Ms Office(Power point,Excel,Word,Outlook)
Sahanuni Alhassan
Summary
Seasoned Business and Organisational development professional with deep understanding of agricultural value chain dynamics, leveraging expertise in market systems, and developments. Aiming to apply my strong background in value chain analysis, project management, and strategic planning to boost operational efficiency and drive sustainable business growth in any serious minded organisation. Seasoned Program Officer skilful at evaluating progress and implementing strategic improvements. Decisive and forward-thinking leader with a resourceful approach. Offering over 20 years of progressive experience. Over 15 years of experience working in non-profit organization environments. Manages partner relationships and enforces project work plans, coordinates consultations with stakeholders and formulates progress reports. Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking and communication skills. Reliable business professional with experience in project management, process improvement and financial analysis. Proven track record of successfully streamlining business operations and reducing costs. Highly experienced at analyzing data to identify trends and developing strategies to improve efficiency. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level management position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Programs Officer
Farmerline-Technoserve Commercial Agriculture for Smallholders and Agribusiness-Technical Assistance Facility (CASA-TAF) Project
04.2023
- Developed and designed innovations in line with the Organization's mission, set goals and targets, and track progress to ensure timely and successful completion
- Established and maintained partnerships and collaborations with relevant stakeholders, including government agencies, other NGOs, community organizations, and donors
- Prepared regular reports on program activities, progress, and outcomes
- Designed data collection tools, analyzed and used data as feedback to improve program performance and inform decision-making.
Key Consultant
GIZ Market-Oriented Agriculture Project –North West (MOAP –NW)
06.2019 - 08.2021
- Built the capacity of 8 associations of the Ghana Agro Input Dealers Associations (GAIDA) across 14 districts in the Upper West, Savannah, Northern and North East Regions
- Trained and strengthened the capacity of 31 Common Interest Groups (CIGs) within 10 districts of the project's operational area
- Conducted a field-based research to assess the impact of the training of 51 Village Savings and Loans Associations (VSLAs) as a tool to providing access to quality agro- inputs for increased productivity in the Upper West, Savannah, Northern and North East regions of Ghana
- Led a team of 5 to conduct training needs assessment for 15 women groups in the Upper West, Savannah, Northern and North East Regions of Ghana on Organizational development and Group dynamics and facilitated appropriate training to fill gaps identified.
Regional Manager
USAID/Ghana Agriculture Development and Value Chains Enhancement Program (ADVANCE) Phase II
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Oversaw project timelines, deliverables, and adherence to established budgets
- Implemented projects aimed at improving product value chain, resulting in a 20% increase in final-product value
- Ensured excellent communication among project team members, clients, and stakeholders
- Provided coaching and mentoring to technical staff for high performance
- Collaborated with project team to compile and submit monthly work plans and budgets for management approval
- Led knowledge sharing sessions, documented best practices, and fostered continuous improvement in project implementation
- Presented project status reports at senior management meetings.
Value Chain Analyst
USAID/Ghana ADVANCE Program Phase I
01.2014 - 12.2018
- Conducted comprehensive value chain analyses to identify opportunities for growth and improvement
- Collaborated with the business development team to design strategies for enhancing the existing value chains
- Coordinated with stakeholders within supply chains to streamline processes and improve overall efficiency.
Community Training Coordinator
USAID/Ghana ADVANCE Program Phase I
03.2011 - 12.2013
- Conducted Organization Capacity Assessment (OCA) with partner organizations to identify capacity gaps and rolled out capacity building interventions to address gaps
- Designed tailor-made training curricula and training materials to build the capacity of local organizations and project beneficiaries
- Master trainer in over 20 Train the Trainers on Farming as a Business (FaaB), Numeracy, Sell More for More (SMFM), Farmer Based Organization(FBO) development etc
- Initiated the formation and development of Outgrower Business Managers' Network in the Upper West region.
Education
M Sc. Organization Development (M.Sc. OD) -
University for Development Studies (UDS)
11.2018
B Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture -
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology
Monitoring and Evaluation in Global health -
University of Washington, Department of Global Health, USA
04.2022
Leadership and Management in Global Health -
University of Washington, Department of Global Health, USA
12.2021
Project Management in Global health -
University of Washington, Department of Global Health, USA
09.2021
Project Management Professional training -
Cambridge Center of Excellence, Ghana
10.2020
Leadership and Communication training -
International Leadership Development Institute (ILDI), Ghana
04.2018
Advanced Organizational Development Certified Consultant (AODCC) -
Institute of Organization Development, IOD, USA
06.2017
Skills
- Strong analytical skills with emphasis on value chain analysis
- Extensive knowledge of market systems and supply chains
- Exceptional project management and implementation abilities
- Excellent communication and report-writing skills
- Proficiency in agribusiness development strategies
- Budgeting and financial management
- Capacity Building
- Research and analysis
- Monitoring and Evaluation
- Training and Facilitation
- Documentation skills
- Technical knowledge
- Strategic Planning
- Data Analysis
- Policy analysis
- Technical Support
- Proposal Writing
- Technical assistance
- Resource Mobilization
- Proficient in [Software]
- Project Planning
- Program Evaluation
- Process Improvement
- Analytical Thinking
- Process Analysis
- Idea Development and Brainstorming
- Logistics Coordination
- Quantitative skills
Accomplishments
- Led and executed 5 substantial needs assessments in rural communities across Ghana, discovering pivotal growth opportunities and enabling the creation of targeted value chain enhancements that have positively affected over 10,000 individuals.
