Human Resources Regional Director

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Tubmanburg, Bomi, Liberia

Posted:

July 19, 2024

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Tubmanburg, Bomi County

Repubic of Liberia

July 19, 2024

Human Resources

Conservation International

Monrovia, Montserrado

Liberia

Dear Human Resources Director,

I am writing to express my interest in the Regional Director, West and Central Africa position at Conservation International, as advertised. With a deep-rooted passion for conservation and extensive experience in leading impactful organizational initiatives across diverse landscapes, I am eager to contribute to your esteemed organization's mission. Throughout my career, I have acquired a robust skill set in organizational management, strategic planning, and partnership development. In my current role as Vice President for Administration and Finance at Bomi Community College, I have successfully orchestrated and managed multi-million-dollar conservation programs across the college. This includes overseeing complex biodiversity preservation efforts, fostering sustainable livelihood programs, and collaborating closely with governmental bodies, NGOs, and local communities.

Highlights of my qualifications include:

• Strategic Leadership: Led a team of professionals in developing and executing regional conservation strategies that align with global environmental goals.

• Partnership Development: Established and nurtured partnerships with governmental agencies, international donors, and local communities to enhance conservation efforts and ensure long-term sustainability.

• Financial Management: Demonstrated proficiency in budget planning and resource allocation, resulting in efficient project implementation and significant cost savings. My academic background in Environmental Science, coupled with over 8 years of hands-on experience in organization leadership, positions me well to spearhead Conservation International’s initiatives in West and Central Africa. I am particularly drawn to Conservation International’s commitment to biodiversity conservation, sustainable development, and community engagement, which closely align with my personal and professional values.

Enclosed is my resume, which provides additional details about my experience and achievements. I am eager to further discuss how my skills and vision can contribute to the continued success of Conservation International. Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to the possibility of discussing how I can contribute to your team.

Sincerely,

Dr. James Karmoh Sowah Jr.

Sowahjames

Resume

Name Surname: Dr. James Karmoh Sowah Jr.

Address: 3rd Street Sinkor, Monrovia, Liberia

Tele: +905*********/+231*********

Email: ***********@*****.***/*********@*****.***

1.1 PRESONAL INFORMATION

Place of Birth: Bolahun, Lofa County, Republic of Liberia Date of Birth: 28/11/1984

Nationality: Liberian

Marital Status: Engaged

1.2. WORK EXPERIENCES

October 2023 to present: Vice President for Administration and Finance, Bomi Community College, Tubmanburg, Bomi County, Republic of Liberia.

November 2022 to present: Reviewer Position:

Journal: Frontiers in Environmental Science, section Environmental Economics and Management (Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI))

(Article Reviewer): SCI and Scopus

• https://www.frontiersin.org journals

• Topic: The relationship between renewable energy consumption, non-renewable electricity consumption, economic growth and climate change, evidence from selected emerging Asian countries

Manuscript ID: 1085372

June 2021 to present: Project Consultant, USAID Youth Advance - Community Safety Initiative project, Republic of Liberia.

Teaching Assistant, Graduate and Undergraduate Courses, 2020-2023, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, European University of Lefke, Cyprus. February 2019 – May 2021: Director- Research and Development, Lofa Community College, Lofa Country, Republic of Liberia.

April 2018 – November 2018: Lecturer, Learning, Monitoring & Evaluation, Cuttington University Post Graduate Program, Bong County, Republic of Liberia. January 2012 – December 2018: Financial Comptroller, Lofa Community College, Lofa County, Liberia January 2010 – November 2011: Business Manager, Northern Archdeaconry, Episcopal School System, Bong County, Republic of Liberia.

September 2008 October 2009: County Learning, Monitoring & Evaluation Database Supervisor, European Community – Community Rehabilitation Component-03 (EC-CRC), Lofa County, Republic of Liberia.

1.3. EDUCATION STATUS

Ph.D.: European University of Lefke, Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration, Specialization – Economics and Finance

Master: University of Stellenbosch Business School, South Africa, Master of Philosophy

(MPhil) in Development Finance.

Master: University of Liberia, Liberia, Master of Business Administration in Banking and Finance Bachelor of Science: Cuttington University, Bong County – BSc Economics (Major) & Mathematics

(Minor)

Certificate: World Trade Organization E-Learning, Trade Facilitaing Provisional of the SPS Agreements Certificate: World Trade Organization E-Learning, The Mulitilateral Trade Agreements Certificate: United Nations Environment Programme – Climate-smart Trade and Investment for Sustainable Development

Certificate: Liberia Institute of Public Administration- Project Planning & Management Certificate: Renmin University of China, Teachers Education, People’s Republic of China High School: St. Mark Lutheran, Gbarnga, Bong County, Liberia. 1.4. PUBLISHED THESIS AND ARTICLES (INDEXED BY SSCI, SCI, AND SCOPUS) Sowah Jr, J. K., Genc, S. Y., Castanho, R. A., Couto, G., Altuntas, M., & Kirikkaleli, D. (2023). The Asymmetric and Symmetric Effect of Energy Productivity on Environmental Quality in the Era of Industry 4.0: Empirical Evidence from Portugal. Sustainability, 15(5), 4096. (SSCI) Kirikkaleli, D., Sowah Jr, J. K., Addai, K., & Altuntaş, M. Energy productivity and environmental quality in Sweden: Evidence from Fourier and non linear based approaches. Geological Journal (SSCI). Kirikkaleli D, Karmoh Sowah J Jr, Addai K. The asymmetric and long-run effect of energy productivity on environmental quality in Ireland. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int. 2022 Dec 27:1–15. doi: 10.1007/s11356- 022-24832-6. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 36574116; PMCID: PMC9792924 (SSCI). Liu, M., Chen, Z., Sowah Jr, J. K., Ahmed, Z., & Kirikkaleli, D. (2022). The dynamic impact of energy productivity and economic growth on environmental sustainability in South European countries. Gondwana Research (SSCI).

