Updated CV Wisdom
WISDOM NAI AKO Box OD 248, Odorkor Accra, Ghana
Ghanaian 7th April 1986
+233 203271573 | [email protected] https://gh.linkedin.com/in/wisdom-ako-nai-71412b57
Profile -
Result driven Research, Monitoring and Evaluation Associate with 5 years of experience in various sectors including food and nutrition security, agriculture, economic empowerment, public health, poverty, gender and inequality analysis
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Experience in both private and public sectors with 3 years international experience
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Seeking new role that will provide me the platform to contribute to effective and efficient development programmes
Education University of Pavia/Institute of Advanced Studies (IUSS), Italy MA Development Economics and International Cooperation -
MSc Specialized Economic Analysis in Health Economics and Policy
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Bachelor of Arts in Economics (minor in Sociology)
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2012- 2013 Expected Merit
Courses included: Public Health, Econometrics, Health Policy and System Research Methods, Economic Evaluation, Statistics, Healthcare Organisation and management, Health System financing, Planning and budgeting, Survey Methods, STATA and SPSS Developed a solid knowledge of health system issues and application of health economic methods within the wider development context. Dissertation: 10,000 word empirical investigation of the relationship between obesity and wage in Europe
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Ghana
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Expected Merit
Course included: Project Design and Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, Social Research Methods, Food Security Analysis, Development Economics, Sustainable Development Developed a strong practical knowledge in project design and management, development of monitoring and evaluation systems, database management and analysis, food security analysis, poverty and inequality analysis and gender analysis Dissertation: 10,000 word empirical analysis of the drivers of households’ resilience to nutrition and food insecurity.
Barcelona Graduate School of Economics, Spain
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2015-2017
2007- 2011 Upper Second Class Hons
Courses included: Evironmental Economics, Economic Development, International Economics, Sociology, Micro and Macro Economics, Mathematics for Economics, Research Methods and SPSS. Acquired a strong and practical knowledge of different research paradigms and methods, including both quantitative and qualitative approaches.
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Dissertation: 6,000 word investigation of the impact of micro savings on small and medium enterprises
Professional Work Experiences Monitoring and Evaluation Experiences Consultant- Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, UN World Food Programme-Ghana -
Conducted post -harvest management needs assessment of lead -farmers to inform development of training modules. Produced reports and presented findings to the project manager, facilitators and donors. Analysed qualitative and quantitative data collected through surveys and interviews
Consultant- Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, UN World Food Programme-Ghana -
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Nov. 2016-Jan 2017
Developed Monitoring and Evaluation system for the Enhanced Nutrition and Value Chain (ENVAC) project in Ghana Developed data collection tools as well as record keeping templates for Farmers Based Organizations and local Processors Led and collaborated with a team of 5 in planning and conducting baseline surveys, follow-up surveys and case studies as well as record keeping by ENVAC project beneficiaries in conjunction with two universities –KNUST and UDS
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, Hope for Future Generations (NGO) -Ghana -
Feb 2017-April 2017
Oct 2014- Oct 2015
Prepared timely, monthly and quarterly work plan for the approval of the Project Coordinator, M&E manager and programme managers. Developed and disseminated M&E tools and materials and provided technical guidance for their effective use for programme implementation and management Analyzed and Supervised field data collection and facilitated trainings and workshops for community Volunteers, project officers and presented project results to high level stakeholders
Research and Policy Experiences Consultant- Research, Nutrition and Food Security Analyst, UN World Food Programme (HQ)- Italy -
July 2016- Oct. 2016
Programmed questionnaire on SurveyCTO- a mobile data collection platform Assisted in Hiring, training and managing of country project staff Assisted in data checks, cleaning and analysis, development of tracking instruments and protocol for reducing attrition Ensured adherence to data quality protocols, including overseeing staff and monitoring data collection Conducted data quality audits, and ensured data security. Ensured timely exchange of data and information among partners, incl. participating in meetings with key stakeholders. Conducted quantitative and qualitative assessment of projects that aimed at building resilience to food and nutrition insecurity of vulnerable households in various countries in Africa Collaborated with the resilience team within the Food Security Assessment Unit to further develop project scale up strategy, methodology, and country level data collection based on a number of criteria. Provided technical research and M&E support to Malawi, Zambia and Senegal country offices on nutrition and food security assessment and analysis.
