Constance Sorkpor

• Led and coordinated dynamic speaker series by building and maintaining strong relationships with distinguished experts, ensuring successful engagement and knowledge sharing.
• Independently drove research and collaborated with fellow scholars on interdisciplinary research projects, navigating diverse perspectives and fostering a productive and respectful academic environment.
• Delivered engaging courses in public administration, fostering critical thinking and practical skills.
• Presented ongoing research outcomes, enhancing the visibility and impact of my research.

• Developed long-term strategic plans to enhance quality of instruction and learning.
• Cultivated strong relationships with instructors to tailor professional development workshops, ensuring alignment with their needs and enhancing overall instructional quality.
• Facilitated professional development for instructors through workshops and targeted improvement strategies.
• Collaborated closely with educational leaders to develop and implement strategic plans, fostering a cooperative environment that led to a 50% improvement in key performance metrics.

Policy and strategic planning

• Led the development of GSAP's communication strategy to facilitate effective dialogue among corporate leaders, multilateral organizations (ADBI and JICA), national NGOs, politicians, and government officials in Japan.
• Developed a market forecast database - EcoSAfri Forecast - for Southeast Asian and African economies, driving investment, public-private partnerships, and SDG promotion across these economies in alignment with GSAP's mission.
• Co-led the drafting and signing of a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) for water quality management between the government, private sector investors, and NGOs.
• Monitored strategic trade and industrial policy dialogues across public, private and international sectors, contributing insights for research and policy discussions at GRIPS.
• Conceptualized technical support to public, private and not-for-profit organizations on improving the implementation of TICAD's development policies in Africa.
• Spearheaded training initiatives for staff and research partners, leveraging my expertise in resource mobilization to significantly enhance their ability to secure funding and drive successful outcomes.
• Received ‘High Impact Recognition’ award for demonstrating intellectual integrity and stepping up to shoulder responsibilities during staff shortage.

Implementation

• Conceptualized a tracking mechanism to identify challenges faced by first entrant companies, providing strategic solutions to business leaders for managing disruptive technologies in Southeast Asian and African economies.

Problem solving and analysis

• Led analysis of pathways linking inputs, outputs, outcomes, and impact for WASH programs.
• Led analysis of investment impacts, enhancing market entry strategies for Japanese corporations in Southeast Asia and African economies.

• Developed innovative scientific hypotheses to advance and refine research on Japanese global health policy.
• Formulated an evidence-base report to update Japan's global health policy.
• Coordinated and organized simulation exercises on Asia's regional health risks, bringing together partners from multiple countries for collaborative planning and response.

• Advocated for the integration of advanced comparative analysis in graduate curricula by leading tutorials on Comparative Political Economy, empowering students with critical insights.
• Mentored graduate students in comparative research methodology, strengthening their analytical skills and fostering impactful political economy research.
• Led seminars and writing workshops on public policy, facilitating in-depth discussions that enhanced students' understanding and engagement with key policy issues.

• Strategically planned and executed mentorship programs, fostering close collaboration with students, and guiding 7 undergraduate dissertations to successful completion.
• Advocated for curriculum enhancements by building strong relationships with academic stakeholders, resulting in a balanced curriculum that aligned academic and industry values.
• Facilitated strategic partnerships with local and international NGOs, advocating for student opportunities and successfully securing impactful internships for undergraduates.
• Developed training workshops using instructional design principles to create train-the trainer programs.
• Taught over “250” undergraduates to develop critical thinking and communication skills.