APPIAH-KUBIE OWIREDU
Civil/Public Service Official
Cantonments,Accra
Summary
Seeking a role in a forward-thinking organization to develop expertise in policy development and business intelligence analysis, focusing on integrating data-driven approaches. Thus, I aspire to pursue a Ph.D. in Policy Studies over the next five years, to augment my skills in data science for evidence-based decision-making and addressing complex institutional and industrial challenges, while transitioning into Public Finance, Business Intelligence, and Policy Science.
Highly motivated and results-oriented professional dedicated to institutional excellence and personnel development. Known for being self and people-smart, with a fine reputation for advocating and contributing to implementing dynamic public and private policies, and committed to contributing to firms with a strong emphasis on social impact, people development, and sustainable organizational culture.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Training Manager
Office of the Head of Civil Service (OHCS)
01.2022 - Current
- Led and conducted a mid-year impact survey with my team
- Contributed to developing training curriculum for Emerging Public Leaders, Ghana.
- Developed and delivered curriculum, manuals, and instructional/lecture videos via a Learning Management System (LMS) to train Civil Officers in: Evidence-Informed Policy Making, Kaizen Practices, Information Management, and Office Resources Management.
- Contributed to the conduct of in-service conversion assessment exercises/examinations.
- Designed multiple-choice and item-based standard questions for the Civil Service Entrance Examination.
- Regularly designed case studies for training, entrance examination, and in-service promotion purposes to enhance learning outcomes and prepare officers for real-world challenges.
- Built and maintained healthy relationships with subject matter experts, adjunct facilitators, management, and learners to develop and deliver training suitable for the Service and trainees.
- Conducting training needs assessment and evaluating training effectiveness with my team.
Training Manager
Office of the Head of Civil Service (OHCS)
01.2019 - 12.2021
- Developed training programs and manuals with experts, e.g. the Public Service Delivery Improvement (PSDI) Initiative.
- Facilitating a scheme of service programmes and assessing training impact with a team.
- Conducted Needs Analysis with team members.
- Generating reports about the turn of operations.
- Contribute to hiring through the conduct of graduate entrance examinations annually.
- Performing administrative services for internal well-being.
Assistant Training Manager
Office of the Head of Civil Service (OHCS)
Accra
10.2016 - 12.2018
- Relating and responding to clients' inquiries
- Oversee and coordinate training activities of associates
- Checklist and ensure that milestones are achieved along with the approved budget
- Moderate large group of audience before and during training
- Observe, and record challenges and opportunities for improvement
- Conducting needs assessments, providing support for the design of training modules, and facilitating training.
- Drafting and writing quarterly reports with my team.
Lecturer
Global Executive Institute of Cambridge International College (UK)
Accra
06.2012 - 06.2016
- Balanced the teaching pressure with research and administrative demands to meet timelines.
- Acted as an international ambassador to neighboring states' embassies for admission.
- Fifty-one of sixty-two students I prepared for the external professional development examination excelled.
- Developed lecture notes and transferred knowledge across a range of models.
- Advised the Head of the business department on strategic issues concerning admissions.
- Areas taught: Business Law, Business Management, Strategic Management, International Business Environment, HR Management and Development.
- Used listening, interpersonal, and judgment skills to deal with sensitive and dynamic needs of students.
- Assessing students' coursework and setting, marking, and moderating examinations and assessments.
- Providing guidance and support to students, including academic, personal, and immigration advice.
- Coaching, mentoring, and facilitating students learning.
Sales Executive
Ike Electronics Enterprise
01.2011 - 12.2012
- Setting monthly sales goals and targets
- Prospecting and ending sales
- Demonstrating and presenting electronics
- Maintaining customer relationships
- Daily stock-taking and submitting daily reports
- Preparing quarterly reports for decision making.
Merchant Support Officer
Scancom (MTN) Ghana Ltd
01.2010 - 12.2010
- Educated the public about the business of mobile banking services.
- Registered MTN subscribers through software-programmed mobile devices.
