NOAH BARNES
Kasoa,
Summary
A dedicated Development Consultant with a track record of managing donor-funded projects in Ghana. My unique combination of communication excellence, program management expertise and strategic planning capabilities has driven impactful outcomes in every project I have undertaken. My background in International Development, International Affairs and Diplomacy, Public Administration and Public Policy Analysis, coupled with my effective Public Relations and Corporate Communication Skills has helped improved organizational performance in every area I found myself. My general objective is and has always been to offer or develop mechanisms to address the needs of my society or community or my group. I take much delight in community works and other voluntary works aimed at addressing communal needs.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Development Consultant - Regional Coordinator
Planco Consulting Gmbh, Ghana Jobs and Skills Apprenticeship Project
Accra
10.2023 - Current
- Dissemination of project-relevant information to target group
- Management of the project standard operating procedures in accordance with approved project manual
- Operation of the IT-based Management Information System to manage applications, disbursement and monitoring
- Supporting stakeholders to comply with the requirements of the project.
- Management of efficient information flow and regular interaction with relevant stakeholders
- Supervision of project stakeholders' performance against signed contracts
- Regular M & E of project outcomes and performance
- Reporting to the Component Coordinator on activities
Research Assistant
Parliament of Ghana
Accra
07.2022 - 09.2024
- Drafted speeches for programs, the member of parliament has been invited
- Retrieved evidence from the Hansard of parliament to support debate made by the member of parliament
- Wrote background notes and policy brief
- Wrote papers for international conferences for the member of parliament
- Drafted parliamentary questions
- Acted as a media liaison officer for the member of parliament
- Conducted research and summarizing findings for the member of parliament
Community Liaison Officer
SIEMENS Energy SAS, KASOA BSP, Millennium Challenge Corporation
Kasoa
02.2020 - 06.2022
- Coordinated SIEMENS Social actions
- Reported any Social non-compliance and report social incidents and ensure they are rectified
- Liaised with local stakeholders: authorities and communities
- Supported the Project Manager and Human Resource Team on setting up Social Plans
- Coordinated and enforced Gender policies of SIEMENS (Gender Expert)
- Acted as the Communication Specialist and Public Relations Expert for SIEMENS
- Ensured visitors complied with SIEMENS’ Visitor’s Policy
- Implemented Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs for SIEMENS
- Coordinated the Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) on the project
- Handled research and administrative tasks to support community outreach and program initiatives.
Religious and Moral Education Teacher
PECULIAR INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
Kasoa
10.2016 - 07.2018
- Prepared lesson notes and teaching
- Controlled and maintained the classroom (class teacher)
- Acted as the Head of the extra-curricular activities club in the school
- Provided counseling support to students.
Administrative Assistant
GHANA PORTS AND HARBOURS AUTHORITY, GPHA
Tema
10.2014 - 07.2015
- Developed administrative processes to achieve organizational objectives and improve office efficiency.
- Directed customer communication to appropriate department personnel.
- Tracked and submitted employee timesheets to prepare for payroll processing.
- Organized both physical and digital files and updated reports to coordinate project materials.
- Provided secretarial and office management support while building cooperative working relationships.
- Answered phone calls and emails to provide information, resulting in effective business correspondence.
- Maintained accurate department and customer records.
- Worked on staff performance appraisal forms
- Worked on staff entitlement packages (issues of welfare, leave, allowances and other packages)
- Assisted with the Port Integrity Project aimed at making Tema Port a ‘less bureaucratic and corruption free port’ to enhance its image.
Education
Master of Arts - Public Administration
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Kumasi, Ghana11-2023
Certificate in Public Relations and Corporate Communications -
University of Professional Studies
07.2021
Master of Arts - International Affairs
University of Ghana,
07.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Religion And Human Values
University of Cape Coast
05.2014
High School Diploma -
Nsaba Presby Senior High School
06.2009
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Analytical Thinking
- Time Management
- Leading Discussion Groups
- Problem-Solving
- Multitasking and Organization
- Attention to Detail
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Microsoft Office
- Community Outreach
- Work Prioritization
- Great Active-Listener
- Clerical Support
- Event Planning
- Project Planning
Affiliations
General Secretary - Youth Ministry - Sureway Assemblies of God Church - July, 2022 - date
National Vice President - Valco Hall Alumni Association - University Of Cape Coast, Ghana - June, 2022 - date
Usher/Protocol Officer - Sureway Assemblies of God Church - September 2019 - date
Best National Service Person -Ghana Ports and Harbors Authority, Ghana - August , 2015
Welfare Chairman - Valco Hall , University Of Cape Coast, Ghana May, 2013 - April, 2014
Welfare Committee Member - Students Representative Council, University of Cape Coast, Ghana - May,2013 - April,2014
Accomplishments
- Participant – National Conference on the Implementation of the AFCFTA Agreement in Ghana. Theme -Harnessing the benefits of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) for a Ghana Beyond Aid. 19th – 21st August, 2019
- Participant – United Nations Economic and Social Council Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development. Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. May, 2017
Languages
English
First Language
French
Elementary (A2)
A2
Timeline
Development Consultant - Regional Coordinator
Planco Consulting Gmbh, Ghana Jobs and Skills Apprenticeship Project
10.2023 - Current
Research Assistant
Parliament of Ghana
07.2022 - 09.2024
Community Liaison Officer
SIEMENS Energy SAS, KASOA BSP, Millennium Challenge Corporation
02.2020 - 06.2022
Religious and Moral Education Teacher
PECULIAR INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
10.2016 - 07.2018
Administrative Assistant
GHANA PORTS AND HARBOURS AUTHORITY, GPHA
10.2014 - 07.2015
Master of Arts - Public Administration
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Certificate in Public Relations and Corporate Communications -
University of Professional Studies
Master of Arts - International Affairs
University of Ghana,
Bachelor of Arts - Religion And Human Values
University of Cape Coast
High School Diploma -
Nsaba Presby Senior High School
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