YAKUBU MUNIRU BOLNABA

P.O. Box 7521, Accra-North

E-mail: muniru@ymail.com Mobile Contact: 0242623899

Profile:

I am a graduate of the University of Ghana with Bachelor of Science degree in

Statistics and Psychology. As part of satisfying my requirement for the award of the
degree, I received rigorous studies under several topics which include:

- Statistical Research Methods - Actuarial Science

- Probability - Behavioral psychology
- Environmental Studies - Business Policy and Strategy
- Investment Analysis - Risk management And Insurance, and
- Communication Skills - Computer literacy.

Key Competencies:

• Results oriented • Able to work under pressure

• Tenacious • Excellent interpersonal relationship

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Institute Qualification Year

University of Ghana, Legon MPhil Actuarial Science Expected
University of Ghana, Legon BSc. Statistics and Psychology 2011-2015
Presbyterian Boys’ Senior High West African Senior Secondary Certificate 2007-2011
School- Accra Exams- General Science

Vicande School, Kumasi Basic Education Certificate Examination 1999-2007

WORK EXPERIENCE:
NATIONAL SERVICE: SSNIT (Scanning Bureau)
Duties and Responsibilities
• Receiving of biometric forms for both new and old members of the Trust
• Scanning of biometric forms
• Verification of scanned document using the ‘OCR’ program
• Re-registration and approval of verified biometric forms
• Serially sorting approved documents as well preparing memos.

ZAASCOM COMPANY LTD: (GENERAL GOODS AND SPARE PARTS)

Sales Personnel
• Engaged in marketing and promotion of automobile spare parts
• Carried out store and account book-keeping

ASHANIYA JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Voluntary Teaching
• Taught Science and Math subjects to pupils in Junior High School

BOLNABA CONSTRUCTION (Building and Road Construction)

Foreman
• Assisted in construction activities of building projects
• Supervised construction workers at site
• Assisted in monitoring the use and purchasing of building materials for construction
works.
RESEARCH
(November 2016-February 2017): Field research Assistant
Study Title: Developing Vocational Pedagogy to Improve the Teaching and Learning of
Agriculture in Africa Schools and Reduce Youth Unemployment
Collaborating institutions: University of Cambridge, Makerere University, University of
Ghana and Cambridge Africa Partnership for Research Excellence (CAPREx)

Synopsis: Study sort to determine appropriate vocational methods for improving the teaching
and learning of agriculture in Africa schools and for out-of-school youths to reduce
unemployment.
Roles/Responsibilities

• Perform community entry and explained study objective to potential study participant.
• Administered study questionnaires to second cycle school Agricultural and English
teachers within four regions of the country.
• Assisted in creation of data entering template using SPSS.
• Routine data entering and cleaning throughout the period of the study to ensure valid
data.
(April 2017) - Enumerator
Study Title: Ghana Early Grade Reading Impact Evaluation. (EGRA): developing the essence
of the use of mother tongue instruction.
Collaborating institutions: USAID, ILC
Synopsis: Study sort to determine the use of mother tongue as a mode of instruction in the
early grade education to improve understanding, reading and fluency.
Roles/Responsibilities
• Administering EGRA in the local language (Asante twi)
• Documenting classroom activities through unobtrusive observation
• Stalling and snapshot

LANGUAGES SPOKEN
Language Speaking Reading Writing
English Very good Very Good Very Good
Kusasi Very good Good Good
Twi Good Good Good

AFFILIATIONS:
• Northern Developers Forum (Member)
• Ghana Muslims Association (member)
• Presby Boys’ Secondary School Old Students’ Association. (Member)
TRAINING/SEMINARS ATTENDED:
Attaining Financial Independence (2009)
Enhancing Business Career (2009)
Developing and Maintaining Customer Relations (2008)

INTERESTS:
• Reading and Debating

REFEREES:
The under listed honorable individuals have agreed to guarantee my credibility:

Dr. Paul Opoku Alhaji Mumuni Abdulai Mr.Enoch Taylor-Nketiah

School of Statistics Managing Director Head of Scanning Bureau
University of Ghana, Zaascom Company ltd SSNIT
P.O. Box LG 55 P.O.Box 243 P.O.Box MB149
Legon – Accra Bawku-Upper East Ministries-Accra
0205164254 0264749019 0509946162