Mr. Oliver Kaleem
Passionate development practitioner with over 4 years of experience in Rural/Community Development. Handled projects and fieldwork for reputable international organizations and nonprofits. Delivering outstanding project results and achieving goals. Particularly interested in Sustainable Rural Development, climate change activism, agriculture and Energy.
Current professional activity
- Programs Manager – Behasun Integrated Development Organization
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CONTACT
PROFESSIONAL
H/No Y. Ext 227 Choggu – Yapalsi Near Jisonayili
Tamale
Ghana
Phone: +233 (0) 240506268
Mobile: +233 (0) 504370829
PRIVATE
My Professional Experiences
Project Lead/Communication Officer
Climate and Sustainable Development Action Club/CGI U 202
01/11/2019 until 30/11/2020
Developed a commitment to action for a social enterprise and philanthropic project in agriculture, nutrition, and food security. Trained 300 smallholders in Niamey...
Developed a commitment to action for a social enterprise and philanthropic project in agriculture, nutrition, and food security.Trained 300 smallholders in Niamey on Climate-Smart Agriculture practices.
On-farm demonstrations of Climate-smart agriculture technologies.
Developing and presentation of project pitches to partners.
Project Officer
Behasun Integrated Development Organization
01/08/2017 until 31/07/2018
• Community sensitization, mobilization, and advocacy on sanitation • Capacity building and training of relevant district and community level structures • Formation, training,...
• Community sensitization, mobilization, and advocacy on sanitation• Capacity building and training of relevant district and community level structures
• Formation, training, and monitoring of Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLA) for sanitation
• Training and supervising selected latrine artisans on business development and entrepreneurship
• Participation in BIDO project design and development
• Participation in meetings, workshops, and seminars on behalf of BIDO
• Undertook community engagements and social mobilization on 2YL (Second Year of Life) Immunization Campaign in 180 communities in 3 districts in the Northern Region of Ghana.
• Trained 80 women from 40 VSLAs (Village Savings and Loans Associations) on the Mother-to-Mother Support concept and IYCN (Infant and Young Child Nutrition).
• Trained 20 men from 10 communities on Daddys Club concept, IYCN, Gender roles and division of labour.
• Coordinated Community-Led Total Sanitation (CLTS) facilitation in 11 targeted communities of the Savelugu Municipality.
• Coordinated the UNDP/Government of Ghana ADAPTATION FUND PROJECT of Quality Improvement of River/Dam Basin through Endogenous Development for Improved Livelihoods.
Field Officer
SAAP Agricultural Services LTD.
01/02/2016 until 31/05/2017
• Identification, Selection, and Profiling of beneficiary farmers. • Technology Dissemination through video shows (at night) on certified seed and Integrated Soil Fertility...
• Identification, Selection, and Profiling of beneficiary farmers.• Technology Dissemination through video shows (at night) on certified seed and Integrated Soil Fertility Management (ISFM)
• Mobilizing communities and arranging logistics for video shows
• Conduct follow-up visits to farmers on the right application of technologies
• Use of GPS to take coordinates of beneficiary communities and measuring of farmers acreages.
• Undertakes improved technology application and crop yield surveys.
• Compiling participants attendance and submission to M&E Officer
• Acts as a key liaison to program implementing partners and beneficiary communities involved in the production technology transfer on certified seeds and ISFM.
• Compiling activity and monthly reports.
• Supporting the District Coordinator in the preparation of Activity, Monthly, and Annual Budgets and ensuring timely financial reporting.
Moral Education Instructor
Ghana National Service Scheme
01/08/2014 until 31/08/2015
• Moral Education Teacher for Form 1 to 3 pupils in "Achubunyor" Junior High School • Conducted class exercises, tests and End of...
• Moral Education Teacher for Form 1 to 3 pupils in "Achubunyor" Junior High School• Conducted class exercises, tests and End of Term Exams for pupils
• Marked exam scripts and compiled results for Continuous Assessments
