Leadership and Management
Resume:
WILLIAM PARKER ANKU
P. O. Box AT **, ACHIMOTA- ACCRA
******.******@*****.******
OBJECTIVE To secure a position in a well-established organization that offers challenging career development opportunity with a stable environment.
PERSONAL DATA
D. O. B : 21stSept, 1989. Marital Status : Single.
Nationality : Ghanaian.
EDUCATION
CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY
PARTNERSHIP FOR EDUCATION:EVALUATING SYSTEMS PROJECT,USAID
(APRIL 2017 – MAY 2019)
UNIVERSITY OF GHANA, LEGON M.Sc. Development Finance
[August, 2013 – November, 2014]
selected Courses Include: Project Finance, Micro Enterprise Finance, Project Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, International Finance for Development, Financial Evaluation, Corporate Governance, Quantitative Techniques, Research Skills for Development.(Research thesis: Assessing the challenges of female-owned businesses in Ghana-Case study of business start-ups in the Upper East Region)
UNIVERSITY OF CAPE COAST B.A Economics & Sociology [2008 – 2012]
LSBF (DISTANCE COURSE) ACCA PT1-Continuing
[2008-TILL DATE]
BISHOP HERMAN COLLEGE,KPANDO WASSCE( GEN.ARTS )
[2004 – 2007]
RESEARCH WORK EXPERIENCE
1.Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Contractor: Family Health International (FHI360)
Areas of Work: Southern Zone of Ghana.
Early Grade Reading: Transition to English (T2E)
This survey was aimed towards ascertaining the successive transition of pupils learning and reading in their mother tongue to learning and reading in English Language. Where we had to draw our conclusion by comparing the Galop School Profiling against the Non-Galoping School profiling with the ASER tools.(March 2021-June 2021)
Responsibilities/Duties:
Implementation of the project M&E plan.
Training of the project team (Circuit Supervisors [SISOs] and Curriculum Leads) and its Partners on the use of M&E tools(quantitative and qualitative data collection).
Supervision of the collection of good quality data on the project online M&E platforms.
Analysis and presentation of the results achieved to the Government of Ghana and Partners.
Development of M&E and data management tools for specific needs.
Management of internal planning tools of activities.
Support the team in using project SharePoint and Office365 tools.
Any other activity inherent in the post.
2.Senior Research Associate
Contractor: USAID/Social Impact/Ivy League Consultant, ILC Africa.
Early Grade Reading Assessment, (EGRA)
The main objective of the research study is to assess the impact of an Early Grade Reading program which supports teaching, learning and reading in mother tongue; Ghanaian Language of Instruction. This was a nationwide research in all 10 regions. We derived a concrete outcome from both the intervention schools (Schools benefiting from the program) and the control schools (Schools not benefiting from the program).Ghana Education Service and USAID funded project. (21st April, 2017-30th May 2019)
Areas of Work: Eastern Region-Akwapim South and Akwapim North Municipal, Western Region-Wassa Amenfi East Municipal and SefwiWiawso, Upper Denkyira East Municipal, Central Region-AssinNorth, South Municipal, TwifoAti-Morkwa District and
Job Description:
•Training of newly hired field data collection officers
•Assisted in the modification of already designed questionnaires for the
Research (Survey).
•Preparing working schedules for each member of my team of field workers and ensured that weekly targets were met.
•Lead the research team in the entry of the various communities under the survey which involved the interaction with opinion leaders such as the Chiefs, Assembly Members, District Directors and Unit Committee Members.
•Meeting up daily with Circuit Supervisors and Curriculum Leads who oversee the respective 16 schools to provide them an in-depth explanation of the program in order to obtain an official consent (signed and dated) for a 45minutes to an hour one on one interview.