Research Coordinator, University of Pavia, Italy
Feb 2016-Jan 2017
Coordinated a research study to investigate the divergences in livelihood assets in Burkina Faso. This was done in collaboration with a professor at University of Pavia, Italy and two other colleagues from Burkina Faso and Malawi. Health Policy and Research Analyst, Ghana Health Services/Ministry of Health -
Drafted reports on health projects and actively participated in project monitoring activities across the country Member of the Gender Technical Working Group (GTWG) Trained by UNICEF, Ghana Health Service and World Bank Supported collaborative health service and education research with the World Bank, WHO and UNICEF Provided support in drafting nationwide budget, proposals, scope of work, report and policy briefs for the GHS. Represented the head of Policy Department in high level meetings and dialogues. Analyzed data from District Health Information Management System (DHIMS-II) to inform health programmes and proposal development
Teaching and Research Assistant, Dept. of Economics, KNUST-Ghana -
Jan 2014-Oct 2014
Oct 2011-Aug 2012
Designed and delivered lectures on Monetary Economics , Economy of Ghana and Research Methods courses resulting in great feedback (all courses scored an average of 85% satisfaction) Graded student assignments and supervised final year students in their research work Assisted lecturers in Data collection , Research analysis and project consultancy activities
LANGUAGES AND IT SKILLS -
English (Fluent); Italian (basic) Spanish (basic); Ga and Twi (Native). Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); Linux applications; STATA, SPSS, GIS, EndNote, FileMaker, Bristol Online Surveys
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND SKILLS -
Driving license (B category), excellence interpersonal and communication skills, ability to motivate and work within multicultural and multidisciplinary teams, ability to plan, manage and conduct research projects, a team player, good presentation and conceptual skills. - Have advance knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods; Monitoring and Evaluation Methodologies, data quality assurance and analysis; best practice in data management process, tools, dissemination and data usage. - Analytical and with can do spirit, result-oriented, persuading and influencing, project report writing and research skills. INTEREST
Travel: Recent trips have included Liberia, Finland, Spain and Italy. Travel has broadened my international perspective on development issues and has helped me better understand a range of cultures. Reading research articles, business news letters etc. REFERENCES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
Ghanaian 7th April 1986
+233 203271573 | [email protected] https://gh.linkedin.com/in/wisdom-ako-nai-71412b57
Profile -
Result driven Research, Monitoring and Evaluation Associate with 5 years of experience in various sectors including food and nutrition security, agriculture, economic empowerment, public health, poverty, gender and inequality analysis
-
Experience in both private and public sectors with 3 years international experience
-
Seeking new role that will provide me the platform to contribute to effective and efficient development programmes
Education University of Pavia/Institute of Advanced Studies (IUSS), Italy MA Development Economics and International Cooperation -
MSc Specialized Economic Analysis in Health Economics and Policy
-
Bachelor of Arts in Economics (minor in Sociology)
-
2012- 2013 Expected Merit
Courses included: Public Health, Econometrics, Health Policy and System Research Methods, Economic Evaluation, Statistics, Healthcare Organisation and management, Health System financing, Planning and budgeting, Survey Methods, STATA and SPSS Developed a solid knowledge of health system issues and application of health economic methods within the wider development context. Dissertation: 10,000 word empirical investigation of the relationship between obesity and wage in Europe
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Ghana
-
Expected Merit
Course included: Project Design and Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, Social Research Methods, Food Security Analysis, Development Economics, Sustainable Development Developed a strong practical knowledge in project design and management, development of monitoring and evaluation systems, database management and analysis, food security analysis, poverty and inequality analysis and gender analysis Dissertation: 10,000 word empirical analysis of the drivers of households’ resilience to nutrition and food insecurity.
Barcelona Graduate School of Economics, Spain
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2015-2017
2007- 2011 Upper Second Class Hons
Courses included: Evironmental Economics, Economic Development, International Economics, Sociology, Micro and Macro Economics, Mathematics for Economics, Research Methods and SPSS. Acquired a strong and practical knowledge of different research paradigms and methods, including both quantitative and qualitative approaches.
