Edinam Hanyabui
New York
Summary
Foreign service professional with a robust background in international diplomacy, Peace, Security and strategic negotiations. Adept at building and maintaining diplomatic relationships while focusing on team collaboration and achieving impactful results.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Diplomat
PERMANENT MISSION OF GHANA TO THE U.N
05.2011 - Current
- Coordinated logistics for official visits and international conferences.
- Conducted research on global issues relevant to Ghana's interests.
- Supported negotiation processes by providing analytical insights and recommendations.
- Maintained comprehensive records of diplomatic correspondence and agreements.
- Collaborated with various stakeholders to enhance mission objectives and initiatives.
- Built productive partnerships with host government officials and other diplomats to advance shared goals and mutual interests.
- Furnished advice and support on immigration guidelines and standards.
- Maintained secure communications systems within the embassy, safeguarding sensitive information from potential threats.
- Provided expert advice on local customs and cultural sensitivities, ensuring respectful diplomatic engagement with foreign counterparts.
- Advised senior State Department officials on critical issues affecting bilateral relationships between the United States and host nations.
- Made decisions on visa applications of visitors, students and temporary workers.
- Assisted visiting high-level delegations by organizing meetings with key stakeholders and providing logistical support during official visits.
- Improved embassy efficiency through streamlined administrative procedures, contributing to a well-functioning mission environment.
Diplomat
GHANA CONSULATE GENERAL LAGOS NIGERIA
02.2014 - 04.2017
- Developed forecasts on international policies and trends.
- Facilitated interagency cooperation for more efficient and effective execution of foreign policy objectives.
- Conducted outreach programs to educate foreign audiences about Ghanaian culture, politics, and values as part of wider public diplomacy efforts.
- Conducted research on global issues relevant to Ghana's interests.
- Furnished advice and support on immigration guidelines and standards.
- Maintained secure communications systems within the embassy, safeguarding sensitive information from potential threats.
Foreign Service Officer
MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
05.2011 - Current
Marketing Field staff
SNNIT INFORMAL SECTOR FUND (SISF)
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Educate and register members into the Scheme.
- Collect contributions and loan repayments from registered members.
- Assigned other clerical office duties when the need arises and be able to achieve set targets for every period.
Accounts Clerk
CTS-LB Ghana Ltd.
01.2010 - 01.2010
- Preparation of daily Books of Accounts
- Preparation of Payroll and effecting payments.
- Calculation of Tax returns for payment.
- Contract base
Teacher
RISING SUN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
01.2008 - 01.2010
Education
Master of Arts - Peace, Security and Intelligence Management
University of Professional Studies, Accra UPSA
10-2023
Bachelor of Science - Management Studies, Human Resource Management
Advanced Business University College
01.2018
Certified Protection Officer - Professional Certificate in Cooperate Protection
School of Management and Security
01.2016
West Africa School Certificate Examination - Cost Accounting
Keta Business College
01.2007
Skills
- Cyber Security and Counterintelligence
- Security Risk Management
- Anti-terrorism and VIP Protection
- Crime and Incident Scene Procedures
- Peace and Conflict Resolution
- National Security Policy
- International Relations
- Counter Terrorism
Affiliations
- Association of Industrial Security and Safety Operators of Nigeria (AISSON)
- International Foundation for Protection Officers U.K (IFPO)
Certification
- Certified Protection Officer - 2016
- Association of Industrial Security and Safety Operators of Nigeria (AISSON) License - 2016
- l International Foundation for Protection Officers U.K (IFPO) - 2016
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary
D. CAREER/SPECIAL CONFERENCES ATTENDED
- The changing face of Terrorism in Africa - Nov. 22 - 23, 2016 Lagos
- The Future of US-Africa Relations - April 13, 2023 UPSA, Accra
- “J” Accuse: Africa’s Case against Europe - May 11, 2023 (Online, USA)
- Africa Rescuing Humanity? “Weaknesses & Strengths of Ramsphosa’s Ukrain Peace Mission” - May 31, 2023 UPSA, Accra
H. INTEREST/ HOBBIES
Traveling and reading
Timeline
Diplomat
GHANA CONSULATE GENERAL LAGOS NIGERIA
02.2014 - 04.2017
Diplomat
PERMANENT MISSION OF GHANA TO THE U.N
05.2011 - Current
Foreign Service Officer
MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
05.2011 - Current
Marketing Field staff
SNNIT INFORMAL SECTOR FUND (SISF)
01.2010 - 01.2011
Accounts Clerk
CTS-LB Ghana Ltd.
01.2010 - 01.2010
Teacher
RISING SUN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
01.2008 - 01.2010
Certified Protection Officer - Professional Certificate in Cooperate Protection
School of Management and Security
West Africa School Certificate Examination - Cost Accounting
Keta Business College
Master of Arts - Peace, Security and Intelligence Management
University of Professional Studies, Accra UPSA
Bachelor of Science - Management Studies, Human Resource Management
Advanced Business University College