CURRICULUM VITAE FOR MAGHA

PERSONAL DETAILS

Name: Magha Protus Songsi

Date of Birth: February 16th, 1972

Place of Birth: Alim-Kom

Division: Boyo Division

Nationality: Cameroonian

Sex: Male

Tel: (00237) 677627171 or (00237) 654753344

Email:[email protected], [email protected]

Marital Status: Married, Four children

Profile

An ardent hard working person with a focus on results based performance. I am also an excellent communicator with experience in teaching and community service roles. Proven to work well as part of a team as well as on individual assignments. I am a strong planner and problem solver who readily adapts to change, works independently and exceeds expectations. I am able to handle multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines without compromising quality. Being a strategic thinker, I am looking to expand on these skills when given the opportunity in your organization.

I am an a teacher, an education Manager,  researcher and a Quality assurance Expert.

Education

19/12/2019

The Global Health Training Centre

E learning Course /Certificate on: The Practice And Ethics Of Participatory Visual Methods For Community Engagement In Public Health And Health Science

24/05/2019

The Global Health Training Centre

E learning Course on Research Ethics

Certificate on Research Ethics

2018-Date

The University of  Yaounde 1

Faculty of  Education

PhD Studies in Curriculum and Evaluation

2015-2018

The University of Bamenda (UBa)

M.Ed.  Measurement and  Evaluation

·        Foundations and Theories in Curriculum Design

·        Methods in Program Evaluation

·        Construction and Validation of Measurement Instruments

·        Educational Assessment Bodies

·        Determinants of Academic Performance

·        Educational administration and Planning

·        Theories of Teaching and Learning

·        Educational Research

·        Micro Teaching

·        Educational  Reasoning and Critical Thinking

·        Classroom Processes

·        Educational Technology and ICTs

·        Statistical Analysis

·        Multivariate and Regression  Analysis

·        Test Structure Analysis

·        Psychological Assessment

·        Research seminar

·        Entrepreneurship

·        Practicum

·        Dissertation

2010-2011

Cambridge International College (CIC)

International Diploma in Human Resource/Personnel Management (High Merit). (CIC, Number 32876A)

1993-1996

University of Buea (UB),Cameroon

B.A.(Hons) History (Minor: Political Science)

1990-1992

Cameroon College of Arts, Science and Technology (CCAST Bambili)

Advanced Level Certificate (History, French and Literature in English)

1985-1990

Government Secondary School, (GSS) Fundong

Ordinary Level Certificate in eight subjects

Other Training

·        Computer classes (typing, Microsoft, excel and power point). 2014

·        Participated in a training workshop on the implementation of Council Development Program (CDP) and the follow up of local solutions organized by PNDP (24th -27th July 2018)

·        Took active part in the Samaul Undong Training Workshop for Council development Officers  and Council Community Animators, Organized by PNDP North West.( 4th -9th November 2018)

Work Experience

2019 – Date

Secretary, Fundong Council Internal Tenders Board (FCITB)

Tenders Boards are technical support bodies set up under project owners for the award of contracts worth at least five million francs CFA.

2016 –Present

Council Community Animator, Fundong Council.

·        Working with the council authorities to identify, assist, implement and follow up local solutions in some  rural areas of the municipality..

·        Initiated sustainable community activities, thus facilitating rural development. This is evident today in some villages.

·        Stimulated economic and social activities using the bottom up approach. This has improved living condition and created jobs in some villages.

·        Mediated the formation and operation of local partnership and networks especially between the communities and the local government.

·        Supported the local development process by bringing together relevant actors like the Village Development Associations, Traditional Councils, and the elite.

·        Actually Constitute a link between decision makers and local communities, sometimes ensuring that the interest of the latter is considered.

·        Helped to facilitate the building of the capacities of  local communities members to engage in their own  development projects and thus undertaking and running development projects ad initiatives.

·        Worked within the political and cultural context of social, ecological, economic and cultural change in rural areas and thereby ensuring peace and cohesion in a pluralistic municipality.

·        Worked with the Mayor and the villagers to ensure the implementation and follow up of local solutions. Consequently, many communities were able to provide some solutions to their local problems.

·        Introduced and taught the communities the ‘can do spirit’ making them to be self reliant believing in providing solutions to their own problems. This has in most communities replaced the ‘wait and see’ mentality

·        Monitored and evaluated of the implementation of community local solutions to their local problems. For instance, the construction of bridges, markets.

·        Assisted the communities in the identification and implementation of their local solutions.

·        Facilitated the provision of tools by the Fundong Council to communities engaged in digging a road from Fundong to Abahhli ( market to farm road). Presently monitoring the implementation of the project.

2015-2018

Teacher (Courses in Science of Education and Human Resource Management.), National Institute of Business Management and Technology (NIBT), Bamenda. (Part- time).

·        Taught undergraduate students Educational Courses.

