1 | P a g e CARRICULUM VITAE Wilhelm Nomu Kutah Name : Wilhelm Nomu Kutah Profession : Communication Specialist Date of Birth : 2 nd May 1987 Marital Status : Married Nationality : Ghanaian Contact : (+233) 0243741968 E-mail : alshaknome@gmail.com Education: 2016 – 2021 MPhil (Innovation Communication), University for Development Studies, Nyankpala Campus 2006 - 2010 B.Sc. (Agricultural Technology), University for Development Studies, Nyankpala Campus 2002 - 2005 SSSCE (Science Option), Ofori Panin Senior High, Kukrantumi Other qualifications: 2020 Photography and Videography, Facilitated by KobbyTurk Photography in Tamale, Ghana 2018 Effective public speaking and Communication strategy, Facilitated by Ghana Institute of Journalism in Accra, Ghana 2017 Website design and content management , Facilitated by CSIR-INSTI in Accra, Ghana 2017 Media training on scientific writing , Facilitated by AATF and Joy FM in Accra, Ghana 2016 IT and Communication Systems Training , Facilitated by Iowa State University and University of Illinois, USA 2016 Communication Plan Development , Facilitated by University of Illinois, USA 2015 Media and Presentation Skills , Facilitated by AATF and APN in Kampala, Uganda 2014 Supervisor Training, PICS Bag Survey, Facilitated by International Institute of Tropical Agriculture in Tamale, Ghana 2014 Electronic Library Resources, Facilitated by ITOCA in Tamale, Ghana 2013 Large Scale and Medium Scale Farmers and Agricultural Mechanization Survey: Enumerator Training, Facilitated by IFPRI in Tamale, Ghana 1 2 | P a g e 2012 The Analysis of the Baseline Data of The Rice Sector Support Project in Ghana: Enumerator Training, Facilitated by RSSP in Tamale, Ghana 2012 P ersonnel and career development conference, Facilitated by Springboard in Tamale, Ghana Employment Record: 2016 - till Date Communication Officer CSIR - SAVANNA AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE (SARI) RESPONSIBILITIES 1. To maintain external communication from the press, customers and brand perspective in alignment with institute goal 2. Writing, editing and distributing of press releases 3. Tracking, monitoring, measuring and disseminating, both social and traditional media mentions. 4. Proactively pushing information about the Institute through social channels. 5. Writing, editing and coordinating content programs with the scientists 6. Coordinating and executing customer communications projects. 7. Managing the institute brand both internally and externally. 8. Managing and assisting in coordinating efforts in the institute and community events. 9. Providing administrative support to the public relations and government relations team(s). 10. Design and dissemination of print media content 11. Website content management 2011-2016 Assistant Scientific Secretary CSIR - SAVANNA AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE (SARI) 2 3 | P a g e RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Mainly Aiding the Scientific Secretary in all endeavours when needed. 2. Notice Posting 3. Report Writing 4. Organizing Workshops, Programmes and Seminars 5. Announcement 6. Information Distribution 7. Aiding Research Scientists. 2010-2011 NSS Personnel- Economics Section CSIR - SAVANNA AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE (SARI) RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Data collection 2. Data analysis 3. Report Writing 4. Aiding Research scientist. 5. Organizing and documenting scientific results and make them easily retrievable when needed. 2005-2010 Pupil Teacher St Michael`s Primary School RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Educating primary pupils part-time in English and Maths Other Working Experience 2020 PAIRED Project: Communication Officer 2019 CSIR-SAPIP: Communication Officer 2017 USAID-SARI Core of Excellence Project: Communication Officer 2016 USAID-SARI Direct Support Project: Communication Officer 3 4 | P a g e 2014 System of Rice Intensification (SRI) Project: Assistant Communication Officer 2014 IITA PICS Survey: Supervisor 2013 AATF PBR-Cowpea Project: Communication Specialist 2013 IFPRI and SARI: Large Scale and Medium Scale Farmers and Agricultural Mechanization Survey: Lead Enumerator 2012 RSSP: The Analysis of the Baseline Data of the Rice Sector Support Project in Ghana: Enumerator 2012 AfricaRice: Baseline Surveys for Rice Sector Development Hubs in Northern Ghana: Enumerator 2012 AfricaRice: Ex-ante Impact of Rice Research in Ghana: Enumerator 2011 WAAPP: Strategies to Manage Yam Glut at Peak Harvest in the Brong- Ahafo Region of Ghana: Enumerator 2011 WAAP/CARGS: M&E and Impact of AGRA SHP in Northern Ghana: Enumerator 2011 RSSP: M&E and Impact of Rice Sector Support Project in Northern Ghana: Enumerator 2011 CIDA/USAID: Baseline Surveys for Rice Sector Development Hubs in Northern Ghana: Enumerator Volunteer Work Experience: 2014 – Date Secretary, CSIR-SARI Senior Staff Association 2014 - 2018 Deputy Director , Lend a Hand Foundation 2004 - 2005 Financial Secretary, Ghana Red Cross Society (Ofori Panin Senior High School, Kukrantumi) 2003 - 2005 Peer Educator, Ghana Red Cross Society (Ofori Panin Senior High School, Kukrantumi) 2004 - 2005 Financial Secretary , Aids Awareness Club (Ofori Panin Senior High School, Kukrantumi) Research Experience: Microbial Contamination of Beef Sold by Retailers in the Tamale Metropolis (2009- 2010). A B.Sc. Dissertation, Department of Agricultural Technology, University for Development Studies, Nyankpala, June 2010. 4 5 | P a g e Key Competencies: Practical Knowledge in Print Media design Practical Knowledge in the use of image capturing devices and image editing software Practical knowledge in report and script writing Practical knowledge in M.S Word, M.S Excel, M.S PowerPoint and Typing. Practical knowledge in Computer Hardware Design and Troubleshooting. Practical knowledge in Computer Software and Troubleshooting. Practical knowledge in Computer Network Designs and the Internet. Practical knowledge in Database Management Systems. Exceptionally good listener and communicator who can effectively convey information both verbally and in writing. Proven relationship-builder with unsurpassed interpersonal skills. Resourceful team player who excels at building trusting relationships with clients and colleagues. Hobbies Writing Reading Coding Fixing broken down electronic devices Web browsing Motor Riding Languages Speaking Reading Writing English Excellent Excellent Excellent Akan/Twi Excellent Excellent Good REFERENCES: Dr. Stephen K Nutsugah Director (Retired) CSIR-Savanna Agricultural Research Institute (CSIR-SARI), Nyankpala Tel: +233- 243265430 E - mail: sknutsugah0 0 @ gmail.com Dr. Alexander Nimo Wiredu 5 6 | P a g e M&E Specialist International Institute of Tropical Agriculture Tel: +233- 244790235 E - mail: nanayawnimowiredu @yahoo.com Dr. Lulu Rodriguez Global Programs Leader Iowa State University, USA E-mail: lulurod@iastate.edu Hon. Dr. Hamza Adams MP for Kumbungu and Lecturer University for Development Studies +233-541997998 E-mail: hamzeet@yahoo.com 6