Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Certification
REFERENCES
INTERNSHIPS
LEADERSHIP ROLES
OTHER INFORMATION
RESEARCH INTEREST
Timeline
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Benjamin Memeh

Brighton,UK

Summary

A multidisciplinary and research-driven development professional with strong academic and practical expertise in sustainability, climate change, development policy, population studies, and project management. Providing a broad interdisciplinary foundation for advanced research in Geography and Sustainable Development.

Demonstrates a strong research interest in sustainable development, climate resilience, environmental governance, rural livelihoods, and the socio-economic dimensions of development planning, particularly within the context of developing countries and vulnerable communities. Experienced in both qualitative and quantitative research methods, data analysis, policy evaluation, and project planning, with proficiency in SPSS, Microsoft Office Suite, and working knowledge of GIS and spatial analysis tools.

Possesses excellent analytical, communication, and organisational skills, with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary and multicultural environments. Committed to producing impactful research that contributes to sustainable policy development, climate adaptation, and inclusive socio-economic transformation.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Smart Farmers, Ghana
Yageba , Ghana
2022.01 - 2026.05
  • Supported strategic vision and development initiatives.
  • Assisted in project implementation and management activities.
  • Monitored technological integration efforts.
  • Managed financial resources and allocations effectively.
  • Encouraged community and farmer engagement efforts.
  • Facilitated partnership development initiatives.
  • Promoted advocacy efforts within community.
  • Provided consultancy services to stakeholders.
  • Contributed to Smart Farmers Ghana community-based sustainable farming project involving over 500 small-scale farmers in northern rural Ghana.

Health Care Assistant

National Health Service (NHS)
Brighton , UK
2020.12 - 2026.05
  • Providing health care service to patience of various health conditions
  • Monitoring client health conditions and reporting immediate issues to management.
  • Assist in physical therapy sessions with patients to promote mobility improvement.
  • Collaborate with nurses/Drs to provide comprehensive patient care, ensuring smooth recovery path.

Line manager

Reflex Nutrition
Woodingdean, Brighton, UK
2019.11 - 2020.12
  • Assisted in product packaging processes.
  • Coordinated production lines to ensure smooth operations.
  • Maintained records and prepared reports for management.

Assistant Research/project admin. Assistant

RIPS, University of Ghana
Legon, Ghana
2018.09 - 2019.08
  • Assisted with administrative tasks for cities and climate change project.
  • Conducted data collection and analysis as part of field research for cities and climate change project.
  • Performed various other administrative duties as assigned.

Teaching and research Assistant (National Service)

RIPS, University of Ghana
Legon, Ghana
2017.09 - 2018.08
  • Conducted field research on data collection and analysis.
  • Provided administrative support for cities and climate change project.
  • Assisted with various administrative tasks.

Education

BA - Geography and Resource Development with Political Science

Dep. Of Geography, University of Ghana
Accra, Ghana
2013.09 - 2017.05

West African Senior High School Certificate Examination - General Arts

Nandom Senior High School
Nandom, Upper West Region, Ghana
2009.05 - 2013.05

MA - Population Studies (coursework completed, not awarded yet)

RIPS, University of Ghana
Accra, Ghana
2018.08 - 2019.08

PG Dip. - Innovation and Project Management

Business School, University of Sussex
Brighton, UK
2021.01 - 2022.01

MSc - Climate Change, Development and Policy

IDS, University of Sussex
Brighton, UK
2019.09 - 2020.09

Skills

  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • SPSS expertise
  • Basic GIS knowledge
  • Project management tools proficiency
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Multilingual: fluent in three Ghanaian languages and basic French

Certification

1. Advanced Professional Certificate in Leadership and Management – London School of Business Administration

Modules include:

  • Leadership fundamentals
  • Strategic Leadership and Corporate Direction
  • Communication Skill for Leaders
  • Emotional Intelligence in Leadership

