James Amoah

    First name
    James
    Last name
    Amoah
    Phone number
    +233 54 479 2310
    How do you self-identify or would like to be identified?
    Man
    Do you belong to any ethnic minority group of self-identify as an indigenous person?
    No
    Affiliation, organization, or community
    EDGE Expert by IFC, JakagEngineering & Investment Ltd
    Years of professional or activism experience or of knowledge built on specific indigenous expertise
    5-10 years
    Country of residence
    Languages
    English
    In which geographic region (and sub-region) does your work mostly focus?
    Mitigation
    Agriculture
    Carbon fixation and abatement
    Energy Efficiency
    Forestry
    Industry
    Renewable energy
    Transport
    Waste management
    Other (please specify)
    Other (please specify):
    Green buildings Expert
    Adaptation
    Agriculture and forestry
    Coastal Zones
    Early warning systems and Environmental assessment
    Infrastructure and Urban Planning
    Water
    Other
    Other (please specify):
    Green buildings Experts
    Climate technologies
    Energy production
    Agriculture, forestry, land-use, fisheries
    Buildings
    End-use energy efficiency
    Information and communication technology and digital technologies (AI and ML)
    Cross-sectoral enablers
    Capacity-building and training
    Communication and awareness
    Innovation, research, development and demonstration
    Cross-cutting approaches
    Community-based
    Disaster Risk Reduction
    Ecosystems and biodiversity
    Endogenous technologies
    Gender
    Do you have proven experience in gender and climate change issues?
    Yes, my work/ area of expertise mainly focuses on gender and climate change
    Mitigation
    Agriculture
    Carbon fixation and abatement
    Energy Efficiency
    Forestry
    Industry
    Renewable energy
    Transport
    Waste management
    Adaptation
    Agriculture and forestry
    Coastal Zones
    Early warning systems and Environmental assessment
    Infrastructure and Urban Planning
    Water
    Climate Technologies
    Energy production
    Manufacturing
    Agriculture, forestry, land-use, fisheries
    Water supply and wastewater management
    Transport
    Buildings
    Cross-cutting approaches
    Community-based
    Disaster Risk Reduction
    Ecosystems and biodiversity
    Endogenous technologies
    Gender
    Cross-sectoral enablers
    Capacity-building and training
    Communication and awareness
    Innovation, research, development and demonstration
    Please provide your short bio reflecting on your academic, professional and practical background

    Talented leader with over ten years of leadership role experience and successful

    career in building Engineering planning, developing and executing data;

    information and communication systems to achieve and maximum potential in

    any organization. Very Creative and highly strategic with excellent leadership

    including clients’ relations abilities. Professional and outgoing with success in

    building relationships and attracting new clients. Entrepreneurial and CEO

    managerial Skills; offering progressive experience in all and in any business and

    data management operations. Skilled at identifying and implementing process,

    improving efficiency and productivity. Motivating leader with proven success

    managing multi- functional teams and sectors such as Green Building, Data

    Scientist & Artificial Intelligence/ Machine Learning and Building Engineering.

    Place of birth: Accra-Ghana

    Ghanaian

    Male

    +2330209362145 (WhatsApp)

    WORK EXPERIENCE

    2026: - CEO – Jakag Engineering & Investment Ltd

    EDGE-Expert: - (Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies)

    Building Engineer,

    Data Scientist & Artificial Intelligence/ Machine Learning Expert.

    05/04/2022 – Akropong Okuapeman, Ghana

    VICE CHAIRMAN/FOUNDER/CEO/ FOUNDER /DIRECTOR OF

    OPERATIONS/ Professional Freelance Designer:/GREEN

    BUILDINGS CONSULTANT OKUAPEMMAN SCHOOL

    •Strategized and implemented plans to transform and revitalize operations,

    capitalizing on emerging education trends.

    •Executed on-time, under-budget project management to adhere to project

    road map.

    •Created program to promote new managers from within, leading to

    cohesive leadership structure.

    •Oversaw technological improvements, successfully reducing waste and

    eliminating educational bottlenecks.

