Dominic Ugai

Development and field-programme professional with 6+ years of experience in community development, programme implementation, field operations, youth engagement, administration, data collection, reporting, and stakeholder coordination. Holds a BA in Social Behaviour and Conflict Management and a Diploma in Community Development. Experienced in supporting practical training, community activities, beneficiary engagement, records management, and project delivery.

Founder of BioSPACE GH LTD with practical exposure to agribusiness, circular economy, sustainable production, and business development.

Field Program Officer at Axis Human Capital Ltd – Ghana Grows Programme (2023-01 – Present)

• Supported youth employment and skills-development activities across assigned locations.
• Conducted field visits, beneficiary engagement, information gathering, verification and follow-up.
• Maintained accurate participant and programme records and supported data-quality and reporting processes.
• Communicated with employers, programme participants, community stakeholders and partner organisations.
• Supported recruitment, orientations, meetings, training activities and field coordination.

Youth Outreach Officer at Mission to Transform Lives International (MiTLI) (2022-01 – 2023-12)

• Implemented youth and community outreach activities and supported community engagement.
• Conducted community-level information gathering, needs assessment and field data collection.
• Facilitated awareness sessions on GBV prevention, SRHR, social inclusion and youth development.
• Engaged community leaders, young people and other stakeholders and contributed to programme reporting.

Office Administrator / Programme Support at National Youth Authority – Nkoranza North (2018-01 – 2022-12)

• Provided administrative and programme support for youth development activities.
• Maintained records, correspondence, reports, registers and programme documentation.
• Coordinated meetings, community activities, workshops and stakeholder engagements.
• Supported communication with beneficiaries, youth groups, government institutions and community stakeholders.

Assistant Social Development Officer at Nkoranza North District Assembly – Department of Community Development & Social Welfare (2016-01 – 2017-12)

• Supported community needs assessments and local development activities.
• Assisted with beneficiary registration, field information gathering and documentation.
• Participated in community mobilisation and engagement with local leaders and residents.
• Supported reporting and administrative activities within the department.

Founder / CEO at BioSPACE GH LTD (2024-01 – Present)

• Lead a circular-economy and agribusiness venture converting plantain stems and sawdust into biodegradable moulded-fibre packaging.
• Conduct market research, customer engagement, business development, proposal preparation and stakeholder outreach.
• Engage farmers and local suppliers and explore sustainable production and green-job opportunities.

Bachelor of Arts in Social Behaviour and Conflict Management – University of Cape Coast (2022-12)

Diploma in Community Development Studies – Rural Development College, Kwaso