Albert Akoubila

A qualified and experienced education and organizational development practitioner/consultant with an outstanding leadership track record in diverse settings. Competent and experienced in strategic planning, execution, staff capacity development, gender and inclusion, and the organization of new project development. Has facilitated effective engagement with stakeholders including heads of ministries and institutions, Local Government Authorities, and communities predominantly in Ghana. Results-oriented, technical as well as people-focused, with over 15 years' experience in development work, research, monitoring and evaluation, and project management in the INGO sector. I have led and contributed to several baseline, midterm, and endline evaluations, impact assessments, and perception studies for international and local NGOs across education (teaching and learning), child protection, climate resilience, and social protection sectors. His research has informed programme design, policy engagement, and advocacy strategies. He possesses superior technical writing skills and a thorough knowledge of youth development, adult learning theory, best practices in pedagogy, and knowledge and learning management. A multi-tasking, excellent team builder and motivator with strong communication and analytical thinking skills. II. Research Portfolio I have contributed to and led research and evaluation studies across various sectors including education, health, agriculture, climate resilience, social protection, and child protection. His research portfolio demonstrates methodological rigour, strong analytical capabilities, and deep contextual understanding. Selected research assignments include: ● Baseline Assessment, Mid-Term Review, and KAP Research on the Northern Ghana Integrated Development Programme - ActionAid Ghana (contributed) ● Endline Survey on the Community-Based Malaria Control Programme - Anglican ADDRO ● Baseline and Mid-Term Review of the QAIECE Project on Inclusive Early Childhood Education - Children Believe Ghana ● Farmer-Led Research on Climate Resilience Strategies and Social Protection Interventions - ActionAid Ghana ● Endline Survey on the Agro-Source Project - CARE International Ghana ● Impact Assessment of a Teacher Professional Development Model under the Empowerment for Life Project - GDCA/SfL Ghana ● Baseline Study on Climate Information Access for Farmers - Canadian Feed the Children ● Endline Study on Combating Modern Slavery - ActionAid Ghana ● Assessment of the Innovation for Transformative Education (ITE) Project - Oxfam Ghana ● Research on the Nature and Severity of Modern Slavery in Ghana - ActionAid Ghana ● Study on Preventing Violent Extremism Through Social Accountability (PoVETSA) - CRS Ghana ● Rapid Survey on Access and Equity in Education - School for Life Ghana ● Perception Study on Fulani Communities in Northern Ghana - STAR Ghana ● Child Protection Needs Assessment on Gaps and Interventions - AfriKids Ghana III. Core Qualifications ● Research and advocacy ● Project monitoring and control ● Cross cultural competence ● Logical framework analysis ● Report writing and presentation ● Evidence-based decision making