    JOB TITLE FOUNDER/CEO

    FOUNDER/EMPLOYER JABEMAX LTD

    CITY ACCRA

    COUNTRY GHANA

    START DATE 2011

    END DATE CURRENT

    •Established and oversaw strategic business actions and streamlined

    operations.

    •Oversaw budgetary and financial activities and implemented strategies to

    grow business and profits.

    •Reviewed employee reports before submission to recommend changes or

    give approval.

    •Checked financial reports to confirm financial soundness and good

    operating margin.

    •Negotiated and approved contracts between company and distributors,

    suppliers and other external entities.

    •Conducted presentations to outside groups to drive programs, policies and

    company objectives.

    •Generated large-scale operations, budget or expense reports to organize

    and analyze data.•Established and oversaw strategic business actions and streamlined operations.

    •Oversaw budgetary and financial activities and implemented strategies to grow business and profits.

    •Reviewed employee reports before submission to recommend changes or give approval.

    •Checked financial reports to confirm financial soundness and good operating margin.

    •Negotiated and approved contracts between company and distributors, suppliers and other external entities.

    •Conducted presentations to outside groups to drive programs, policies and company objectives.

    JOB TITLE FOUNDER /DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS/GREEN BUILDINGS CONSULTANT

    EMPLOYER JAKAG ENGINEERING & INVESTMENT LTD

    CITY ACCRA

    COUNTRY GHANA

    START DATE 2022

    END DATE CURRENT.

    •Worked with management team to develop operational goals aligned with business strategy.

    •Contributed to organizational strategic direction to improve products and services.

    •Developed and maintained client relationships to grow business and improve account retention.

    •Organized and oversaw work schedules of departmental managers.

    •Enhanced customer service and satisfaction through policy and procedural changes.

    •Communicated clear and consistent messages regarding departmental goals to produce desired results.

    •Set goals and expectations for direct reports using performance review process, holding staff accountable.

    •Established operational guidelines and identified opportunities for improvement.

    GoDaddy USA: - Professional Freelance Designer:

    START DATE 2000

    END DATE CURRENT.

    ROLE:- E-commence websites & marketing

    ·Managing and setting up of Domains

    ·Hosting

    ·Email

    ·WordPress websites designing & hosting

    ·Digital Marketing

    ·SEO expert manager

    ·Setup Site Maintenance Packs

    ·Activate Site Features

    ·Set up Client Reports

    ·Website Security expert

    · web designer and developer

    DAMAC Properties: Sales Agent: -Globally

    2010-2023

    Business or Sector Information and communication Department IT/ICT Email [email protected]

    Website www.jabemaxtechgroup.com

    VOLUNTEERING

    CHURCH & NGOs/COUNRTY.

    Amrahia Seventh Day Adventist Church; Local / District - Communications Director-Accra, GHANA-01/2022 -

    12/2025

    ROLE: •Developed and deepened media relations to enhance coverage.

    •Managed website copy and social media profiles and pages.

    •Devised and oversaw communication strategies for specific purposes and long-term implementation.

    •Directed public relations, media relations and crisis communications campaigns.

    •Wrote and edited content to create consistent and positive church image.•Served as primary point of contact for incoming media calls.

    •Supervised all IT/ICT Related systems and security systems for creation of effective Services and Production

    Seventh Day Adventist Youth Ministry Amrahia - Youth Leader/Youth Counselor Accra, GHANA2003 -

    12/2026

    ROLE: •Fostered relationships with students and provided counselling on personal and spiritual issues.

    •Mentored, instructed and supervised participating youths through collaborative efforts with like-minded.

    •Planned and led weekly Bible study meetings and facilitated group activities for teenagers.

    •Organized and participated in fundraisers to financially support youth program.

    •Led initiatives for child and young adult involvement in church services and retreats.

    •Designed and executed volunteer events for entire youth ministry to give back to community.

    Hearts Of the Fathers Outreach - Country Director Accra, GHANA-2014 - 2017

    ROLE: •Guided and motivated staff to drive maximum performance.

