clients.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Integrated Development Studies (Environment and Resource Management option)
University for Development Studies
Tamale, Northern Region-Ghana 08.2014 - 07.2018
West Africa Senior School Certificate - General Arts
Ejisuman Senior High School
Ejisu-Ashanti, Ghana 08.2009 - 06.2013
Skills
- Policy research and analysis
- Communication strategies
- Qualitative and quantitative analysis
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Microsoft Office / Social Media / Proficient in the use of SPSS, ArcGIS
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
References
References available upon request.
CONFERENCES AND SEMINARS
- Annual Flood Outlook, Ghana Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
[ Sefwi-Wiawso ] - Training of Pesticide Inspectors by the Ghana EPA, Chemical Control and Management Centre Department
- Ensuring Environmental Sustainability through gender supportive actions in UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Areas (Bia Biosphere Reserve), Sefwi Kunkumso
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
WIESI COMMUNITY RESEARCH PROJECT – BULSA SOUTH DISTRICT,
UPPER EAST REGION- GHANA
- Collected data on demographic characteristics in the community with team members.
- Conducted population census to know the total number of people living in the community and determine the age and sex ratio of the community.
- Used demographic characteristics to determine the income level and the rate of fertility and mortality rate.
- Gathered data on problems facing the community.
- Assessed data gathered from problems facing the community and used per-wise ranking to select the most important problem.
- Through focus group discussions, we recommended possible solutions facing the community's most relevant problems.
- Wrote a report and presented them to supervisors, the district assembly and chief and elders concerning the problems faced by the community.
Timeline
Assistant Program Officer
Environmental Protection Agency
11.2020 - Current
Project supervisor
ABG Consulting
10.2019 - 10.2020
Junior Assistant
Environmental Protection Agency
09.2018 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Integrated Development Studies (Environment and Resource Management option)
University for Development Studies
08.2014 - 07.2018
West Africa Senior School Certificate - General Arts
Ejisuman Senior High School
08.2009 - 06.2013
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