Gifty Baidoo
Climate Finance Youth Fellow at African Development Bank
Business Administration at Faith Leads University, Florida
Ghana
Hi, I'm Gifty Baidoo!
Climate Finance Youth Fellow at African Development Bank
Highly skilled economist, project management and financial analyst with over 5 years of experience in stakeholder and communication management on energy projects, analyzing and modeling financial information to develop complex budgeting reports in government administration and project management in travel & tour operations. With a strong belief that life is a continuous journey of learning, unlearning and relearning, Gifty thrives in exploring innovative solutions to global challenges, particularly in the areas of climate action, energy and financial economics and sustainable development. Proven ability to collaborate in multicultural and interdisciplinary environments with significant contributions to innovative projects.
Experience
African Development Bank
Climate Finance Youth Fellow
April 2025 - Present
Contributing to all stages of project structuring, including research, analysis, risk assessments, and stakeholder engagement with government bodies, private sector partners, and local communities.
Supporting the creation of knowledge products, such as technical reports, policy briefs, and case studies, and engage in knowledge-sharing platforms, global dialogues, and peer-learning activities.
Organizing and coordinating technical events, conferences, and workshops, representing the CIF Youth Fellowship at national and international climate action events.
Volta River Authority
Finance Officer
January 2025 - March 2025
Performed Value for Money analysis to aid making financial plans in preparation of budget estimates and financial decision making.
Monitored and vetted invoices to ensure compliance with legal, statutory and accounting standards and principles.
Completed monthly operational reviews to check budget compliance and identify areas in need of adjustment.
Determined and tracked budget expenses with accuracy and transparency.
Worked closely on the Anwomaso Thermal Power Plant (ATPP) as the accountant.
Local Government Service of Ghana
Assistant Budget Officer
January 2022 - December 2024
Performed budget formulation work involving review and preparation of budget estimates and financial plans.
Monitored budget execution work, including obligations incurred and actual expenditures of funds.
Completed monthly operational reviews to check budget compliance and identify areas in need of adjustment.
Generated reporting packages for business performance results.
Prepared 100% of statutory budget related documents for both internal and external audiences.
Ministry of Finance, Ghana
National Service Person
September 2020 - December 2021
Conducted regional management meetings and conferences on a consistent basis, fostering open communication and best practices.
Prepared reports and took minutes at meetings and programs.
Embarked on Operational Manual Translation workshops to decipher operational manuals into local dialects such as Akan, Ga, Ewe and Dagbani.
Involved in dissemination and sensitization workshops; reaching out to suburbs in the Northern, Ashanti, Volta, Western and Greater Accra regions of Ghana to create climate change awareness and also educated them on the Green Climate Fund (GCF).
GAVAC Business Solutions
Industrial Intern
June 2019 - September 2019
Helped maintain applicant tracking systems and recruiting metrics.
Collaborated with and maintained positive rapport with stakeholders, building strong relationships.
Assisted in routine research, investigations, and special projects to support work of assigned department.
Wrote procedures, reports, and technical documents in easy-to-understand terminology.
Worked with team members to promote great customer service and pleasant work environment.
Entered and filed documents and records into the system.
Fiaseman Rural Bank Limited
Industrial Intern
June 2018 - September 2018
Opened new accounts and served existing customers based on individual financial needs.
Promoted and sold banking products and financial services.
Assisted customers by phone and in person by answering banking questions and recommending solutions.
Maintained filing systems and other daily administrative and clerical support tasks to facilitate loans, deposits, and account services.
Gathered, reviewed and sent loan documents to customers by working closely with loan staff. Reconciled bank accounts, documented payments, and produced invoices via accounting software.
Paytell Limited
Industrial Intern
June 2017 - September 2017
Maintained constant telephone or radio contact with dispatch center for instructions.
Updated logs with timely and accurate information to meet internal requirements and recordkeeping demands.
Assisted with proper and legal loading of materials for transport as designated by dispatch center.
Coordinated with dispatch to receive updates, communicate efficient routes and convey delays.
Followed regular schedule of pickups for individual customers and groups.
Prepared detailed reports outlining trip, vehicle, and passenger details.
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Languages
English
French
Skills
Data Analysis
Development Finance
Project Management
Energy Consulting