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Rexford Anongsem Aboziah

Techiman Municipal,Bono Region

Summary

  • Experience in land acquisition and implementation of resettlement action plans.
  • Experience in the development and implementation of livelihood restoration programs for project impacted persons in mining communities
  • Experience in Land Access and Community relations
  • Over 14 years of experience in mining and engineering surveys
  • Proficient in Geospatial data analysis with Geo-processing tools of ArcGIS Pro and QGIS
  • Experience in workplace Health and Safety Management.
  • Strong verbal and written communication in English
  • Valid Ghanaian category B drivers license

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Land Acquisition and GIS Superintendent

AngloGold Ashanti Iduapriem Ltd
05.2021 - Current
  • Successfully implemented BTSF resettlement action plan for three communities that involved over 500 project affected persons
  • Developed and implemented social management plan for BTSF resettlement project
  • Developed and implemented livelihood restoration programs for projects impacted persons
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in managing the Land Acquisition unit for efficient and timely execution of projects
  • Supervised successful negotiation and payment of fair compensation to farmers
  • Ensured speedy and successful resolution of Community complaint with regards to resettlement and land acquisition
  • Developed and managed land access compensation database
  • Participated in other mine wide projects, demonstrating ability to work collaboratively and effectively
  • Demonstrated excellent communication skills, both verbal and written during stakeholder engagements community relations

Senior Mine Surveyor

Goldstone Akrokeri Ltd
08.2020 - 05.2021
  • Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions to challenges in the day to day work.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance to survey team on use of GNSS RTK receivers
  • Performed monthly computation of mining and stock pile volumes
  • Designed and supervised construction of heap leach pad cells and earth works.
  • Developed and maintained land access compensation geo-database
  • Supervised daily pit surveys and mark outs
  • Supervised explorations and grade control surveys

Team Lead

EMO Geomatics Consult
06.2018 - 04.2020
  • Liaised with community leaders and other stakeholders during field work on ECG asset mapping projects at Wassa Akropong, Juaso, Mampongten, Asankragua e.t.c
  • Coordinated daily field activities of surveyors in my team.
  • Carried out quality assurance and management of GIS database of all information gathered.
  • Developed reports for submission to ECG
  • Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity, accuracy, and commitment.

Project Lead Surveyor

Genser Energy Ghana Ltd,
04.2017 - 04.2017
  • Performed stake out and demarcation of proposed power line
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance in picking of spot heights and other topographical details within the right of way of proposed route.
  • Generated 3D model of the proposed route for designing of towers.
  • Recommended realignment of sections of route to the client based on cost and environmental factors.

Senior Project Surveyor

Naachiaa Mining Services
05.2016 - 02.2017
  • Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while carrying out topographic survey and stake out of foot prints of embankments.
  • Computed monthly earth works volumes using Gemcom surpac and Autodesk Civil 3d
  • Interpreted project designs to foremen on site to ensure compliance.
  • Supervised construction to ensure design is been followed.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments and agile teams
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations in consultation with project consultants.

Land Access Surveyor

AngloGold Ashanti Iduapriem Limited
09.2012 - 12.2014
  • Successfully implemented Ajopa and Mankessim Resettlement Action Plans
  • Developed and implemented of livelihood restoration programs in consultation with project affected persons
  • Developed and implemented strategies for concession monitoring and prevention of encroachment.
  • Developed and managed land access and compensation Geo-database.
  • Successfully conducted Land access and farm surveys
  • Developed strong organizational and communication skills through the coordination of activities of resettlement negotiation committees
  • Identified issues, analyzed data and provided information for the resolution of community complaints and grievances.

Project Surveyor-GTSF

AngloGold Ashanti Iduapriem Limited
06.2011 - 09.2012
  • Computed monthly earth work volumes
  • Provided survey services for the construction of Mark Curtifani estate and the green fields tailings storage facility
  • Conducted farm surveys and GIS database management for compensation data

Geomatic Engineer

Naachiaa Plant Pool Limited
10.2010 - 05.2011
  • Computed and generated monthly reports on earth works
  • Setting out of walls and embankments for new tailings dam construction.
  • Established survey controls and networks

Lead Surveyor

Geo-Data
02.2010 - 09.2010
  • Completed survey and demarcation of farms within the concession of Newmont for compensation.
  • Completed survey of structures in Yaayaso community for relocation.
  • Participated in community relation and engagement to facilitate the smooth execution of the survey and enumeration.
  • Developed GIS database for enumeration and compensation purposes.

National Service Person

Regional Survey Department
10.2008 - 08.2009
  • Topographic and engineering surveys
  • Cadastral surveys

Education

Master of Science - Land Policy And Administration

University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast-Ghana
03.2024

Master of Science - Environmental Science

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Kumasi -Ghana
09.2016

Bachelor of Science - Geomatic Engineering

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Kumasi -Ghana
06.2008

SSCE - Pure Science

Notre Dame Seminary Secondary School
Navrongo - Ghana
08.2003

Skills

  • Land acquisition and negotiation skills
  • Resettlement and livelihood restoration skills
  • Team player
  • Ability to use GIS software such as ArcGIS Pro
  • Ability to use Autodesk software

Accomplishments

  • My experience was very instrumental in the successful implementation of the BTSF resettlement action plan.
  • The closure of complaints emanating from farmers at the BTSF footprint
  • Achieve results by introducing GIS for the management of land access compensation database at Iduapriem.
  • Documented and resolved complaints emanating from farmers at the BTSF footprint which led to a smooth kick start of the construction process.
  • Collaborated with the socio-economic development team in designing and implementing livelihood restoration programs for the BTSF resettlement project.

Affiliations

Professional Member Ghana Institution of Surveyors

Certification

ISO 45001: 2018 Lead Auditor Certificate: CQI/IRCA Certified, UK. 2019

International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety: NEBOSH, UK. 2013



Languages

Gurune (Frafra)
Native language
English
Proficient
C2

Timeline

Land Acquisition and GIS Superintendent

AngloGold Ashanti Iduapriem Ltd
05.2021 - Current

Senior Mine Surveyor

Goldstone Akrokeri Ltd
08.2020 - 05.2021

Team Lead

EMO Geomatics Consult
06.2018 - 04.2020

Project Lead Surveyor

Genser Energy Ghana Ltd,
04.2017 - 04.2017

Senior Project Surveyor

Naachiaa Mining Services
05.2016 - 02.2017

Land Access Surveyor

AngloGold Ashanti Iduapriem Limited
09.2012 - 12.2014

Project Surveyor-GTSF

AngloGold Ashanti Iduapriem Limited
06.2011 - 09.2012

Geomatic Engineer

Naachiaa Plant Pool Limited
10.2010 - 05.2011

Lead Surveyor

Geo-Data
02.2010 - 09.2010

National Service Person

Regional Survey Department
10.2008 - 08.2009

Master of Science - Land Policy And Administration

University of Cape Coast

Master of Science - Environmental Science

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology

Bachelor of Science - Geomatic Engineering

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology

SSCE - Pure Science

Notre Dame Seminary Secondary School

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