Innocent Atsu Adamadu

Innocent Adamadu is an experienced professional with a background as a Licensed Professional Counsellor, Licensed Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Practitioner and Trainer, and Private Investigator and Development/Training Consultant. With over 19 years of experience, he has collaborated with like-minded individuals and reputable national and international organizations in various fields, including Social and community development, Leadership development, Counselling, Women and youth empowerment, Conflict resolution, good governance promotion, social accountability, and alternative dispute resolution training, and promotion. As the Founding President of the Institute of Counselling Psychology Ghana, Innocent leads a team of professionals in providing continuous professional development training to corporate organizations focused on psychology, mental health, counselling, health promotion, leadership, and suicide prevention. Additionally, he founded the Africa Institute for ADR Studies and Social Development, which offers professional training in ADR and leadership. Innocent is a resilient, adaptable, and motivated individual dedicated to driving positive change. Knowledgeable [Desired Position] with proven track record of leading organizations to growth and success through strategic planning and innovative problem-solving. Successfully managed diverse teams, driving operational efficiency, and fostering collaborative environments. Demonstrated excellence in financial oversight and stakeholder engagement.

• Licensed Member, Ghana Psychology Council
• Licenced Member, Ghana National Association of ADR Practitioners (GNAAP)
• Certified Member, Certified Professional Organization Development, IOD Florida, USA
• Member, Social Workers Association of Ghana (SWAG)
• Member, African Association of Psychosocial and Marriage Counsellors (AAPMAC)
• Member, Governance Issues Forum of Institute for Democratic Governance (GIF-IDEG)
• Member, Local Government Network (LOGNET)
• Member, American Leadership Development Association (ALDA)
• Member, America Society of Administrative Professionals
• Agent & Counsellor, British Council for International Students recruitment
• Certified Organizational Development Practitioner (OID, USA)
• Certified Global Human Right Advocate

• 05/01/23, 07/31/23, La Plage Meta Verse (UK Accredited CPD Training Provider), Diploma in International Public Relations and Protocol
• 01/01/23, 12/31/23, International Mediation Campus, Graduation Certificate in Mediation & Negotiation
• 01/01/23, 12/31/23, Disaster Ready Management Institute, Professional Certificate in Project Management Essentials
• 01/01/23, 12/31/23, La Plage Meta Verse (UK Accredited CPD Training Provider), Professional Certificate in Disaster Risk Reduction
• 01/01/23, 12/31/23, La Plage Meta Verse (UK Accredited CPD Training Provider), Professional Certificate in Monitoring & Evaluation
• 01/01/23, 12/31/23, La Plage Meta Verse (UK Accredited CPD Training Provider), Professional Certificate in Emergency and Disaster Response
• 01/01/22, 12/31/22, Methodist University Ghana, Professional Certificate in Psychology
• 01/01/21, 12/31/22, Pentecost University, Certificate in Theology and Pastoral Studies
• 11/01/22, 11/30/22, Catholic University Ghana (Marian Conflict Resolution Centre), Professional Certificate in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
• 01/01/21, 12/31/21, Greenfield College Sunyani, Professional Certificate in Legal Studies
• 01/01/14, 12/31/14, Institute of Paralegal and Leadership Studies, Executive Professional Certificate in Alternative Conflict Resolution
• 01/01/19, 12/31/19, International Business Management Institute, Berlin Germany (Distance), Diploma in Global Governance
• 01/01/12, 12/31/13, Akona School of Counselling, Accra Ghana, Professional Diploma in Psychosocial Counselling
• 01/01/07, 12/31/07, Master Class Management.com, Certificate in Management Skills & Leadership Development
• 01/01/06, 12/31/06, Graduate School of Governance and Leadership Studies, Executive Certificate in Community Development & Social Work
• 01/01/04, 12/31/04, Graduate School of Governance and Leadership Studies, Diploma in Missions and Cross-Cultural Communication
• 01/01/01, 12/31/02, Excellence Professional College, Professional Advanced Certificate in ICT
• 01/01/99, 12/31/01, Cambridge International College, UK (distance), Diploma in Business Management Administration

• Focal Person, Case Tracking System and Community Service Bill by USAID, 01/01/22 - 12/31/22
• Project Consultant, Distribution of pocket size constitution by Governance Africa Foundation (NGO)
• Research Assistant, Dissertation Research on Political Accountability, Democracy and public goods: Evidence from Grassroots with Jeffrey W. Paller, PhD Candidate University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA, 01/01/11 - 12/31/12
• Research Assistant, Thesis Research on Water Governance and Participatory Governance with Megan Peloso, Master Student, University of British Columbia, Canada, 01/01/12 - 12/31/12
• Field Research Assistant, Citizens’ knowledge on Local Governance and participation in decision making processes at the grassroot level with Dr. Akosua Darkwa, Sociology Department of University of Ghana Legon, 01/01/05 - 12/31/05
• Field Research Assistant, Baseline survey on Civic participation in public policy making, development planning and public accountability with Institute of Democratic Governance (IDEG), 01/01/07 - 12/31/07
• Elections Project Coordinator, Election 2008; Project title: “Credible Election”, “Peace and AntiViolence” and “National Cohesion” Institute Democratic Governance IDEG
• Elections Project Coordinator, Field Volunteer Coordinator & Observer, Election 2012, Project carried out by Institute of Democratic Governance IDEG
• Municipal Registration Officer, National Identification Registration Exercise, Ashaiman Municipality project carried out by National Identification Authority, 2009
• Country Coordinator, Portrait of Excellent Women by Shear Power Ventures, Ghana, 2007

• Ability to blend easily in a team environment and adapt to new situations
• Ability to interact well with people at all levels in professional and social settings
• Ability to uphold values of professionalism
• Ability to deliver work to tight deadlines
• Ability to inspire confidence in team members
• Ability to work independently with minimum or no supervision
• Ability to work in a cosmopolitan Environment/Society
• Ability to influence/lobby others and at senior management levels
• Ability to resolve conflict amongst team, community and family members

• Gender: Male
• Nationality: Ghanaian

• 2012, Overall Best Student in Communications, AKONA School of Counselling-Ghana
• 2012, Awarded for immensely contributing to Grassroot Democracy & Good Governance in Ghana by Governance African Foundation (GAfF)

• Reading
• Investigations/Research
• Travelling
• Singing
• Listening to Music
• Watching Movies (especially CSIs & Documentaries)
• Community development
• Advocacy