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ASARE SETH
Military Logistics Officer
Accra,Accra
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Summary
A military Logistics Officer in the Ghana Armed Forces with 14 years of experience and 5 years of working experience in United Nations in logistics and other capacities in four (4) United Nations Peacekeeping Missions. I am disciplined, motivated and a versatile military officer who can deliver positively under pressure with little or no supervision. Have an excellent communication skills, exceptional human, and public relations, blended with excellent analytical capabilities. Energetic and focused Production Worker committed to teamwork and company objectives. Demonstrates excellent verbal and written skills and possesses a strong willingness to learn new processes. Works well in fast- paced, deadline-driven environments.
Overview
13
years of professional experience
Work History
United Nations Peacekeeping Mission
United Nations Military Observer
12.2022 - Current
Job overview
- United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS, Responsible for observing and monitoring military arrangements agreed upon by the warring factions, such as a cease-fire, armistice, peace agreement, withdrawal, or separation of their forces
- Responsible to observe, monitor and report on the security and humanitarian situations in South Sudan.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Monitor and report on issues impacting on the human rights violations such as abuses against children, and conflict related sexual violence
- Assist in providing the appropriate environment to enable Humanitarian agencies carry out their duties
- Facilitate and conduct formal and informal negotiations between the parties involved in the conflict.
United Nations Mission in South
Chief Logistics Officer
08.2020 - 09.2021
Job overview
- Liaised and coordinated all Logistics issues between United Nations and Ghana Battalion
- Conducted periodic inspections of Contingent Owned Equipment (COE) to ascertain serviceability and operational readiness
- Received weekly updates on COE from other Ghana Battalion Logistic Staff Officers
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- Organized periodic lectures to educate troops in the mission on the proper maintenance of COE
- Physically supervises all repairs of defective equipment to meet UN equipment standards
- Liaised and created a good working relation with FHQ COE office on COE matters
- Reviewed Inspection Verification Reports and take steps to address shortfalls before the next COE inspection
- Planned and advised the Battalion Commander on all logistics matters
- Procured logistics requirements of the Battalion in the local market and international market
- Developed, prepared, coordinated and monitored overall logistic support plans for troops
- Planned well in advance on expected delivery of supplies to maintain adequate storage facilities/warehouses before goods are delivered
- Ensured that all warehouses are properly maintained, and accurate accounting of goods is done
- Maintained an accurate and up to date record and database for all unit transactions; prepare operational plans, performance report and responses to internal and external audit observations.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
Ghana Armed Forces
Warehouse Manager COVID-19 Warehouse
03.2020 - 07.2020
Job overview
- Liaise and coordinate all Logistics issues between the Ghana Armed Forces and the Ghana Ministry of
- Health on the receipt and distribution of PPE’s and COVID 19 Vaccines to all parts of Ghana
- Receive PPE’s and Medicines for COVID-19 patients at Ghana Armed Forces warehouse
- Ensured proper up to date records keeping and database on all PPE’s, medicines and vaccines received at the Ghana Armed Forces warehouse and distributed to various Hospitals and regional capitals
- Ensure the effective and timely distributions of all PPEs to medical facilities and isolation centers throughout the country by air and road
- Constant liaison with Ghana Airforce for air transportation of the stores received
- Facilitate the shipment of all medical PPEs and vaccines through the Ghana seaport
- Received, stores, maintained whiles in storage and efficiently accounted for Personal Protective
- Equipment (PPE’S) and medicines for COVID-19 from the Jack Mao foundation in China.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
Ghana Armed Forces School of Logistics and Ordnance
Chief Instructor
07.2019 - 03.2020
Job overview
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Reviewed class and student records to identify improvement opportunities.
- Tested and evaluated students on materials presented in workshops and classes.
- Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
- Responsible for the overall administration and discipline of all students
- Prepared and presented periodic power point presentation and briefs on both military and civil logistics and supply chain topics.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Observed and adopted new techniques from skilled instructors and lecturers.
