CHRISTIAN OWUSU AMOAKO
Hamburg
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Junior Project Manager
The Nature And Biodiversity Conservation Union (NABU)
09.2023 - 08.2024
- Facilitated daily operations and managed administrative tasks, including budgeting, drafting comprehensive terms of reference, detailed project reports, and revising and translating key documents
- Assisted in research, project and proposal development, and funding acquisition for new sustainability projects
- Supported sustainability initiatives reporting and audits, including data collection, financial reporting, and alignment with organisation and global reporting standards
- Conducted research and provided actionable recommendations on sustainability trends and risks, aiding in strategic sustainability initiatives
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative monitoring and evaluation frameworks (MEL), ensuring continuous project improvement and accountability
- Organised capacity-building training for colleagues within the African regional offices and partner organisations, fostering professional development and enhancing team capabilities
- Led procurement for projects, ensuring compliance with sustainability sourcing standards and ethical practices.
People and Sustainability Working Student
repath GmbH
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Conducted extensive research on sustainability framework standards (CSRD, ESRS, CO2 Calculation, EU taxonomy), contributing valuable insights to the team's consulting capabilities
- Supported the integration of sustainability standards (CSRD, ESRS, CO2 Calculation, EU taxonomy) into organisational strategies and client ESG reports, ensuring regulatory compliance
- Gathered and analysed sustainability data, contributing to the preparation of ESG disclosures and annual sustainability reports
- Monitored sustainability regulations and provided expert guidance on emerging trends to ensure continuous alignment with reporting standards
- Assisted in managing the complete recruitment cycle, ensuring effective job descriptions, candidate screening, interviews, contracts, and onboarding, resulting in successful and timely hires
- Assisted in enhancing operational efficiency by supporting the development of human resources systems and sustainable recruitment practices
- Led the coordination of internal knowledge-sharing events including workshops, Lunch & Learn, and Town Halls increasing organisational awareness on sustainability topics and fostering cross-departmental collaboration.
Sustainability Research Associate
German Forest Protection Association, Hamburg Regional Association e. V.
07.2021 - 02.2022
- Conducted in-depth research on sustainability reporting and climate change mitigation, delivering comprehensive reports to inform strategy development
- Drafted comprehensive sustainability concept notes and project proposals, ensuring alignment with projects and funding requirements
- Conducted research on capacity building and Education for Sustainable Development (ESD), analysing best practices and educational resources
- Collaborated with cross-functional and cross-organizational teams to develop sustainability toolkits and education programs, promoting sustainability awareness
- Developed sustainability concept notes and proposals, supporting project funding initiatives and ensuring alignment with organisational goals
- Participated in workshops and conferences on sustainability auditing and reporting, ensuring up-to-date knowledge of industry trends.
Education
MSc. Sustainability, Society and Environment -
Christian-Albrecht University of Kiel
KielCertificate in International Project Management -
Bremen University of Applied Science
BremenBachelor of Arts - Sociology And Geography
University of Cape Coast
Skills
- Project Management & Change Management
- Sustainability Strategy Development
- Sustainability Reporting & Auditing
- ESG Reporting (CSRD, ESRS, CO2 Calculation)
- Sustainability Frameworks & Standards (EU Taxonomy, SDGs)
- Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Building
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- Strong Communication & Presentation Skills
- MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- MS Project
- Google Suite
- JIRA/Confluence
- Salesforce
- Trello
- Asana
- PowerBI
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
German
Intermediate (B1)
French
Elementary (A2)
Timeline
Junior Project Manager
The Nature And Biodiversity Conservation Union (NABU)
09.2023 - 08.2024
People and Sustainability Working Student
repath GmbH
11.2022 - 05.2023
Sustainability Research Associate
German Forest Protection Association, Hamburg Regional Association e. V.
07.2021 - 02.2022
MSc. Sustainability, Society and Environment -
Christian-Albrecht University of Kiel
Certificate in International Project Management -
Bremen University of Applied Science
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology And Geography
University of Cape Coast
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