Alexis Adugdaa Ayamdor
Assist. Industrial Liaison Officer & Sectional Head — JPCMPACS (University of Queensland), MBA (Maastricht School of Management), BA Geography & Resource Development (University of Ghana, Legon)
Brief Biography
Alexis Adugdaa Ayamdor is the Assistant Industrial Liaison Officer at Bolgatanga Technical University, where he also serves as the Sectional Head for the Job Placement Centre. With over two decades of experience spanning education, local governance, international development, and healthcare, Mr. Ayamdor brings a wealth of expertise to his multifaceted role.
He holds advanced degrees, including a Master in Peace and Conflict Studies (MPACS) from the University of Queensland (Australia), an MBA in Corporate Strategy and Economic Policy from Maastricht School of Management (The Netherlands), and a BA in Geography and Resource Development from the University of Ghana, Legon.
Mr. Ayamdor's career is distinguished by high-level leadership roles, including serving as District Chief Executive for Bongo District, Program Officer for Catholic Relief Services, Sub Office Coordinator for USAID-Ghana, and Intern in Political Affairs at the ECOWAS Parliament and Commission. His work has consistently focused on project design and implementation, stakeholder engagement, policy development, and community development across Ghana and internationally. He has also worked closely with institutions like UNICEF, WaterAid, GiZ, IBIS/West Africa, and the Australian Red Cross.
At BTU, Mr. Ayamdor coordinates industrial attachment programs, builds university-industry partnerships, and supervises career readiness activities. His leadership is supported by colleagues across other departments who work collaboratively with faculty supervisors, management team members, and external partners to execute the ILO's activities successfully.
Key Responsibilities
Additional Roles
In addition to his role at the ILO, Mr. Ayamdor serves as the Focal Person for University Health Services, where he supervises clinic staff and leads outreach programs. He also acts as the Head of the International Collaborations Directorate, where he coordinates partnerships with global institutions like the France Embassy, European Union-Erasmus Mundus programs, and GiZ. His commitment to fostering global engagement has played a critical role in advancing institutional development, staff and student exchanges, and grant mobilization, including securing funds for the university's Daycare Centre and implementing the YCI HerStart social entrepreneurship program. Alexis is the Institutional Coordinator for BTU/Forum for Africa Female Educationists (FAWE)/Mastercard Foundation students bursary programme.
Mr. Ayamdor's extensive experience, strategic vision, and commitment to student success and institutional growth make him a pivotal figure in bridging academia with industry and international opportunities. His work aligns with BTU's mission to produce skilled, adaptable, and globally competitive graduates.
Department
Industrial Liaison Office (ILO) & Job Placement Centre (JPC)