KOJO ASIAMAH ADDO

Social Policy and Communications Professional
Accra, GH.

About

Highly accomplished social policy and communications professional with over a decade of experience driving impactful advocacy campaigns and community development strategies. Expert in leveraging strategic partnerships and data-driven insights to inform policy, spearhead inclusive local governance, and achieve measurable social impact. Proven ability to navigate complex social sectors and lead effective communication initiatives that drive meaningful change and evidence-based decision-making.

Work

Education International Africa
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Project Officer: Campaigns and Communications

Accra, Greater Accra, Ghana

Summary

Led strategic planning and execution of Go Public and Global Response campaigns, achieving key objectives through stakeholder engagement and advocacy initiatives.

Highlights

Orchestrated the successful implementation of Go Public and Global Response campaigns, achieving key campaign objectives through strategic event planning and advocacy.

Spearheaded country-specific needs assessments and partner mapping activities, enabling effective collaboration and tailored solutions that maximized program impact.

Played a pivotal role in organizing impactful national launches and coordinating in-country activities for major campaigns, ensuring seamless execution and widespread awareness.

Crafted compelling content, including articles, speeches, newsletters, and multimedia assets, ensuring adherence to deadlines for effective campaign communication and stakeholder engagement.

Social Watch Africa (Personal Community Service Project)
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Lead, Policy Advocacy, and Engagements

Accra, Greater Accra, Ghana

Summary

Directed policy advocacy and engagement initiatives, driving citizen participation and policy impact through media and community outreach.

Highlights

Drove increased citizen participation and policy impact by leveraging media and community advocacy for various local and central government social policies.

Designed and implemented impactful multimedia strategies for stakeholder engagements during the 2016 and 2020 general elections, supporting successful campaigns for multiple political candidates.

Conducted thorough policy literature reviews, monitoring and evaluating implementation progress to provide data-driven insights for informed decision-making.

Provided strategic direction and management to stakeholder teams, ensuring effective research, data gathering, analysis, and delivery of actionable policy recommendations.

Good Governance Africa
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Communication & Media Relations Officer

Accra, Greater Accra, Ghana

Summary

Developed and executed communication strategies, enhancing organizational brand and driving audience engagement across various media platforms.

Highlights

Developed a comprehensive suite of communication and coordination frameworks, streamlining internal and external stakeholder engagement, improving information flow and collaboration.

Interfaced with regional research communication and media teams to ensure consistent messaging and high-quality published materials, enhancing the organization's brand and thought leadership.

Designed impactful social advocacy creatives and managed communication content across various media platforms (TV, radio, website, social media), effectively spreading awareness and driving audience engagement.

Collaborated closely with the program manager to meticulously plan, publicize, and execute all GGA events, workshops, training, and community engagements, ensuring strong attendance and influential media coverage.

Good Governance Africa
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Research/Monitoring & Evaluation Officer

Accra, Greater Accra, Ghana

Summary

Led comprehensive evaluations and designed robust data collection instruments to provide strategic policy advice and enhance organizational impact.

Highlights

Scoped, planned, developed, and led comprehensive evaluations of GGA's methods and work, overseeing external consultants and evaluation staff for thorough and insightful assessments.

Designed robust data-collection instruments across various modalities (surveys, interviews, focus groups) to gather high-quality data and insights during the evaluation process.

Drafted a wide range of impactful documents, including evaluation reports, background papers, and conference room papers, to effectively communicate findings and recommendations.

Provided strategic policy advice based on evaluation findings, identifying opportunities to enhance the relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, and impact of GGA's activities.

Innovare Africa
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PR & Research Officer

Accra, Greater Accra, Ghana

Summary

Developed and executed multi-faceted PR campaigns and conducted comprehensive research to inform decision-making and drive audience engagement.

Highlights

Collaborated with facilitators, sector partners, and corporate organizations to design tailored, effective capacity-building and learning modules, enabling impactful skill development and knowledge transfer.

Established and maintained positive, collaborative, and productive relationships with project staff, partners, and sector stakeholders, providing technical support for successful implementation and satisfaction.

