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- 1. Page | 1 HARUNA HAMZA P. O. BOX CT 3215 CANTONMENTS, ACCRA 0204366666 / 0244812264 harunahamza@yahoo.com PROFILE SUMMARY A university degree in social work and sociology with over four (4) years of work experience in administrative, social development, community training, and project management. Motivated professional with strong administrative and development skills seeking to transfer acquired skills and experience into practice. Possess outstanding communication ability, excellent organisational skills and the ability to accomplish task in time. Proficient in the use of Microsoft word, excel, SPSS, PowerPoint and outlook. Being able to work with little supervision and want to be part of a team of professionals committed to quality in all individual or team oriented task. To present an excellent analytical problem solving skills and a strong work ethic; to enhance expansion of your institution. EDUCATION 1. UNIVERSITY OF GHANA, LEGON (2010 - 2013) B.A Social Work and Sociology 2. UNIVERSITY OF GHANA, LEGON (2008 - 2010) Diploma in Social Administration 3. BUSINESS SECONDARY SCHOOL, TAMALE (2003) SSSCE Certificate Work-related and Computer Training 1. Dept. of Social Work - UG & DalMort Consulting Ltd (April 2013) Certificate in Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) 2. ICT Directorate - UG (2011) Certificate in Computer License Driving Programme (Microsoft Word, Windows, Internet & power point) WORK HISTORY September 2012 Present Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development (MLRD) (Agona East District Assembly) Position: Projects Coordinator
- 2. Page | 2 Responsibilities: Monitor, supervise and co-ordinate activities of field and office staff. Responsible for the preparation of plans and budget for the department. Set standards and procedures in relation to vocational and social rehabilitation programmes and employment for persons with disabilities. Facilitate the implementation of community development programmes. Assist to conduct in-service training for staff. Provide assistance in capacity building programme for Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs). October 2011 August 2012 USAID Ghana Wash Project The Ghana Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (GWASH) Position - Project officer Responsibilities: Increase access to improved water and sanitation infrastructure for individual households, communities, schools, and clinics in the target areas. Improve the capacity of small grant recipients including official bodies to mobilize community members to actively participate in the improvement and maintenance of water and sanitation infrastructure. Support the development of behaviors that result in: (a) water and sanitation (WatSan) infrastructure that is well utilized by target communities; and, (b) increased adoption of complementary hygiene behaviors that will reduce water- borne diseases. Manage existing partnerships and potentially develop new partnerships with private sector and/or voluntary organizations committed to achieving the same results. Working hand-in-hand with educational, community, organizational and government leadership, to ensure proper management of facilities and corresponding hygiene behavior. Sept. 2010 - Aug. 2011 Metro Mass Transit Limited (Internal Audit and Human Resource Department) Position: National Service Personnel Responsibilities: Assisting directly the Audit Manager and assuming administrative duties. Document management project using docu-explorer software. Assisted process control in periodic stock taking exercise to ascertain the movements of stock from the companys stores in reconciliation with the tails of the company. Supporting in Projects Preparations
- 3. Page | 3 Spot checks and Head Count March 2009 to September 2010 Innovation for Poverty Action (IPA) Position: Assistant Research Officer Responsibilities: Assist in fieldwork survey for Numeracy and Literacy level of rural children Assist in fieldwork survey for rural teaching assistants for elementary schools Assist in fieldwork survey on poverty alleviation in rural areas under UNDP poverty eradication project. Jan. March 2008 Voluntary Services African Cup of Nations, Ghana 2008 Position: Volunteer as Liaison Officer and Translator Responsibilities: Being the source of information for both the visiting delegations as well as the host nation/LOC. Liaise between the LOC and the general public. Work with any group of people including coordinators, CAF members, teams, officials, and fellow volunteers by stepping in where there is language barrier. ATTACHMENT PROGRAMMES Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) Feb. May 2009 Legal and Investigation Department (2009 February to May) Assisting in Public Education about the right of every individual to seek for justice. Mediation of Conflict between Parties Monitoring and Evaluation of cases. Investigations and Report Writing on cases attended to. WORKSHOPS ATTENDED 1. Combating human trafficking and irregular Migration organized by International Organization on Migration (IOM) and the department of social work,- Univ. of Ghana. 2. Workshop on Human Rights Education and Human Rights forum (2006) organized by CHRAJ. 3. Workshop on girl-child education organized by Girl-child Growth and Development (GIGDEV), a local NGO in Tamale.
- 4. Page | 4 PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES A strong team player highly motivated and strongly committed to achieving the goals and objectives as part of a team. Strong personal assessment and management skills, which enables me to work under difficult conditions and extreme pressure to meet demands. Ability to influence others positively to achieve organizational goals. Languages Spoken: English, French, Hausa, Dagbani, Twi Hobbies: Reading, travelling, music, sports and story writing REFERENCES Prof. Chris Abotchi Sociology department University of Ghana Legon 0207792168 Dr. Wiafe Akenteng Senior Lecturer Department of psychology University of Ghana Legon 0244632756 Dr. A E Abdulai Head of Department Maxillofacial surgery and dental department Korle Bu Teaching Hospital Korle Bu Tel: 0244387707 / 0277541531