About

A goal oriented, dynamic and highly motivated professional with experience in International development projects and programs. I have excellent communication skills which enables me to relate well at all levels, both internally and externally. Proactively address changes and incorporate formally approved changes into the schedule in a timely manner. I am able to monitor progress of procurement, project & programs, advice progress and status to the management team in a timely manner, particularly schedule variances and also to provide regular project updates to the management team in relation to progress, and highlight any issues or concerns that may impact on compliance, cause delays or potential increase in cost. Sammy is able to actively participate in schedule review meetings, maintain meeting records and agreed actions from minutes, and any follow activities to ensure actions are completed in a timely manner and also Participate in internal and external schedule audits as required and audit contractor and third-party schedules prior to incorporating into the project master schedule.

Skills

  • Administration
  • Business Development
  • Finance
  • Management
  • Procurement
  • Project Management
  • Leadership & Project Management
    9
  • community development
    9
  • Computer Skills
    9
  • Financial analysis and reporting
  • Programme Monitoring and Evaluation
    9
  • Interpersonal skills
    9
  • Ability to work in a multicultural environment
    9
  • Ability to Work in a Team
    10
  • Adaptability
    9
  • English
    10

Experience

Samuel Larbi Agyarko

Work experience
  • Coordinate all project activities at the Zonal Offices and ensure the development and effective implementation of approved work plans and Budgets
  • Identify opportunities in the communities for the operationalization of social development activities
  • Liaise with the social safeguards and communication specialists, and other team members at the national, regional and district levels to operationalize the stakeholder engagement plan
  • Operationalize the project GRM at the regional/zonal level and district levels to ensure it is effective and functional to address project-related complaints
  • Ensure that activities on coordinating social cohesion, alternative dispute resolution, capacity building, community engagement and sensitization are incorporated into the Annual Work Plan and budget
  • Develop and maintain a network of stakeholders in the field of social development to keep abreast with developments and issues in the beneficiary communities
  • Contribute to activities for advocacy, dissemination and knowledge building on social development
  • Lead, formulate and articulate social development, gender and protection policy and strategies engaging governments in policy dialogue, and conducting activities to support social development and protection policy and reforms.
  • Lead and support the development of sector policy and strategies, with proper consideration for
  • their impact on social development in SOCO project in consultation with relevant government agencies
  • Lead and conduct dialogue with government officials of SOCO Project on social development.
  • Lead or participate in country teams and provide substantial inputs around social development issues. Lead, conduct economic, thematic, and sector work in the context of sustainable economic
  • development and poverty reduction.
  • Provide operational support in incorporating social development concerns into SOCO projects/programs.
  • Incorporate social development dimensions in the preparation of loan, grant, and TA projects in SOCO project.

Samuel Larbi Agyarko

Work experience
  • Coordinated planning and to establish comprehensive and current data and information for program development planning, management, monitoring and evaluation.
  • Coordinated PLAN GHANA PAGES program on Entrepreneurship and Business Development) - Business Development Services (BDS) Project which was aimed at providing Plan Ghana Youth in business development services for SMEs to promote continuous improvement in product quality and productivity, entrepreneurship and access to financing especially (VLSAs).
  • Managed donor loan facility programme: prepared business plans, conducted project appraisals, made recommendations for disbursement, monitored and supported loan repayment initiatives.
  • Coordinated workshops and undertook technical and management training for clients.
  • Provided business development services for tenants at the ‘Trained clients especially youth and women on a World bank/AFD/UN/ funded project.
  • Coordinated and monitored Micro Small Medium Enterprises(MSME) development activities for 1,500 trained clients youth and women for Plan Ghana In Central Region and 260 fistula survival women for UNFPA Ghana in the, Northern, Upper East and Upper West regions of Ghana.
  • Mobilized and supported trade organizations for MSMEs and SMEs in the areas of capacity building, access to credit, policy dialogues, and negotiations for better opportunities and improved work environment.
  • Prepared business development projects for funding and submitted progress reports to partners.
  • Prepared business development services to start-ups and existing businesses.
  • Facilitated management and skills training for businesses, trade associations, farmer-based organizations, artisans, youth groups, and women groups.
  • Monitored and assessed programs and operations and provide advice on best and innovative programming management practices to enhance programming and operations.
  • Advised the Board on annual work planning, setting priorities/targets and establishing performance measurements.

Samuel Larbi Agyarko

Education
  • International Relations and Diplomacy

Samuel Larbi Agyarko

Education
  • MBA-Finance)

Samuel Larbi Agyarko

Education
  • Planning, Budgeting, Monitoring and Evaluation

Samuel Larbi Agyarko

Education
  • Accounting

Samuel Larbi Agyarko

Work experience
  • Planning, Budgeting/Forecasting/ Monitoring& Evaluation
  • Lead in Budget formulation, execution and monitoring, preparing strategic plans, annual financial projections and any other plans and programmes that have impact positively on the Assembly for development.
  •  Relate closely with the District Planning Officer, District Engineer, District Finance Officer and others of the MMDAs, MDAs, NGOS and CSOs to review and implement appropriate monitoring and evaluation systems for the Assembly and also capture project indicators for the purposes of monitoring project performance and eventual evaluation.
  •  Support the Project Co-ordinators of Donor projects and programmes in the planning, co-ordinating, monitoring and evaluation of the Project based on the lessons learnt from the review of the Monitoring and Evaluation System
  •  Develop and maintain partnerships with civil society organizations to assist in the monitoring and evaluation of the projects of the Assembly.
  •  Liaise with the Planning Officer for the process to prepare project progress reports on a quarterly, half yearly and annual basis for onward submission to the Regional Coordinating Units (RCU), M/DPCUs and others and form the basis of the M&E report to the Development Partners
  •  Prepares semi-annual monitoring reports on all aspects of project implementation

Samuel Larbi Agyarko

Education
  • February, 1999 - October, 2001
  • Fulltime
  • HND Accountancy

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