Developed and executed innovative, multi-faceted PR campaigns and strategies, including graphics, videos, and audio content across TV, radio, social media, and community engagement platforms, effectively raising awareness and driving audience engagement.

Conducted comprehensive research and analysis from diverse data sources, formulating convincing conclusions and recommendations to inform decision-making, and articulated a detailed data-analysis plan.

Education

Ghana Institute of Public Management and Administration
Accra, Greater Accra, Ghana

Masters

Public Administration

African University College of Communications
Accra, Greater Accra, Ghana

Bachelor of Arts

Communication Studies

Languages

English

Certificates

Executive Certificate (Corporate Leadership)

Issued By

Various Institutions

Certificate (Project Management)

Issued By

Various Institutions

Certificate (Monitoring & Evaluation)

Issued By

Various Institutions

Certificate in Information Retrieval & Research Strategies

Issued By

Various Institutions

Diploma, Broadcast Journalism

Issued By

Various Institutions

Skills

Social Policy Development

Policy Briefs, Social Intervention Programs, Evidence-Based Decision-Making, Inclusive Local Government.

Advocacy & Campaigns

Advocacy Campaigns, Community Advocacy, Campaign Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Public Awareness.

Communications & Media Relations

Corporate Communications, Public Speaking, Content Creation, Multimedia Strategies, Media Engagement, Brand Management, Thought Leadership.

Community Development

Community Engagement, Youth Coaching, Grassroots Participation, Capacity Building.

Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E)

Research, Data Analysis, Data Collection Instruments, Evaluation Reports, Policy Implementation Monitoring.

Strategic Partnerships

Collaboration, Stakeholder Management, Cross-functional Leadership, Partner Mapping.

Project Management

Event Planning, Program Implementation, Needs Assessment, Solution Tailoring.

Projects

Stakeholder Analysis and Engagement Strategies

Summary

Explored methodologies and best practices for identifying, analyzing, and engaging key stakeholders in various social and policy contexts.

Youth Engagement and Community Development

Summary

Focused on strategies and initiatives aimed at fostering youth participation and leadership within community development frameworks.

Enhancing ICT Skills for Research, Communication, Advocacy, and Stakeholder Engagement

Summary

Investigated the role of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in improving research, communication, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement.

The Value of Commercial Properties and The Effect on Doing Business in Ghana

Summary

Analyzed the economic significance of commercial properties and their impact on the overall business environment in Ghana.

Kindergarten Education – Ground Zero: Ameliorating Strategies for Kg Education in Ghana

Summary

Examined foundational issues in kindergarten education in Ghana and proposed strategies for improvement.

Towards Good Land Governance: Strengthening Gender Balance and Grassroots Participation

Summary

Focused on improving land governance through initiatives that promote gender equality and enhance participation at the grassroots level.

Needs Assessment for Peasant Farmers in Selected Communities

Summary

Conducted a needs assessment to identify challenges faced by peasant farmers in specific communities and propose mitigation strategies.

Election And You: Rights and Responsibilities as A Citizen

Summary

An initiative focused on educating citizens about their rights and responsibilities during electoral processes.

Transparency In Land Administration - Professional Ethics and Integrity

Summary

Explored the importance of professional ethics and integrity in promoting transparency within land administration systems.

Governance Structures and Performance Monitoring of the 2018 Budget in The Private And The Public Sectors: Role Of Civil Society

Summary

Analyzed governance structures and the role of civil society in monitoring the performance of the 2018 budget across private and public sectors.

Small-Scale Mining Formalization: Changing The Paradigm of Galamsey in Ghana

Summary

Focused on strategies for formalizing small-scale mining to address the challenges associated with 'Galamsey' (illegal mining) in Ghana.

Early Childhood Development Program – Training of Trainers Workshop

Summary

A workshop designed to train individuals to become trainers for early childhood development programs.

Communication As a Tool to Foster Income Generation (Training The Farmer)

Summary

Explored effective communication strategies to empower farmers and foster income generation.

Land Planning: Zoning And Demarcation of Lands for Strategic Use in Ghana

Summary

Focused on principles and practices of land planning, including zoning and demarcation, for strategic land use in Ghana.