Yvonne Kyei-Donkor
Koforidua
Summary
Dedicated professional with expertise in environmental compliance and project management. Experienced in conducting thorough environmental impact assessments and leading community outreach initiatives to promote awareness of sustainability practices. Committed to fostering educational workshops that drive public engagement and support environmental law adherence.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Programme Officer
Environmental Protection Authority
Koforidua
01.2023 - Current
- Compliance Monitoring & Enforcement: Inspecting manufacturing industries, mining sites, fuel stations, and other facilities to ensure adherence to environmental standards and issuing permits.
- Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA): Evaluating development proposals to ensure new projects integrate sustainable practices and proper mitigation measures before they begin.
- Pollution Control & Sampling: Monitoring air quality, water, and effluent discharge, as well as collecting data for environmental statistics and economic impact analyses.
- Complaint Investigation: Responding to community reports regarding environmental hazards like noise pollution, improper waste disposal, or chemical spills.
- Public Education & Sensitization: Creating awareness about environmental laws, climate change, and sustainability practices through community outreach and educational workshops.
- Reporting: Assisting in the preparation of annual work plans, field reports, and project updates for regional and national EPA offices.
Church Secretary
International Central Gospel Church
Koforidua
01.2017 - 12.2019
- Coordinated administrative tasks as Church Secretary and Personal Secretary to Head Pastor, managing correspondence, documenting meetings, organizing files, handling inquiries, and scheduling appointments.
Tutor
University of Ghana
Koforidua
03.2018 - 02.2019
- I prepare and deliver tutorials to undergraduate students in the field of political science in subjects such as introduction to international relations and introduction to comparative politics. I also initiate, facilitate and moderate discussions in the classroom.
Administrative Assistant
Afram Publications Ghana Limited
Achimota-Accra
10.2013 - 07.2014
- I worked as an assistant to an Administrative Officer in the capacity of fielding telephone calls, word processing, hard copy filing, receiving and directing visitors, creating presentations, writing of minutes and letters, photocopying, opening sorting and distributing correspondence. I was also running company errands to Post Office and purchasing office supplies, as well as scheduling meetings, appointments and travel arrangements for Managers.
National Service Person
Ghana Airports Company Limited
Accra
10.2012 - 08.2013
- I worked as a Terminal Operations Officer in the capacity of inspecting, monitoring and managing the Terminal and other airport facilities to ensure efficient passenger flow and safety. Assisting passengers and the general public with flight information, Updating airport flight information systems, Announcements of flight arrivals and formalities for departures.
Attachment
Home Finance Company Bank Limited
Koforidua
06.2011 - 08.2011
- Processed call-overs, managed document filing and storage, answered phone calls, and addressed customer inquiries and concerns.
Education
MSc - Environmental Sustainability and Management
Wisconsin International University College
Accra07-2025
MPhil - Political Science
University of Ghana
Legon-Accra07-2016
BA - Political Science, History
University of Ghana
Legon-Accra05-2012
General Arts -
Aburi Girls’ Senior High School
Aburi06-2007
BECE -
Riis Presbyterian Model Junior High School
Koforidua04-2004
Skills
- Policy analysis
- Project management
- Excellent research skills
- MS Office proficiency
- SPSS proficiency
- Excellent presentation skills
- Effective communication
- Highly motivated and organized
Certification
- Political Science Students Association (POSSA) Legon
- International Central Gospel Church (ICGC) Campus Ministry Alumni, Legon
- Aburi Girls’ Old Students Association (AGOA)
- Wildlife Club, Aburi Girls’ Secondary School
- Riis Presbyterian Model Old Students Association (RIPSA)
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 03/11/90
- Nationality: Ghanaian
- Marital Status: Married
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Singing
- Listening to music
- Going for social trips
Box Address
P. O. Box KF 87, Koforidua, Ghana
Leadership Experience
- 04/01/11, 04/30/12, Music Director, International Central Gospel Church, Campus Ministry, Legon-Accra, Ghana, Managing rehearsals and sound checks, working with other worship leaders and music directors on campus, directing during ministrations., Devising budgets and plan communications, coordinating fundraising efforts as well as planning and producing special musical concerts and workshop., Under my leadership, a musical and love seminar dubbed “WATERING THE GARDEN OF LOVE” was organized.
- 10/01/06, 05/31/07, Public Relations Officer-Wildlife club, Aburi Girls’ Secondary School, Aburi, Ghana, In charge of communicating with the student body and the school administration on issues concerning the club., Liaising with, and answering enquiries from the student body, school administration and members from other schools., Organizing events. It was under my leadership that the most interesting Wildlife Event was organized. This event was a competition between schools about the Wildlife Projects they had undertaken during the past years.
- 04/01/03, 04/30/04, Canteen Prefect, Riis Presbyterian Model JHS, Koforidua, Ghana, Ensured that students had enough food and water., Saw to it that the food arrived on time., Served as a liaison between the students and the Kitchen staff., Together with other prefects, ensured the compliance with school rules and regulations by students.
Timeline
Assistant Programme Officer
Environmental Protection Authority
01.2023 - Current
Tutor
University of Ghana
03.2018 - 02.2019
Church Secretary
International Central Gospel Church
01.2017 - 12.2019
Administrative Assistant
Afram Publications Ghana Limited
10.2013 - 07.2014
National Service Person
Ghana Airports Company Limited
10.2012 - 08.2013
Attachment
Home Finance Company Bank Limited
06.2011 - 08.2011
MSc - Environmental Sustainability and Management
Wisconsin International University College
MPhil - Political Science
University of Ghana
BA - Political Science, History
University of Ghana
General Arts -
Aburi Girls’ Senior High School
BECE -
Riis Presbyterian Model Junior High School