DONNEYONG MADONNA

Experienced community development and women's economic empowerment professional skilled in project coordination, cooperative management, and stakeholder engagement. Proven track record supporting sustainable livelihoods and capacity building within shea value chain and farmer-based organizations. Seeking to leverage expertise in program and business development to promote women's entrepreneurship and community growth.

[email protected] +233205796393 C/o Catholic Mission Church, P. O. Box 33, Daffiema-Upper West Region, Ghana
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Administrative Officer (National Service)
GHANA HEALTH SERVICE
  • Received and inspected incoming products, reconciling with purchase orders
  • Monitored office deliveries and maintained records of supplies
  • Maintained store area in neat and orderly manner
  • Prepared periodic reports to keep management informed
  • Managed records of daily transactions and ensured shelf labeling
  • Organized products to avoid damage and ensured proper storage conditions
  • Performed other duties as assigned by supervisor
Junior Project Officer
JICA GHANA (MATERNAL AND NEONATAL HEALTH)
  • Assisted monitoring activities at community health centers
  • Trained community health nurses on maternal and neonatal health care
  • Supervised nurses at CHPs centers
  • Performed data entry and analysis using SPSS and Microsoft Excel
  • Wrote technical reports for workshops and conferences
  • Performed other duties as assigned by supervisor
Business Advisor
TECHNO-SERVE GHANA (Agricultural and Natural Resource Management)
  • Coordinated identification and selection of farmers and entrepreneurs for programs
  • Supported development of End Market Analysis to identify firms for upgrading and expansion
  • Assisted farmers and entrepreneurs to develop marketing and sales strategies and business plans
  • Built strategic partnerships to improve logistics and transportation of agricultural products locally and across borders
  • Organised buyer tours and matchmaking events to strengthen value chain relationships
  • Facilitated formation and functioning of FBOs and set up demonstration farms
  • Provided training on village savings and loans associations and entrepreneurial skills
  • Collaborated with M&E to collect program data and report regularly
  • Supervised Community Ambassadors and represented project in stakeholder meetings
Program Officer (Livelihood, Food Security and Women Empowerment)
VIBRANT VILLAGE FOUNDATION, GHANA
  • Facilitated formation and functioning of farmer-based organisations (FBOs)
  • Trained farmers on sustainable agricultural farming systems, including conservation agriculture and agroecological systems
  • Organised learning visits by selecting farmers and liaising with leadership to set up demonstration farms
  • Supported women and farmers to establish village savings and loans associations and acquire entrepreneurial skills
  • Distributed farm inputs and mobilized households to participate in nutrition training
  • Collaborated with M&E to collect program data and prepare activity based and quarterly reports
  • Represented projects in relevant stakeholder meetings as directed by management
Business Development Officer
CENTER FOR BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION RESEARCH, UNIVERSITY OF GHANA-LEGON
  • Developed and implemented a comprehensive capacity building program for three cooperatives, reducing reliance on CREMA Executives and SFC staff
  • Mentored young educated women in communities to increase participation in cooperatives’ activities
  • Identified high performers in capacity building programs for cooperative leadership and mentored peers
  • Advocated and built capacity for safe, healthy, and productive working conditions, including upgrading machinery and waste management
  • Administered lease agreement enabling legal operation of Shea Butter Women's Processor Coop’s processing centre
  • Managed communal funds including Fair For Life Funds, Processing Centre Business Operating Funds, and Community Development Fund
  • Advocated cooperatives’ functional roles within governance structure of WCHS CREMA Management Board
  • Built strong relationships with governmental organizations supporting cooperatives: District Assembly, Social Welfare Office, Ghana Enterprises Agency
  • Maintained partnerships with Savannah Fruits Company and development partners to grow shea butter business and employment
  • Supported implementation of sustainable agriculture practices to improve shea tree health and employment opportunities
Skills
Project CoordinationCommunity DevelopmentWomen's Economic EmpowermentShea Value Chain DevelopmentTraining FacilitationStakeholder EngagementCooperative ManagementFarmer Based Organizations (FBOs)Village Savings and Loans Association (VSLA)Business DevelopmentCapacity BuildingData AnalysisReport WritingEntrepreneurial SkillsMarketing StrategiesStrong interpersonal and relationship management skills and ability to foster effective partnerships with diverse teamsExperience working with women and Farmer Based Organizations (FBOs)Supporting farmers in marketing of their farm produceExperience in mobilizing and facilitating Village Savings and Loans Association (VSLA) groupsExperience in mentoring and coaching to women groupsExperience linking VSLA groups to financial institutionsAssisting groups to solicit loans through financial institutionsCreative and pays attention to detailsComputer Literate and Knowledgeable in the use of the internetPays attention to details, accuracy and timeliness in executing assigned responsibilities.Hard working and dedicated to achieving results.
Education
Master of Science, Project management and Community Development
University for Development Studies, Wa Campus
Bachelor of Arts, Integrated Community Development studies
University for Development Studies, Wa Campus
Languages
English
Fluent
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