Sylvanus Tettey
Accra
Summary
Accomplished District Planning Officer and a member of the Ghana Institute of Planning with a proven track record at Local Government Service, adept in environmental planning and fostering community engagement. Excelled in managing budgets and projects, ensuring cost-efficiency and quality. Demonstrated GIS proficiency and strategic planning capabilities, significantly enhancing project outcomes and stakeholder collaboration.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
District Planning Officer
Local Government Service
01.2013 - Current
- Managed budgets effectively throughout the lifespan of various projects, ensuring cost-efficiency without compromising quality.
- Facilitate the preparation of Medium-Term and Annual Plans
- Conduct Monitoring and Evaluation on the implementation of Annual Plans
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, best practices, and legislative changes to inform planning decisions and strategies.
- Accelerated information flow and guidance from senior leaders to synchronize and unite efforts.
- Established strong working relationships with clients, community members, and colleagues alike, fostering collaborative problem-solving environments.
District Census Officer
Ghana Statistical Service
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Preside over the conduct of 2021 Population and Housing Census in South Dayi District
- Co-ordinate the activities of all field enumerators and supervisors. .
- Ensure the prompt payment of field officers to facilitate field work
- Compile and submit timely status reports on the project.
- Maintained strict adherence to industry regulations, minimizing risk exposure for the organization.
- Enhanced communication between team members by organizing regular meetings and fostering open dialogue.
Field Enumerator
Ghana Statistical Service
08.2012 - 11.2012
- Read maps and used GPS systems to prepare efficient routes to physically visit citizens and collect necessary data.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information, protecting respondent privacy and ensuring compliance with ethical guidelines.
- Interviewed residents in assigned areas to explain purpose of census, answer questions and accurately record answers.
- Identified potential issues or discrepancies during data collection, proactively addressing concerns to maintain data integrity.
Education
Master of Arts - Economic Policy Management
University of Ghana
Accra08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Development Planning
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Kumasi06.2009
Skills
- Transportation Planning
- Environmental Planning
- Community Engagement
- Budgeting and financial management
- Research and analysis
- Spatial analysis
- Infrastructure Planning
- GIS Proficiency
- Business Development
- Project Management
Affiliations
- Ghana Institute of Planning
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
District Census Officer
Ghana Statistical Service
05.2021 - 09.2021
District Planning Officer
Local Government Service
01.2013 - Current
Field Enumerator
Ghana Statistical Service
08.2012 - 11.2012
Master of Arts - Economic Policy Management
University of Ghana
Bachelor of Science - Development Planning
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
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