Head of Administration

FRANKLYN ASANTE

404-***-**** Lithia Springs, GA ********.**********@*****.***

PROFILE

Experienced Administrator with over a decade of experience in administration, procurement, team leadership, stakeholder management and donor relations. Experience implementing and managing multiple donor-funded projects in collaboration with international agencies including the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), UNICEF and EU. Adept at utilising data-driven insights to optimise processes, managing performance, and executing projects creatively within defined scope, resources and timelines. KEY COMPETENCIES

● Attentive Listening

● Negotiation

● Communication

● Conflict Management

● Donor Relations

● Strategy Implementation

● Project Management

● Impact Assessment

● Human Relations

● Stakeholder Management

● Performance Reviews

WORK EXPERIENCE

Legal Aid Commission, Ghana

Ag, Head of Administration January 2023- November 2024

• Supported the development of concept notes for donor assistance from donors such as the U.S State Department’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement (INL) through the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

• Led the administrative team in the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programmes and activities.

• Provided input for the development of manuals and policies including The Commission’s five-year Strategic Plan 2020-2024, the Scheme of Service, and the standard operating procedure manual.

• Collaborated with other teams to ensure the timely execution of assigned responsibilities on joint activities, including annual and periodic reports, workplans, and budgets.

• Managed human, material and financial resources efficiently.

• Contributed to the development and implementation of guidelines for the management of Estate, Transport, Logistics and the provision of services.

• Ensured the development of administrative systems of The Commission.

• Oversaw the implementation of the performance management system.

• Supervised and managed performance appraisals for a team of 16. Procurement Officer January 2021 – December 2022

• Provided oversight over procurement processes.

• Supervised the management of stores and assets disposal in accordance with the company’s procedures and regulations.

• Maintained up-to-date database of vendors.

• Supervised and managed performance appraisals for a team of six. Senior Administrative executive January 2019- December 2020 Administrative Executive August 2013- December 2018

• Served as the focal point between the Commission and Donor partners in the preparation of annual workplans, and concept notes, as well as the execution of programs.

• Provided high level support to the Executive Director and management on high level projects such as the 20-million- Euro Anti-corruption, Rule of Law, and Accountability Programme, and the over $2million Justice Sector Reform Programme, and the Justice Juvenile Project by UNICEF.

• Collaborated with other teams to advocate for the passage of national Legal Aid Commission Act Ghana.

• Supervised initiatives such as the $100,000 project with UNDP, that resulted in a 20% increase in vulnerable citizens’ awareness of and access to free legal aid services offered by The Commission.

• Provided input in the development of the commission’s five-year strategic plan 2014-2019.

• Facilitated meetings, seminars, conferences and workshops for the Commission. EDUCATION

University of Ghana Business School – Legon, Ghana MA; Management and Administration September 2024

University of Professional Studies —Accra, Ghana

Bachelor of Business Administration August 2013

SKILLS & OTHER

Technical: Microsoft Office Applications, Google Suite, and GIFMIS (Financial and management tool).

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