GIFTY AFIA OWARE-MENSAH
Project and Programs
Accra
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Director of Program/Project Management with extensive experience across public service, sports management, nonprofit organizations,
and business development. Designed and implemented strategic initiatives that optimize operational efficiency, drive organizational
growth, and foster long-term relationships. Led high-performing teams, managed budgets, and negotiated partnerships to support high-
priority projects. Expertise in organizational transformation, HR consulting, financial planning, and resource management. Recognized TEDx
Speaker, politician, and life coach, focused on promoting strategic initiatives for social progress and empowering communities. Proficient in
leading community awareness initiatives, advocating for public policy, education, gender equality, and Pan-Africanism.
Core Competencies: Strategic Planning & Execution | Organizational Development | Revenue growth | Budget Management | Financial
Planning | Relationship Building | Operational Excellence | Change Management | Team Leadership & Development | Contract Negotiation
Vendor Management | Risk Assessment & Mitigation | Legal Compliance | Brand Marketing | Community Awareness | Data-Driven
Decision-Making | Stakeholder Engagement | Campaign Management | Policy Development Ghana Youth Summit | The Afia Oware Women Summit, GIMUN, Accra. | Capacity Building, Ghana. |
Pink Hope Project, Ashanti | Feed a Child Campaign, Ashanti | Women in Decision Making, Ghana | Youth Inclusion Project, Abokobi-Madina
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy General Director
Ghana National Service Authority
Accra
08.2024 - Current
- Developed and executed operational strategies to optimize workflows and align initiatives with organizational goals
- Cultivated strategic partnerships with stakeholders to secure support for high-priority initiatives and foster organizational growth
- Oversaw HR consulting services, facilitating organizational transformation and developmental initiatives
- Monitored performance metrics and drove measurable outcomes in collaboration with executive leadership
- Drove maximum return on investment and ensured operational stability through financial planning and budget management
- Improved decision-making and boosted productivity by adopting innovative management practices and methodologies
- Executed cost-saving measures, leading to reductions in operational expenses while maintaining quality standards.
Executive Council Member
GHANA FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION
Accra
10.2023 - Current
- Employed organizational development initiatives, while working with senior leadership to identify emerging opportunities and address critical challenges
- Delivered expert guidance and mentorship to staff on a wide range of organizational policies and procedures for clear understanding and adherence to company standards
- Managed budget, resource distribution, and departmental progress to drive alignment with both short-term and long-term objectives
- Coordinated executive council meetings, presented updates to board members, and mediated conflicts through collaborative problem-solving sessions
- Analyzed operational workflows, identifying areas for improvement and recommending actionable solutions
- Enabled data-driven planning and informed decision-making by assessing market conditions and competitive pressures
- Guided high-level decision-making on personnel changes, M&As, and investments, supporting well-informed actions.
Associate Partner
Amaecom Global
Accra, Greater Accra
05.2014 - Current
- Launched and grew company operations, establishing a profitable hiring purchase model that enhanced customer relationships and expanded market reach
- Built a loyal/repeat client base by cultivating trust-based partnerships and maintaining transparent, fair billing practices
- Contributed to company's expansion in Ghana by identifying, evaluating, and securing partnerships
- Increased profit margins 40% by raising employee performance and refining operational processes
- Accelerated revenue growth through the creation of strategic proposals, contracts, and agreements as per market research
- Minimized costs and supported business profitability by negotiating favorable contracts with vendors and suppliers
- Mitigated legal risks and safeguarded company interests, resolving litigated cases via drafting of settlement agreements.
Co-Founder
Berry Empowerment Foundation, LBG
Accra, Accra
07.2010 - Current
- Directed the launch of new projects, including the establishment of operational procedures and workflow planning for scalable business development
- Delivered legal aid, advocacy, and programs that enhance the livelihoods of underserved communities
- Analyzed market trends to realign financial strategies, optimize budgets, and foster growth with efficient resource utilization
- Led the successful "Women in Decision Making" campaign (2013), empowering women across Ghana with knowledge on democracy and political participation, which increased female engagement in governance
- Initiated and executed the "Pink Hope Project" in the Ashanti Region and the "Cover Up Campaign" at public universities, advancing the foundation's mission to tackle critical social issues
- Achieved sustainable growth by optimizing budgets and operational strategies based on business trend analysis
- Secured angel funding and working capital, facilitating the launch and growth of key programs and initiatives.
Managing Partner & Consultant
Berry Events & Multimedia Consult • Legon
, Greater Accra
06.2009 - Current
- Monitored project adherence to budgets, timelines, and quality standards while ensuring compliance with regulations
- Conducted thorough needs assessments to evaluate product and service demand, while aligning client requirements with suitable solutions
- Offered mentorship and strategic direction to junior partners, improving their professional growth
- Guided a team in executing high-impact campaigns, including the Nescafe Activation and the inaugural Miss Independence Hall event at KNUST in 2010
- Elevated brand visibility and market positioning by designing and implementing brand management strategies.
Deputy Exec Director
Ghana National Service Scheme
Accra, Greater Accra
02.2017 - 08.2024
- Spearheaded the development and execution of organizational strategies, resulting in substantial gains in operational efficiency and service delivery
- Managed end-to-end staff lifecycle, including recruitment, training, and performance evaluations to build a high- performance, skilled, and motivated team
- Transformed business operations through integration of technological solutions in collaboration with the IT department
- Assessed program performance, pinpointed improvement opportunities, and executed targeted adjustments.
