Ben Koissaba

My career objective is to leverage my strategic leadership, deep understanding of regulatory frameworks, and commitment to public service to drive impactful governance initiatives. I aim to enhance the efficiency and transparency of government private entities and civil society operations, promote socio-economic development, and contribute to the creation of policies that improve the quality of life for all citizens. I am dedicated to upholding the principles of integrity, accountability, and innovation in a senior government or civil society position where I can effectively influence effective sustainable policies that align with global, regional, and national priorities and public interests.

Lead Consultant at Rarin Consulting Services (2022-03 – Present)

Provides consultancy services to national, regional, and international institutions in the fields of resource mobilization, project management, climate change, and assessment of carbon credit process, capacity building, team building, qualitative and evaluation research.

Associate Professor/Post-Doctoral Research Fellow at Langston University (2019-02 – 2021-05)

Advanced Rehabilitation Research Training (ARRT) Program. Rehabilitation Research and Training Centre (RRTC) on Research and Capacity Building for Minority Entities.

Director-Strategy and Compliance at General Equipment & Supply Inc. (2017-05 – 2019-01)

Adeptly provided company-wide leadership in the development of compliance organizational strategies and safety protocols by contributing information, analysis, and recommendations for strategic thinking and direction, establishing functional objectives in line with organizational objectives.

• Perpetuated liaison with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with applicable occupational safety and health codes, standards, and regulations.

Human Resource Director at General Equipment & Supply Inc. (2015-05 – 2017-05)

Supervised the full scope of human resources, including strategic staffing plans, compensation, benefits, training and development, budget, and labor relations, and successfully developed a culture that enabled employees to achieve the organization's objectives for a $300 million company.

• Assessed internal EEO (Title VII) complaints, generated documentation, and developed and delivered recommendations to management.

Teaching Assistant at Clemson University (2014-06 – 2016-11)

Assisted faculty and other instructional staff by performing teaching or teaching-related duties, such as teaching lower-level courses, developing teaching materials, preparing and giving examinations, and grading examinations or papers.

Graduate Research Assistant at Clemson University (2014-05 – 2015-05)

Appointed by the research faculty to lead a team of Research Assistants in various community health, youth sexual behavior, and livelihood research projects.

WASH Program Coordinator at Child Fund International (2006-01 – 2007-12)

Adeptly provided project cycle management, proposal development, monitoring and evaluation, and skills and knowledge transfer.

Program Manager at World Vision International (2002-06 – 2004-09)

Adeptly collaborated closely with partners to conduct the organization's mission, coordinated objectives, strategies, and goals to manage efficient, well-run projects that had a high impact on the communities the programme targeted.

• Coordinated Peace Building activities in conflict-affected areas in the South Rift region in Kenya

Projects Coordinator at World Vision International (1992-01 – 2002-06)

• Maintained and monitored project plans, project schedule, work hours, budgets, and expenditure.
• Organized, attended, and participated in stakeholder meetings.
• Provided leadership in the development and dissemination of life skills training modules.

Training Coordinator at World Vision Kenya (1989-06 – 1992-12)

• Coordinated all training activities within the World Vision project in Urban slums in Eastern Nairobi
• Carried out training needs assessments for staff and project beneficiaries
• Developed and disseminated training content to staff and project beneficiaries

Post-Doctoral (POSTDOC) in Advanced Rehabilitation Research – Langston University (2019-01 – 2021-01)

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in International Family & Community Studies – Clemson University (2012-01 – 2016-01)

Master of Arts (M.A.) in Social Entrepreneurship – Northwest University (2010-01 – 2012-01)

Postgraduate Diploma (P.G.D.) in Theology and Development – Oxford Centre for Mission Studies at the University of Leeds (1998-01 – 2000-01)

Certificate in Management for Development – Daystar University (1991-01 – 1991-01)

Diploma in Art Teaching – International Correspondence School (1988-01 – 1988-01)