Godfred Baah-Dwase
Accra,Greater Accra
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive experience at Local Government Service, Ghana, driving strategic initiatives and enhancing community engagement. Expert in operations management and relationship building, I successfully mentored teams and implemented policies that improved service delivery and operational efficiency. Committed to fostering collaboration and achieving organizational goals through effective communication.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director, Department of Social Welfare
Local Government Service, Ghana
06.2021 - Current
- Assisted in developing operational strategies to enhance team efficiency.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline project workflows.
- Supported implementation of new tools and systems for process improvement.
- Conducted research to identify best practices in industry operations.
- Fostered a culture of collaboration through effective communication and mentorship of team members.
- Led cross-functional teams to develop and implement strategic initiatives aligning with organizational goals.
Director of Social Welfare and Community Dev't
Local Government Service, Ghana
10.2013 - 06.2021
- Led strategic planning initiatives to enhance community engagement and service delivery.
- Oversaw budget development processes, ensuring fiscal responsibility and compliance with regulations.
- Directed policy implementation efforts, aligning local government objectives with national standards.
- Mentored departmental leaders to foster professional growth and improve operational efficiency.
Education
Master of Philosophy - Social Work
University of Ghana
Accra, Ghana12-2020
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
University of Ghana
Accra, Ghana06-2010
Skills
- Relationship building
- Strategic planning
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- Operations management
- People management
- Project management
- Team management
- Employee development
- Staff management
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Collaborated with team of 15 in the development of National Guidelines on PWD share of the National DACF.
- Supervised team of 8 staff members.
- Achieved data uniformity by introducing a management information system for coordination of persons with disability tasks.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
- Gender Based Budgeting Training - 2019
- Member, Ghana Association of Social Workers
Timeline
Director, Department of Social Welfare
Local Government Service, Ghana
06.2021 - Current
Director of Social Welfare and Community Dev't
Local Government Service, Ghana
10.2013 - 06.2021
Master of Philosophy - Social Work
University of Ghana
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
University of Ghana