Ghana Armed Forces Institute, GAFI
General Manager
07.2019 - 10.2019
Job overview
- Responsible for the day-to-day operation and management of the retail store to always ensure customer satisfaction
- Product management including ordering, receiving, pricing, handling damaged product and stock control
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
- Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.
- Analyzed market trends and competitor activities to create competitive advantages.
- Ensued stores and received and properly stores at the warehouse and subsequently issue to the sales floor
- Maximizing profit and ensure customer satisfaction
- Responsible for marketing and advertising products of the Ghana Armed Forces institute
- Provide computer applications in stores management and control
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
Ghana Armed Forces Engineers Training School
Administration Officer
03.2010 - 10.2019
Job overview
- Screened and transferred incoming calls, took down messages, and transmitted information and documents to internal personnel.
- Managed team petty cash, purchase orders and account transactions.
- Created, prepared, and delivered reports to various departments.
- Principal advisor to the Commanding Officer for all matters concerning human resource support for all assigned and attached personnel.
- Maintain the Commanders schedules and appointments.
- Responsible for supervising all strength management and distribution for assigned task.
- Supervises the overall welfare, health, wellbeing, and combat readiness of Unit soldiers.
- Ensured that all correspondences were properly edited, signed, and dispatched to higher command.
- Prompt, accurate and timely submission of all returns.
United Nations Mission, Mali, MINUSMA
Chief Logistics Officer
02.2017 - 02.2018
Job overview
- Liaised and coordinated all Logistics issues between United Nations and Ghana Battalion
- Advised the Battalion Commander on all logistics matters, COE management and verification
- Ensure personnel have the goods and materials they needed to effectively carry out their duties
- I ensured proper and effective records of all logistics stocks such as ration, military wares, clothing, stationary, fuel, vehicles and generators and other equipment
- Procured logistics requirements for the Battalion in the local and international market
- Prepared and processed purchase order in accordance with the battalion policies and procedures
- Developed, prepared, coordinated and monitored overall logistic support plans including logistics forecasting, supply schedules, priorities or requirements, and resolution of urgent operational needs.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
Ghana Army Base Ordnance Depot
Warehouse Manager
03.2016 - 12.2016
Job overview
- Received, stored, maintain while in storage all types of Ordnance stores and issue to the Armed Forces at base and in the field on demand
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
- Oversaw upkeep of equipment and physical condition of warehouse, identifying and ordering needed repairs, renovations, and replacements.
- Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
- Redesigned warehouse layout to accommodate new equipment, maximize space utilization, and optimize processes.
- Completed timely and accurate daily logs to keep internal reporting accurate and track materials movements.
- Responsible for formulating technical policies and maintaining technical control of all units and sub- units under my storehouse
- Responsible for the daily maintenance and cleanliness of all stores and equipment in my warehouse
- Ensured that all stores were well accounted for, well stacked, neatly arranged and issued to unit’s based on their requirement
- Established a good work environment and built Esprit de corps among all personnel under my command.
- Evaluated incoming shipments for quality issues and processed unacceptable materials for return.
- Built motivated warehouse team to consistently accomplish operations goals and exceed performance targets.
- Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
- Reduced worker accidents by implementing improved safety standards and monitoring procedures.
United Nations Mission
Chief Logistics Officer
02.2015 - 02.2016
Job overview
- South Sudan (UNMISS)- South Sudan
- Liaised and coordinated all Logistics issues between United Nations and Ghana Battalion
- Conducted periodic inspections of Contingent Owned Equipment (COE) to ascertain serviceability and operational readiness
- Physically supervises all repairs of defective equipment to meet UN equipment standards
- Liaised and created a good working relation with FHQ COE office on COE matters
- Reviewed Inspection Verification Reports and take steps to address shortfalls before the next COE inspection
- Procured logistics requirements of the Battalion in the local market and international market
- Developed, prepared, coordinated and monitored overall logistic support plans for troops
- Planned well in advance on expected delivery of supplies to maintain adequate storage facilities/warehouses before goods are delivered
- Maintained an accurate and up to date record and database for all unit transactions; prepare operational plans, performance report and responses to internal and external audit observations.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
Ghana Battalion, United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon
Quartermaster
07.2013 - 02.2014
Job overview
- I ensured all stores and equipment were serviceable and neatly stored in the Battalion Warehouses
- Prepared and processed purchase order in accordance with the battalion policies and procedures
- Proper accounting of all stores and recommended disposal actions for all unserviceable stores
- Handled maintenance reports for orders requested and completed.
