Michelle Nyaniba Aikins
Forester
Kumasi,Ashanti
Summary
I am a Social Forester with 14 years of experience in Forest management and Project administration. I have worked as an individual and as a member of projects with various international and local institutions including; FAO, UNDP, NWO- WOTRO, RUDEYA, RAINFOREST ALLIANCE, SOLIDARIDAD. Reliable Manager demonstrating high level of ownership and initiative. Possessing exceptional work ethic and desire to go above and beyond to exceed company expectations. Offering knack for building productive working relationships. Successful in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments to manage goals and team development. History of thriving in team-oriented environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager, Plantation Unit
Ghana Forestry Commission
03.2017 - Current
- Coordinate research-based assignments and facilitate awareness of innovative biodiversity interventions
- Prescribe standards and procedures for the establishment of forest plantation
- Supervise the Collation and analysis of Plantation Permit and Plantation Production Certificate and report on the Forest Plantation Production Statistics across the country
- Support the review and improvement of MTS in the savanna and transitional zones
- Support in identifying and follow-up on issues arising from Forest Plantation Production and quality control checks across the country
- Coordinate the Development of training protocols and train frontline staff of FC and selected NGOs on tree registration within off reserve landscapes
Project Officer
Forestry Consulting Ghana Limited
09.2012 - 01.2017
- Facilitate all Managerial and Administrative duties
- Coordinate the writing and execution of consultancy assignments
- Facilitate and organize all Workshops, Training Sessions and other Stakeholder engagements
- Collate all thematic reports/ information
- Member of the final report writing team
National Service Personnel
Nkawie
10.2010 - 08.2011
- Assistant in the management of the forest reserves
- Member of the reserve patrol team
Voluntary Service Personnel
FORM Ghana Limited
Akomadan
06.2010 - 09.2010
- Assistant to the plantations and nursery manager
- Leader of sensitization and awareness creation programmes and projects of the company
Education
MSC. - Tropical Forestry
Bangor University
Bangor, London11.2022
BSC. - Forest Resources Technology (Social Forestry Option)
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Sunyani, Ghana05.2010
SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL CERTIFICATE -
St. Monica’s Senior High School
Asante Mampong07.2005
Skills
- Innovation management
- Verbal and written communication
- Negotiation
- Cross-functional team management
- Reporting and documenting
- Quality Control
- Operations Management
- Team building
- Risk Management
- Multitasking
- Data Analysis
- Communication Skills
- Program Development
- Problem-solving abilities
- Project Management
- Corporate Governance
- Revenue Growth
- Professionalism
Seminars and symposia attended
- Training on project management, Knowledge Tree Institute, 2022
- Training for community Response Team (Gender), 03/23/21 to 03/25/21
- Global Landscape Forum, CIFOR, 10/01/19
- Training on Monitoring, Reporting and Verification of the emission of Carbon, Forestry Commission, 08/01/16
- Certificate in Climate Change Governance, Wageningen University, The Netherlands, 09/02/13 to 09/14/13
Affiliations
2. Secretary, Forestry Ladies Association- Ashanti Chapter (2021 – date)
3. Secretary, Local Organising Committee, 4th World Teak Conference, Ghana (2019-2022)
4. Member, Women in Forestry, Ghana (2020 – date)
5. West Africa Representative, Green Anglican Movement, Global (2020 – date)
Accomplishments
- Overall Best Staff member, Plantation unit, RMSC, Ghana Forestry Commission (2022)
- National Secretary, Mothers Union, Anglican Church (2024)
Certification
- Member, Ghana Institute of foresters (2022 – date)
- Member, Women in Forestry, Ghana (2020 – date)
Languages
English
First Language
French
Beginner (A1)
A1
Twi
Proficient (C2)
C2
References
- Mrs. Valerie Fumey Nassah, Operations Director, Forest Plantation, Forestry Commission, P.O. Box MB 434, Accra, Ghana, +233 208168766, valfn2003@yahoo.co.uk
- Ms. Charity Appiah, Office Manager, HR, Resource Management Support Centre, P.O. Box 1457, Adum-Kumasi, Ghana, 0202997990, charityappiah@hotmail.com
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Part TimeFull TimeContract WorkWork Location
HybridImportant To Me
Work-life balanceTeam Building / Company RetreatsWork from home optionCareer advancementCompany CultureHealthcare benefitsPaid time offSoftware
Problem solving
Time management
Verbal and wirritng Communication
Adaptability
Critical thinking and Analysis
Interpersonal relation
Quote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
Manager, Plantation Unit
Ghana Forestry Commission
03.2017 - Current
Project Officer
Forestry Consulting Ghana Limited
09.2012 - 01.2017
National Service Personnel
10.2010 - 08.2011
Voluntary Service Personnel
FORM Ghana Limited
06.2010 - 09.2010
MSC. - Tropical Forestry
Bangor University
BSC. - Forest Resources Technology (Social Forestry Option)
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL CERTIFICATE -
St. Monica’s Senior High School
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