•Held a daily early morning section before school starts with the respective head teachers of the 16 schools in order to discuss thoroughly the purpose, benefits of the program; how that the data collected would be an evidence-based grounds for the USAID/Ministry of Education to make better decisions in the future. Also, to better explain why some schools are benefiting and others not. After our discussion, an official consent is obtained (signed and dated) before a 45minutes to an hour one on one interview.
•The teacher currently teaching the primary One that have been selected randomly and an official consent is obtained (signed and dated) before he/she is undergoes an observation of a reading lesson and then 45minutes to an hour one on one interview.
•Properly selecting 20 pupils (10 P1 and 10 P2) through mathematical random selection process with the help of an instrument called Dice in order to avoid being bias in selecting.
•I take note during daily debriefing after each day’s work to prepare and strategies for the next day and week.
• Uploading of data collected from field in-depth interviews by field workers onto a server at the end of each working day.
•Writing and chronological filling of reports on weekly field activities.
•Assisted in data cleaning at the end of the research (survey).
3.Supervisor
Contractor: NORC Research Institute of the University of Chicago (USA)/ Kancar Public
(Child Labour Survey)
The aim of the survey is to measure the incidence of child labour in cocoa production areas in Ghana. This is to ensure that children are not exploited or endangered in the production of cocoa. The results of this survey will enable them to better target awareness campaigns aimed at those affected by child labour.
(Nov 2018- Jan 2019)
Area Of Work: Ashanti (Akyem South And North) / Brong Ahafa (Sunyani Municipal)
Job description:
We were in charge of a team of enumerators and we were supposed to interview minors (5-17) to know the duties been assigned to them by their parents at home.
Interview the parents to ascertain the kind and the level of involvement of their children with respect to duties.
To ascertain if children are been made to go to farm during school hours or been denied basic education because of farm support.
4.Senior Research Associate
Contractor: USAID/Social Impact/Ivy League Consultant, ILC Africa.
Early Grade Mathematics Assessment, EGMA
The main objective of the research study is to assess the impact of pupils’ numeracy outcomes. The purpose of this study is to generate rigorous evidence on the efficacy of the program in order to improve the ability of the Ministry of Education and Ghana Education Services to implement mother tongue policy and improve Numeracy instruction methods in early grade. A comparison of both the intervention schools (Schools benefiting from the program) and the control schools (Schools not benefiting from the program) gave a clear distinction, the better working program would be a choice in future decision. The research was conducted in randomly selected two districts (Shai Osudoku and New Juabeng) and subsample of 60 schools in each district.
(USAID /Ghana funded project) (18th August, 2017- 13th July, 2018)
Area of Work: New Juabeng District
Job Description:
•Training of newly hired field data collection officers
•Assisted in the modification of already designed questionnaires for the
Research (Survey).
•Preparing working schedules for each member of my team of field workers and ensured that weekly targets were met.
•Lead the research team in the entry of the various communities under the survey which involved the interaction with opinion leaders such as the chiefs, assembly members, district Directors and unit committee members.
•Held a daily early morning section before school starts with the respective head teachers of the 10 schools in order to discussion thoroughly the purpose, benefits of the program; how that the data collected would be an evidence based grounds for the USAID/MOE to make better decisions in the future. Also to better explain why some schools are benefiting and others not. After our discussion, an official consent is obtained (signed and dated) before a 45minutes to an hour one on one interview.
•Properly tracking of those(40pupil[20 P1 and 20 P2]) who were assessed at baseline; because most of the schools are in deprived remote areas and very far from their homes, and they hardly come to school, so i have to find a compelling way to make them come to school. A random selection process is done to select pupils to make up to the number (40 Pupils).
•Proper tracking and selection is made to get the teacher currently teaching the designated classes (primary 1 and primary 2) to undergo the assessment. An official consent is obtained (signed and dated) before i take the teacher a math lesson observation (60 minutes) and 45 minutes to an hour one on one interview held.
•Held a discussion with math coaches in the intervention schools to better explain the program to them and obtain (signed and dated) consent for a 45minutes to an hour one on one interview.
