GODSWAY COFIE OBRO-BOATENG
Tamale
Summary
Dedicated professional with a passion for promoting the welfare of vulnerable populations, particularly women and girls, through strategic initiatives. Proven track record in program management, driving impactful projects that address critical reproductive health, education and economic issues. Adept at fostering collaboration among diverse stakeholders to create safe and supportive environments. Strong advocacy skills, bolstered by in-depth knowledge of gender-sensitive approaches in program planning. Seeking to contribute expertise and leadership to further the mission of this organization in empowering marginalized communities particularly women and girls.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CO-FOUNDER/ TEAM LEAD
Friends of Girls Africa
08.2023 - Current
Company Overview: Friends of Girls Africa is a youth-led organization focused on girl-child education, community development and women economic empowerment in Ghana
- Forge and nurture relationships with stakeholders, funders, government bodies, and other NGOs to support Friends of Girls Africa's programs and amplify impact
- Oversee the creation and rollout of empowerment programs, including education, advocacy, and economic opportunity initiatives for young women and girls
- Guide, inspire, and manage team members to build a cohesive, mission-driven organization
- Foster professional growth and ensure clarity in roles and responsibilities
- Organize and lead community events, workshops, and campaigns to engage local stakeholders and amplify community participation in the organization's mission
- Cultivate relationships with existing and prospective donors, ensuring transparent communication about the organization's progress and impact
- Identify and pursue funding opportunities, including grants, sponsorships, and individual donations, to support program expansion and sustainability
ASSISTANT PROGRAM OFFICER
Norsaac
01.2023 - 01.2024
Company Overview: Norsaac is an organization focused on community development and women empowerment in Ghana
- Trained 1500 women on decision-making at the household and community level
- Supported senior managers and department leaders by completing projects and problem resolution under tight budgets and schedule demands
- Facilitated the establishment of women's savings groups in all fifteen(15) communities through the Women's Innovation for Sustainable Enterprises (WISE) project in the Tano North district
- Norsaac is an organization focused on community development and empowerment in Ghana
TEACHING FELLOW
Lead For Ghana
09.2021 - 05.2023
Company Overview: Lead For Ghana is an organization that focuses on developing leadership skills among young people in Ghana
- Verified course design and delivery complied with school quality guidelines and regulatory standards
- Supported objectives of English department by delivering teaching through visual and other teaching methodologies
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback
- Lead For Ghana is an organization that focuses on developing leadership skills among young people in Ghana
PROGRAM OFFICER
Norsaac
02.2022 - 12.2022
Company Overview: Norsaac is an organization focused on community development and women empowerment in Ghana
- Oversee the planning, implementation and monitoring of project activities across twelve (12) communities in the Bole district
- Lead community sensitization and engagement in the Championing Nutrition and Gender Equality (CHANGE) Project
- Enhanced project efficiency by streamlining communication channels and implementing effective collaboration tools
- Norsaac is an organization focused on community development and empowerment in Ghana
PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
National Service Personnel Association
01.2021 - 02.2022
- Gathered information on association members' opinions and adjusted plans to capitalize on current trends
- Communicated with regional and district media weekly to build relationships and optimize press coverage
Education
PgDip - International Gender Equality Studies
University of Iceland
05.2025
Bachelor Of Arts - Political Science And Classics
University Of Ghana
Accra, Ghana11.2021
WASSCE - General Arts
Manya Krobo Senior High School
05.2017
Skills
- Program Planning
- Effective Communicator
- Administrative Support
- Operational Management
- Public Speaker
- Effective Organization
Certification
- Google Project Management, Google (Coursera), 07/22
- Gender Responsive Budgeting Certificate - University of Iceland, 2025
Accomplishments
Women's Economic Advancement for Collective Transformation (WEACT)
- Assisted with training for five hundred (500) women in five (5) communities on value addition to shea butter and cocoa products. (Packaging and Branding)
- Collaborated with trainers on empowering thirty-five (35) women leaders in five (5) communities on how to advocate for their rights in Northern Ghana.
- Maternal Health Initiative (MHI)
- Facilitated the sensitization of six hundred (600) women on sexual reproductive health and rights in six (6) districts.
- Led a survey exercise in six (6) districts in the northern region on the increase in contraceptive use among women.
Strategic and Impactful Implementation of Electoral and Institutional Reforms in Ghana
- Developed the concept note for the pre-legislation meeting with fifteen (15) members of the Constitutional, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Committee to facilitate easy passage of the Affirmative Action Bill in Parliament.
- Developed the concept note for the pre-legislation meeting with 15 members on Gender and Children issues in appropriate legislation and proposals meant to enhance the pursuit of affirmative action.
EmPowerMom Initiative
Affiliations
- Youth Arise Ghana
- Alumnus, Lead for Ghana Alumni Network (LFG Alumni Network)
- Alumnus, Emerging Public Leaders Alumni Network (EPLAN-Ghana)
- Member, African IREX CEE Innovation Hub
- Member, Mastercard Foundation Alumni Network-Ghana Chapter
- Member, Programmes and Organizing Committee, EPLAN Ghana
Leadership / Volunteering Experience
- Rapporteur, Northern Ghana Sexual Reproductive health and rights, 2024
- Co-Project Coordinator, Emerging Public Leaders Ghana Cohort 5 Community Impact Project, 2024
- Rapporteur, Northern Ghana Sexual Reproductive health and rights conference, 2023
- Lead Convener, The PurposeLife Conference, 2025
Fellowships
- Lead for Ghana Fellow, 2021
- Emerging Public Leaders Fellow, 2023
- UNESCO GRÓ Gender Equality Studies and Training Fellow, 2024
Research Work / Presentations
- Reducing Teenage Pregnancy in Ghana through the ‘EmPowerMom’ project- In progress - University of Iceland
- Inclusive Gendered Policy and Creative Policy Design - University of lceland
- Gender Responsive Approach to Climate Change policy - University of Iceland
- Nexus of Gender and Water Policy - University of Iceland
- Gender-Based Violence (GBV) awareness among people in rural communities campaign - University of lceland
- Sexual Harassment Policy Guidelines in Institutions - University of Iceland
- Round table discussion: Gender Responsive Budgeting - University of Iceland
- Policy Assessment: Mepe Disaster, Volta Region
- Exploring Opportunities after National Service: Fellowships and Volunteerism - In progress
Conferences / Seminars Attended
- RISE Women Conference, 2024, Accelerating Gender Equality: Ending Women's Poverty and Empowering all to achieve Sustainable Development Goal 5
- Public Seminar 2025:
Topic: Navigating Gender Performance, Ethics and Culture- University of Iceland - Women in Time: Gender rights and Feminism and Taboos in the Arab World - University of Iceland
- Building Awareness, Funding and Challenges: Rape crisis centre and Centre for Women with Substance Use Issues- University of Iceland
- March 8th International Women’s Day for Peace and Security- Reykjavík,Iceland
- 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) - Tamale-Ghana
Timeline
CO-FOUNDER/ TEAM LEAD
Friends of Girls Africa
08.2023 - Current
ASSISTANT PROGRAM OFFICER
Norsaac
01.2023 - 01.2024
PROGRAM OFFICER
Norsaac
02.2022 - 12.2022
TEACHING FELLOW
Lead For Ghana
09.2021 - 05.2023
PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
National Service Personnel Association
01.2021 - 02.2022
Bachelor Of Arts - Political Science And Classics
University Of Ghana
WASSCE - General Arts
Manya Krobo Senior High School
PgDip - International Gender Equality Studies
University of Iceland
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