Rita Baaba Abekah
Köln
Summary
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Forest Range Manager (Assistant Manager)
Resource Management Support Centre (RMSC) of Forestry Commission Kumasi
01.2018 - 01.2023
- Monitored project timelines, and ensuring timely completion of tasks.
- Managed research databases with utmost diligence, ensuring data integrity and security.
- Administrative Assistant: Organization and report writing for activities of the Applied Research Fund WOTRO project funded by the Netherlands from 2016 to 2019.
- Monitored compliance with environmental regulations and safety standards.
- Collaborated with colleagues on various projects, sharing knowledge and expertise while working together towards common objectives.
- Supported review of Forest plantation Manual of Procedures (MoP_A,B,C) into one user friendly document.
- Assisted in projects budget preparation, ensuring alignment with financial goals.
- Collation of RMSC Forest Investment Project funded by World Bank in 2014 to 2019 quarterly reports.
- Assisted in the verification of degraded forest areas for plantation establishment in different forest districts.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Liaised with management and other departments to maintain smooth operations.
Contract Staff
Resource Management Support Centre (RMSC) of Forestry Commission Kumasi
09.2017 - 12.2017
- Supported the establishment of Plantations Permanent Sample Plot in the research plots at Jimira Forest Reserve to determine the growth dynamics of indigenous tree species.
- Monitored environmental impact assessments and ensured accurate reporting.
- Preparation of department quarterly reports.
- Supported forest plantation statistics development.
- Managed daily operations to ensure compliance with forestry management policies.
- Coordinated resource allocation for various forestry projects to maximize efficiency.
Field and Research Assistant (Internship / Graduate Attaché)
Resource Management Support Centre (RMSC) of Forestry Commission Kumasi
08.2014 - 08.2017
- Supported the conduct of socio-economic survey for the development of management plans for three Forest Reserves (Bonkoni, Bossam Bepo and Supuma Forest Reserves) 2015.
- Provided technical support for teak and indigenous plantations in Jimira Forest Reserve.
- Collected data on off-reserve tree plantations and growers for Landscape Restoration project implemented by Tropenbos International Ghana at Diaso in the Western 2015.
- Field and administrative assistant for the execution of the FAO-FLEGT Project: "Improving Social Responsibility Agreement (SRA) in Support of a Functional Voluntary Partnership Agreement (VPA) 2015-2016.
- Managed the Mesewam central nursery for production of good quality seedlings for plantation establishment and for research purposes (teak budding and grafting trials)
- Supervised the duties of the National Service Personnel's and students attachment deployed to the Plantation Department to ensure their capacities are built.
- Developed training programs for the National Service Personnel`s and students attachment deployed on sustainable forestry practices.
National Service Personnel
Resource Management Support Centre (RMSC) of Forestry Commission Kumasi
09.2012 - 08.2013
- Data entry and analysis of plantation national database for Permits and Plantation Production Certificate (PPCs).
- Assisted in verification of 5 degraded forest areas for conversion to plantations in Western and Ashanti Regions
- Monitored plantation field activities across the country to ensure compliance with standards based on the forestry policies.
Education
Masters - Natural Resources management and Development
TH Köln – Technische Hochschule Köln (University of Applied Sciences)
Köln, Germany01.2023
BSc (Honors) - Agriculture (option in Economics)
University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast01.2012
Skills
- Forest management
- Natural Resources Management
- Data Collection and analysis
- Plantation establishment
- Project coordination, planning and management
- Soil assessment
- Verbal and written communication
- Field research and report writing
- GIS mapping (Arcgis)
- Trend analysis
- Computer skills (Microsoft excel, powerpoint, etc)
- Environmental monitoring
- Nursery management
- Socio-economic surveys
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 4 institution's in the development and the completion of the Applied Research Fund WOTRO project funded by the Netherlands from 2016 to 2019.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Established teak and indigenous plantations in Jimira Forest Reserve.
A.PERSONNAL PROFILE
1. English
2. Germany
References
- Sabine, Schlüter, PROF. DR., sabine.schlueter@th-koeln.de, +49 221-8275-2945, TH Köln-Faculty of Spatial Development and Infrastructure Systems, Germany, Institute for Natural Resources Technology and Management (ITT).
- Valerie, Fumey Nassah, Mrs., valfn2003@yahoo.co.uk, 0208168766, RMSC- Forestry Commission (Kumasi-Ghana), Head of Plantations Department, Kumasi, Ghana.
- Julius, Hagan, Dr., kofihagan30@gmail.com, 0243253220, University of Cape Coast, Department of Animal Science, Cape Coast, Ghana.
HOBBIES
Reading, Watching films, Watching football matches, Listening to Music, Voluntary work
Timeline
Forest Range Manager (Assistant Manager)
Resource Management Support Centre (RMSC) of Forestry Commission Kumasi
01.2018 - 01.2023
Contract Staff
Resource Management Support Centre (RMSC) of Forestry Commission Kumasi
09.2017 - 12.2017
Field and Research Assistant (Internship / Graduate Attaché)
Resource Management Support Centre (RMSC) of Forestry Commission Kumasi
08.2014 - 08.2017
National Service Personnel
Resource Management Support Centre (RMSC) of Forestry Commission Kumasi
09.2012 - 08.2013
BSc (Honors) - Agriculture (option in Economics)
University of Cape Coast
Masters - Natural Resources management and Development
TH Köln – Technische Hochschule Köln (University of Applied Sciences)