SHANI ALHASSAN
Tamale
Summary
Development professional with over 8 years of experience in training, research, planning, and monitoring & evaluation of projects. Proven track record in coordinating small-scale development initiatives and assessing public sector programs. Aspiring to enhance skills and deliver high-quality services.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Management Information Systems/Digital Officer
SOCO Project, Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairsopment
Tamale
03.2023 - Current
- Monitored data accuracy in databases, and ensured the integrity of the information system.
- Ensured data quality and consistency, integrating information from different sources into a central repository for analysis.
- Provided timely, accurate, and relevant data from the information system that supported decision-making processes at the zonal level.
- Generated regular reports and other data visualizations to communicate findings to relevant stakeholders, including M&E teams and project specialists.
- Supported the MIS Specialist in designing data collection tools in Kobo toolbox, developing databases, and training zonal and DA staff on data collection and reporting procedures.
- Provided technical advice and guidance to zonal staff on the use of information systems.
- Created user accounts, configured access rights and granted permissions to different users.
- Developed strategies for training users on new software applications.
- Conducted periodic audits of IT assets to ensure compliance with internal policies.
- Performed system troubleshooting and problem-solving activities as needed at the Zonal level.
Assistant Development Planning Officer
Local Government Service, Nanton District Assembly
Nanton
10.2019 - Current
- Supported Principal Planner to prepare and implement development policies and projects in the district
- Supported in investigating and recommending emerging development opportunities in the district
- Ensured compliance with official guidelines in program implementation
- Supported the monitoring and evaluation of ongoing projects and submitted detailed reports to the Regional Coordinating Council
- Planned and sensitized staff and stakeholders before project implementation in the district.
Monitoring, Evaluations, and Learning Officer
Centre for Active Learning and Integrated Development (CALID)
06.2016 - 10.2019
- Coordinated and monitored the implementation of projects to ensure target indicators were met.
- Designed monitoring frameworks, quarterly newsletters, and reported on projects to donors.
- Facilitated post-project evaluations and led the data collection for donor-funded projects to capture and share impact stories with Donors and stakeholders.
- I wrote project proposals and conceptualized notes for fundraising.
Research and Administrative Assistant
Venceremos Development Consults
10.2013 - 06.2016
- Conducted field and desktop research for consultancy projects.
- Managed data and contributed to report writing for baseline surveys.
- As a Teaching Assistant, I coordinated logistics for 'Local Dynamics of Change' course, ensuring smooth operations.
Education
Master of Science - Planning, Monitoring And Evaluation
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Kumasi, Ghana11-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Integrated Development Studies
University For Development Studies, Ghana
Tamale, Ghana11-2012
High School Diploma -
Ghana Senior High School, Tamale
Tamale, Ghana05-2007
Basic Education Certificate -
Saint Joseph’s Junior High School, Tamale
Tamale, Ghana05-2004
Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Data Analysis
- Presentation Skills
- Multitasking
- Computer Literacy
- Research experience
- Computer Literacy
- Research experience
- Computer Literacy
- Research experience
Research and project experience
- Participatory Action Research, 2015, Present, Research Assistant for a project commissioned by St. Francis Xavier University, Canada. Investigated the impact of foreign large-scale mining in Ghana. Contributed to published articles in the Canadian Journal of Action Research.
- Baseline Survey Supervisor, 2015, Led a team for a DfID-funded Market Development Program for Northern Ghana. Designed survey tools and supervised enumerators in the Karaga District.
- Post-Project Assessment, 2016, Assisted in evaluating District Assemblies' capacities under the NORST Project in Ghana. Led a team to assess the interaction between District Assemblies and government stakeholders.
- Field Supervisor, 2014, Worked with Leeds University on assessing the impact of Chinese small-scale gold mining in Ghana, managing survey interpretation and data analysis.
Certifications and courses
- Postgraduate Certificate in Promoting Accountable Democracies, Coady International Institute, St. Francis Xavier University, Canada, 2019
- Contribution Tracing Course, Mensvic Grand Hotel, Accra, 2017
Publications
Moving with the Movement: Participatory Action Research In/Action, Canadian Journal of Action Research, https://journals.nipissingu.ca/index.php/cjar/article/view/538
References
- Mr. Coleman Agyeyomah, Executive Director, Venceremos Development Consults, c_agyeyomah@hotmail.com, +233 246 148 723 / +233 261 402 267
- Mr. Sumani Bapio Mohammed Awal, Executive Director, CALID, calid174@gmail.com, +233 244 723 357 / +233 208 043 549
- Professor Jonathan Langdon, St. Francis Xavier University, Canada, jlangdon@stfx.ca
- Madam Ayishetu Alhassan, Nanton District Assembly, ayialhassan@gmail.com, +233 244 577 552
- Mr. Samuel Forson, SOCO Project, MLGCRA, Accra, kobinaforson@yahoo.com, +233202025
Languages
Dagbanli
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Twi
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Certification
- Post Graduate Certificate in Promoting Accountable Democracies.Coady International Institute, St. Francis Xavier University, Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada. 30th September to 18th October, 2019.
Timeline
Management Information Systems/Digital Officer
SOCO Project, Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairsopment
03.2023 - Current
Assistant Development Planning Officer
Local Government Service, Nanton District Assembly
10.2019 - Current
Monitoring, Evaluations, and Learning Officer
Centre for Active Learning and Integrated Development (CALID)
06.2016 - 10.2019
Research and Administrative Assistant
Venceremos Development Consults
10.2013 - 06.2016
Master of Science - Planning, Monitoring And Evaluation
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Bachelor of Arts - Integrated Development Studies
University For Development Studies, Ghana
High School Diploma -
Ghana Senior High School, Tamale
Basic Education Certificate -
Saint Joseph’s Junior High School, Tamale
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