Shadrach Yeboah Osei
Accra
Summary
Dynamic and driven Program Professional with 8+ years of international development, project management, and youth empowerment experience. Expert in leading cross-functional teams to deliver scalable programs focused on education, entrepreneurship, and community development. Proven track record of designing, implementing, and monitoring high-impact projects that drive sustainable change. Building strong partnerships and networks with stakeholders to foster collaboration and resource mobilization. Committed to creating innovative, data-driven solutions for African communities aligned with global best practices.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Youth Development Specialist
SOS Children's Village
Accra
09.2015 - Current
- Conducted needs assessments and developed program objectives.
- Managed budgeting processes, including creating forecasts and tracking expenses.
- Developed strategic plans to ensure successful program operations.
- Researched funding opportunities to support program initiatives.
- Monitored performance metrics to evaluate effectiveness of programs.
- Developed strategies to increase public awareness of the organization's services.
- Analyzed data from surveys, focus groups, interviews to inform decision making.
- Compiled reports on program outcomes for internal and external stakeholders.
- Oversaw administrative support staff to facilitate day-to-day program activities.
- Monitored program operations for compliance with policies and procedures, applicable standards and relevant contractual policy.
- Initiated and set goals for programs according to strategic objectives of organization.
- Collected key program data and analysis to support continuous improvement.
- Established strategy for program using evaluation outcomes and research to set goals and direction.
- Fostered community connections and networks, driving collaborations with local organizations and businesses.
Education Facilitator
Ghana Education Service
Akosombo
09.2009 - 06.2015
- Designed and implemented youth empowerment programs focused on entrepreneurship and employability for underprivileged communities
- Developed and delivered workshops on career planning and skill development, enhancing participants' job readiness
- Fostered partnerships with NGOs and governmental agencies to drive youth engagement in community development projects
- Youth Participation Projects
- Developed and implemented training programs to increase participant knowledge and understanding of relevant topics.
- Facilitated group discussions and activities to ensure successful outcomes.
- Coordinated with stakeholders to ensure all expectations were met during the facilitation process.
- Analyzed data from surveys and assessments to identify trends or patterns among participants.
- Facilitated workshops designed to help teams develop strategies for achieving organizational goals.
- Specialized in negotiation and resolution of environmental conflicts involving natural resource allocation and regional development planning.
- Encouraged collaborative problem solving through active listening techniques.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Mathematics Program
University of Education, Winneba
Ghana08.2011
Diploma of Education - Agricultural Science & Physical Education Program
College of Education
07.2007
Skills
- Program Design & Implementation
- Leadership & Team Development
- Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E)
- Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
- Budgeting & Financial Oversight
- Youth Development & Empowerment
- Partnership Building
- Digital Literacy & Technology Integration
- Program Leadership
- Innovation and Creativity
- Partnership Development
- Budget Administration
- Strategic Planning
- Understanding of human resources
- Financial Management
- Business oversight
- Strategic leadership
- Administration knowledge
- Operations Oversight
- Performance standards and analysis
- Policy and procedure improvements
- Budget coordination
- Budgeting and financial management
- Curriculum Development
- Business Management
- Staff Development
- Organizational Leadership
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certificate in Project Management
- Introduction to Project Management
- Tableau Training Certificate: Data Visualization & Analytics
Affiliations
- Member, Institutional Partnership for Development (IPD), SOS Children's Villages
- Member, Location Emergency Response Committee, SOS Children's Villages, Ghana
Timeline
Youth Development Specialist
SOS Children's Village
09.2015 - Current
Education Facilitator
Ghana Education Service
09.2009 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Education - Mathematics Program
University of Education, Winneba
Diploma of Education - Agricultural Science & Physical Education Program
College of Education
Work Availability
monday
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morning
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeContract WorkWork Location
RemoteImportant To Me
Career advancementPersonal development programsCompany Culture401k matchTeam Building / Company RetreatsFlexible work hoursWork-life balanceHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPaid time offStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing4-day work weekPaid sick leaveLanguages
English
Native language
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