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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Additional Information
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Muntoh-awusi Yussif

Accra

Summary

Built environment professional with over five years of work experience in the the Built environment industry in Ghana. Interested in sustainable development, especially sustainable emerging technologies in the built environment which can aid in the reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions from the Built Environment and mitigate the effects of climate change. Skilled at setting goals and devising strategies to achieve objectives within specified timeframes. Proficient in working within cost and technical limitations.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Estate Officer

Ghana Revenue Authority, GRA, Accra
08.2020 - Current

Managing GRA property portfolio of over a hundred office and residential buildings across the sixteen regions of Ghana which include;

  • Valuation of Authority's Land and landed properties.
  • Assessment of rent for GRA rented properties
  • Property appraisal.
  • Cost benefit analysis.
  • Construction project manager for GRA new head office, Kanda-Accra.
  • Construction project manager for GRA ICT center, Tema
  • Construction project manager for GRA office, Revenue Towers
  • Scouting and setting up of conducive office spaces to accommodate GRA staff .
  • Facility Management i.e
  • Supervision of maintenance and repair of GRA facilities and equipment, obtain quotes and tenders from service providers, monitoring expenses and payments made to service providers, inspection of completed works by contractors, etc
  • Prepare salient point for preparation of Tenancy Agreements by the Legal department of GRA.
  • Registration of Authority's land and landed properties with Lands Commission of Ghana.
  • Administrative Duties.
  • Preparation of annual Estate Unit Budget .
  • Assisted in maintaining valuation documents to meet compliance regulations.
  • Cooperated with government agencies such as Metro, district and municipal assemblies to obtain building permits for commencement of GRA building projects.
  • Answered telephones, directed calls and took messages.
  • Operated photocopiers, scanners and personal computers.
  • Hired and managed contractors for seasonal and monthly work.
  • Reviewed files, records and other documents to obtain information or respond to requests
  • Delivered messages and ran errands
  • Communicated with customers, employees and vendors to answer questions and address complaints
  • Typed, formatted and edited correspondence and other documents
  • Completed work schedules, managed calendars and arranged appointments
  • Computed, recorded and proofread data or reports.
  • Collected and entered rent payment data into system, maintaining complete confidentiality and accuracy.
  • Trained staff members to perform work activities and use computer applications.
  • Identified issues and utilized emotional intelligence and diplomatic communication to defuse.
  • Coordinated office activities to streamline operations and promote compliance with organizational policies.
  • Scheduled meetings and coordinated materials to be distributed to attendees.
  • Prepared meeting agendas, attended meetings and recorded and transcribed minutes.
  • Coordinated travel arrangements for office personnel.
  • Prepared briefs, sought out records and produced documentation in support of court cases.
  • Compiled current budget data from estimated revenues, expenses and prior budgets.

Junior Estate Officer

Ghana Revenue Authority, GRA
01.2020 - 07.2020
  • Valuation of GRA Land and landed properties
  • Facility Management
  • Supervision of maintenance and repair of GRA facilities and equipment, obtain quotes and tenders from service providers, monitoring expenses and payments made to Service providers, inspection of completed works by contractors, etc
  • Preparation of Tenancy and Service Agreements
  • Generation of asset register for Ghana Revenue Authority offices
  • Registration of Authority's land and landed properties with Lands Commission of Ghana
  • Administrative
  • Maintained knowledge of real estate law, available mortgages and government programs
  • Compared similar properties to determine competitive market price
  • Arranged for title searches of properties bought by GRA
  • Rented properties and managed rental properties
  • Reconciled funds received and disbursed for property transactions
  • Maintained awareness of income tax regulations, building and tax laws and growth possibilities of property areas
  • Maintained awareness of current income tax regulations, local zoning laws.

National Service Person (Estate Officer)

Ghana Revenue Authority, GRA
09.2018 - 12.2019
  • Valuation of GRA Land and landed properties.
  • Facilities Management.
  • Supervision of maintenance and repair of GRA facilities and equipment, obtain quotes and tenders from service providers, monitoring expenses and payments made to service providers, inspection of completed works by contractors, etc
  • Preparation of Tenancy and Service Agreements.
  • Update of asset register for Ghana Revenue Authority offices.
  • Registration of Authority's land and landed properties with Lands Commission of Ghana.
  • Administrative Duties.

