Maxwell Anamdare Asale
M&E Specialist
Navrongo,Upper East Region
Summary
Agricultural economist with a solid academic foundation in agribusiness and agricultural economics. Experienced in research, monitoring, and evaluation within projects. . Offering strong analytical and organizational skills, combined with keen ability to gather and interpret data. Knowledgeable about project management, stakeholder communication, and report writing. Committed to fostering collaborative environments, ensuring robust monitoring and reporting systems and continuous improvement.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Monitoring and evaluation officer
Association of Church Development Projects (ACDEP)
Tamale, Northern Region
09.2024 - Current
- Oversaw data collection, storage and reporting, ensuring that data is of high quality and audit worthy. Ensure data privacy, data security and protocols are implemented in field by field officers. Analyze and discuss findings based on regular monitoring data.
- Providing technical support on monitoring and impact measurement and evidence-based recommendations to project manager and team.
- Ensuring that implementation of project activities adhere to GROW 2 monitoring and impact measurement manual, support in conducting rolling surveys including Agribusiness mid-line, GPM mid-line, GALS mid-line, GMF mid-line, post production and post-harvest surveys etc.
- Actively participate in project planning process and budgeting of project activities. Ensue that field officers update register of clients and all other related data for documentation.
- Support project coordinator in developing project and organizational reports. Consolidate all reports for organization, provide inputs in annual work plans and reporting activities including engagement with WSHFs and entrepreneurs, inputs and certified seed producers, aggregators, processors and off-takers.
- Conduct on site and off-site validation of project activities and technology verification.
Graduate research intern
International Potato Center (CIP)
Tamale, Northern Region
06.2024 - 03.2025
Developed data collection template from project proposal, with input from Project Manager.
- Coordinated two rounds of field evaluations with support from CIP's agronomist and Associate Scientist.
- Identified key parameters for data collection on Orange Fleshed Sweet Potatoes (OFSP) during two experimental seasons.
- Monitored crop development, irrigation efficiency, and environmental parameters, ensuring accurate and timely data collection.
- Submitted biweekly progress reports to supervisors from June to November 2024.
- Prepared and submitted MPhil thesis and manuscript for publication under supervision of CIP and University for Development Studies (UDS) professors .
Research assistant
University for Development Studies (UDS)
Tamale, Northern Region
10.2021 - 12.2023
- Prepared marking schemes and marked students 250 scripts.
- Assisted in supervision of 10 Final Year undergraduate thesis.
- Assisted with questionnaire design and distribution, data gathering, analysis, literature review preparation of manuscripts and slides for presentations at conferences.
- Prepared and delivered tutorials on diverse course including Econometrics, Resource and Environmental Economics, Advance Mathematics and Statistics, Micro and Macro economics etc.
English teacher
Burden Bearers Academy Junior High School
Mirigu/Navrongo, Upper East Region
10.2016 - 07.2017
- Developed comprehensive lesson plans for students' improved understanding of the English language.
- Conducted regular assessments of pupil's work, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance, supporting administrative tasks.
- Prepared students to take official exams, achieving high success rate.
Poultry Farm Supervisor
Wedaga Paradise Farms
Nkawie, Ashanti Region
01.2016 - 09.2016
- Oversaw supervision of farm workers to feed and water birds, collection and sorting of eggs
- In charge of preparation of weekly and daily, monthly sales and production reports
- Oversaw inventory management to avoid any shortage or excess stock issues.
Education
MPhil - Agricultural Economics
University for Development Studies
Tamale, Ghana 01.2023 - 06.2025
Bachelor of Science - Agribusiness (Agricultural and Resource Economics option)
University for Development Studies
Tamale, Ghana 09.2017 - 07.2021
West African Senior School Certificate - Agriculture Science
Bawku Senior High School
Bawku, Upper East Region 09.2012 - 05.2015
Basic Education Certificate -
Natugnia Junior High School
Navrongo, Upper East Region 09.2009 - 04.2012
Skills
- Stata
- SPSS
- Data collection techniques
- Qualitative and quantitative research
- Qualitative and quantitative data analysis
- Public speaking
- Research methodology understanding
- Independent researching
- Proactive communication
- Research design
- Resilience under pressure
- Lecturing techniques
Publications
- Danso-Abbeam, G., Ogundeji, A.A., Asale, M.A . et al. Effects of livestock ownership typology on household food security in rural Lesotho. GeoJournal 89 , 63 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10708-024-11049-y
- Asale, M. A ., Danso-Abbeam, G., & Ogundeji, A. A. (2024). Livestock ownership and household food security in Northern Ghana: is there a nexus? SN Social Sciences, 4(3), 1-19.