·        Taught courses in HR management

·        Prepared students who sat and successfully obtained the Higher National Diploma (HND)

·        Carry out orientation of candidates preparing for end of course examination.

·        Encouraged learners to focus on education with many today pursuing their graduate studies.

·        Students obtained high grades at HND examination.

2012-2016

Academic Supervisor and History Teacher, Holy Spirit Secondary School, Nkwen (MISSPA Cameroon)

·        Supervised teachers teaching orphans in an orphanage/school managed by the NGO, MISSPA Cameroon.

·        Taught History to students preparing to sit for GCE examinations, most of who succeeded.

·        Liaised the institution to other humanitarian organisations and persons interested in assisting the needy.

·        Increased the visibility of the institution to the general public and beyond.

·        Percentage score at official examinations increased during my period.

2003-2016

Teacher of History and Citizenship, The Apostolic Secondary School, Nkwen

·        Taught secondary school students History and Citizenship Education.

·        Prepared students to sit for GCE examinations in the above subject, scoring high grades.

·        Carried out some disciplinary activities

·        Coordinated Commonwealth of Nations Club activities and acted as the Chief editor of the school magazine.

·        Percentage scores at official examinations increased for History candidates over the years with lowest being 80%.

·        Coordinated the Journalism club wherein I encouraged students on the profession and today some members are Journalists with the private media and one with CRTV.

2001-2003

Assistant Discipline Master and Teacher of History, Comprehensive High School Bambui.

·        Assisted in ensuring the discipline of over 2000 students.

·        Taught students History

·        Prepared candidates for GCE examinations

·        Carry out counseling of students with deviant characteristics.

2000-2001

Teacher of History and French language, Sacred Heart College, Mankon

·        Taught History in the upper classes and French language in the lower Classes

·        Prepared candidates to sit for the 2001 GCE Examinations, scoring 100% in History O/L

1998-Date

Lead Examiner: GCE Ordinary Level History,  Cameroon GCE Board.

·        Developing item for GCE History examinations

·        Preparing marking rubrics for GCE O/L History examinations

·        Mark candidates scripts

·        Evaluating  candidates’ performance in History O/L GCE examinations

1996-2000

Senior Discipline Master and Teacher of  History and Civics,  Jua Memorial College Njinikom

·        Ensured the discipline of over 600 students

·        Taught History at the Advanced level and Civics at the lower level.

·        Prepared candidates to sit for GCE examinations.

Key skills & achievements

·        Presently carrying research on quality assurance and self esteem in education

·        Microsoft Word, PowerPoint , Excel and Outlook

·        Proficient in the use of both written and spoken English

·        Fluent in French.

·        Licensed excellent user of automobiles in the A and B categories (Light vehicles and motorcycles precisely).

·        Elected President of the class ( Educational Measurement and Evaluation)

·        Board Member of a NGO called Community Development and Epilepsy Foundation (CODEF). Worked with the Bafut and Batibo communities through seminars and conferences to sensitize people living with epilepsy and care givers as well as the populations at large on how to manage seizures, making the latter understand that epilepsy is just a disability and not a disadvantage. Fighting gender violence within the NW Region.

·        Took part in a workshop on Community Driven Conservation for the Cameroon Nigerian Chimpanzee, organized by the Fundong Council with support from SURUDEV- NGO and WWF as part of the Council’s combined efforts in conserving the flagship specie of the Kom- Wum Forest. (7th -8th May 2018 )

·        Took part in a planning and programming workshop organized by SIRDEP within the framework of the update of Fundong Council Development Plan (CDP) held in the Fundong council hall. (14 -15 February 2018)

·        Actively participated in a 5-Day International Conference on Cross-Cultural Research organized by HTTC of The University of Bamenda.(covered over ten topical issues in education and research in Cameroon and Brazil). (June 27th –July 1st 2017)

·        Attended an International Seminar on “Conjugal relationship between Assessment and Research” organized by EARNIA (Educational Assessment and Research Network in Africa. (University of Buea, Cameroon). (November 23rd-27th 2015)

REFERENCES

·        Patrick Kongnyuy(Associate Professor): PG Coordinator for Educational Measurement and Evaluation, the University of Bamenda. Tel: 677559431. [email protected]

·        Yong Joseph Ngwain (Associate Professor). Director HTTTC Bambili, The University of Bamenda. Tel:  67753380

·        Lah L. Joseph (Associate Professor): Department of Science of Education. HTTC, the University of Bamenda. Email: [email protected]. Tel  67776450

·        Mr Denis Awoh Ndang: Mayor Fundong Council. Email: [email protected]. Tel : 677755510

·        Mr. Doh Edmond G: Principal TASS Nkwen. Tel: (00237) 67766043

·        Mr. Yong Christian Ngong: Regional Treasury Bamenda/ Councilor for Fundong Council. Tel. 677186138

Sign: ………………….

Magha Protus Songsi