- Directed inventory regulation processes and accounting input data processing and reviewed output records from supply systems.
- Ensured proper record keeping and accounting for all stores on charge to the Battalion.
- Checked and replenished inventory to maintain optimal operations.
- Purchased, organized and distributed supplies for maintenance activities and personnel use.
- Analyzed inventory to determine serviceable, unserviceable and salvageable materials and compared items against back stock records to distribute to designated locations.
United Nations Peacekeeping Mission
Platoon Commander
07.2012 - 01.2013
Job overview
- Maintained health, welfare and combat readiness of personnel within platoon.
- Conducted personal and professional counseling, routine inspections and physical fitness tests.
- Enforced technical and tactical training standards to accomplish unit mission objectives.
- Trained, supervised and organized over 35 soldiers and personnel.
- Responsible for preparing security plan for the protection of United Nations installations, equipment, and stores
- Planned and supervised daily conduct of patrols in our area of responsibility (AOR)
- Organized and conducted in-mission training for troops under Command
- Provided force protection and Escorted VIPs, UN personnel and Liaison Officers (LO) for patrols
- Arranged weapon training program for troops
- Provided force protection and conducted escort duties for ballot boxes and election materials during the elections in Congo
- Deployment of guards and provision of security for MONUSCO Air Terminal at the Ndjili airport.
United Nations Peacekeeping mission
Platoon Commander
07.2010 - 01.2011
Job overview
- Responsible for the administration of 35 soldiers in DR Congo.
- Maintained health, welfare and combat readiness of personnel within platoon.
- Responsible for preparing security plan for the protection of United Nations installations, equipment, and stores
- Planned and supervised daily conduct of patrols in our area of responsibility (AOR)
- Conducted personal and professional counseling, routine inspections and physical fitness tests.
- Implemented necessary safety practices, proper firing commands and proper ammunition handling.
- Supervised firing platoon, maintained firing capability and organized platoon defense.
- Trained and mentored personnel in combat operations and tactics.
- Planned and coordinated tactical movements of personnel and equipment.
- Created contingency plans to address unexpected tactical scenarios.
- Integrated intelligence activities into other military operations, plans and programs.
- Provided force protection and Escorted VIPs, UN personnel and Liaison Officers (LO) for patrols
- Arranged weapon training program for troops.
Ghana Armed Forces Base Ordnance Depot
Administration Officer
03.2010 - 07.2010
Job overview
- Maintain the Commanding Officer’s schedules and appointments
- Supervised the overall welfare, health, wellbeing, and combat readiness of Unit soldiers
- Ensured that all correspondences were properly edited, signed, and dispatched to higher command
- Trained all admin staff on basic computer education such as Microsoft word, excel and PowerPoint presentations., to the Commanding Officer for all matters concerning human resource support for all assigned and attached personnel
- Maintain the Commanders schedules and appointments
- Responsible for supervising all strength management and distribution for assigned task
- Supervises the overall welfare, health, wellbeing, and combat readiness of Unit soldiers
- Account for all soldiers in the Unit to the Commanding Officer
- Ensured that all correspondences were properly edited, signed, and dispatched to higher command
- Prompt, accurate and timely submission of all returns.
- Screened and transferred incoming calls, took down messages, and transmitted information and documents to internal personnel.
- Created, prepared, and delivered reports to various departments.
- Prepared agendas and took notes at meetings to archive proceedings.