    •Implemented and prepared comprehensive business plans to expand business.

    •Developed and presented new ideas and conceptualized new approaches and solutions.

    •Planned and implemented strategies to grow revenue.

    Electoral Commission of Ghana - Presiding Electoral Officer Accra, GHANA-2012 - 2020

    ROLE: •Checked voter identification and signed in registered voters prior to administering ballots.

    •Oversaw election proceedings to maintain impartiality and fairness and assisted voters with adequate

    information.

    •Coordinated polling stations during peak hours in high traffic areas during voting period.

    .

    …

    EDUCATION AND TRAINING

    30/11/2026 – Post Graduate Program in Data Scientist & Artificial Intelligence/ Machine Learning Expert.

    TEXAS McCombs; The University of Texas at Austin

    McCombs School of Business

    01/11/2024 – 04/04/2025

    Senior Working Professional Certificate in the building design industry: - DESIGING FOR

    GREATER EFFICIENCY: https://www.ifc.org/en/insights-reports/2023/building-green-in-

    emerging-markets

    04/2025-Senior Working Professional Certificate in the building design industry: -

    DESIGING FOR GREATER EFFICIENCY: -

    MODULE 1. Green Buildings in Context:

    Course Completed:

    • Environmental impacts of design

    • Resource efficiency — Energy, Water, and Materials Use in Buildings

    • Calculation of resource efficiency metrics using the EDGE Tool

    MODULE 2.: Form, Skin, and Climate

    Course Completed:

    • Fundamentals of climate

    • Fundamentals of building physics

    • Passive design strategies to manage heat transfer

    • Evaluate design strategies for thermal comfort

    MODULE 3: Engineering Architecture: HVAC & Controls

    Course Completed:

    • Systems for ventilation, cooling, heating, and hot water

    • Energy efficiency best practices

    • Case studies

    MODULE 4: Lighting and Photovoltaics

    Course Completed:

    • Daylighting

    • Efficiency lighting systems and controls

    • Renewable technologies such as photovoltaic panels

    MODULE 5: Water and Materials

    Course Completed:

    • Water efficiency

    • Carbon intensity of construction materials

    • Case studies

    MODULE 6: Carbon in Buildings

    Course Completed:

    • Carbon in buildings

    • Zero Carbon buildings

    • Case studiesMODULE 7: Making the Business Case

    Course Completed:

    • Client and developer points of view; costs and payback

    • Building the business case; financial resources

    • Green careers; design firms and green consulting

    Field of study Engineering, manufacturing and construction

    Website https://learn.edgebuildings.com/ SOCIAL AND POLITICAL ACTIVITIES

    10/01/2012 – 07/12/2024 ACCRA-GHANA.

    Electoral Commission of Ghana - Presiding Electoral Officer

    Electoral Commission of Ghana - Presiding Electoral Officer Accra, GHANA-2012 - 2020

    ROLE:

    •Checked voter identification and sign registered voters prior to administering ballots.

    •Oversaw election proceedings to maintain impartiality and fairness and assisted voters with adequate

    information.

    •Coordinated polling stations during peak hours in high traffic areas during voting period.

    •Facilitated cooperative activities with representatives of registered political parties and candidates to resolve

    issues and problems.

    •Attended meetings to discuss general and specific voter information on election issues.

    •Provided hands-on training and coaching for junior staff on office policies and regulations.

    •Collected, evaluated and stored documents securely in permanent records.

    •Answered questions and fulfilled requests with friendly and knowledgeable service.

    •Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.

    •Proofread documents carefully to check accuracy and completeness of all paperwork.

    •Located and retrieved files, assisting public with general information.

    •Published notices of upcoming elections and nomination meetings.

    •Discussed task completion and impending projects with advisory committee to finalize.