- Kwakwa, P. A., Alhassan, H., Aboagye, S., & Asale, M. A . (2024). Electricity conservation intention among university students in northern Ghana: An assessment of the drivers for some electrical appliances. Cleaner and Responsible Consumption, 100171.
- Danso-Abbeam, G., Asale, M. A ., & Ogundeji, A. A. (2022). Determinants of household food insecurity and coping strategies in Northern Ghana. GeoJournal, 88(2), 2307-2324.
- Appiah-Twumasi, M., & Asale, M. A . (2022). Crop diversification and farm household food and nutrition security in Northern Ghana. Environment, Development and Sustainability, 1-29.
Conference Papers
- Mabe F. N. and Asale M. A. (2024): Perceived Effects of Climate Change on Inland Artisanal Fisheries in the Volta Basin of Bono East Region of Ghana, 4th IRAD Conference Ghana 2024
- Asale, M. A. Ansah, IGK Ayamga M. and Biazin, B. (2024) Economic viability of Orange-Fleshed Sweet Potato vine production and farmers' willingness to pay in northern Ghana,7th Annual Conference of Ghana Association of Agricultural Economists, Tamale, Ghana, 2024
- Sienso, G. Ayisi, C. L. Asale M. A. (2024): Effect of fish catch on coping strategies and income of artisan fishers: Evidence from Ghana's fish ban 4th IRAD Conference Ghana 2023.
- Sienso G. & Asale M. A. (2023): cross-sectional analysis of a censored food demand system and nutrient elasticities for Ghana, 6thannual Conference of the Ghana Association of Agricultural Economists, Tamale, Ghana, 2024
- Danso-Abbeam G. & Asale M. A. (2022): Determinants of household food security and coping Strategies in northern Ghana, 6th International Conference on Innovative studies of contemporary sciences August 1-2, 2022 / Tokyo – Japan
Leadership Experience
- Treasurer: Graduate Students Association of Ghana, University for Development Studies, 2023/2024
I created and maintained budgets, tracking income and expenses of the association, and preparing financial reports.
- Chairperson: Central SRC Academic Committee : University for Development Studies 2020/2021
I advised the SRC in academic matters pertaining to teaching, research, and content of courses, conduct of examinations, and the availability of books and equipment.
- National and Local General Secretary: Agribusiness Students Association of Ghana (ABSAG) 2019/2020,
I organized meetings and took minutes in both Local and National Executive Council meetings
Certification
- Certificate in Excel Skills for Business: Intermediate I & II from Macquarie University 2024
- Certificate of participation: II Travelling School of the Doctoral Studies Support Programme (DSSP) "Changing territories: Sharing ecological, socioeconomic and cultural SSN perspectives" National University of Colombia, Campus La Paz 17 to 28 June 2024.
- Certification of Participation – Introductory Course Ghana Commodity Exchange, 2021.
Accomplishments
- Best Agricultural Science student Bawku Senior High School (Bawsco) 2015
- Best Graduating BSc. Agribusiness Student – University for Development Studies Class of 2021
Professional Membership & Affiliations
Ghana Association of Agricultural Economics (GAAE)
Ghana Monitoring and Evaluation Forum (GMEF)
Languages
English
Fluent
Affiliations
Research, Teaching/lecturing, Valley Ball
References
- Dr. Isaac GK Ansah Senior Lecturer, University for Development Studies Tel: 233244393855, E-mail: agershon@uds.edu.gh
- Prof. Awal Abdul-Rahaman Associate Professor, University for Development Studies Tel: +233204024398, Email: awalrahaman@uds.edu.gh
- Benjamin Akundingya Agricultural Technical Specialist, Association of Church Development Projects (ACDEP), Tamale, Tel: +233204104574, Email: akunbenny@acdep.org
Timeline
Monitoring and evaluation officer
Association of Church Development Projects (ACDEP)
09.2024 - Current
Graduate research intern
International Potato Center (CIP)
06.2024 - 03.2025
MPhil - Agricultural Economics
University for Development Studies
01.2023 - 06.2025
Research assistant
University for Development Studies (UDS)
10.2021 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Agribusiness (Agricultural and Resource Economics option)
University for Development Studies
09.2017 - 07.2021
English teacher
Burden Bearers Academy Junior High School
10.2016 - 07.2017
Poultry Farm Supervisor
Wedaga Paradise Farms
01.2016 - 09.2016
West African Senior School Certificate - Agriculture Science
Bawku Senior High School
09.2012 - 05.2015
Basic Education Certificate -
Natugnia Junior High School
09.2009 - 04.2012
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