HANIFATU PANKO ALHASSAN

+233202933443 | hanifatupankoalhassan@gmail.com

Hanifatu Panko Alhassan is a PMI®-certified Project Management Professional with a strong will to learn and grow, thriving in fast-paced, mission-driven environments. With deep expertise in critical thinking, benefit analysis, communications management, human resource management, project assessment, project planning, quality assurance, quality management, risk management, scope management and overall project management, she is driven by a passion for creating meaningful impact through dedication, proactivity and timely delivery of results.

Core Competencies

Communication and Relationship Building: Research Reports, Excellent communication, Project Communications, Policies & Procedures, Interpersonal Skills, Written English, Interpersonal Communication, Communications Management, Relationship Management, Building Effective Relationships, Influence
Project Management PMI PMP, Quality Assurance, Risk Management, Benefits Analysis, Scope Management, Strategic Thinking, Proactive, Project Plans, Quality Management, Logistics Management, Community mobilization, Multi-tasking, Microsoft Office Suite, NGO, Coordinating Skills, Effective Implementation, Detailed Planning, Project Planning, Project management process, Data Management, Technology
Financial Management Program Budgeting, Budget Management, Expense retirement, Financial Compliance, Budget Estimating
Leadership: Human Resource Management, Team Leadership, Team Spirit, People Management, Supervision, Team Building, Inclusive Planning, Management Skills, Team Motivation
Organizational Skills Strong organizational and record keeping skills, Focused, Detail and results oriented, Committed , Resilience, Adaptability
Stakeholder Management Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Stakeholder Communications, strategic partnership building, Youth Empowerment, Partnership-building, project communication, Stakeholder Analysis, Stakeholder Mapping, Stakeholder Workshops
Training and Facilitation Excellent presentation, Training and Facilitation skills, Collaboration, Capacity Building, Interventions, Training Evaluation
Administrative Skills Invoicing, Clerical Skills, Effective Planning, Effective Scheduling, Detail Oriented, Logistic Distribution, Documentation, Versatile Monitoring and Reporting Project Monitoring, Report Writing, Project Tracking, Research, Data Analysis, project assessment, Impact Assessment, Risk Assessment
Conflict Management Conflict management and resolution, Problem Solving
Languages Fluent English, Native Dagbani, Fluent Mampruli, Basic Twi

Professional Experience

FAWE Ghana

Field Officer Feb 2025 - Present

Supervising and managing all activities in the region/cluster and other project sites.
Support in the identification and selection of beneficiaries based on established criteria
Manage logistics related to field operations, including travel arrangements for site visits.
Conduct regular monitoring visits to beneficiaries to ensure compliance with program requirements and collect feedback on their experiences
Gather data related to beneficiary performance and program impact, through surveys and interviews .
Take the lead in preparing detailed field reports
Serve as the primary point of contact between beneficiaries and the project management team
Organize training sessions for beneficiaries
Assist in developing educational materials that support beneficiaries in utilizing their financial aid effectively.
Engage with local communities to promote awareness of the project within the region/cluster.
Collaborate with partner institutions, community leaders, and other stakeholders to foster support for the project.
Manage relationships with diverse stakeholders and beneficiaries to support FAWE Ghana's short-term and long-term goals.
Research needs and gaps for project implementation strategy for review and improvement.
Ensuring the safeguarding of all FAWE Ghana beneficiaries Actively research development partners for programme implementations.

CAMFED Ghana,

Ghana District Programme Coordinator Aug 2020 - Dec 2023

Planned and managed over 50 activities annually including district annual general meetings, consistently achieving objectives within budget.
Collaborated with stakeholders, building strong relationships that led to a 70% increase in stakeholder engagement.
Provided leadership and mentoring to a team of over 15 junior employees, enhancing their performance and professional growth.
Implemented and maintained records for all required reports including attendance and minutes, ensuring 100% compliance with organizational standards.
Briefed staff on work procedures and policies, increasing adherence to protocols by 60%.
Provided technical assistance, training, and support to schools and staff in order to ensure successful implementation of programs.
Coordinated with internal and external stakeholders on programmatic goals and objectives. Developed and edited over 100 pieces of correspondence, reports, and documents annually to communicate progress towards program goals with a 99% accuracy rate.
Supported programme monitoring and led logistical management, resulting in over 70% increase in efficiency.
Delegated work to a staff of over 15, setting clear priorities and goals, which improved project completion rates by 65%.
Coordinated with colleagues to achieve goals, resolving 90% of job performance issues effectively.

