Key skills and expertise

With 14 years of experience in community development and agriculture, the expert is proficient in project design, management, and implementation using participatory methodologies. Career highlights include leading international projects such as PROMISE and Good Growth, which enhanced food security and livelihoods. Responsibilities have included coordinating stakeholder activities and building capacities of farmer organizations. Notable accomplishments involve forming producer groups and conducting climate-smart demonstrations, impacting over 2000 women farmers. The expert excels in community mobilization, stakeholder engagement, and report writing, demonstrating strong leadership and collaboration skills.

Project experience and donor exposure

Bringing extensive experience in international development, the expert has collaborated with donors such as the Canadian government and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan. Their involvement included project implementation for initiatives like the PROMISE and Good Growth projects, focusing on food and nutrition security and livelihood empowerment. These projects were implemented at a regional level in East Mamprusi Municipal, Ghana, engaging in thematic areas such as agriculture and rural development. The expert successfully facilitated partnerships with local organizations and government services to achieve project goals.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked across sectors including community development, NGOs, environment and climate, food systems and livelihoods, and agriculture and rural development. Previously held roles such as Project Officer and Agribusiness Officer, focusing on project implementation, capacity building, and stakeholder coordination. The expert has demonstrated cross-cutting expertise in integrating community mobilization with agricultural practices, primarily in Ghana. Their work has had a significant regional impact, contributing to sustainable development and empowerment of small-scale farmers. The expert has significant geographic experience in Ghana, particularly in regions such as East Mamprusi and Pusiga districts. They have worked extensively in rural development, agriculture, and community mobilization, collaborating with local government and organizations. This experience has provided them with a deep understanding of local governance, cultural dynamics, and regional development issues in these areas.

Languages and education

With a background in English, the expert is fluent and has utilized this language extensively in professional settings, including project management and stakeholder engagement in international development contexts. This proficiency supports effective communication in multilingual teams and collaboration with international donors and partners. The expert holds an MSc in Agriculture and Environment from the University of Sydney, Australia, completed in 2021. Additionally, they earned a BSc in Agriculture Technology from the University for Development Studies in Tamale, Ghana, completed in 2009. These academic qualifications underpin the expert's professional capabilities in agriculture and environmental sectors.