- Drove successful initiatives in technology transfer, market linkages, and agro-enterprise development, fostering sustainable value chains within the agricultural sector.
- Facilitated the establishment and expansion of more than 3,000 farmer co-operatives, enhancing market accessibility and improving the overall agricultural value chain.
- Proven track record, locally and internationally, for initiating, implementing, and evaluating potent agribusiness and commodity value chain development programs, leading to noticeable improvements in operational efficiency and productivity.
- Demonstrated proficiency in grant and project proposal writing, securing funding and support from esteemed organizations such as USAID, EU, DFATD, UKAID, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and others, powering critical aspects of value chain development projects.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Software
Kobo Collect
Certification
- · Advanced Organizational Development Certified Consultant (AODCC) – Institute of Organization Development, OID, USA (June 2017 )
Consultancies
Key Consultant, GIZ Market-Oriented Agriculture Project –North West (MOAP –NW), 06/2019, 08/2021, Built the capacity of 8 associations of the Ghana Agro Input Dealers Associations (GAIDA) across 14 districts in the Upper West, Savannah, Northern and North East Regions., Trained and strengthened the capacity of 31 Common Interest Groups (CIGs) within 10 districts of the project's operational area, Conducted a field-based research to assess the impact of the training of 51 Village Savings and Loans Associations (VSLAs) as a tool to providing access to quality agro- inputs for increased productivity in the Upper West, Savannah, Northern and North East regions of Ghana., Led a team of 5 to conduct training needs assessment for 15 women groups in the Upper West, Savannah, Northern and North East Regions of Ghana on Organizational development and Group dynamics and facilitated appropriate training to fill gaps identified.
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Hausa
Intermediate (B1)
Twi
Upper intermediate (B2)
Waale/Dagaare
Advanced (C1)
Personal Information
Title: Agricultural Value Chain Development Specialist
Work Preference
Work Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Work-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursHealthcare benefitsTeam Building / Company Retreats4-day work weekPersonal development programsWork from home optionReferences
Available upon request.
Affiliations
- Member of Organisation Development Practitioners Association (ODPA)) of
Timeline
Programs Officer
Farmerline-Technoserve Commercial Agriculture for Smallholders and Agribusiness-Technical Assistance Facility (CASA-TAF) Project
04.2023
Key Consultant
GIZ Market-Oriented Agriculture Project –North West (MOAP –NW)
06.2019 - 08.2021
Regional Manager
USAID/Ghana Agriculture Development and Value Chains Enhancement Program (ADVANCE) Phase II
01.2019 - 12.2019
Value Chain Analyst
USAID/Ghana ADVANCE Program Phase I
01.2014 - 12.2018
Community Training Coordinator
USAID/Ghana ADVANCE Program Phase I
03.2011 - 12.2013
M Sc. Organization Development (M.Sc. OD) -
University for Development Studies (UDS)
B Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture -
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology
Monitoring and Evaluation in Global health -
University of Washington, Department of Global Health, USA
Leadership and Management in Global Health -
University of Washington, Department of Global Health, USA
Project Management in Global health -
University of Washington, Department of Global Health, USA
Project Management Professional training -
Cambridge Center of Excellence, Ghana
Leadership and Communication training -
International Leadership Development Institute (ILDI), Ghana
Advanced Organizational Development Certified Consultant (AODCC) -
Institute of Organization Development, IOD, USA
Consultancies
Key Consultant, GIZ Market-Oriented Agriculture Project –North West (MOAP –NW), 06/2019, 08/2021, Built the capacity of 8 associations of the Ghana Agro Input Dealers Associations (GAIDA) across 14 districts in the Upper West, Savannah, Northern and North East Regions., Trained and strengthened the capacity of 31 Common Interest Groups (CIGs) within 10 districts of the project's operational area, Conducted a field-based research to assess the impact of the training of 51 Village Savings and Loans Associations (VSLAs) as a tool to providing access to quality agro- inputs for increased productivity in the Upper West, Savannah, Northern and North East regions of Ghana., Led a team of 5 to conduct training needs assessment for 15 women groups in the Upper West, Savannah, Northern and North East Regions of Ghana on Organizational development and Group dynamics and facilitated appropriate training to fill gaps identified.
Personal Information
Title: Agricultural Value Chain Development Specialist
References
Available upon request.
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