PRINCE KENETEY
Summary
Experienced Administrative Officer with 10 years of service in the Local Government Service. Proficient in managing administrative operations, implementing energy-efficient practices, optimizing transport systems, ensuring health and safety compliance and driving sustainability initiatives for a resilient and thriving community.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Director I
Local Government Service
06.2010 - Current
- Provide technical and administrative support for the effective implementation of government policies, programmes, and initiatives at the local level.
- Oversee departmental operations to enhance efficiency in service delivery across key sectors, including health, education, infrastructure, and social welfare.
- Support capacity-building initiatives to strengthen staff competencies and institutional effectiveness within the Assembly.
- Assist in budget preparation, monitoring, and evaluation to ensure prudent financial management.
- Facilitate staff deployment, professional development, and performance management to promote efficiency and accountability.
- Engage with traditional authorities, civil society organizations, private sector actors, and development partners to foster participatory governance and inclusive decision-making.
- Oversee initiatives that enhance transparency, accountability, and public involvement in local governance processes.
- Support the strengthening of local government structures to improve service delivery and promote sustainable development.
Research Officer
National Youth Employment Programme
03.2011 - 03.2013
- Reviewed existing documents on enterprise development, extracting key insights and identifying areas for improvement.
- Collected, analyzed, and processed data related to enterprise development, contributing to evidence-based decision-making.
- Held consultative meetings with stakeholders, policymakers, and technical experts to align program strategies and gather valuable insights.
- Visited core sites across the district to gather on-ground facts regarding properties, including quantity, quality, and usage.
- Assisted interested youth in proposal writing and accessing funds for enterprise projects, ensuring their proposals met project requirements.
- Developed and delivered informative sessions, workshops, and presentations to encourage active involvement of communities.
Education
MSc - Energy and Sustainable Management
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
08.2020
PgDip./PgCert. - Public Administration
Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration
12.2016
BSc - Chemistry
University of Cape Coast
05.2010
Skills
- Public Administration & Governance
- Corporate Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
- Policy Analysis & Implementation
- Report Writing & Documentation
- Sustainable Energy & Development Policies
- Local Government Reform & Accountability
- Strategic Planning & Project Management
- Digital Content Creation & Media Relations
- Content Creation and Public Engagement
- Technology and Innovation in Governance
- Policy Research and Analysis
- Public Speaking and Advocacy
Websites
Certification
- Licensed Member - Chartered Institute of Administrators and Management Consultant-Ghana
- Senior Management Certificate in Public Policy and Management, Institute of Local Government Studies, Ghana
- Diploma in Health and Safety Management, Institute of Commercial Management-UK
References
Available upon request.
Awards
Certificate in appreciation of dedicated service to the implementation of the Nation Builders Corps (NABCO)
Languages
- English, Fluent
- Dangme, Good
- Twi, Good
Timeline
Research Officer
National Youth Employment Programme
03.2011 - 03.2013
Assistant Director I
Local Government Service
06.2010 - Current
MSc - Energy and Sustainable Management
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
PgDip./PgCert. - Public Administration
Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration
BSc - Chemistry
University of Cape Coast