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Experienced working and collaborating with governments and non-state actors at various levels in rural development and livelihood; peacebuilding and conflict resolution; local civil society strengthening; institutional development and capacity building; NGO management; and familiarity with international donor reporting requirements. |
 Contact Isaac Bayor
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Area of Expertise: |
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Agriculture, Livelihoods, Microfinance, Rural
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Disaster, Aid, Emergencies, Relief
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Government, Governance, Reforms
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Human Rights, Law, Migration, Conflicts, Justice
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Social, Education, Gender, Youth, Child
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Professional Experience: |
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I am an international development practitioner with experience and academic training in international development, social justice, community development, peacebuilding, transitional justice, and post-conflict reconstruction in Africa. For instance, in my most recent work, I served as the head and team leader of the West Africa Network for Peacebuilding in Ghana. I was responsible for developing and implementing the strategic direction, overall management, and leadership of the Ghana country office, including program development, grant applications, monitoring, evaluation, staff supervision, and other administrative duties. Previously, I worked for the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) as a human security program specialist for the joint United Nations Human Security Program in northern Ghana. Before joining the UNDP, I worked as a program officer for CARE International in Ghana. At UNDP and CARE International, I was responsible for facilitating project implementation at the field level and ensuring that project deliverables are met. These experiences have prepared me with: 1) strategic and technical leadership skills, including budgeting, resource mobilization, and managing complex multi-donor emergency, recovery, and development projects. 2) field-level first-hand project implementation and coordination skills, and 3) skills in stakeholder engagement, including establishing and maintaining partnerships with both state and non-state actors at various levels.
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Education: |
Ph.D. Candidate, Political Science and Transitional Justice (Expected completion August 2021)
Department of Political Science, The University of Western Ontario, London, Canada
Master of Arts: Peace and Conflict Studies
Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies, University of Notre Dame, USA, 2017
Master of Arts: Development Management
Institute of Development Research and Development Policy, Ruhr Universität, Bochum, Germany, 2009
Bachelor of Arts: Integrated Development Studies
University for Development Studies, Tamale, Ghana, 2005
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Affiliations and Achievements: |
Fund Raising and Financial Management: International development professional with experience in resource mobilization, and financial management of complex multi-donor pooled funded projects in West Africa, including USAID, DfID, E.U., Global Affairs Canada, and the United Nations Trust Fund for Human Security. The most recent being a USAID USD 11.8 million, five-year cooperative agreement awarded to a consortium of CARE International in Ghana, Action Aid Ghana, SEND GHANA, and the West Africa Network for Peacebuilding, Ghana.
Management and Oversight: Worked as leader of a country office responsible for more than 30 staff and head of programs in charge of six projects. Prepared annual operating plans, budget development, financial management, and undertake various administrative and human resources duties.
First-hand Experience Project Implementation: Worked in facilitating direct project implementation and coordination at the field level, including monitoring, evaluation, impact measurement, forge and sustaining local networks, and prepare program budgets.
Partnership Development: Led in networking to identify new opportunities and forge partnerships, including sourcing local implementing partners.
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Available for: |
- Consulting assignments
- Job opportunities
- Being headhunted – make me an offer
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Years of Experience:
5-10 years |
Highest Qualification:
Masters |
Languages:
English |
Nationality:
Ghana
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LinkedIn Profile:
www.linkedin.com/in/ibayor
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