Lands Officer

Lands Commission
05.2017 - 08.2017
  • Providing technical support to clients in land application process.
  • Capital Valuation of land and landed properties for property taxation purposes.
  • Respond to enquires from various stakeholder as well as public complaint regarding improper lands use.
  • Conduct field inspection to obtain information for land inventory to update national land bank.
  • Maintaining accurate records of all lands within city boundaries
  • Managing land file to improve information retrieval.
  • Perform title searches as needed.
  • Assisting rate payers on property tax matters upon request.
  • Preparing accurate briefing notes with recommendations regarding land matters.
  • Maintaining accurate land inventory and updating as new survey plans are registered at Land title office.

Lands Officer

Lands Commission
08.2016 - 09.2016
  • Providing technical support to clients in land application process.
  • Capital Valuation of land and landed properties for property taxation purposes.
  • Respond to enquires from various stakeholder as well as public complaint regarding improper lands use.
  • Conduct field inspection to obtain information for land inventory to update national land bank.
  • Maintaining accurate records of all lands within city boundaries.
  • Managing land file to improve land information retrieval.
  • Perform title searches as needed.
  • Assisting rate payers on property tax matters upon request.
    Preparing accurate briefing notes with recommendations regarding land matters.
  • Maintaining accurate land inventory and updating as new survey plans are registered at Land title office.

Project Team Lead, Field Practical Program

TTFPP
06.2016 - 07.2016
  • Conduct and Document feedback assessment on impact of recommendations made of earlier social research on Sambu village with positive outcomes.
  • Supervised data collection, data quality, analysis, evaluation and dissemination for research projects
  • Coordinated research preparation, quality, timeliness and approval process
  • Maintained close connection with project personnel to quickly identify and resolve problems
  • Updated project plans based on changing objectives, specifications and staff availability
  • Forecasted, scheduled and monitored project timelines, personnel performance and cost efficiency
  • Kept project teams on-task with proactive control of budgets, schedules and scopes
  • Scheduled team meetings and collaborated with six other team members
  • Tracked and communicated project status to stakeholders and investors through weekly reports
  • Monitored performance of project team members to provide performance feedback.
  • Prepare and submit report on findings and recommendation.
  • Generated detailed reports and presented findings to relevant stakeholders.

Project Team Lead

TTFPP
06.2015 - 07.2015
  • Conduct Research on challenges confronting Sambu Community in Mion District of Northern Region in Accordance with relevant provisions of PNDC Law 279
  • Maintained project files, books and correspondence in chronological date order for easy access and retrieval
  • Door to Door field research in "Sambu Community.
  • Identified project needs by reviewing project objectives and schedules.
  • Communicated with key stakeholders to determine project requirements and objectives.
  • Monitored performance of project team members to provide performance feedback.
  • Submitted budget estimates, progress reports and cost tracking reports.
  • Conferred with project personnel to identify and resolve problems.
  • Proposed, reviewed and approved modifications to project plans.
  • Developed and updated project plans to document objectives, technologies, schedules and funding.
  • Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.

Field Enumerator

Ghana Statistical Service
09.2014 - 09.2014
  • Compilation of data on enterprises within Tamale Metropolis
  • Explained survey functions and objectives
  • Returned to houses to obtain additional information or resolve survey issues, politely expressing appreciation for cooperation
  • Aided non-English speakers in translating census materials, verifying comprehension
  • Addressed non-responsive initial interviews by informing census interviewees on importance of rights of participation
  • Promoted census significance and rights of participation to prospective interviewees through follow-up calls or in-person visits to address non-responsive initial interview
  • Studied maps of assigned areas to plan efficient routes, reaching over 20 community businesses per day
  • Double-checked team questionnaires and submissions to promote completeness and viability
  • Reviewed data obtained from interview for completeness and accuracy
  • Assisted individuals in filling out applications or questionnaires
  • Asked questions in accordance with instructions to obtain person's name, address and age
  • Identified and resolved inconsistencies in interviewees' responses by means of appropriate questioning or explanation
  • Explained survey objectives and procedures to interviewees, interpreting survey questions to help with comprehension
  • Used computers or specified forms to compile, record and code results or data from interview or survey
  • Used statistical software to analyze data from surveys, old records or case studies
  • Met daily with supervisor to discuss and report results.

