Senior Emergency Cash Delivery and Disaster Response Manager

Led national preparedness and emergency response operations in Ghana in collaboration with the IFRC, ICRC, government ministries, local authorities, UN agencies, and community stakeholders. Directed responses to floods, COVID-19, cholera outbreaks, tidal waves, industrial explosions, and civil emergencies, integrating emergency cash transfers into broader humanitarian delivery plans for displaced and affected families.

Managed DREF operations across cash assistance, shelter, WASH, health, food security, and psychosocial support. Coordinated more than 350 emergency response volunteers; led assessments, simulation exercises, preparedness reviews, and training; managed a CHF 3.5 million portfolio; and used community feedback and operational reviews to improve delivery, readiness, and accountability.

Developed partnerships with four major universities in Europe and America to support funded projects, healthcare interventions, human resource support, and community programs in Ghana.

Mobilized financial and personnel contributions from international partners and supported program coordination, information management, project record organization, and stakeholder engagement to inform implementation and management decisions.

Supported research on climate change and community health impacts, with a focus on evidence relevant to community vulnerabilities, public health, and resilience programming.

Conducted literature reviews, analyzed and synthesized research findings, and contributed to technical reports and academic publications through clear research writing and evidence communication.

Supported intake and access to essential services for more than 500 weekly clients in a shelter environment serving people experiencing homelessness and poverty.

Assessed immediate client needs, connected individuals with food, hygiene, clothing, and shelter resources, and maintained accurate confidential records in Excel and internal systems to support service continuity and accountability.

Supported a humanitarian cash transfer response for people affected by disaster in Liberia within a regional emergency response setting.

Contributed operational experience in emergency cash assistance and humanitarian response coordination beyond Ghana.

Master of Arts program focused on public health and community engagement.

Master of Science program in disaster management.

Higher National Diploma in Tourism Management.