Mathew Zuogere Zaawong

Development Officer

Result-driven Development Officer with a proven track record in designing and delivering community-led initiatives in education, youth empowerment, and women's rights. Currently focused on scaling social impact in underserved communities in Ghana and addressing critical issues like early child marriage through innovative mentorship programs.

[email protected] +233 504 329 573 Wa, Upper West Region, Ghana

Years experience

Languages

Work Experience

Development Officer

Govnor Inspires

2025 — PresentCurrentGhana

Lead the design and coordination of youth empowerment, education, and community health programmes across underserved communities in northern Ghana
Drive fundraising strategies, donor relations, and partnership development to sustain and scale the organisation's social impact portfolio
Contribute to organisational strategy alongside the Executive Director, translating community needs into actionable, evidence-informed programme plans
Represent Govnor Inspires at stakeholder forums, building collaborative networks that expand the organisation's reach and credibility

Founder & Project Lead

Educate Her, Secure Her Future Project

Feb 2026 — PresentCurrentGhana

Conceived and launched a community-based mentorship initiative targeting BECE students to advance girl-child education and reduce early child marriage
Developed structured programme materials and facilitated sessions connecting girls with academic guidance, career role models, and protective support networks
Mobilised community leaders, parents, and local stakeholders to create an enabling environment for girls' educational continuity

Community Ambassador

Govnor Inspires

2024 — 2025Ghana

Coordinated community outreach programmes promoting youth education, confidence-building, and public health awareness across multiple communities
Engaged beneficiaries and partners to strengthen community trust and programme uptake

Chief Debater

Nandom Senior High School

Jan 2024 — Sep 2025Nandom, Ghana

Led and mentored the school debate team to competitive regional-level performances
Coached peers in critical thinking and persuasive communication, contributing to demonstrable improvements in team results

Education

Aspire Leaders Program (ALP), Leadership

Harvard University

2026 — Expected 2026

West African Senior School Certificate (WASSCE), General Science

Nandom Senior High School

Feb 2023 — Sep 2025

References

Akeedatu Sunnuma Yunus

Physician Assistant | Executive Director · Govnor Inspires

Supervisor

[email protected] · 0500 839 936

Languages

English

Fluent

Dagaare

Native