•Because we could not meet the parents of the individual pupil, a copy of a letter called the parent information sheet was given to the pupil to give to their parents which i explain in their local language for them better inform their parents and i leave a copy with the head teacher in case any parent coming asking questions.
•I take notes during our Daily debriefing after each day’s work to prepare and strategies for the next day and week.
• Uploading of data collected from field in-depth interviews by field workers onto a server at the end of each working day.
•Writing and chronological filling of reports on weekly field activities.
•Assisted in data cleaning at the end of the research (survey).
7. Field Enumerator
Contractor: Dataplus Consult
(Secondary Education Improvement Project, SEIP)
The main objective of the project is to help improve the performance of students in Science and Mathematics at the SHS level in the Ghana.( Ghana Education Service and World Bank funded project).This was focused on the Form one and Form two. [3rd Jan-Feb 2017].
Area of Work: Northern Region-Tamale,Bolgatanga,Navrongo,Bawku, Nyankpanduri, Bunkrugu yunyo
Job Description:
•Assisted in the modification of already designed questionnaires for the interview
•Meeting with head teacher of the school and to better explain the program and informing them about the strategies the Ghana Education Service have employed to improve student performance in the secondary schools.
•Conducting interview for Head Teachers of 15 School, 5 Mathematics Teachers and 20 Students.
•Supervision of examination process by students.
•Taking notes as informations are Obtained from the pupils individually on the household assets to weigh the financial background that the student have.
•Writing and chronological filling of reports on daily field activities.
•Uploading of data collected from field in-depth interviews onto a server at the end of each working day.
•Assisted in data cleaning at the end of the research(survey) and also assisted in data analysis by use of CSPRO
OTHERWORK EXPERIENCE
(I)Company : Mr .B Internet Café
Duration : July 2007 - September 2008.
Position : Café Attendant
(II)Company : Ankwil Company Ltd
Duration : December 2013-March 2015
Position : Accounts Officer.
Duties: 1.Recording And Banking Of Cash/ Cheque Receipt.
2. Processing Of Invoices For Disbursements.
3. Maintenance Of Individual Debtor And Creditor Accounts.
4. Payment Of Workers’ Weekly Wage.
(III)Company : Nakwalex Building &Const. Co. Ltd/Rental Services
Duration : June 2015 - Feb 2017
Position : Cashier
Duties: 1.Recording and Banking of Cash/ Cheque Receipt.
2. Payment of Weekly Wage and Monthly Salary of Drivers.
3. Rendering of Accounts to the Managing Director.
4. Ensuring That All The Rented Cars Are Returned.
(IV)Company : Charles Rental Services
Duration : July 2017-Till Date (Part Time)
Position : Clients Driver
Duties: 1.Drive Tourist Clients around the Country.
2. Daily Maintenance of Vehicle
3. Keep Records of Client Voyage
4. Ensure Client Satisfaction.
NATIONAL SERVICE
National Road Safety Commission
Sunyani, Ghana
15 September 2012–30th September, 2013.
Provision of Road Safety Training and Education to drivers, school children, pedestrians and other categories of road users
Assists in the Preparation of annual action plans and budgets for the region
Assists in the Coordination and implementation of national and Regional Road Safety programs and activities
Assists in the Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual reports on road traffic crashes and activities in the region
Stakeholder coordination and collaboration
SKILLS &
ABILITIES
•Proficient in Microsoft suit (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), SPSS, Cspro, Tangerine, Survey Cto, Stalling Snapshot Tool
•Excellent Typist skills
•Ability to work large amount of data.
•Positive attitude towards work
•Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
•Excellent research skills
•I have good communication and interpersonal skills
•Self-Motivated and quick to adapt.
•Ability to work with minimum or no supervision and under pressure
LEADERSHIP
•Financial Secretary – Bishop Herman Presbyterian Union-[Feb 2006- Feb 2007].
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