2. Advanced Certificate in Occupational Safety Health and Environmental Management (ACOSHEM)- GIMPA (in progress)

REFERENCES

  • Yaro Awetori, Joseph, The Provost, College of Humanities. jayaro@ug.edu.gh, Dept. of Geography and Resource Development, University of Ghana, Legon. Ghana
  • Ayaga A., Bawah, Senior lecturer, Director of RIPS, aabawah@ug.edu.gh, aabawah@gmail.com, Regional Institute for Population Studies (RIPS), -University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana
  • Melissa, Lazenby, Senior lecturer, Geography department., m.lazenby@sussex.ac.uk - University of Sussex

INTERNSHIPS

Bolgatanga Regional Hospital (Records Unit),

 Records officer, Bolgatanga, Ghana, 2016-05-01, 2016-09-01, Issuing and receiving patients’ hospital files and health insurance cards., Compiling patients’ health records., Validating patients’ health insurance cards.

LEADERSHIP ROLES

  • Course Representative for MSc Climate Change, Development and Policy -Sussex University (Sep. 2019-Sep. 2020)
  • Course Representative for MA Population Studies- RIPS, University of Ghana (Aug. 2018- Aug. 2019)
  • Organizing secretary, Upper East Students Union (University of Ghana branch). (Feb 2015 to March 2016).
  • Member, University of Ghana Student Parliamentary caucus. (2015 to 2017)
  • President, Kassena-Nankana (Upper East) student’s union- Nandom Senior High School. (Feb. 2011 to Feb. 2013).
  • Hall prefect/representative, Cardinal Dery House- Nandom Senior High School, Nandom, Ghana. (March 2011 to March 2013).
  • Organizing Board Member of Community Cleaning Unit, Nayagenia. Navrongo-Ghana. (2014 to current)
  • Course Representative for MSc Climate Change, Development and Policy -Sussex University (Sep. 2019-Sep. 2020)
  • Course Representative for MA Population Studies- RIPS, University of Ghana (Aug. 2018- Aug. 2019) Organizing secretary, Upper East Students Union (University of Ghana branch). (Feb 2015 to March 2016).
  • Member, University of Ghana Student Parliamentary caucus. (2015 to 2017)
  • President, Kassena-Nankana (Upper East) student’s union- Nandom Senior High School. (Feb. 2011 to Feb. 2013).
  • Hall prefect/representative, Cardinal Dery House- Nandom Senior High School, Nandom, Ghana. (March 2011 to March 2013).
  • Organizing Board Member of Community Cleaning Unit, Nayagenia. Navrongo-Ghana. (2014 to current)

OTHER INFORMATION

I am a highly motivated and growth-oriented individual with a strong commitment to academic excellence, research, and continuous professional development. I am eager to engage with new intellectual environments, develop advanced research skills, and learn from experienced academics and professionals within the field of Geography and Sustainable Development. My passion for learning, critical inquiry, and sustainable development drives my desire to contribute meaningfully to research, policy, and community development initiatives. I am particularly committed to applying knowledge and evidence-based research toward addressing environmental and socio-economic challenges in ways that support sustainable and inclusive development.

RESEARCH INTEREST

Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation; Sustainable Development and Resource Management; Geospatial and Climate Data Analysis; Renewable Energy Transitions and Low-Carbon Technologies; Urban Sustainability and Climate Resilience; Community-Based and Participatory Approaches to Climate Action; Environmental Policy and Sustainable Livelihoods.

Timeline

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Smart Farmers, Ghana
2022.01 - 2026.05

PG Dip. - Innovation and Project Management

Business School, University of Sussex
2021.01 - 2022.01

Health Care Assistant

National Health Service (NHS)
2020.12 - 2026.05

Line manager

Reflex Nutrition
2019.11 - 2020.12

MSc - Climate Change, Development and Policy

IDS, University of Sussex
2019.09 - 2020.09

Assistant Research/project admin. Assistant

RIPS, University of Ghana
2018.09 - 2019.08

MA - Population Studies (coursework completed, not awarded yet)

RIPS, University of Ghana
2018.08 - 2019.08

Teaching and research Assistant (National Service)

RIPS, University of Ghana
2017.09 - 2018.08

BA - Geography and Resource Development with Political Science

Dep. Of Geography, University of Ghana
2013.09 - 2017.05

West African Senior High School Certificate Examination - General Arts

Nandom Senior High School
2009.05 - 2013.05
Benjamin Memeh