Harriet Asiedu
Accra,Ghana
Summary
Experienced Trade and Industrial Policy Practitioner with over eleven (11) years in the Ghana Ministry of Trade and Industry as a Principal Commercial Officer. Excellent in trade and industrial development policies and programs, particularly the application of Green Economic Growth innovations and entrepreneurial skills for the manufacturing and SMEs to make them competitive for the market. These experiences, combined with professional development opportunities offered by the World Trade Organization (WTO), United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), have honed my analytical and problem-solving skills , essential for effective policy analysis . Offers flexible schedule to deliver on team goals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Principal Commercial Officer
Ministry of Trade and Industry
Greater Accra-Ghana , Ghana
12.2013 - Current
- Support in the formulation and implementation of trade and industrial policies, plans and programs for national development.
- Build the institutional and entrepreneurial capacity of the private sector (SMEs) to take advantage of market opportunities.
- Articulate and defend Ghana's interest in bilateral, regional integration and multilateral trade issues.
- Monitor and evaluate trade and industrial policies, plans and programs to ensure that the intended impacts are achieved.
- Supporting the implementation of the Government of Ghana's One District One Factory (1D1F) initiative which seeks to create jobs and income through value addition and sustained transformation in the agriculture and manufacturing sectors for export and local production. This project seeks to diversify the economy to a manufacturing hub by adopting innovation, green and sustainable technologies.
Asst. Commercial Officer (Ag. Regional Head)
Ministry of Trade and Industry
Takoradi, Western Region-Ghana , Ghana
12.2013 - 05.2015
- Sensitized the public on trade and industrial policies.
- Facilitated smooth communication between stakeholders, like Ghana Standards Authority (GSA), Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA), Ghana Free Zone Board (GFZB), Ghana Enterprise Agency(GEA) etc. fostering collaboration and trust.
- Monitored activities at the ports and harbour as well as the boarder to ensure trade facilitation.
- Identified potential commercial opportunities with thorough market analysis for investment promotion.
Project Officer (SCORE PROJECT)
International Labour Organisation (ILO), Ghana Project Office, Head of Civil Service, Ministries Accra
Accra , Ghana
08.2013 - 12.2013
- Organised Training of Trainers (ToT's) workshops for SMEs on lean manufacturing techniques to increase production efficiency
- Organised National Tripartite Advisory Committee meeting which constituted representatives from Swiss Embassy, Minister for Employment and Labour Relations, the General Secretary of Ghana Trades Union Congress, and the National Programs Manager of SCORE
- Prepared budget for all programs, prepared Eternal Service Contracts for selected Trainers, make payments and managed SCORE Ghana Platform as an additional responsibility.
- Improved project efficiency by monitoring progress and making necessary adjustments.
Teacher
Ideal College
Tema, Greater Accra Region , Ghana
03.2013 - 07.2013
- Taught Economics for Diploma in Business Studies (DBS) class.
- Participated in school management meetings and planning.
Human Resources Manager
J & Q Industries Ltd. Producers of ECOspa Mineral Water
Accra , Ghana
12.2011 - 02.2012
- Set up the company's HR Department
- Achieved staff satisfaction by setting up and implementing employee development schemes.
- Developed company culture with regular staff engagement activities.
- Established efficient payroll system to timely salary disbursement.
- Handled company recruitment activities to develop high-achieving workforce.
- Managed diversity initiatives, fostered inclusive workplace environment.
- Ensured employees' well-being through effective welfare policies implementation.
- Centralised personnel records, made data access easier and quicker.
Asst. Human Resources (HR) Officer
Aqua Vitens Rand Ltd. (Acting for and on behalf of Ghana Water Co. Ltd.)
East Accra Region
04.2009 - 09.2011
- Prepared monthly Human Resource reports, Annual Budget, and Business Plan for the Human Resource Department, maintained effective document control, drafting of letters, writing minutes, and performed other clerical duties
- Participated in the orientation and induction of newly engaged staff, interpreted most HR policies and procedures to the general workforce, Handled employee appraisals, in-charge of Welfare and industrial relations, organised meetings, and durbars, etc…
Direct Sales Representative
Standard Chartered Bank Ltd.
Accra
10.2008 - 03.2009
- Sale of consumer banking products and bank assurance
National Service Personnel
Aqua Vitens Rand Ltd (Acting for and on behalf of Ghana Water Co. Ltd)
East Accra Region , Ghana
12.2007 - 09.2008
- Human Resource Dept.: Handled staff records, draft discipline, and grievance letters
- Customer Care: Achieved customer satisfaction with prompt issue resolution, print statements, calculate revenue returns, and performed cashiering duties.
Attached to Procurement Department Internship
Ghana Water Company Ltd.
East Accra Region , Ghana
06.2006 - 08.2006
- Writing tenders
- Increased team productivity by taking diligent meeting minutes.
- Communicated ideas and information clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
Survey Assistant
Ghana Water Company Ltd.
East Accra Region , Ghana
11.2002 - 01.2003
- Conducted field surveys to gather relevant demographic data.
- Prepared comprehensive survey reports to aid strategic decision making.
