IRENE OFOSU-ENNIN
Development Professional
Kumasi,Kumasi
Summary
Communication professional prepared to deliver impactful internal and external messaging. Possesses valuable experience in developing communication strategies that align with organizational objectives. Focuses on team collaboration and adaptability, ensuring reliable performance in dynamic environments. Skilled in content creation and media relations, with reputation for reliability and achieving results. In her 12 years of working in the development sector, she has specialized in designing and implementing innovative communication campaigns, creating compelling written and video content and managing stakeholder engagement to enhance program visibility and impact.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Communication Specialist
Winrock International
01.2022 - 03.2025
- Successfully trained 120 participants from cooperatives, districts and the MATE MASIE project team in advocacy, communication plan development, and photography and media engagement skills.
- Successfully supported three grantee cooperatives to develop and implement 65 per cent of the activities in their communication plans.
- Successfully coordinated the commemoration of the World Day Against Child Labour in four districts in 2023 and 2024.
- Successfully coordinated, developed and compiled case studies, impact stories and documentaries on the MATE MASIE project and participants/beneficiaries.
- Successfully led the development and implementation of the project’s communication and branding strategy resulting in an 80 per cent compliance with donor and organisational guidelines and protocols by grantee cooperatives, district partners and community participants.
Communication Specialist
International Cocoa Initiative
04.2017 - 12.2021
- Successfully trained 150 participants from the media, national and district partners on child labour, child protection and awareness creation.
- Successfully collaborated with the Department of Children of the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection to create awareness on child protection in 30 communities in four regions reaching 2000 children and 3300 adults.
- Successfully wrote and edited speeches for the Country Director and other staff of the foundation.
- Supported with the development and implementation of the global communication strategy which led to the successful implementation of the influencing strategy.
- Successfully led the collection, development and publishing of impact stories and documentaries.
- Designed and implemented outreach activities which promoted ownership of activities to eliminate child labour by 50 per cent among children, communities, cooperatives and district and national stakeholders.
Communication Officer
Ghana Country Water Partnership (WACDEP)
09.2013 - 09.2016
- Successfully coordinated the one-year WACDEP Capacity Building Program for 30 government officials and media persons.
- Successfully led the development and management of the organization’s website.
- Effectively developed and implemented communication plans which resulted in 35 per cent increase in reportage of water management issues.
- Successfully collaborated with 100 journalists and journalism students to promote the concept of environmental protection.
Education
Certificate - Gender and Development
Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration
11.2018
Master of Arts - Development Communication
Ghana Institute of Journalism
05.2016
Empowerment of Women through Enterprise - undefined
National Institute for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, India
01.2015
Certificate Program - Advertising, Public Relations and Marketing
Ghana Institute of Journalism
12.2013
French Language Studies - undefined
Alliance Francais Institute
12.2012
English Language and Information Studies - undefined
University of Ghana
05.2010
Skills
- Verbal communication
- Community engagement
- Editing and proofreading
- Crisis management
- Multimedia production, storytelling and photography
- Strategic communication and brand messaging
- Media relations and influencer outreach
- Social media management
- Event coordination and execution
- Campaign development and brand promotion
- Corporate messaging and speechwriting
- Teamwork and collaboration
References
Boryana Pervan, Communications Director, Boryana.sht@gmail.com, +41763732401, World Heart Foundation
Kofi Asare, Executive Director, kasare@africaeducationwatch.org, +233209977899, African Education Watch
Fidelis Yapel, Project Director, fidelisyapel91@gmail.com, +233248547770, MATE MASIE Project-Winrock International
Accomplishments
- Winner, Action short category, Winrock International Photo Contest.
- Trained 350 stakeholders on communication and media relations techniques.
- Impacted 5000 people in far reaching communities with awareness raising messages on child labor.
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Elementary (A2)
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Interests
Music
Community interactions
Child engagement and participation
Drama and theatre
Websites
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
RemoteHybridOn-SiteImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsTeam Building / Company RetreatsPaid sick leaveHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPaid time off401k matchStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingQuote
Where there is determination, the way can always be found.
George S. Clason
Timeline
Communication Specialist
Winrock International
01.2022 - 03.2025
Communication Specialist
International Cocoa Initiative
04.2017 - 12.2021
Communication Officer
Ghana Country Water Partnership (WACDEP)
09.2013 - 09.2016
Master of Arts - Development Communication
Ghana Institute of Journalism
Empowerment of Women through Enterprise - undefined
National Institute for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, India
Certificate Program - Advertising, Public Relations and Marketing
Ghana Institute of Journalism
French Language Studies - undefined
Alliance Francais Institute
English Language and Information Studies - undefined
University of Ghana
Certificate - Gender and Development
Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration
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