    CREATIVE WORKS

    James Amoah Atta /https://www.market.unicefusa.org/p/signed-impressionist-

    painting-of-a-market/U60984/

    UNICEF Market | Signed Impressionist Painting of a Market Village from Ghana - Village Trade

    Signed Impressionist Market Scene Painting from Ghana - Village Market | NOVICA United Kingdom

    Signed Impressionist Market Scene Painting from Ghana - Village Market | NOVICA United Kingdom

    Link https://www.market.unicefusa.org/p/signed-impressionist-painting-of-a-m…

    SKILLS

    Digital engineering + Digital Marketing construct greens and grounds Green Economy graphics designer

    Publish and managing content on various digital platforms (blog, website, LinkedIn page) manage website digital

    marketing techniques plan social media marketing campaigns maintain audiovisual equipment business ICT

    systems ICT project management methodologies personnel management systems development life-cycle

    GREEN BUILDINGS CONSTULTANT

    construction industry

    - DIPLOMA IN SOUND AND AUDIO-VISUAL MANAGEMENT

    07/01/2021 – 04/04/2022

    - Diploma in Sound and Audio-Visual Management

    • Setting up and installing equipment such as microphones, sound speakers, video screens, projectors,

    video monitors, recording equipment, connecting wires and cables, and related electronic equipment for

    events and functions

    • Testing and resolving equipment issues before the event starts

    • Monitoring sound feeds to ensure quality

    • Ensuring equipment is installed according to design plans

    • Safely mounting and dismounting equipment

    • Adjusting sound and video inputs and outputs as needed

    • Maintaining and repairing audio visual equipment

    • Collaborating with event hosts or event directors to determine the desired sound and visual system setup

    • Understanding the basics of lighting and electrical systems• Working with computer-controlled lighting systems

    • Keeping inventory of equipment and ordering supplies when necessary

    OTHER EDUCATION & TRAININGS

    12/01/2000 – 01/03/2002

    Foundation Course in Export Marketing & E-commence

    •Trained in

    •Export and Trade Policy

    •Export developments and Market Research

    •Source of Trade information

    •Export Procedures and Documentation

    •Products planning and products Adaptation.

    •Total distribution and supply chain Management

    •Trade in service succeeding as a service Exporter.

    •Legal contracts & Negotiations

    •International Trade Fairs and Exhibitions

    •Costing and Pricing as a Tool for Export

    •Export Financing

    •Packaging and labelling for Export.

    •Trade Opportunities under Multilateral Trade Systems

    •Export Business Planning, Implementation & Management

    •Export Quality &SPS/TBT

    •Opportunities In Regional and Bilateral Trade Agreement within ECOWAS.

    DIPLOMA IN NETWORK ADMINISTRATION

    02/03/2005 – 04/02/2007

    Diploma in Network Administration

    •Completed professional development in

    •Setup, configure, troubleshoot, secure, and maintain a microcomputer, including hardware and operating

    system software.

    •Create and manage a computer network, including the installation, configuration, security, and troubleshooting

    of network devices, protocols, and services.

    Use networking skills such as server operating systems, network security, directory services, and the creation of

    administrative network security policies

    ACCOMPLISHMENT

    IPO

    Accomplishments: Founded Jabemax group of Companies Farms.

    Following websites designer and content creator

    ( www.jabemaxgroup.com) Owner/Designer

    (www.jabemaxtechgroup.com) Owner/Designer

    (www.seedsofthefutureuk.org) Designer

    (www.forthenatural.com) Owner/Designer

    (www.paintsandtilesgh.com) Designer

    (www.jakagengineering.com) Owner/Designer...

    2026 Websites Created by James Amoah.

    www.tkbeabsgh.com

    www.jakagglobal.comHOBBIES AND INTERESTS

    Painting/ Hiking/ Nature.

    Painting and Art works are my greatest passion.

    Hiking is Part of me, and I really enjoy it to keep me

    fit.

    Nature moves me so much and I enjoy natu


     

    Are you interested in being contacted for any of the following
    Panelist at climate change event
    Advisory in technical assistance project
    Contributor to research/publication
    Interviewed by the media
    Other
    Other (please specify):
    Green buildings or infrastructures projects