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Tyhra Carolyn Kumasi

Accra

Summary

Accomplished Risk Management Consultant and Strategic Program Leader with over 14 years of experience in creating and executing comprehensive risk management frameworks in the agribusiness and development sectors. Proven expertise in aligning risk mitigation strategies with organizational objectives while enhancing crisis management and regulatory compliance efforts. Known for fostering risk awareness and driving economic growth in SME agribusinesses, resulting in improved food security and reduced poverty. Extensive experience collaborating with prestigious international organizations, exemplifying a track record of innovative leadership that drives operational efficiency and business success.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Executive Director and Consultant

Pemcoa Consult
Accra
01.2018 - Current
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive risk management frameworks for agribusiness projects, focusing on operational, financial, and regulatory risk mitigation
  • Conducted regular risk assessments for donor-funded initiatives valued at over $40 million, ensuring compliance with international best practices and regulatory requirements
  • Designed crisis management and business continuity plans to address market volatility and operational challenges
  • Led capacity-building initiatives, fostering a proactive risk management culture among teams and stakeholders
  • Consulted for organizations such as IFPRI and Winrock International, supporting smallholder farmers, cooperatives, and SMEs to boost economic growth and improve food security

Senior Research Officer

CWSA and IRC
Accra
01.2015 - 12.2017
  • Developed Environmental and Social Management Frameworks to mitigate risks in water service delivery projects
  • Conducted scenario analyses, stress testing, and risk assessments to address financial, operational, and environmental risks
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory standards and donor requirements, producing timely reports and audits
  • Strengthened capacity-building programs for local government stakeholders, enhancing institutional resilience

Team Lead and Senior Research Officer

CWSA and IRc
Accra
01.2012 - 12.2014
  • Managed risk assessment and mitigation for research activities in rural water supply services
  • Developed monitoring and evaluation frameworks to ensure project compliance and progress
  • Provided technical support on regulatory compliance and environmental safeguards

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)
Addis Ababa
01.2011 - 12.2011
  • Led risk management efforts in projects addressing land degradation and climate resilience in Tigray, Ethiopia
  • Oversaw data collection, risk analyses, and mitigation planning for operational and environmental challenges
  • Presented research findings at international forums and contributed to policy briefs and publications

Education

Ph.D. - Biological Science

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Ghana
01.2010

Master of Science - Biological Sciences

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Kumasi
07-2006

BSc. - Natural Resources Management

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Ghana
01.2004

Skills

  • Scenario Analysis
  • Risk Management Strategy
  • Analytical Data Skills
  • Operational risk
  • Stress testing
  • Enterprise risk management
  • Risk mitigation
  • Strategic planning
  • Risk advisory

Affiliations

  • Project Management Institute (PMI) Ghana and Global chapter
  • International Water Association (IWA)

Certification

  • Program Management Professional (PgMP)
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Advanced Monitoring & Evaluation Fundamentals (USAID)

References

Available upon request.

Projects

Accomplished Risk Management Consultant and Strategic Program Leader with over 14 years of experience in designing and implementing risk management frameworks, program leadership, and stakeholder engagement in agribusiness and development sectors. Demonstrated expertise in assessing financial, operational, regulatory, and strategic risks, with a proven ability to align risk mitigation strategies with organizational goals. Adept at crisis management, regulatory compliance, and fostering risk awareness within organizations. Skilled in supporting SME agribusinesses, farmer-based enterprises, and cooperatives to boost economic growth, reduce poverty, and improve food security. Extensive consulting experience with international organizations such as the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), Winrock International, and USAID, where I worked to support smallholder farmers, cooperatives, and SMEs. Additionally, provided technical backstopping to organizational teams on risk management and conducted training sessions to enhance capacity and build a proactive risk management culture.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Executive Director and Consultant

Pemcoa Consult
01.2018 - Current

Senior Research Officer

CWSA and IRC
01.2015 - 12.2017

Team Lead and Senior Research Officer

CWSA and IRc
01.2012 - 12.2014

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)
01.2011 - 12.2011

Ph.D. - Biological Science

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

Master of Science - Biological Sciences

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology

BSc. - Natural Resources Management

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology

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