ERIC KWAME AKOMANYI
National Project Officer
Accra-North
Summary
Experienced in implementing technical assistance programs on migration and development, specifically labour migration, diaspora engagement, and migrants’ financial inclusion; integrating global migration frameworks into national development plans; and diaspora skills and knowledge transfer. Provided support in the implementation of the National Migration Policy and developing related sectoral policies—the Diaspora Engagement Policy and the National Labour Migration Policy—and served as the Technical Assistance to the United Nations Gender Team in Ghana.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
National Project Officer
International Organization For Migration
Accra, Greater Accra
06.2022 - Current
- Project Manager for strengthening the capacities of the city of Accra to manage human mobility in the context of the climate change project.
- Project Manager for a Swiss Development Agency Corporation regional project on improving labour migration management and ethical recruitment in Ghana, Cote d'Ivoire, and Nigeria.
- Ensured the efficient and effective management of the projects with satisfactory outputs and submission of project reports to the donor.
- Liaise with the relevant regional office and headquarters thematic area specialist on a timely basis of any problems or obstacles encountered during project implementation that may require intervention or assistance.
- Supervising the work plan and all aspects of the project implementation to ensure the optimal allocation and management of resources in project-focused countries; etc
- Developed and monitored project schedules, budgets, and objectives for successful completion in the three countries.
- Enhanced project efficiency by streamlining communication channels and implementing effective collaboration tools.
- Kept stakeholders informed of progress through regular status updates clearly communicating any changes to project scope, timeline, or budget.
- Developed and deepened relationships with key stakeholders.
- Overcame unforeseen challenges by proactively identifying potential issues promptly developing contingency plans accordingly.
- Gathered and organized supporting materials for meetings and project updates.
- Monitored progress against established metrics, continually adjusting strategies as needed to achieve desired results successfully.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure favorable terms and optimize resource allocation for projects.
Migration and Development Project Assistant
International Organization For Migration
Accra, Greater Accra
09.2016 - 12.2022
- Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Mission, Provided support for the growth of the unit in the overall implementation of the following projects:
- 1) Improving capacities to leverage migrant remittances for development in Ghana Contributing to:
- I) A household survey on remittances in Ghana
- Ii) A qualitative assessment of the role of financial institutions in remittance services in Ghana
- Iii) Elaborating the development of a set of remittance recommendations to improve remittance services in Ghana
- 2) Supported the implementation of the project Connecting Diaspora for Development and Entrepreneurship by the diaspora for development
- The two projects were key in facilitating over fifty (50) assignments of diaspora experts in knowledge and skill transfer interventions and business development opportunities
- 3) In collaboration with key government stakeholders, supported the National Development Commission in implementing a mainstream migration into the national development policy framework project
- The project contributed to the audit and integration of migration in sectoral and district development plans
- 4) Assisted with the coordination and implementation of the project: Mainstreaming migration into the national census
- Supporting the integration of migration into the census and currently supporting the drafting of a migration thematic report
- 5) Supported the government with the elaboration and implementation of the National Labour Migration Policy under component on labour migration of the regional project on support to free movement of persons and migration in West Africa, addressing issues of ethical recruitment
- 6) Provided relevant technical inputs in the elaboration of the Ghana Diaspora Engagement Policy
- 7) In cooperation with the Ministry of Interior and IOM stakeholders, supported the preparatory works in the establishment of the Ghana National Commission on Migration leading the drafting of a cabinet memo for Presidential approval
- 8) Served as the focal point for the IOM regional project ‘Support to the Free Movement of Persons and Migration in West Africa’ culminating in a training manual on migration and free movement for investigative journalists and media practitioners
- 9) Gender Focal Point for IOM and the Technical Assistance to the United Nations Gender Team
- 10) Focal Point on the Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse
Technical Assistance and IOM Gender Focal Point
International Organization For Migration
Accra, Greater Accra
09.2016 - 12.2022
- Provided technical support on gender issues to the UN System in Ghana
- Provided support to integrate gender issues in SDG processes
- Support the application of a gender perspective in UN Cooperation Frameworks (UNSCDF), including country analysis, joint programs, strategic documents, results framework, and M&E
- Served as an interlocutor between the UN system and external partners on gender equality issues and promoted a multiple-track approach to gender mainstreaming
Part-time Tutor
University of Ghana
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Planned and organised tutorials on introduction to physical and Human Geography for first-year students of the institute
Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant
University of Ghana
09.2010 - 07.2011
- 1) Coordinator for remittances project at the Center for Migration Studies
- 2) Organising tutorials in Research Methods and Geography of West Africa
- 3) Assisting with supervision of undergraduate research project
- 4) Data analysis using SPSS and Report writing
- 5) Coordinated field trips for visiting foreign students to the department with an interest in urban planning
National Service Teaching and Research Assistant
University of Ghana
01.2007 - 01.2008
National Project Officer
International Organization For Migration
Accra, Greater Accra
Education
Master of Arts - Geography and Resource Development
University Of Ghana
Legon 01.2008 - 01.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Geography and Resource Development
University of Ghana
Legon 01.2003 - 01.2007
Senior Secondary School Certificate - General Arts
Winneba Secondary School
Winneba 01.2000 - 01.2002
Skills
Microsoft Word
Certification
Mainstreaming migration into policy planning, International Training Center of the International Labour Organization
Research
- 2009, Role of Traditional herbal medicine in the healthcare delivery system of Ghana, University of Ghana, Legon.
- 2008, Research Assistant, Steer Gleaves Highway transport survey.
- 2007, The environmental effect of mining in Damang, University of Ghana, Legon.
Otherskills
Competent in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Outlook, Statistical Package for Social Science, English, Fante
Timeline
National Project Officer
International Organization For Migration
06.2022 - Current
Migration and Development Project Assistant
International Organization For Migration
09.2016 - 12.2022
Technical Assistance and IOM Gender Focal Point
International Organization For Migration
09.2016 - 12.2022
Part-time Tutor
University of Ghana
01.2011 - 01.2015
Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant
University of Ghana
09.2010 - 07.2011
Master of Arts - Geography and Resource Development
University Of Ghana
01.2008 - 01.2010
National Service Teaching and Research Assistant
University of Ghana
01.2007 - 01.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Geography and Resource Development
University of Ghana
01.2003 - 01.2007
Senior Secondary School Certificate - General Arts
Winneba Secondary School
01.2000 - 01.2002
National Project Officer
International Organization For Migration
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