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PERSONAL DETAILS:

Nationality: Ghanaian
Cell number: +2330245882183
E-mail: evansvakpokofii@gmail.com
Driver’s License: Class C
Address C/O Box M 80 Accra

FORMAL EDUCATION:

Year Institution Qualification

2016 University of Ghana, Legon Mphil, Geology
2013 University of Mines and Technology, Tarkwa BSc, Geological Engineering
2000 University of Mines and Technology, Tarkwa Cert. General Drilling

International Assignment: Lead a delegation to Multi-Power Products Ltd, in Canada on behalf of the
Government for Drill Rigs Equipment Inspection and Training Program.

Research Project (MPhil, Geology)

 Analysis of Groundwater Abstraction Scenarios in the Kwahu Afram Plains South
District, Ghana - Application of Numerical Groundwater Flow Modeling Technique.

Project Work: Bachelor of Science (BSc) Geological Engineering

 Assessment Of The Sustainability Of A Borehole For A Small Town Water Supply
Scheme In Mim-Kyemfre In The Kwahu Afram Plains North District, Eastern Region-
Ghana.

Projects: Regional Geochemical soil sampling on Field Sheets; 1002B1, 1002A2, 1002A1
and 1002A3 all in Upper east and Upper West region of Ghana. 0700A4 and 0700c3 in Oti
Region. 0703D1, 0702D3, 0603B3, 0702C3 and 0602A2 all in Ashanti and Bono Regions -
Ghana. Regional Geological Mapping of Field Sheets: 0503D3 and 0502B. Other projects
includes, exploration of gold, Iron Ore and Limestone deposits projects.

Professional Membership: Ghana Institution of Geosciences (GhIG)

Publication:
Yidana, S. M., Vakpo, E. K., Sakyi, P. A., Chegbeleh, L. P., & Akabzaa, T. M. (2019).
Groundwater–lakewater interactions: an evaluation of the impacts of climate change and
increased abstractions on groundwater contribution to the Volta Lake, Ghana. Environmental
Earth Sciences, 78(3), 1-16.

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ertificate Courses Participated
Year Certificate Institution
2020 Data Analysis and Geological report writing GGSA. Accra
Organizational Development (Functional
2019 Civil Service Training Centre, Accra
Efficiency)
Construction Safe and Sustainable Groundwater KNUST, Kumasi
2016
Wells
2011 Diploma Certificate in Project Management ICM, UK
Computer Hardware and Networking Engineering University of Mines and Technology,
2010
Tarkwa
Community Animation and Training of Water and
2010 CWSA, Koforidua
Sanitation Development Boards
2010 Safety Practices in the Mining Industry Golden Star Resource, Tarkwa
2008 Solar Water Pumping Technician Certificate Deng, Accra
Data Management, Geophysical Techniques for Well Desert Research Institute (DRI) from
2008
Siting and Water Quality USA

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Jun 2018 – Present Ghana Geological Survey Authority, Accra

Position: Assistant Geoscientist/ Head of Drilling Unit

 Coordinating, monitoring and supervising all drilling activities

 Interpretation of geochemical soil data and preparation of geochemical maps

 Drilling Monitoring

 Drill Core logging and sampling

 Locates sample points on maps, conducts preliminary field mapping and collects rocks

and soil samples for testing and analysis;

 Geological field mapping

 Preparing and interpretation of geological maps

 Geochemical soil sampling, Technical Report Writing and Data analysis.

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(April - 2018 – May 2018) Center for Development Innovations and Partnership (CDPI)

Position: Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Project Officer

Responsibilities

 Training Hand pump Caretakers, Latrine Artisans and Water and Sanitation Committees
on facility ownership management.
 Supervises the design and construction/rehabilitation of water supply networks, pump
installation and testing, ensuring that constructions are of the highest quality per design
specifications/technical drawings.
 Hydrogeological assessment for groundwater exploration
 Selection of point for borehole drilling
 Logging of drilling samples
 Supervision of borehole drilling
 Responsible for borehole drilling and construction.

(July - 2013 – August 2014) Ghana Geological Survey Authority, Koforidua- Afram
Plains Limestone Project

Position: Exploration Geologist (National Service)

 Geological field mapping

 Preparation and interpretation of geological maps
 RC and core logging
 Interpretation of geochemical soil data and preparation of geochemical maps
 Supervision of drilling
 Database Management

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(March - 2003 – August 2009) APDO

Position: WASH Officer and Rural Water Supply Engineer

Responsibilities

Water Resources Management / Monitoring

 Monitor drill rig recoveries for sampling

 Developing and implementing monitoring procedures and protocols for water level

monitoring programme

 Analysing and interpreting pump test data using Cooper – Jacob and Theis software. The

monitoring system and reporting in accordance with set protocols for hazard warning

 Monitor drill rig recoveries for sampling

Planning and Budgeting

 Development of annual work-plans

 Prepares a detail budgets

 Proposal Development

 Cost budgeting

 Activity budgeting analysis.

Geological data collection

 Planning and coordination of geological data collection according to set standards and

procedures

 Analysing and interpreting of geological data from core logging

 Geophysical data logging, presentation and interpretation.

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Data management

 Managing and manipulation of geological data

 Validating and capturing geological mapping data efficiently and accurately to ensure quality

at entry point

 Data security control

 Ensuring that data captured is stored in the correct place in the system with correct file name,
daily.
 Technical support for the planning, coordination and monitoring of all constructional and civil
works
 Evaluation and interpretation of pumping test data for aquifer characterization and detailed
technical report for the effective execution of water and sanitation projects.
 Data capture and validation
 Technician geologist drilling operation, recording geological formation, borehole designing for
installation and construction and borehole logging.

(June - 2013 – July 2012) African Queen Gold Mine Ghana Ltd (Noryem)

Position: Geologist (Internship) Exploration Section

 Lithological, structural and mineralization mapping of the grid/cut line

 Soil sampling - Adhere to Soil sampling procedures daily
 Drilling Monitoring
 Drill Core logging and sampling
 Adherence to sampling methodology
 Adherence to QC/QA standard procedure
 Perform RC data entry from field reports – drilling production.
 Data validation Monitor drill rig recoveries for RC sampling

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Personal Qualities

Evans Vakpo Kofi is a dedicated Person who is a hardworking, with integrity, honesty

and cooperative and also innovative, Self-motivated and confident person with ability to

work independently, and has good interpersonal relations.

Certification:

I, the undersigned, certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief, these data correctly

describe me, my qualifications, and my experience.

Date: 5th December, 2022

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Vakpo Kofi Evans.

REFEREES

1. Prof. Michael Affam 2.Prof. Patrick Asamoah Sakyi

University of Mines and Technology Department of Earth Science,
(UMaT), Tarkwa. UG, Legon.
0244655063 0241473153

3 Dr. Anum Solomon

Geological and Survey Authority
Accra, Ghana.
anumsolo@yahoo.com
0242988847