Community Development Planning

PHILIPA OFOSU-APPIAH

GPS: GH-****-**** Apatrapa, Kumasi, Ashanti Region, Ghana

Mobile: 024******* / 024******* Email: **************@*****.*** CAREER OBJECTIVE

To pursue a challenging executive role in a dynamic and progressive institution, where my creative talents and expertise in development planning and management can be effectively harnessed. I aim to become an agent of change and a catalyst for sustainable development. EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

MSc Development Planning and Management (SPRING) – Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, 2017 – 2019

BA (Hons) Integrated Community Development – University for Development Studies, Wa Campus, 2010 – 2014

WASSCE – General Arts – Kumasi Girls’ Senior High School, 2006 – 2009 CORE COMPETENCIES

- Programme and Project Management

- Strategic Development Planning

- Community Mobilization & Facilitation

- Monitoring and Evaluation

- Community Development Approaches

- Knowledge of SDGs and EESG Applications

- Leadership and Team Management

- Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

- Conflict Resolution and Basic Counselling

WORK EXPERIENCE

Halcyon Building Consult, Kumasi (April 2025 – Present): Project Manager

● • Define project scope, goals, and deliverables

● • Develop and maintain detailed project roadmaps

● • Monitor timelines and project milestones

● • Manage budgets and track expenditures

● • Adjust project plans in response to emerging needs St. Awo’s Hostel (Jan 2023 – Dec 2024): Hostel Manager

● • Manage accommodation allocation and tenant welfare

● • Supervise maintenance and service staff

● • Handle rent collection and resolve arrears

● • Ensure health and safety compliance

Ghana Statistical Service, Kwadaso Municipal (Apr 2021 – Jun 2021): Field Officer

● • Conducted field data collection

● • Ensured data accuracy and completeness

SHAPE Ghana, Sunyani Zone (May 2018 – Aug 2018): Community Development Volunteer

● • Facilitated community needs assessments

● • Supported sanitation and hygiene programs

● • Implemented action plans in collaboration with local authorities Gracious Kiddie Care, Apatrapa (Oct 2016 – Jul 2017): Administrator

● • Supervised staff and daily school operations

● • Coordinated workshops for teachers

Kwadaso Sub-Metro Assembly (Sep 2014 – Aug 2015): Administrative Associate

(National Service)

● • Filed correspondence and official memos

● • Took minutes at stakeholder meetings

● • Participated in community profiling and data collection AngloGold Ashanti Ltd., Obuasi (Jul 2013 – Aug 2013): Social/Community Development Intern

● • Drafted Alternative Livelihood Projects

● • Participated in stakeholder engagements

● • Contributed to environmental and social impact assessments St. Lisbert International School, Abuakwa (Aug 2009 – Jul 2010): Teacher – English & Social Studies

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