CAMFED Ghana,

Ghana National Service Person Programmes Sep 2019 - Jul 2020

Gathered and sorted data for 50+ reports and files, ensuring accurate and timely information.
Prepared and edited 100+ correspondence, reports, and documents with 99% accuracy.
Obtained signatures for 200+ financial documents and invoices, ensuring compliance with financial protocols.
Maintained positive relationships with staff, contributing to a 80% increase in team collaboration.
Assisted in the planning implementing and setup of 30+ events, including trainings and meetings, managing logistical task , enhancing event efficiency by 60%.
Supported programme monitoring and completed 40+ financial retirements, improving financial accuracy by 95%.
Monitored and controlled performance using tracking systems and reports, resulting in at least 70% improvement in project outcomes.
Trained over 300 new hires on programs and best practices, accelerating onboarding time by 40%.
Supported program activities by efficiently planning and coordinating logistics for events, including workshops and training sessions.
Collaborated with field staffs to ensure accurate reporting of data, project timelines and project completion within budgets.

Other Experiences

Administrative assistant- Absa bank Ghana 2024- 2025 Supports the day to day operations of the branch and product marketing.

Intern- GCB Bank Ltd, Tamale. 2018

Engaged in customer service and problem resolution. Supported checks review and processing

Intern - School for Life Ghana 2017

Supported with administrative task including report writing and front desk task.

Volunteering Conference Manager, SolidMinds, virtual Jul 2024 - Jul 2024

Engaged in the planning and implementation of the healing wounds conference aimed at creating a safe space for participants to share their experiences and learn from one another.

Profiler (MasterCard Scholars Programme), CAMFED,Ghana 2018 - 2018

Engaged in field visits to scholarship applicants and engaging applicants, families and community members to ascertain the reality of applicants information and recommend qualified applicants for selection per scholarship criteria.

Training Facilitator & Chaperone (Girls Leadership Camp), CAMFED,Ghana Jul 2016 - Jul 2016

Facilitated learning sessions aimed at building the leadership skills of participants.

Training Facilitator & Chaperone (Girls Leadership Camp), CAMFED,Ghana Jul 2017 - Jul 2017

Facilitated learning sessions aimed at building the leadership skills of participants.

Education

Center for Professional Certifications, Accra, Ghana, Jun 2025 - September 2025

Professional certification in Management,

Undertaking academic and practical studies in key management disciplines including Fundamentals of Management, Supervisory Skills, Business Acumen, Project Management, and Research Methodologies. Gained strong analytical, organizational, and leadership skills with a focus on evidence-based decision making and effective project execution.

Project Management Institute, Member in Project Management, Jun 2025

Centre for Professional Certifications, Accra, Ghana, Project Management Professional in Project Management, Mar 2025 - Jun 2025

Deepening knowledge of project management strategies rooted in PMI standards to drive efficient, impact oriented project delivery.

University for Development Studies, , Wa, Ghana, BSc in Accounting and Finance

Studied modules in fundamentals of accounting, Economics, Financial Management amongst others. Participated in TTFP and research work.

Awards

Citation, CAMA West Mamprusi Awarded in recognition of my contribution to the network and district as a District Program coordinator.

Certifications

Effective Communication, Leap Africa
Stakeholder Management, Leap Africa
Strategic thinking, MasterCard Baobab
Public Speaking, MasterCard Baobab
Project Management, Coursera
Data Analytics, Coursera
START-RIGHT Mentorship Program, Ripples Leadership Hub
Introduction to Research Methods, Mastercard Baobab
SEO Content Writting, MaterCard Baobab
Emerge Programme, The Boadroom Africa in partnership with MasterCard Foundation
Proposal Writting, MasterCard Baobab
McKinsey Forward Programme, McKinsey & Company
Virtual Assistant, Alx
AI Career Essentials, Alx
Financial Literacy: Budgeting, MasterCard Baobab