- Captured and uploaded daily transactions onto the quick data assessment platform and transferred customer details to the workstation for validation.
- Contributed to company growth through good interpersonal relations with customers.
Private Home Tutor
Self-Employed
Akyem Abuakwa, E/R
01.2009 - 12.2009
- Conducted personalised one-on-one tutoring sessions for Senior High School students in English, Business Management, and Accounting.
- Monitored and assessed students' progress and provided feedback.
- Assisted students in solving past questions and preparing for exams.
Education
Master's Degree - Public Policy & Governance Analysis
Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA)
06.2018
Graduate Diploma - Management Studies
Institute of Commercial Management (ICM)
03.2014
Advanced Diploma - HR Development
Institute of Commercial Management (ICM)
03.2012
Senior Sec. Sch. Certificate Examination - WASSCE - Private Candidate
Asafo Senior High School
01.2002
Professional Development
- 2024-03-20, Training of Trainers (ToT) Programme, GIMPA, Change Management, Leadership & Performance Management
- 2024-02-28, Institutional Study Tour - Ethiopian Kaizen Excellence Centre, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Explored Kaizen best practices through institutions implementing continuous improvement strategies.
- 2024-08-26, Training of Trainers (ToT) Programme on Basic Kaizen Principles for Public Sector Operations, Kaizen Excellence Centre, Developing expertise in continuous improvement practices for public sector operational efficiency.
- 2023-08-10, Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E), Vantage Africa Institute of Leadership (Kenya)
- 2022-03-01, Training of Trainers Conference, Civil Service Training Centre (CSTC)
- 2020-02-01, Competency-based Training (Administrative Writing) and Training of Trainers Conference, Civil Service Training Centre (CSTC)
- 2019-07-16, Public Service Management Experience Seminar, China Government - Department of Foreign Investment & Economic Cooperation (Hainan Province), Gain insights into advanced public service management practices, adopting resilient strategies for efficient governance and sustainable development.
- 2018-06-06, Management and Productivity Survey, Japan Int'l Cooperation Agency(JICA)
- 2018-06-06, Productivity Management Training for Productivity Improvement, Japan Int'l Cooperation Agency(JICA)
- 2018-06-06, Public Service Delivery Improvement (PSDI) Initiative, Japan Int'l Cooperation Agency(JICA), Enhance Public Service Excellence, applying innovative strategies to drive efficiency, accountability, and sustainable growth in Ghana's public sector.
- 2016-06-13, Evidenced Informed Policy Making, British Council and Barclays Bank (GH) Limited, Improving decision-making in Public Service through data-driven policy development for effective and transparent governance.
- 2016-01-22, Leadership and Entrepreneurship, British Council and Barclays Bank (GH) Limited, Developing innovative leadership and an entrepreneurial mindset for enduring business growth.
Academic Research
- 2018, Public Accountability as a Policy Priority for Good Governance and Sustainable National Development, GIMPA
- 2014, Organizational Change Management as a competitive business strategic technique, ICM, UK; Ringwood, Hampshire- England
Timeline
Senior Training Manager
Office of the Head of Civil Service (OHCS)
01.2022 - Current
Training Manager
Office of the Head of Civil Service (OHCS)
01.2019 - 12.2021
Assistant Training Manager
Office of the Head of Civil Service (OHCS)
10.2016 - 12.2018
Lecturer
Global Executive Institute of Cambridge International College (UK)
06.2012 - 06.2016
Sales Executive
Ike Electronics Enterprise
01.2011 - 12.2012
Merchant Support Officer
Scancom (MTN) Ghana Ltd
01.2010 - 12.2010
Private Home Tutor
Self-Employed
01.2009 - 12.2009
Master's Degree - Public Policy & Governance Analysis
Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA)
Graduate Diploma - Management Studies
Institute of Commercial Management (ICM)
Advanced Diploma - HR Development
Institute of Commercial Management (ICM)
Senior Sec. Sch. Certificate Examination - WASSCE - Private Candidate
Asafo Senior High School