Head of Research
Danquah Institute
Accra, Greater Accra
02.2014 - 01.2017
- Formulated campaign strategies by delivering actionable insights and recommendations through in-depth data analysis
- Ensured compliance with research protocols, regulations, and resource management to maintain high standards of quality
- Achieved the New Patriotic Party's success in the 2016 General Elections by directing a nationwide research initiative on electoral behavior and voting patterns
- Refined research preparation and approval processes for timely delivery of accurate, data-driven findings
- Controlled research budgets, reducing costs for supplies and staffing, while meeting financial goals.
General Manager
Pitch 9 Ltd
Accra, Greater Accra
06.2012 - 08.2013
- Defined and implemented performance goals and metrics across revenue, P&L, customer service, and retention, contributing to sustained growth and operational excellence
- Created impactful content and innovative brand concepts to engage target audiences
- Boosted team productivity and collaboration by promoting best practices through monthly workshop arrangements
- Expanded market presence and outreach via acquisitions, events, and BD by leading strategic product branding initiatives.
Teaching Assistant
KNUST
Kumasi
08.2010 - 07.2011
- Designed and developed instructional materials, lesson plans, and class schedules in collaboration with faculty
- Evaluated and graded assignments and exams, while ensuring precise documentation within organized filing systems
- Coordinated exam logistics and provided mentorship to students, supporting their academic success
- Facilitated student comprehension of course content, reinforcing key concepts through targeted guidance.
Education
Ph.D - Historical Studies
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Ph.D - Business Analysis
Institute of Certified Business Analysts & Consult
Master of Arts - Mass Communication
Liverpool John Moore University
Master of Science - Development Policy and Politics
University of Birmingham
Master of Science - Defense and International Politics
Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College
Bachelor of Arts - History
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Post Graduate Diploma - African Studies
University of South Africa
Post Graduate - undefined
University of Texas
Masters of Public Administration - Public Administration
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
PROFESSIONALCERTIFICATIONS PMP – Project Management Institute | CSCP – Association for Supply Chain Management | SHRM-CP – The Society for Human Resource - undefined
Management | Fellow – Chartered Institute of Leadership and Governance (CILG) | Certified Scrum - undefined
Murdoch University, s University of London, The University of Nottingham, Monash University, Johns Hopkins University, Hopkins Nursing, Open University, Altman Institute for
Entrepreneurship
Master - undefined
Scrum Alliance
People Management Skills – Chartered - undefined
Institute of Personnel and Development
CIPD) - undefined
Unicaf University
Project Management – Swiss School - undefined
Business and Management
Executive Development Certificate, Women in Leadership – - undefined
University of Stellenbosch Business School
Executive Education in Digital Marketing - undefined
King's College London, University of Leeds, Hanken School of Economics, Darden School of Business, University
of Virginia | Marketing Analytics – Darden School of Business, University of Virginia, University of East, Anglia Ruskin University
Executive Certificate, Globalization - undefined
Yale University, Oxford University, Coventry University
Business Management - undefined
Deakin University, The Open University
Threats - International Relations
Durham University Business School, Grenoble Ecole De Management, University of Exeter, University of Padova
Timeline
Deputy General Director
Ghana National Service Authority
08.2024 - Current
Executive Council Member
GHANA FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION
10.2023 - Current
Deputy Exec Director
Ghana National Service Scheme
02.2017 - 08.2024
Associate Partner
Amaecom Global
05.2014 - Current
Head of Research
Danquah Institute
02.2014 - 01.2017
General Manager
Pitch 9 Ltd
06.2012 - 08.2013
Teaching Assistant
KNUST
08.2010 - 07.2011
Co-Founder
Berry Empowerment Foundation, LBG
07.2010 - Current
Managing Partner & Consultant
Berry Events & Multimedia Consult • Legon
06.2009 - Current
Ph.D - Historical Studies
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Ph.D - Business Analysis
Institute of Certified Business Analysts & Consult
Master of Arts - Mass Communication
Liverpool John Moore University
Master of Science - Development Policy and Politics
University of Birmingham
Master of Science - Defense and International Politics
Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College
Bachelor of Arts - History
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Post Graduate Diploma - African Studies
University of South Africa
Post Graduate - undefined
University of Texas
Masters of Public Administration - Public Administration
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
PROFESSIONALCERTIFICATIONS PMP – Project Management Institute | CSCP – Association for Supply Chain Management | SHRM-CP – The Society for Human Resource - undefined
Management | Fellow – Chartered Institute of Leadership and Governance (CILG) | Certified Scrum - undefined
Murdoch University, s University of London, The University of Nottingham, Monash University, Johns Hopkins University, Hopkins Nursing, Open University, Altman Institute for
Entrepreneurship
Master - undefined
Scrum Alliance
People Management Skills – Chartered - undefined
Institute of Personnel and Development
CIPD) - undefined
Unicaf University
Project Management – Swiss School - undefined
Business and Management
Executive Development Certificate, Women in Leadership – - undefined
University of Stellenbosch Business School
Executive Education in Digital Marketing - undefined
King's College London, University of Leeds, Hanken School of Economics, Darden School of Business, University
of Virginia | Marketing Analytics – Darden School of Business, University of Virginia, University of East, Anglia Ruskin University
Executive Certificate, Globalization - undefined
Yale University, Oxford University, Coventry University
Business Management - undefined
Deakin University, The Open University
Threats - International Relations
Durham University Business School, Grenoble Ecole De Management, University of Exeter, University of Padova
Skills
Revenue growth
Strategic planning
Operations management
Financial administration
Work Preference
Work Type
Part TimeContract WorkFull TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureHealthcare benefits401k matchPaid sick leaveTeam Building / Company RetreatsWork from home optionStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingFlexible work hoursAffiliations
- Professional Management Institute
- SHRM
Certification
- Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
- Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
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