Vida Boakye Opoku
Ghana
Summary
Dedicated professional with expertise in research, policy development, and project management. Proven ability to supervise research activities and manage strategic planning and budgeting effectively. Strong communicator skilled in preparing reports and facilitating capacity-building initiatives.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2025
2025
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Planning and Research Manager
National Information Technology Agency (NITA)
10.2020 - 09.2025
- Supervise research activities to ensure alignment with Agency objectives.
- Assist in developing strategic plans and annual budget for the Agency.
- Provide information for analysis of policy issues to inform decision-making.
- Collate inputs on patterns, trends, and current market dynamics in IT industry.
- Prepare quarterly and annual reports to communicate Agency performance.
- Manage Ghana Open Data Initiative, enhancing data education for focal persons in MDAs/MMDAs.
- Facilitate capacity building for data monitors to improve management of open data portal.
Research Assistant and Administrative Officer
HATOF Foundation
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Developed concept notes for various projects.
- Planned and managed ‘ACTUATE’ project, ensuring timely execution.
- Assisted in preparation of Stakeholder Engagement Strategy for Green Climate Fund.
- Contributed to development of Environmental and Social Safeguard Policy for Energy Commission.
- Prepared regular financial and administrative reports for management review.
- Facilitated coordination of conferences, workshops, and meetings.
Education
Master of Philosophy - Development Studies
University of Cape Coast
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences, Geography and Sociology
University of Cape Coast
01.2012 - 01.2016
Skills
- Power BI and big data analytics
- Professionalism and initiative
- Organizational skills
- Oral and written communication
- Time management and prioritization
- Computer literacy
- Team collaboration and goal orientation
Certification
- 2024: Digital Commerce
- 2024: Cybersecurity Operations
- 2024: Blockchain Use For and By Governments
- 2023: PRINCE 2 Foundation Certificate in Project Management
- 2023: Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst
- 2023: Foundations of Digital Marketing and e-Commerce
- 2022: Certified Information Privacy Professional
- 2022: Budgeting and Financial Planning
Accomplishments
- 2024- Ongoing- Team member, development of regulations for Data Centre and Cloud Computing Services.
- 2024- Team member, development of regulations for e-Commerce Services in Ghana
- 2024- Organisation of Trainer of trainer’s workshop for the Government of Ghana Enterprise Architecture and e-Government Interoperability Framework
- 2022- Contributed in the development of the World Bank 2022 GovTech Maturity Index.
- 2021- Produced analytical report on Ghana Open Data Initiative (GODI) for the 2021Open Government Partnership (OGP) Impact Awards.
References
- Yaw, Buadu, Ag. Director, Finance and Administration, musah.issah@nita.gov.gh, +233542595383, National Information Technology Agency
- Akua O., Britwum, Associate Professor, aobritwum@ucc.edu.gh, +233208150869, University of Cape Coast
Timeline
Planning and Research Manager
National Information Technology Agency (NITA)
10.2020 - 09.2025
Research Assistant and Administrative Officer
HATOF Foundation
01.2018 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences, Geography and Sociology
University of Cape Coast
01.2012 - 01.2016
Master of Philosophy - Development Studies
University of Cape Coast
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