Education
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And TechnologyKumasi
Master of Science from Logistics and Supply Chain Management
08.2020
University of Ghana Accra
Bachelor of Arts from Sociology And Information Studies
12.2007
Bournemouth University Disaster Management Centre (BUDMC)Accra
Certificate from • Certificate in International Disaster Management
01.2014
Alison Online CourseOnline
Diploma from Diploma in Operations Management (Ops)
11.2022
Alison Online CourseOnline
Certificate from ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management Systems
11.2022
Alison Online CourseOnline
Certificate from ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems (QMS)
11.2022
Alison Online CourseOnline
Certificate from Warehouse Management: Inventory, Stock And Supply
11.2022
Alison Online Course
Diploma from Diploma in Nursing And Patient Care
11.2022
Alison Online
Certificate from ISO 45001:2018 Principles of Occupational Health
09.2022
United Nations Inspira Online Course Online
Certificate from Certificate in Information Security Awareness
10.2022
United Nations Inspira Online
from Certificate in Prevention of Sexual Exploitation
10.2022
United Nations Inspira Online
from • Certificate in Ethics And Integrity At The Unite
10.2022
United Nations Inspira Online
from • Certificate in BSAFE
10.2022
United Nations Inspira Online
from Information Sensitivity in Peacekeeping
12.2022
Skills
- SKILLS AND EXPERTISE
- Communication Skills
- Quality Assurance Control
- Reliability
- Time Management
- Flexibility
- Ability to work under pressure
- Customer Service
- Effective Interpersonal Skills
- Punctuality
- Military Supply Chain Management
- Attention to Details
- Computer literate
- Team Player
- Problem Solving Skills
- Relationship Building
- IT Skills
- Dependability
Affiliations
Member of Ghana Institute of Safety and Environmental Professionals- GhISEP.
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Timeline
United Nations Military Observer
United Nations Peacekeeping Mission
12.2022 - Current
Chief Logistics Officer
United Nations Mission in South
08.2020 - 09.2021
Warehouse Manager COVID-19 Warehouse
Ghana Armed Forces
03.2020 - 07.2020
Chief Instructor
Ghana Armed Forces School of Logistics and Ordnance
07.2019 - 03.2020
General Manager
Ghana Armed Forces Institute, GAFI
07.2019 - 10.2019
Chief Logistics Officer
United Nations Mission, Mali, MINUSMA
02.2017 - 02.2018
Warehouse Manager
Ghana Army Base Ordnance Depot
03.2016 - 12.2016
Chief Logistics Officer
United Nations Mission
02.2015 - 02.2016
Quartermaster
Ghana Battalion, United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon
07.2013 - 02.2014
Platoon Commander
United Nations Peacekeeping Mission
07.2012 - 01.2013
Platoon Commander
United Nations Peacekeeping mission
07.2010 - 01.2011
Administration Officer
Ghana Armed Forces Engineers Training School
03.2010 - 10.2019
Administration Officer
Ghana Armed Forces Base Ordnance Depot
03.2010 - 07.2010
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Master of Science from Logistics and Supply Chain Management
University of Ghana
Bachelor of Arts from Sociology And Information Studies
Bournemouth University Disaster Management Centre (BUDMC)
Certificate from • Certificate in International Disaster Management
Alison Online Course
Diploma from Diploma in Operations Management (Ops)
Alison Online Course
Certificate from ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management Systems
Alison Online Course
Certificate from ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems (QMS)
Alison Online Course
Certificate from Warehouse Management: Inventory, Stock And Supply
Alison Online Course
Diploma from Diploma in Nursing And Patient Care
Alison
Certificate from ISO 45001:2018 Principles of Occupational Health
United Nations Inspira Online Course
Certificate from Certificate in Information Security Awareness
United Nations Inspira
from Certificate in Prevention of Sexual Exploitation
United Nations Inspira
from • Certificate in Ethics And Integrity At The Unite
United Nations Inspira
from • Certificate in BSAFE
United Nations Inspira
from Information Sensitivity in Peacekeeping
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