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EDWIN EDUAFO ABAKAH

Summary

An experienced administrative assistant with strong theoretical knowledge about policy, looking forward to starting a career in policy making and analysis, a good team player but able to work independently, with strong attention to detail and record-keeping who upholds professionalism and work ethics. sticks to procedures but is flexible and able to change. goal-oriented with exceptional time management and task prioritisation through organisational skills.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work history

CARE Ghana
04.2019 - 01.2022
  • Oversee the planning and implementation of GSAM activities across regions, districts, and communities within the specific zone
  • Providing capacity strengthening for partner CSOs on the project within the specific zone to ensure effective project implantation
  • Providing technical support to CSO partners to lead other citizens to engage in detailed monitoring of MMDA social service delivery in the 50 districts using community scorecards
  • Working closely with the Finance and Grants Manager to track and monitor the implementation, results, and close-out of the sub-grantee awards
  • Working with the M&E coordinator and other national staff to produce credible, timely, and high-quality donor reports
  • Ensure gender sensitive implementation of GSAM within the GSAM Zone.

Administrative Assistant

Ghana Railway Corporation Limited
10.2017 - 04.2019
  • Plan and coordinate administrative procedures and systems and devise ways to streamline processes
  • Ensure the smooth and adequate flow of information within the company to facilitate other business operations
  • Manage schedules and deadlines
  • Monitor inventory of office supplies and the purchasing of new material with attention to budgetary constraints
  • Monitor costs and expenses to assist in budget preparation
  • Oversee facilities services, maintenance activities and trade persons (eg electricians)
  • Ensure operations adhere to policies and regulations
  • Keep abreast with all organizational changes and business developments

Legal Aid Board
06.2016 - 08.2016
  • Keeps cases organized by establishing and organizing files; monitoring calendars; meeting deadlines; documenting actions; inputting information into file database and case management software; confirming case status with attorney
  • Helps develop cases by maintaining contact with people involved in the case; scheduling depositions; preparing and forwarding summonses and subpoenas; drafting complaints; preparing and filing discovery requests; preparing responses to opposing counsel; generating status reports
  • Keeps clients informed by maintaining contact; communicating case progress
  • Maintains case costs by verifying outstanding balances with attorney, clients, and providers
  • Supports case preparation by preparing case summaries and materials for mediation conferences; preparing pleadings; monitoring and obtaining discovery responses; organizing materials for team case review
  • Enhances trial proceedings by organizing evidence; preparing exhibits; scheduling witnesses; ensuring that witnesses are ready when needed; taking courtroom notes.

Ripples International Charity
06.2015 - 08.2015
  • Carry out marketing and public relations activities to raise the profile of the organisation's services and campaigns
  • Design fundraising materials such as leaflets and flyers
  • Approach potential donors and maintain donor lists
  • Liaise with external agencies, including voluntary sector organisations, the media, local authorities, business contacts, trustees and other stakeholders or clients
  • Lobby government and other policymakers on behalf of a cause or a client group
  • Carry out administrative tasks such as applying for grants and other sources of funding, managing budgets, gathering data, preparing reports, database management and clerical work to meet the charity's needs.

Education

MSc - Public Policy

University of Bristol
Bristol
10.2022 -

BA Political Science (Hons.) -

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

Bompeh Senior High School

Job Hazard Analysis Course and Training, OSHA - undefined

Bompeh Senior High School

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First Aid and Safety Course and Training, First Aid Web Incorporation - undefined

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion - undefined

Skills

  • Skills & Abilities
  • Strong foundation in the areas of Government, Constitutional and Administrative Law and Public Administration
  • Strong ability to research and analyze information
  • Strong work ethic and professionalism
  • Good research skills
  • Critical and problem solving skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Able to work independently and take own initiative
  • A good team player
  • Strong leadership personality, adaptability, empathy
  • Microsoft office
  • Data organisation
  • Project scheduling

Affiliations

Member - Arts Institute, Ghana Student member - Professional Arts Consortium, Ghana Board Member - St Joseph Catholic Church Youth Organization

Interests

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION , June 2015 - Co-ordinator, Ripples International NGO, Ghana

Timeline

MSc - Public Policy

University of Bristol
10.2022 -

CARE Ghana
04.2019 - 01.2022

Administrative Assistant

Ghana Railway Corporation Limited
10.2017 - 04.2019

Legal Aid Board
06.2016 - 08.2016

Ripples International Charity
06.2015 - 08.2015

BA Political Science (Hons.) -

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

Bompeh Senior High School

Job Hazard Analysis Course and Training, OSHA - undefined

Bompeh Senior High School

First Aid and Safety Course and Training, First Aid Web Incorporation - undefined

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion - undefined

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