MISORNU YAW LOGO
Accra,Greater Accra
Summary
Experienced, self-motivated, smart and ambitious young man with extensive knowledge and interest in Marine Ecology, Blue carbon habitat conservation, Aquaculture, Law of the Sea, Marine Spatial Planning, Fisheries Management, Aquaculture and Blue Economy.
Consistently demonstrate high standards of professionalism and exhibit high levels of malleability to fit into otherwise uncharted working environment and still get results. I am an excellent team player with good communication skills. Forward-thinking Senior Manager adept at managing teams of [Number] employees with [Number] direct reports to accomplish challenging objectives. Imparts clear vision to guide cohesive, high-performing teams. Versatile Senior Manager specializing in [Area] and skilled at planning, implementing and overseeing key improvements to drive business growth and efficiency. History of cultivating an open culture with free exchange of information. Pursuing new professional challenges with a growth-oriented company.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager
Fisheries Commission
2017.09 - 2024.12
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
Principal Manager
Fisheries Commission
2014.03 - Current
- Contribute to the development and implementation of national fisheries and biodiversity action plan to ensure the protection of fisheries resources
- Lead campaigns in the Ahafo region to promote sustainable fishing, aquaculture, climate change and agribusiness
- Coordinates the implementation of monitoring and evaluation systems including documentation of achievements, targets and general tracking and measurement of programme performance
- Develops and strengthens fisheries and biodiversity monitoring and evaluation framework, systems and tools
- Supervise the collection of data on traditional knowledge of indigenous people and local communities and its possibility of integrating it in national fisheries and biodiversity management policies and laws
- Develops performance indicators for monitoring policy implementation and for assessing equity and efficiency in the distribution of resources that are in tandem with expected goals/objectives of Fisheries Commission.
Senior Manager
Fisheries Commission
2017.09 - 2023.12
- Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
- Led cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones and deliver high-quality results.
- Established strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, ensuring long-term partnerships and repeat business.
- Improved team performance by providing comprehensive training and fostering a collaborative work environment.
Assistant Manager
Fisheries Commission
2014.03 - 2017.09
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
Education
Master of Science - Ocean Sustainability, Governance And Management
World Maritime University, Malmo, Sweden
Malmo, Sweden10.2022
Bachelor of Science - Fisheries And Aquatic Science
University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast, Ghana06.2009
Master of Science - Ocean Sustainability, Governance And Management
World Maritime University
Malmo, Sweden09.2021
Skills
Biodiversity restoration projects
- Biodiversity measurement framework, reporting and disclosures
- Fisheries Management Strategies
- International Environmental Laws
- Project management
- Environmental Risk Management
- World Bank Social and Environmental Safeguard policies
- Competence in stakeholder engagement in relation with environmental management
- In-depth understanding of key national environmental and biodiversity laws
- Maritime law and policy
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Cross-functional Team Coordination
Personalcompetencies
- Great communication skills
- Critical, analytical, innovative and strategic thinker
- Thrive in both a multidisciplinary and independent environment
- Great leadership skills
Fellowshipsandshortcourses
- 04/02/2018 – 12/15/2018, Schulich school of Law at Dalhousie University (Marine and Environmental Law Institute), Environmental law and governance, Prof Phillip Saunders
- 10/21/2017 – 11/10/2017, Centre for Development Innovation (CDI), Wageningen University, Netherlands, Fisheries Governance for Food Security
- 06/21/2017 – 07/20/2017, Fujian Institute of Oceanography, Xiamen city, Fujian Province (China), Fisheries Policy
- 06/18/2015 – 08/12/2015, Nanjing Agricultural University (Freshwater Fisheries Research Institute), Jiangsu Province, Wuxi, China., Aquaculture and Fisheries extension
Internationalconferencesseminars
- 06/11/2018 – 06/14/2018, UN Headquarters, Manhattan, New York, Meeting of States Parties to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
- 05/22/2018 – 05/23/2018, UN Headquarters (Division of Ocean Affairs and Law of the Sea), Manhattan, New York, Informal Consultations of States Parties to the UN Fish Stocks Agreement (ICSP/13)
- 10/05/2016 – 10/11/2016, World Bank Group, Ghana Country Office, Environmental and Social safeguards in project management
Achievementsawards
- Ghana National Best Fisheries Worker, 2017
- United Nations Fellow on Law of the Sea
Consultancy
- 2014-2018, Team member, West Africa Regional Fisheries Programme (WARFP), A lead facilitator of project in the Upper East Region. This is a $54 million World Bank Funded project to promote sustainable fisheries management.
- 06/2016 – 10/2016, Lead Consultant, Baseline study on the feasibility of cage-aquaculture on selected Dams in Upper East and Upper West Regions, RESILIENT Project, a CAD$19 million project sponsored by the Government of Canada through Global Affairs Canada (GAC). The NGOs that implemented the projects were the Canadian Feed The Children (CFTC) and Association of Church Development Projects (ACDEP).
- 09/2022 – 11/2022, Researcher, Connections that matter: How does the quality of governance institutions help protect our Ocean?, Research acknowledged on page V. [Link](https://www.undp.org/publications/connections-matter-how-does-quality-governance-institutions-help-protect-our-ocean)
Research
- A review of the Ghana fisheries legal framework against the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and other international protocols with special focus on Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing., https://www.un.org/oceancapacity/sites/www.un.org.oceancapacity/files/logo_my_1.pdf
- Effectiveness of Catch Documentation Schemes in Ghana’s fisheries and their role in deterring IUU fishing., https://commons.wmu.se/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=3147&context=all_dissertations
- Condition index and Sex ratio of the Black Chin Tilapia, Sarotherodon melanotheron in the Fosu Lagoon
References
- Valentina Germani, Senior legal officer, United Nations Division of Ocean Affairs and Law of the Sea, New York, United States, germani@un.org
- Prof. Aleke Stofen-O’Brien, Lecturer, World Maritime University, Ocean Sustainability, Governance and Management, aso@wmu.se
- Ms. Mary Nkansa, Fish Health Division, Fisheries Commission, mary.nkansa2014@gmail.com, +233246634120
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Intermediate (B1)
Timeline
Manager
Fisheries Commission
2017.09 - 2024.12
Senior Manager
Fisheries Commission
2017.09 - 2023.12
Assistant Manager
Fisheries Commission
2014.03 - 2017.09
Principal Manager
Fisheries Commission
2014.03 - Current
Master of Science - Ocean Sustainability, Governance And Management
World Maritime University, Malmo, Sweden
Bachelor of Science - Fisheries And Aquatic Science
University of Cape Coast
Master of Science - Ocean Sustainability, Governance And Management
World Maritime University
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