Patricia Faalakyer Banoeyele
Wa
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record in gender equality advocacy at Capacity Enhancement and Community Support. Skilled in project management and effective communication, I successfully led initiatives that enhanced social inclusion strategies across three districts, fostering collaboration and training diverse groups to address gender bias and improve community engagement.
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Diversity, Inclusion and Participation Lead
Capacity Enhancement and Community Support
Wa
11.2024 - Current
- Led the team in implementing gender equality and gender mainstreaming in projects
- Led the team in developing gender equality and social inclusion strategies for three districts( Wa West, Wa East and Sissala West) in the Upper West Region
- Facilitated sessions on gender equality and social inclusion at the district level.
- Trained traditional leaders, youth and staff of district assemblies on the national gender policy and gender equality and social inclusion
- Trained staff of Capacity Enhancement and Community Support on gender mainstreaming at the office level and on the field
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to gender bias
Teaching and Research Assistant
University for Business and Integrated Development Studies
Wa
01.2023 - 10.2024
- Assisted professors with course preparation and student support tasks.
- Conducted literature reviews to support ongoing research projects and presentations.
- Facilitated study sessions to enhance student understanding of course material.
- Organized and maintained research data using digital tools and databases.
- Graded assignments and provided constructive feedback to students regularly.
- Participated in departmental meetings to discuss research progress and teaching methods.
- Organized, graded, and provided feedback on student assignments.
- Advised students on academic issues such as course selection or degree requirements.
- Analyzed data from student surveys to improve instruction methods.
- Participated in the planning of departmental events such as orientation or graduation ceremonies.
- Developed and delivered lectures for large classes.
Education
Master of Philosophy - Development Economics
SD-Dombo University of Business And Integrated Development S
Wa 01.2024 - 09.2025
Master of Science - International Development Studies
University of Amsterdam
Amsterdam, Netherlands 11.2024 - 08.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Integrated Development Studies( Economics)
University For Development Studies
Wa 09.2018 - 11.2022
Skills
- Project management
- Data analysis
- Effective communication
- Research methodologies
- Gender equality advocacy
- Community engagement
- Training and development
- Team collaboration
- Interpersonal communication
- Conflict resolution
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Flexible and adaptable
- Cultural awareness
- Organization and time management
- Multitasking
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Problem-solving
- Public speaking
- MS office, Stata, Excel
- Report writing
- Project planning
- Supervision and leadership
Languages
English
First Language
Twi
Advanced (C1)
C1
Certification
- Gender equality and social inclusion- Coginta
Timeline
Diversity, Inclusion and Participation Lead
Capacity Enhancement and Community Support
11.2024 - Current
Master of Science - International Development Studies
University of Amsterdam
11.2024 - 08.2025
Master of Philosophy - Development Economics
SD-Dombo University of Business And Integrated Development S
01.2024 - 09.2025
Teaching and Research Assistant
University for Business and Integrated Development Studies
01.2023 - 10.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Integrated Development Studies( Economics)
University For Development Studies
09.2018 - 11.2022