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ELSIE AMELIA TACHIE-MENSON
RESEARCHER/EDITORIAL ASSISTANT
Cantonments, Accra,GHANA
Summary
Meticulous and analytical Researcher with over 8 years of educational and hands-on experience in education and research. Adaptive team player with in-depth knowledge of data collection, confidential document control and problem-solving.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
RESEARCHER/EDITORIAL ASSISTANT
KOFI ANNAN INTERNATIONAL PEACEKEEPING TRAINING CENTER
ACCRA, GH
09.2018 - Current
- Streamlined research processes to meet tight deadlines for multiple projects.
- Collaborated with leadership team to identify relevant questions and determine best methods of collection.
- Identified sources of funding to prepare research proposals and submit funding applications.
- Sorted data into well-organized formats and transformed into figures.
- Published research papers, reports and summaries regarding peace and security issues.
- Published research papers, reports and summaries regarding global peace and security.
- Analyzed and interpreted patterns and trends.
- Performed research into study topics to increase knowledge and to provide valuable contributions.
- Gathered and organized information for research purposes.
- Determined areas of research to increase knowledge in particular field.
- Generated data models and performed analysis to produce reports outlining results.
- Requested or acquired equipment or supplies necessary for projects.
- Maintained and protected electronic databases.
- Interpreted data analysis results to draw inferences and conclusions.
- Learned new laboratory techniques and applied expertise in carrying out enhanced experiments under supervision of senior lab members.
- Conferred with scientists, engineers or others to plan or review projects or to provide technical assistance.
- Performed accurate quantitative analysis of targeted data research, collection and report preparation.
- Reviewed technical and professional publications such as book chapters, policy briefs and journal articles to stay current on recent literature and make more strategic research decisions.
- Conducted own research in field of expertise (cyber security, maritime security and pandemics)
- Applied theories and methods of life sciences to interpret and perform analyses of experimental results.
- Maintained strict safety protocols to protect staff and assets while carrying out technical procedures and research protocols.
- Conducted document review, organization and quality control of data acquisition to draw relevant conclusions and direct research activities.
- Advised or assisted in obtaining patents or meeting other legal requirements.
- Worked as member of integrated project team in highly collaborative work environment focused on enhancing the prospects of winning grants and funds.
Internship
Effia Nkwanta Public Health Laboratory
Takoradi , Ghana
05.2011 - 09.2022
My responsibilities were to:
- take various laboratory samples of patients;
- prepare agar for samples;
- examine cultured samples;
- collectively report on culture details and developments;
- jointly read and interpret test results of test;
- be a committee representative of interns at the hospital’s bi-weekly meetings;
- manage the communal financial fund of all interns; and
- organise extra-curricular activities for hospitals intern body.
Knowledge Space Intern
World Bank Accra Office
ACCRA, GH
10.2013 - 02.2022
- Onboarded new temps by entering employee information into systems.
- Worked with customers to understand needs and provide excellent service.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
- Successfully maintained clean, valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record.
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
- moderate screenings and talks on Climate Change.
- Jointly organise book fairs and exchange day events.
Business Development Unit (Climate Change Team)
CMG Empowerment Ghana (Internship)
Cape Coast , Ghana
07.2012 - 11.2013
My responsibilities were to:
- research on development issues with a focus on Climate Change and Gender mainstreaming;
- organize Climate change-focused projects/initiatives at senior high schools in Cape Coast;
- organise career fairs for senior secondary students in Cape Coast;
- correspond with exchange interns between the institution and other internationally affiliated institutions; and
- engage with stakeholders on the climate change projects in Ghana.
Biomedical Assistant
TOPP Medical Laboratory
Cape Coast , GH
07.2012 - 08.2013
- prepare agar for culturing laboratory samples;
- collect patients’ test samples;
- examine and analyse samples;
- write out results of tests for patients; and
- interpret and document test results
Education
Associate of Arts - Gender, Peace And Security
KOFI ANNAN INT'L PEACEKEEPING TRAINING CENTER
Ghana 09.2020 - Current
Associate of Science - Environment And Development Studies
CENTRAL UNIVERSITY
Miotso, Ghana 08.2014 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Molecular Biology And Biotechnology
University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast 09.2008 - 03.2011
High School Diploma -
ARCHBISHOP PORTER GIRLS' SECONDARY SCHOOL
Takoradi, Ghana 08.2004 - 06.2007
Skills
Planning and Coordination
Software
Adobe LightRoom
Adobe Illustrator
Generic Customer Relations Platforms
Teaching and Facilitation Experiences
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
TEDxCentralUniversityWomen
Curator
October 2016-to October 2018
· Acquired (TEDx) license from TED;
· Curated speakers;
· Built organizational team;
· Planned the TEDx events;
· Procured support and sponsorship for the event;
· Advertised events; and
· Hosted event.
Central University Department of Environment and Development Studies Students’ Association (CUEDSSA)
President
September 2017
· Welcomed freshmen;
· With the executive body and Head of department oriented freshmen;
· Jointly built sub-committees as part of executive body;
· Led student body in negotiations with the Dean of Students;
· Jointly organized students’ extra-curricular activities;
· Assisted in the preparation of annual field activities; and
· Curated student election committee.