Education

Bachelors of Science (Hons) Real - Real Estate Management, Rating and Taxation

University For Development Studies
07.2018

High School Diploma -

Armed Forces Senior High School, African Secondary
05.2013

Some College

Skills

  • SKILLS AND PERSONAL QUALITIES
  • Microsoft Office
  • Good at written and verbal Communication
  • Good negotiating skills
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Administrative Support
  • Property Management
  • Market Trend Analysis
  • Project Management
  • Property Information Filing
  • Customer Service
  • Renewal Lease Preparation
  • Market Research
  • Critical thinking
  • Problem resolution

Certification

  • Certificate of National Service -Mandatory service to the government of Ghana (2018/2019).
  • Certified Valuation and Estate Surveyor, Ghana Institution of Surveyors- December, 2022
  • Certified fire Warden -Basic Fire Fighting & emergency response procedure -Ghana fire service- May, 2022
  • Certificate of participation-Real Estate Law -Laweh University-June, 2022

Languages

  • English: First Language
  • English: C2
  • Proficient

Additional Information

ACCOMPLISHMENT

  • Promoted from National service person (Estate Officer) to Junior Estate Officer after twelve
    months at the Ghana Revenue Authority.
  • Promoted from Junior Estate Officer to Senior Estate Officer in less than twelve months.
  • Led my team to generate an office equipment register for all the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) office nationwide.
  • Led my team to generate a physical infrastructure database for properties owned and rented by Ghana Revenue Authority nationwide.
  • Led my team to achieve renting and setting up of 990 square meters of office space as well as relocating 100 staff to the new office space within five working days, earning recognition from top
    management.

References

REFERENCES

Surv. Bernard Frimpong 

Principal Revenue Officer

Facilities, Logistics and Asset Management Unit 

Ghana Revenue Authority

bernard.frimpong@gra.gov.gh 

0507083119 

Surv. Augustine Adzi-Tay 

Revenue Officer

Estate Administration Unit 

Ghana Revenue Authority 

augustine.adzi-tay@gra.gov.gh 

0208347971

Emmanuel Yaley

Valuation and Estate Surveyor

Property Investment Consultancy (PIC) 

yaleyemmanuel@yahoo.com 

0207312143 

Wilfred Acheampong 

Regional Lands Officer

Wa Lands Commission 

0246151939 

wilfredacheampon@yahoo.com

Surv. Dr. Elias kusaana 

Senior Lecturer 

University for Development Studies

eliaskusaana@gmail.com

0243955047

Timeline

Senior Estate Officer

Ghana Revenue Authority, GRA, Accra
08.2020 - Current

Junior Estate Officer

Ghana Revenue Authority, GRA
01.2020 - 07.2020

National Service Person (Estate Officer)

Ghana Revenue Authority, GRA
09.2018 - 12.2019

Lands Officer

Lands Commission
05.2017 - 08.2017

Lands Officer

Lands Commission
08.2016 - 09.2016

Project Team Lead, Field Practical Program

TTFPP
06.2016 - 07.2016

Project Team Lead

TTFPP
06.2015 - 07.2015

Field Enumerator

Ghana Statistical Service
09.2014 - 09.2014

Bachelors of Science (Hons) Real - Real Estate Management, Rating and Taxation

University For Development Studies

High School Diploma -

Armed Forces Senior High School, African Secondary

Some College
  • Certificate of National Service -Mandatory service to the government of Ghana (2018/2019).
  • Certified Valuation and Estate Surveyor, Ghana Institution of Surveyors- December, 2022
  • Certified fire Warden -Basic Fire Fighting & emergency response procedure -Ghana fire service- May, 2022
  • Certificate of participation-Real Estate Law -Laweh University-June, 2022
Muntoh-awusi Yussif