-
Dissertation: 6,000 word investigation of the impact of micro savings on small and medium enterprises
Professional Work Experiences Monitoring and Evaluation Experiences Consultant- Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, UN World Food Programme-Ghana -
Conducted post -harvest management needs assessment of lead -farmers to inform development of training modules. Produced reports and presented findings to the project manager, facilitators and donors. Analysed qualitative and quantitative data collected through surveys and interviews
Consultant- Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, UN World Food Programme-Ghana -
-
Nov. 2016-Jan 2017
Developed Monitoring and Evaluation system for the Enhanced Nutrition and Value Chain (ENVAC) project in Ghana Developed data collection tools as well as record keeping templates for Farmers Based Organizations and local Processors Led and collaborated with a team of 5 in planning and conducting baseline surveys, follow-up surveys and case studies as well as record keeping by ENVAC project beneficiaries in conjunction with two universities –KNUST and UDS
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, Hope for Future Generations (NGO) -Ghana -
Feb 2017-April 2017
Oct 2014- Oct 2015
Prepared timely, monthly and quarterly work plan for the approval of the Project Coordinator, M&E manager and programme managers. Developed and disseminated M&E tools and materials and provided technical guidance for their effective use for programme implementation and management Analyzed and Supervised field data collection and facilitated trainings and workshops for community Volunteers, project officers and presented project results to high level stakeholders
Research and Policy Experiences Consultant- Research, Nutrition and Food Security Analyst, UN World Food Programme (HQ)- Italy -
July 2016- Oct. 2016
Programmed questionnaire on SurveyCTO- a mobile data collection platform Assisted in Hiring, training and managing of country project staff Assisted in data checks, cleaning and analysis, development of tracking instruments and protocol for reducing attrition Ensured adherence to data quality protocols, including overseeing staff and monitoring data collection Conducted data quality audits, and ensured data security. Ensured timely exchange of data and information among partners, incl. participating in meetings with key stakeholders. Conducted quantitative and qualitative assessment of projects that aimed at building resilience to food and nutrition insecurity of vulnerable households in various countries in Africa Collaborated with the resilience team within the Food Security Assessment Unit to further develop project scale up strategy, methodology, and country level data collection based on a number of criteria. Provided technical research and M&E support to Malawi, Zambia and Senegal country offices on nutrition and food security assessment and analysis.
Research Coordinator, University of Pavia, Italy
Feb 2016-Jan 2017
Coordinated a research study to investigate the divergences in livelihood assets in Burkina Faso. This was done in collaboration with a professor at University of Pavia, Italy and two other colleagues from Burkina Faso and Malawi. Health Policy and Research Analyst, Ghana Health Services/Ministry of Health -
Drafted reports on health projects and actively participated in project monitoring activities across the country Member of the Gender Technical Working Group (GTWG) Trained by UNICEF, Ghana Health Service and World Bank Supported collaborative health service and education research with the World Bank, WHO and UNICEF Provided support in drafting nationwide budget, proposals, scope of work, report and policy briefs for the GHS. Represented the head of Policy Department in high level meetings and dialogues. Analyzed data from District Health Information Management System (DHIMS-II) to inform health programmes and proposal development
Teaching and Research Assistant, Dept. of Economics, KNUST-Ghana -
Jan 2014-Oct 2014
Oct 2011-Aug 2012
Designed and delivered lectures on Monetary Economics , Economy of Ghana and Research Methods courses resulting in great feedback (all courses scored an average of 85% satisfaction) Graded student assignments and supervised final year students in their research work Assisted lecturers in Data collection , Research analysis and project consultancy activities
LANGUAGES AND IT SKILLS -
English (Fluent); Italian (basic) Spanish (basic); Ga and Twi (Native). Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); Linux applications; STATA, SPSS, GIS, EndNote, FileMaker, Bristol Online Surveys
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND SKILLS -
Driving license (B category), excellence interpersonal and communication skills, ability to motivate and work within multicultural and multidisciplinary teams, ability to plan, manage and conduct research projects, a team player, good presentation and conceptual skills. - Have advance knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods; Monitoring and Evaluation Methodologies, data quality assurance and analysis; best practice in data management process, tools, dissemination and data usage. - Analytical and with can do spirit, result-oriented, persuading and influencing, project report writing and research skills. INTEREST
Travel: Recent trips have included Liberia, Finland, Spain and Italy. Travel has broadened my international perspective on development issues and has helped me better understand a range of cultures. Reading research articles, business news letters etc. REFERENCES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
