Key skills and expertise

With 31 years of experience, the expert is proficient in rural development, education, and public policy. Key qualifications include a Master of Development Management and certifications in intellectual property and public health. He has led projects in Ghana, Sierra Leone, and South Africa, enhancing institutional capabilities and implementing public-private partnerships. Notable achievements include developing the Ehlanzeni District Comprehensive Rural Development Strategy and gaining academic accreditation for a university in Ghana. He excels in strategic planning, policy analysis, and capacity building, with advanced technical skills in Microsoft Office, SPSS, and statistical software.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has extensive experience in international development cooperation, focusing on sectors such as education, rural development, and public health. He has been involved in project implementation, capacity building, and policy development across Ghana, Sierra Leone, and South Africa. His work includes strategic planning and governance, contributing to regional and national projects. The expert's roles have encompassed technical assistance and evaluations, enhancing institutional capabilities and promoting sustainable development practices.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across diverse projects involving rural development, education, public health, and institutional capacity building. Responsibilities have included roles as a consultant, researcher, and project manager, focusing on policy analysis, strategic planning, and public-private partnerships. His interdisciplinary expertise includes integrating digital tools in project management and infrastructure development in rural areas. The expert's work spans Ghana, Sierra Leone, and South Africa, where he has led initiatives to enhance local governance and socio-economic development.

Bringing over three decades of experience, the expert has extensive geographic experience in Ghana, Sierra Leone, and South Africa. His work includes significant contributions to regional development, local governance, and cultural dynamics. He has engaged in long-term assignments and projects that address public policy, education, and rural development, demonstrating a deep understanding of the socio-economic and cultural contexts within these countries.

Languages and education

With a background in multilingual environments, the expert is fluent in English, Mende, and Creole/Krio, utilizing these languages in professional settings across Ghana, Sierra Leone, and South Africa. His language skills have been instrumental in facilitating communication in multilingual teams and conducting research and development projects in diverse cultural environments.

Background includes positions at educational institutions where he earned a Master of Development Management in International Development Economics, specializing in public policy making and analysis, from the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration. Additionally, he has a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration with a focus on financial management and accounting from the same institution. He also earned a Bachelor of Science with Honours in Administration, specializing in human resource management, from the University of Cape Coast, Ghana.