Haruna Hamza has over 4 years of experience in administration, social development, community training and project management. She holds a BA in Social Work and Sociology from the University of Ghana and certificates in SPSS and computer skills. Her previous roles include Projects Coordinator at the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development, Project Officer at USAID Ghana Wash Project, and Assistant Research Officer at Innovation for Poverty Action. She is seeking new opportunities to utilize her skills and experience.

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HARUNA HAMZA
P. O. BOX CT 3215 CANTONMENTS, ACCRA
0204366666 / 0244812264
harunahamza@yahoo.com
PROFILE SUMMARY
A university degree in social work and sociology with over four (4) years of work
experience in administrative, social development, community training, and project
management. Motivated professional with strong administrative and development skills
seeking to transfer acquired skills and experience into practice. Possess outstanding
communication ability, excellent organisational skills and the ability to accomplish task
in time.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft word, excel, SPSS, PowerPoint and outlook. Being able
to work with little supervision and want to be part of a team of professionals committed
to quality in all individual or team oriented task.
To present an excellent analytical problem solving skills and a strong work ethic; to
enhance expansion of your institution.
EDUCATION
1. UNIVERSITY OF GHANA, LEGON (2010 - 2013)
B.A Social Work and Sociology
2. UNIVERSITY OF GHANA, LEGON (2008 - 2010)
Diploma in Social Administration
3. BUSINESS SECONDARY SCHOOL, TAMALE (2003)
SSSCE Certificate
Work-related and Computer Training
1. Dept. of Social Work - UG & DalMort Consulting Ltd (April 2013)
Certificate in Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS)
2. ICT Directorate - UG (2011)
Certificate in Computer License Driving Programme
(Microsoft Word, Windows, Internet & power point)
WORK HISTORY
September 2012 – Present
Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development (MLRD)
(Agona East District Assembly)
Position: Projects Coordinator

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Responsibilities:
 Monitor, supervise and co-ordinate activities of field and office staff.
 Responsible for the preparation of plans and budget for the department.
 Set standards and procedures in relation to vocational and social rehabilitation
programmes and employment for persons with disabilities.
 Facilitate the implementation of community development programmes.
 Assist to conduct in-service training for staff.
 Provide assistance in capacity building programme for Community-Based
Organizations (CBOs) and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs).
October 2011 – August 2012
USAID – Ghana Wash Project
The Ghana Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (GWASH)
Position - Project officer
Responsibilities:
 Increase access to improved water and sanitation infrastructure for individual
households, communities, schools, and clinics in the target areas.
 Improve the capacity of small grant recipients including official bodies to
mobilize community members to actively participate in the improvement and
maintenance of water and sanitation infrastructure.
 Support the development of behaviors that result in: (a) water and sanitation
(WatSan) infrastructure that is well utilized by target communities; and, (b)
increased adoption of complementary hygiene behaviors that will reduce water-
borne diseases.
 Manage existing partnerships and potentially develop new partnerships with
private sector and/or voluntary organizations committed to achieving the same
results.
 Working hand-in-hand with educational, community, organizational and
government leadership, to ensure proper management of facilities and
corresponding hygiene behavior.
Sept. 2010 - Aug. 2011
Metro Mass Transit Limited
(Internal Audit and Human Resource Department)
Position: National Service Personnel
Responsibilities:
 Assisting directly the Audit Manager and assuming administrative duties.
 Document management project using docu-explorer software.
 Assisted process control in periodic stock taking exercise to ascertain the
movements of stock from the company’s stores in reconciliation with the tails of
the company.
 Supporting in Projects Preparations

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 Spot checks and Head Count
March 2009 to September 2010
Innovation for Poverty Action (IPA)
Position: Assistant Research Officer
Responsibilities:
 Assist in fieldwork survey for Numeracy and Literacy level of rural children
 Assist in fieldwork survey for rural teaching assistants for elementary schools
 Assist in fieldwork survey on poverty alleviation in rural areas under UNDP
poverty eradication project.
Jan. – March 2008
Voluntary Services
African Cup of Nations, Ghana 2008
Position: Volunteer as Liaison Officer and Translator
Responsibilities:
 Being the source of information for both the visiting delegations as well as the
host nation/LOC.
 Liaise between the LOC and the general public.
 Work with any group of people including coordinators, CAF members, teams,
officials, and fellow volunteers by stepping in where there is language barrier.
ATTACHMENT PROGRAMMES
Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) Feb. – May
2009
Legal and Investigation Department (2009 February to May)
 Assisting in Public Education about the right of every individual to seek for
justice.
 Mediation of Conflict between Parties
 Monitoring and Evaluation of cases.
 Investigations and Report Writing on cases attended to.
WORKSHOPS ATTENDED
1. Combating human trafficking and irregular Migration organized by International
Organization on Migration (IOM) and the department of social work,- Univ. of
Ghana.
2. Workshop on Human Rights Education and Human Rights forum (2006)
organized by CHRAJ.
3. Workshop on girl-child education organized by Girl-child Growth and
Development (GIGDEV), a local NGO in Tamale.

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PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
 A strong team player highly motivated and strongly committed to achieving the
goals and objectives as part of a team.
 Strong personal assessment and management skills, which enables me to work
under difficult conditions and extreme pressure to meet demands.
 Ability to influence others positively to achieve organizational goals.
Languages Spoken:
English, French, Hausa, Dagbani, Twi
Hobbies:
Reading, travelling, music, sports and story writing
REFERENCES
Prof. Chris Abotchi
Sociology department
University of Ghana
Legon
0207792168
Dr. Wiafe Akenteng
Senior Lecturer
Department of psychology
University of Ghana
Legon
0244632756
Dr. A E Abdulai
Head of Department
Maxillofacial surgery and dental department
Korle Bu Teaching Hospital
Korle Bu
Tel: 0244387707 / 0277541531