SANDRA OTU
Charlottetown,PE
Summary
Enthusiastic Analyst and Researcher, eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. A clear understanding of Policy, Research, Global Affairs and training in Development Planning and Sustainable Community Development. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in any institution.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Waste Research Analyst
Pei
Charlottetown, PEI
07.2021 - 08.2021
- Environment, Energy and Climate Action,
- Researched on food waste at the consumption level to help fill the gap in research knowledge
- Identified current practices to assist stakeholders and consumers in taking appropriate actions to reduce food waste
- Produced a comprehensive report that served as a reference for the department and other stakeholders in taking informed policy decisions.
Sustainability Analyst
UNEP Caribbean Sub, Region
Kingston
05.2021 - 07.2021
- Worked with the UNEP staff and other relevant stakeholders on the series of volcano eruptions on St
- Vincent between February and April 2021
- Assisted in producing a report that served as a reference for making informed on humanitarian efforts in the relief, recovery, and reconstruction phases for St
- Vincent.
Researcher
Plan International
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Ghana
- Engaged in research activities involving aspect of problems children face accessing education
- Researched into challenges faced by girl child to assess sexual and reproductive health supports
- Equipped myself with the knowledge of how international organizations work with various communities and governments to end violence against women and girls
- Got an insight into challenges faced at home by people, particularly girls, when governments imposed a lockdown to curb the spread and mitigate the effects of the COVID-19.
Assistant Project Coordinator
World Bank & GAMA
11.2018 - 07.2019
- The GAMA project was funded by the World Bank to improve sanitation in Accra, Ghana
- The project was focused on the construction of sewerage and drainage facilities in some parts of Accra to help put an end to open defecation and perennial flooding in those areas
- During my involvement in this project, I
- Worked directly with locals through campaigns, education, and workshops
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to draft project schedules and plans
- Worked on and managed confidential files of community members in the office
- Provided education on sanitation to the public
- Registered interested persons for the construction of decent sewerage systems and sanitation facilities for them.
Development Planner
Accra Metropolitan Assembly
Accra
09.2015 - 08.2018
- Took the lead role as a development planner in my team to conduct research
- Developed a comprehensive development plan for the Kaneshie District
- Lead a team to identify the needs of the district and using the carrying capacity model and a bottom- up approach, we came out with a fitted development plan for the district
- Took the lead role in explaining how we could effectively execute the plan with the help of the community members
- Played a key role in the monitoring and implementation stages.
Education
M.A - Sustainable Island Communities in Island Studies
Sustainable Island Communities, University of Prince Edward Island
Charlottetown, Canada12.2021
Public Policy, Sustainability, Blue/Green Development Strategies, Research Methods and Design, and Island Political Ecology - undefined
Master - Global Affairs
University of Prince Edward Island, And Universidad Ray Juan Carlos
Charlottetown, Canada & Madrid, Spain 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Development Planning
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Kumasi, Ghana06.2017
Skills
- Comprehensive knowledge and interdisciplinary understanding in public policy, global affairs,
- Development planning and building sustainable communities
- Experience in conducting policy research and providing significant analysis on emerging issues to
- Tackle environmental and developmental challenges in society
- Proven ability to work independently and in a team setting with strong leadership skills
- Advanced proficiency in
- Microsoft Office Suite, and project management tools and processes
- Excellent writing and communication skills with the ability to research and present information in a
- Timely and cohesive manner
- Excellent attention to detail, and a commitment to continual improvement
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
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morning
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Timeline
Food Waste Research Analyst
Pei
07.2021 - 08.2021
Sustainability Analyst
UNEP Caribbean Sub, Region
05.2021 - 07.2021
Researcher
Plan International
06.2020 - 08.2020
Assistant Project Coordinator
World Bank & GAMA
11.2018 - 07.2019
Development Planner
Accra Metropolitan Assembly
09.2015 - 08.2018
M.A - Sustainable Island Communities in Island Studies
Sustainable Island Communities, University of Prince Edward Island
Public Policy, Sustainability, Blue/Green Development Strategies, Research Methods and Design, and Island Political Ecology - undefined
Master - Global Affairs
University of Prince Edward Island, And Universidad Ray Juan Carlos
Bachelor of Science - Development Planning
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
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