About Me

CHARLES KWEKU IMBRAH
[email protected] │ (+233) 54 850 6488 │P.O. Box DC 729, Dansoman – Accra, Ghana

EXPERIENCED EDUCATOR & TRAINING COORDINATOR

Experienced Education Specialist and Training Coordinator with 13 years’ experience in the field of Education, Training and Organisation Development. An innovative and committed expert who has proven history of aiding and significantly improving the efficiency and success of non-governmental organisations and corporate firms. An individual who prioritizes collaborating with partners in order to achieve desired results in a quick and efficient manner. Knowledgeable on all stages of project design and implementation in order to train and educate employees.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Opportunity International Edufinance, Accra, Ghana                                                                             2019 – Present

Assistant Education Specialist

·         Establish and manage a portfolio of private school clusters, a maximum of 13 networks of affordable private schools with an average of six schools per cluster. Facilitate regular cluster meetings (nine per cluster per academic year) to train school leaders and teacher mentors on best practices as outlined by established criteria.

·         Conduct digital-based reporting and data collection on all program activities using mobile tablets. Encourage Joint Practice Development (subject specific training of trainers within clusters) so that innovations and best practices become embedded within teaching practices.

·         Support school leaders and teachers in completing school self-assessments and development plans against established domains of education quality outlined in Pathways to Excellence, a school development planning manual.

·         Contribute and support schools in using local and international digital resources to support effective school development planning. Support school cluster WhatsApp groups to aid collaboration among clusters.

·         Facilitate senior leadership professional development training of school leaders and teachers on established training modules. Engage in advocacy with local partners to ensure participation of stakeholders in the development plans of schools.

Bryan Acheampong Foundation, Kwahu, Ghana                                                                                                      2019

Scholarship Program Manager

·         Ensured adherence with stakeholder regulations and guidance from team members in the management of scholarship applications and selection processes. Recommended policies and developed procedures; managed tools to facilitate the scholarship application processes.

·         Managed the intake and review of applications. Oversaw and maintained scholarship online applications. Ensured adherence of gender and inclusion policies. Worked closely with Finance/Accounts Team on scholarship distributions.

·         Organised Vacation Entrepreneurial trainings for scholarship recipients. Collaborated with Technical and Vocational Institutions in the Kwahu East District to identify skills training opportunities for scholarship beneficiaries. Maintained a schedule of deadline to ensure tasks were done in a timely and efficient manner.

Homemakers Vocational Academy, Accra, Ghana                                                                                                   2019

Training Manager (Consultant)

·         Developed successfully Standard Operating Procedures (SoP) for the Academy. Liaised with vocational institutions in Accra to ensure job placements were done for trainees. Developed a standard training curriculum and materials for the training of Housekeepers, Nannies, Caregivers, Cooks and Chefs.

·         Applied both traditional and non-traditional learning methods to suit trainees who have not had formal education. Developed training assessment materials for facilitators for the skills training of Housekeepers, Caregivers, Nannies, Cooks and Chefs.

·         Partnered with institutions for trainees to undertake attachments. Worked closely with local NGOs to recruit and train girls who were head potters in the central Business city of Accra. Monitored trainees after three months of successfully completing their studies.

USAID Partnership for Education: Learning, Central Region, Ghana                                                     2017 – 2018

Regional Training and Coaching Coordinator

·         Collaborated with Ghana Education Service to develop training schedules to implement the reading program in 14 participating districts in the Central Region.

·         Provided continuous training for district Master Trainers, Head Teachers, Teachers and Curriculum Leads. Designed and planned district training schedules for the professional development of Head Teachers, Circuit Supervisors, District Teachers and Support Teams.

·         Conducted needs analysis on scheduled training content. Managed training logistics and tracked ongoing training programs. Reviewed and revised the training procedures and processes in an effective manner. Monitored and managed efficiently the allocated budget for training activities.

Oakleaf Training and Consulting, Tema, Ghana                                                                                    2016 – Present

Training and Development Consultant

·         Facilitated and led cross divisional and entity teams in strategic planning as well as analysis sessions to successfully design and implement large scale learning initiatives.

·         Served as a primary point of contact for enterprise-wide professional development and learning-related projects. Completed needs assessments as necessary for organizational training and staff development to enhance the effectiveness of employee performance in achieving goals and objectives of enterprise.

·         Identified and incorporated best practices and lessons learned into executive and departmental training plans. Designed and implemented evaluation processes to assess effectiveness of programs.

·         Planned and facilitated educational trainings for school leadership development. Oversaw training evaluations and reports. Coordinated training and related activities to ensure successful training sessions.

Ghana Education Service, Cape Coast, Ghana                                                                                            2007 – 2017

Teacher

·         Taught basic school subjects such as English, Mathematics, Science, Citizenship Education, Religious and Moral Education, Creative Arts and Information and Communication Technology.

·         Oversaw service training and served as a Guidance and Counselling Coordinator. Conducted daily, weekly, and termly assessment of pupils. Served as a Teacher in-charge of school disaster risk reduction and Assistant Head Teacher.

EDUCATION
Organisation Development Institute, Accra, Ghana                                                                                 2020 – Present

Master of Arts in Organisation Development

University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana                                                                                                           2014

Master of Education (Guidance and Counselling)

University of Education, Winneba, Ghana                                                                                                                    2011

Bachelor of Education (Basic)

Komenda College of Education, Central Region, Ghana                                                                                          2007

Diploma in Basic Education

CERTIFICATION
·         Facilitation Skills Course – 2020

·         Introductory Certificate in Business Analysis – 2020

·         Quick Start Entrepreneur Course – 2020

·         Certified Lean Practitioner – 2020

·         Training of Trainer: Training Design – 2020

·         IOSH Managing Safely – 2019

·         Certified GRID Method Trainer – 2018

SKILLS
·         Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

RESEARCH
·         Report of a Study to Establish Similarities and Differences between the OD Code of Ethics and the Code of Ethics of Teachers in the Mfanstsiman District of the Central Region of Ghana. June 2020

·         Organisational Culture Assessment: The Case of ACPS Automation, Accra, Ghana. August 2020

REFERENCE
Afia Agyapomah Asare                                                                                        Christian Tetteh Agbasi

Human Resource Generalist                                                                              Lead Consultant & International Trainer

Opportunity International EduFinance                                                          Oakleaf Training and Consultant

+233 (0) 27 195 9496                                                                                             +233 (0) 26 259 1394

[email protected]                                                                                    [email protected]

Professor Noble Kamawu

President OD Institute

+233 (0) 24 313 9977

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