Kirikkaleli, D., & Sowah Jr, J. K. (2022). The asymmetric and long run effect of energy productivity on quality of environment in Finland. Journal of Cleaner Production, 135285 (SSCI). Sowah, J. K., & Kirikkaleli, D. (2022). Investigating factors affecting global environmental sustainability: evidence from nonlinear ARDL bounds test. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 1-18

(SSCI).

Kirikkaleli, D., & Sowah Jr, J. K. (2022). Modeling financial liberalization and economic growth in Liberia: A dynamic analysis. Journal of Public Affairs, 22(3), e2593 (SSCI). Kirikkaleli, D., Torun, M., & Sowah, J. K. (2021). The Effect of Domestic Risks and Arab Spring on Economic Risk in Northern African Countries: Findings From the First-and Second-Generation Panel Approaches. The Review of Black Political Economy, 48(3), 328-348 (SSCI). Kirikkaleli, D., & Sowah, J. K. (2021). Time-frequency dependency of temperature and sea level: a global perspective. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 28(41), 587**-***** (SSCI). Wang, L., Chang, H. L., Sari, A., Sowah Jr, J. K., & Cai, X. Y. (2020). Resources or development first: An interesting question for a developing country. Resources Policy, 68, 101714 (SSCI). Kirikkaleli, D., & Sowah, J. K. (2020). A wavelet coherence analysis: nexus between urbanization and environmental sustainability. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 27(24), 30295- 30305(SSCI).

Sowah Jr, J. K., & Kirikkaleli, D. (2020). Modelling the Effects of Financial Liberalization and Economic Growth in Liberia: Evidence from Combined Cointegration Test. 1.5. BOOK CHAPTERS

Sowah Jr, J. K., Kırıkkaleli, D., & Genç, S. Y. (2021). Understanding the Concept and Limitations of Circular and Green Economy in the Mediterranean Region. In Management and Conservation of Mediterranean Environments (pp. 196-209). IGI Global. Sowah, J. K., Kirikkaleli, D., & Orhan, A. (2023). Understanding the Concept of Environmental Values and the Factors That Lead to Contradictions and Conflicts in Environmental Planning and Management. In Handbook of Research on Current Advances and Challenges of Borderlands, Migration, and Geopolitics (pp. 84-99). IGI Global.

1.6. AWARD

Specialization Award - SPS Course Series, World Trade Organization, E-Learning, 2023 Winner of National Business Plan Competition and a soft Loan Price of 10,000 USD Organized by BSC Monrovia, 2011

1.7. MASTER SUPERVISION

Ezeoke Okwudili Chiemerie “The effect of Money Supply, Import, Export, and Exchange Rate on Economic Growth in Nigeria”, European University of Lefke, 2022-2023 Fall Semester Shuaibu S. M., “Modelling Country Risk in the Balkan Countries: A Wavelet Coherence Approach” European University of Lefke, 2022-2023 Fall Semester Roland Minnow Afful, “The Impact of Foreign Direct Investment and Foreign Portfolio investment inflows on Economic Growth of Turkey”. European University of Lefke, 2021-2022 Spring Semester Charles Iweze, “Determinants of Foreign Direct Investment in Turkey From 1974 – 2019”. European University of Lefke, 2021-2022 Spring Semesters.

Gibrul Salu, “ The Effect of Stock Market Development on Economic Growth in Ghana”, European University of Lefke, 2020-2021 Fall Semester

1.8. MEMBERSHIP

Chartered Institute of Development Finance (CIDEF), South Africa, 2018 - Chartered Development Finance Analyst (CDFA)

1.9. TEACHING ASSISTANT

Academic Year Code and name of course Number of hours per week 2020-2021 Fall Semester Econometric I/II (Master)

Research Methods (Master )

2021-2022 Fall Semester Financial Management (Master) Political Economy (Master)

2021-2022 Spring Semester Corporate Finance (Master) 3 Strategic Management (Master) 3

2022-2023 Fall Semester Production Management (Master) Researching International Organization (Master)

Small Business Administration (Bachelor)

1.10. SKILLS

(1) the ability to use economic theory to make predictions and develop hypotheses; (2) the ability to analyze data to statistically answer questions; (3) the ability to communicate findings to a wide (non- economist) audience; (4) the ability to use Econometric Software, Survey or Data collection using ODK

& KoboTool Box; (5) communication – academic writing, presentation skills, speaking to policy and non- expert audiences; (6) research – disciplinary expertise, data analysis, project management; (7) interpersonal – leadership, networking, teamwork, conflict resolution; (8) entrepreneurship and innovation; (9)and Corporate finance, consulting, good governance and high-level policymaking. 1.11. AREAS OF INTEREST

Economics, Finance, Environmental & Energy Economics, Strategic Management, Research, Development Finance, Economitric Analysis, Policy Design, Business Analytic, Data processing (using ODK & KoboTool Box), Pricing & Costing, Business Plan Development, Analysing & Forecasting Econometric Data; Scholarly Writing (Research), Project Finance, Project management, Econometric Software Applications, Environmental Modelling, Economic Modelling, Team Management, Risk and Financial Management, Corporate Finance, and Financial Reporting. 1.12. REFERENCES

Prof. Dr. Dervis Kirikkaleli

Thesis Supervisor

European University of Lefke,

Faculty of Economic and Administrative Sciences

Department of Banking and Finance,

Lefke, Northern Cyprus TR-10 Mersin, Turkey

Email: ************@***.***.**

Tel: +905*********

Mr. Samuka B. Sannoh

Executive Director

Community Safety Initiative (CSI) – Liberia

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