Education
Master of Arts - Economics, Public Policy Analysis, Project and Programs Management, Effective Communication
University of Ghana, Economics Department, Legon- Accra
Ghana 08.2011 - 07.2012
Post-graduate Certificate in Business Administration - Business Management, Management and Organisational Behaviour
Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), Legon- Accra
Ghana 02.2011 - 05.2011
Bachelor of Arts (BA). Psychology - Industrial, Personality and Educational Psychology.
University of Ghana (UG)
Accra, Greater Accra Region 08.2003 - 05.2007
BECE - Economics, Elective Mathematics, Geography and Government
St. Roses Senior Sec. Sch. Akwatia, Eastern Region.
Akwatia, Eastern Region. Ghana 02.2000 - 08.2002
Skills
- Knowledge in International Trade
- Policy formulation and analysis
- Trade ,investment and SME promotion
- Fund mobilisation
- Monitoring and evaluation
- Leadership and ethics
- Communication and presentation Skills
- Customer relationship management
- Project planning and management
- Strategic planning
- Stakeholder engagement
Languages
English, and Asante Twi
Fluent
English
Fluent
References
References available upon request.
TRAINING & SEMINARS
- Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2019, Trade Promotion for African Countries
- World Trade Organization (WTO) E-Learning, On-line, 2015, Intro to WTO
- World Trade Organization (WTO) E-Learning, On-line, 2016-09-30, made in understanding rules of origin
- World Trade Organization (WTO) E-Learning, On-line, 2016-12-05, The WTO Dispute Settlement System
- World Trade Organization (WTO) E-Learning, On-line, 2017-03-31, Trade in Services
- World Trade Organization (WTO) E-Learning, On-line, 2017-05-31, Trade Remedies and the WTO
- Civil Service Training School (CSTS), Cantonment, Accra, 2019, Scheme of Service
- Changsha-China, China, 2017-05-05, Seminar on Business Management for Developing Countries
- UNCTAD Virtual Institute (VI), On-line, Structural Transformation and Industrial policy
- UNCTAD Virtual Institute (VI), North-West University (NWU), Potchefstroom Campus, South Africa, 2015-07-20, Workshop on Trade and Gender Analysis. Main research tool (STATA)
- Judicial Training Institute (JTI), Cantonment, Ghana, 2014-12-18, Training of Persecutors on Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) Act 865
- China-Europe Vocational Training Centre (CEVTC), Wuhan, China, 2014-05-16, Seminar on Trade in Services for African Countries
- Weitz Center for Development Studies (CERUR), Rehovot, Israel, 2013-07-22, Green Economy-Policy Measures and Implementation of Green Growth
- Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES), Marina Hotel, Dodowa, 2010-08-06, Advocacy, Leadership & Research Skills
- Merjja Technologies, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, 2009-11, PMBOK-Based Course in Project Management
- Standard Chartered Bank, Accra, Ghana, 2008-10, Basic Banking & Marketing Strategies
- University of Ghana, ICT Directorate, Legon, Ghana, 2006-08, Microsoft Office, 2007
- Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), Legon, Ghana, 2006-04, Strategic Management
Personal Information
- Maiden Name: Harriet Berko Karikari
- Date of birth: 07/21/83
- Nationality: Ghanaian
- Marital status: Married
Timeline
Principal Commercial Officer
Ministry of Trade and Industry
12.2013 - Current
Asst. Commercial Officer (Ag. Regional Head)
Ministry of Trade and Industry
12.2013 - 05.2015
Project Officer (SCORE PROJECT)
International Labour Organisation (ILO), Ghana Project Office, Head of Civil Service, Ministries Accra
08.2013 - 12.2013
Teacher
Ideal College
03.2013 - 07.2013
Human Resources Manager
J & Q Industries Ltd. Producers of ECOspa Mineral Water
12.2011 - 02.2012
Master of Arts - Economics, Public Policy Analysis, Project and Programs Management, Effective Communication
University of Ghana, Economics Department, Legon- Accra
08.2011 - 07.2012
Post-graduate Certificate in Business Administration - Business Management, Management and Organisational Behaviour
Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), Legon- Accra
02.2011 - 05.2011
Asst. Human Resources (HR) Officer
Aqua Vitens Rand Ltd. (Acting for and on behalf of Ghana Water Co. Ltd.)
04.2009 - 09.2011
Direct Sales Representative
Standard Chartered Bank Ltd.
10.2008 - 03.2009
National Service Personnel
Aqua Vitens Rand Ltd (Acting for and on behalf of Ghana Water Co. Ltd)
12.2007 - 09.2008
Attached to Procurement Department Internship
Ghana Water Company Ltd.
06.2006 - 08.2006
Bachelor of Arts (BA). Psychology - Industrial, Personality and Educational Psychology.
University of Ghana (UG)
08.2003 - 05.2007
Survey Assistant
Ghana Water Company Ltd.
11.2002 - 01.2003
BECE - Economics, Elective Mathematics, Geography and Government
St. Roses Senior Sec. Sch. Akwatia, Eastern Region.
02.2000 - 08.2002
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