Godfred is a result-oriented professional with strong background experience in program management and impact research in humanitarian and international development programming. Experienced in leading multinational teams and driving data-driven initiatives for positive impact. I am deeply passionate about the pivotal role that both local and international NGOs, as well as public policy, play in advancing access and opportunities for disadvantaged populations.
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Godfred Nyarko
Acworth,GA
Summary
Overview
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Harvard Humanitarian Initiative, Cambridge, MA
Research Program Manager
02.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Drive the use of data-driven initiatives to support the strategic work of 3 programs - National NGO Program on Humanitarian Leadership (NNPHL), the Building A Better Response Program (BBR), and the Signal Program on Humanitarian Security and Technology
- Manage all NNPHL and BBR-related impact research activities including development of research program workflow and timelines for successful project completion.
- Developed an effective system for tracking progress on projects and reporting back to management team including routine collection and reporting of NNPHL and BBR course evaluation data to evaluate program success and address deficiencies in key performance metrics
- Creating monitoring and evaluation mechanisms for the Signal Program on Humanitarian Security and Technology's activities, focusing on early warning, early action, and atrocity prevention
- Led the publication of 2 peer-reviewed papers, both serving as integral components of a needs assessment for an NNPHL proposal, which successfully secured grants exceeding $1.5 million from the USAID's Bureau for Humanitarian Affairs
Harvard Humanitarian Initiative, Cambridge, MA
Program Coordinator
11.2020 - 02.2023
Job overview
- Managed and coordinated program activities of the National NGO Program on Humanitarian Leadership (NNPHL); a USAID Bureau of Humanitarian Affairs funded program
- Served as principal programmatic contact and liaison between external organizations and partners involved in delivering programming services.
- Developed work plans and delegated tasks to team members including those in the NNPHL consortium including the International Medical Corps and Concern Worldwide
- Executed logistics planning for NNPHL team activities (lodging, flights, meals, space rental) for workshops and consortium planning meetings
- Facilitated the application process, reviewing applications and conducting interviews for over 500 applicants to the NNPHL program
- Led bi-annual curriculum debrief meetings, provided critical feedback on curriculum development for training, maintained e-learning content, designed e-learning quizzes and assignments, and managed the courses on Canvas learning management system
- Provided administrative and strategic planning support for leadership activities related to the Program on Resilient Communities
- Prepared comprehensive quarterly and annual program performance reports, highlighting key learning and achievements for NNPHL's donors, including the USAID Bureau of Humanitarian Affairs
- Led the coordination of 5 leadership training and workshops directly impacting over 150 humanitarian professionals from 26 countries in Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, and the Caribbean
- Developed regional instruction model to diversify instructors, increasing the number of regional facilitators from 1 to 5
- Developed program impact dashboard using R and Power BI, storing information on program outcomes, summaries, and program impact indicators for interactive access and timely evidence-based strategic decision making
Mercy Project, College Station, TX
Country Director
07.2017 - 08.2019
Job overview
- Managed in-country programs and 25 staff in Ghana, setting goals and providing strategic plans toward the achievement of the project’s set objectives
- Developed and managed budgets, and reported on in-country funds allocation
- Developed new and expanded existing programs, policies, and procedures for all functions and operations of Mercy Project
- Planned and executed 5 village rescues and partnerships, rescuing, and reintegrating over 50 children trafficked to work on the Lake Volta
- Formed Development Committees consisting of a member from each of the 12 partner communities, leveraging knowledge sharing among program partners
- Directed construction of a 3-classroom school and a teacher’s bungalow in 2 rural fishing villages & partner community
- Gathered data on all areas of Mercy Project’s operations to evaluate the effectiveness of our work. Designed and created M&E frameworks including a financial reporting system, reducing operational costs by 30% in 2018 and reported on program performance to the Chief Operation Officer, Chief Executive Officer, and Board of Directors
- Directed the expansion of the sponsorship program for rescued children from 4 years to senior high school
- Created and maintained relationships with stakeholders, partners, and external authorities in ways that strengthened Mercy Project’s profile
Education
The University of Chicago
Master of Arts from International Development and Policy
06.2020
University Overview
- 3.5 GPA | Clinton Global University Fellow
University of Cape Coast
Bachelor of Arts from Social Sciences (Population and Health
05.2013
University Overview
Skills
- Experience in program design and management
- Experience in administrative, financial management/ budget monitoring
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Strong analytical and technical skills in policy and data analysis and visualization
- Quantitative and qualitative - R, Stata, SPSS, Dedoose, MS Word, Excel, etc
- Experience in result-oriented program monitoring and evaluation
- Experience in USAID program reporting
- Effective coordination with other implementing partners
- Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds
- Experience in liaising and coordinating input from multiple sources, including and especially from the fields and regional levels
Languages
Languages
Publications
Publications
- with Vincenzo Bollettino, Challenges in Humanitarian Response Implementation: A Large-Scale Review of Aid Worker perspectives
- with Vincenzo Bollettino, “Professional and leadership challenges faced by humanitarian workers,” working paper
Projects
Projects
- Data Analyst, Development Initiatives: Analyzed World Bank Living Standards Measurement Surveys to understand the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
- Policy Analyst, Chicago Urban League: Conducted financial analysis and recommended revenue generation strategies for CUL.
Community Involvement
Community Involvement
- Board Member, Student Support Services Center for Identity, and Inclusion at The University of Chicago
- Social Committee Member, Harris School of Public Policy Student Government at The University of Chicago
- Founder, Soccer Shots Ghana
- Mentor, Gethsemane Community Center, North Charleston, SC
- Soccer Coach/Referee, City of Charleston Recreational Center, Charleston, SC
Timeline
Research Program Manager
Harvard Humanitarian Initiative
02.2023 - Current
Program Coordinator
Harvard Humanitarian Initiative
11.2020 - 02.2023
Country Director
Mercy Project
07.2017 - 08.2019
The University of Chicago
Master of Arts from International Development and Policy
University of Cape Coast
Bachelor of Arts from Social Sciences (Population and Health
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