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
Tarkwa-Ghana
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
Akrokeri-Ashanti
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
Kumasi-Ghana: ECG Asset Mapping Project
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,
Chirano Site-Survey of a 15 km 161 kva power line from Chirano to Bekwai
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
Adamus Resources Limited, Nzema Mine: TSF Stage 6 Phase I Raise
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
Tarkwa-Ghana
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
Tarkwa-Ghana
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
Central Ashanti Gold Ltd-Interim Tailings Storage Facility construction
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
Newmont Akyem-Project
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
Sunyani
10.2008 - 08.2009
- Topographic and engineering surveys
- Cadastral surveys
Education
Master of Science - Land Policy And Administration
University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast-Ghana03.2024
Master of Science - Environmental Science
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Kumasi -Ghana09.2016
Bachelor of Science - Geomatic Engineering
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Kumasi -Ghana06.2008
SSCE - Pure Science
Notre Dame Seminary Secondary School
Navrongo - Ghana08.2003
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