Central University Department of Environment and Development Studies Students’ Association (CUEDSSA)
Vice President
August 2016
· Cooperatively oriented freshmen with executive body;
· Jointly organized students’ extra-curricular activities;
· Assisted in the preparation of annual field activities; and
· Represented the President of the Association in their absence.
Central Ladies Basketball Team
Assistant Coach and Captain
2014-2016
Took the initiative to:
· scout for players;
· train and lead players; and
· led the Team to inter-tertiary basketball games
TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND CONSULTANCIES
Course Module Development on Maritime Security
Regional Maritime University
August 2021
Prepared course content on Managing Complexities in Maritime security for facilitation purposes on project with the European Union
ECOWAS
June 28 -30 2021
Research methodology design development for Abuja Office.
RUDN University, Peoples’ Friendship University in Russia
March 31 2021
Sponsored presentation on Dilemmas of modern peacekeeping: Contemporary Peacekeeping.
West African Network for Peacebuilding
February 9&10 2021
Validating primary and secondary research findings on building an inclusive Post Covid-19 Recovery, Crises and Transitions and Governance Reforms in the Sahel and Cote D’Ivoire.
ECOWAS Sub-Regional Consultation on Peace and Security Across the Gulf of Guinea
November 12-13 2020
Report and presentation on the peace and security stability and governance landscape in the West African Sub-region, including opportunities and challenges.
AMARIS Project
March 2020 to date⃰
A project to analyse and document Maritime Crimes, with the DANIDA, Safe Seas, University of Copenhagen and the KAIPTC.
Consultant and Associate Writer for United Nations Population(UNFPA)
November 2019
Interviewing, monitoring and evaluating stories of UNFPA local youth initiative and its beneficiaries in Accra (Jamestown and Latebiorkoshie).
Universal Delft Diagnostics Consultation
July – September 2017
In conjunction with The Royal Embassy of the Kingdom of Netherland and the Ghana-Netherlands Business and Culture Council.
African Youth and Governance Summit/ MasterCard and CamFed Ghana
August 2016
Representative speaker for MasterCard Foundation scholars in Ghana.
⃰ Project is scheduled to end in August. However, there is the probability of renewal.
TEACHING AND FACILITATION EXPERIENCES
December 2021
Committee Member (Design and Media Committee)
Kofi Annan Peace and Security Forum (KAPS Forum)
October 2019- 2021
Kofi Annan Peace and Security Forum (KAPS Forum)
Committee member (Protocol Committee)
November 23-27, 2020
ECOWAS induction workshop on early warning system for national early warning officers in West Africa.
Co-rapporteur
Jointly prepared a report on the workshop
March 2019
Operations Assessment Workshop II(KAIPTC/NATO)
Facilitator and Associate study/ module developer
October 2018
Operations Assessment Workshop (KAIPTC/NATO)
Facilitator
PUBLISHED RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS
Maritime Crime Hotspots Along the Coast of Ghana: Mapping The Threats, 2022
Capacity Building Beyond “The Classroom”: Politics, Donors and Host State Dynamics, 2020
Maritime Security in the Gulf of Guinea: Ghana’s actual maritime picture, 2021
Mapping Report on Maritime Crimes in Ghana, 2021
The changing dynamics of West Africa’s geopolitics: Geopolitics Report of Africa, 2020
Affiliations
Landscape and Abstract Artist
Kuenyhehia Contemporary Art Residency (2016 to present)
Associate resident photographer,
Royal Netherlands Embassy in Ghana (2016-2017)
REFEREES
Professor Kwaku Osei-Hwedie
Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Center
The Dean, Faculty of Academic Affairs and Research
+233 54 867 8526
koseihwedie@yahoo.com
Dr. Kwaku Danso
Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Center
The Deputy Dean, Faculty of Academic Affairs and Research
+233 24 154 3227
kdanso90@yahoo.com
Mr. Daniel Owusu
The Director, Orientation Africa
+233 20 344 2401
daniel.owusu087@gmail.com
Mr. Frank Okyere
The Head, Peace Support Operations Programme
+233 54 345 2900
frankie.okyere@gmail.com
Timeline
Associate of Arts - Gender, Peace And Security
KOFI ANNAN INT'L PEACEKEEPING TRAINING CENTER
09.2020 - Current
RESEARCHER/EDITORIAL ASSISTANT
KOFI ANNAN INTERNATIONAL PEACEKEEPING TRAINING CENTER
09.2018 - Current
Associate of Science - Environment And Development Studies
CENTRAL UNIVERSITY
08.2014 - 06.2018
Knowledge Space Intern
World Bank Accra Office
10.2013 - 02.2022
Business Development Unit (Climate Change Team)
CMG Empowerment Ghana (Internship)
07.2012 - 11.2013
Biomedical Assistant
TOPP Medical Laboratory
07.2012 - 08.2013
Internship
Effia Nkwanta Public Health Laboratory
05.2011 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Science - Molecular Biology And Biotechnology
University of Cape Coast
09.2008 - 03.2011
High School Diploma -
ARCHBISHOP PORTER GIRLS' SECONDARY SCHOOL
08.2004 - 06.2007
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