PROFILE OF PETER YAW KOSOE
I am a hardworking and conscientious gentle person who shows dedication, commitment and high sense of purpose in everything I do.
I have matured and balanced outlook on life, particularly in discussion of programmes and coming out with the best with both superiors and subordinates and therefore would be a good team player.
I am an astute person with proven facilitative leadership skills. I am a good team player, driven by targets and deadlines. I have command over verbal and written communication skills. I am a fast learner with excellent ability to deliver under very minimal supervision.
Beause of my love for Politics, I have been a member of the New Patriotic Party for the past twenty-five (25) years and have contributed in various ways to the success of the party. I have been an active member of the party since my University days to date as I work now as the Polling Station Chairman for over eight years.
Again, I have been the TESCON Patron for the past twelve (12) years. I am currently the government appointee at the New Juaben Municipal Assembly.
CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENT
For the past twelve (12) years that I have worked at Koforidua Technical University. I have risen from a Senior Administrative Assistant to the Position of Administrator for the Faculty of Business and Management Studies and the Faculty of Built and Natural Environment. I am currently the Ag. Industrial Liaison Officer of the University.
Under my watch and supervision I have headed the Examinations Department of the University for two years, until I furthered my education.
As part of a team of Examination Board and the head, Koforidua Technical University now graduate its students the same year they completed their programme of study.
Head of the Examination Board which prepared for the graduation of students in the same year of completion of study
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
2008-2010 University of Cape Coast
MA-Human Resource Management (HRM)
Cape Coast
2011-2014 University of Cape Coast
Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial Relations
(Awaiting)
1999-2003 University of Education
Bed. Social Studies & Economics
Winneba
1993-1996 Bagabaga Training College
Post Sec. Certificate ‘
Tamale
1990- 1992 Tamale Sec. School
‘A’ Level
Tamale
1985-1990 Tamale Sec. School
‘O’ Level
Tamale
SOCIO-ECONOMIC RESEARCH
May 2003 – Conducted a survey on the Socio-economic Implication of Alanblanka Nut Collection in Western Region, sponsored by Uniliver (GH) Ltd.
February 2003 – Conducted a Survey To Measure The Extent of Media Coverage On Culture and Socio-Economic Rights Of Children in Easter Ghana, sponsored by Social alert West Africa ( a Benin-based international NGO). Report was published in their international newsletter.
September 2002 -Actively participated in the Baseline Study on HIV/AIDS in Klo Agogo in Eastern Region of Ghana
September 2000 -The Sociological Significance of Taboos of the People of GURIBI IN EAST GONJA DISTRIC T (Salaga) in the East Gonja District.
December 2000 -The DRAMATIC Element in the Yam Festival of the people of GURBI
WORK EXPERIENCE
2016 – date Acting Industrial Liaison Officer
Industrial Liaison Office
(Koforidua Technical University)
2014- 2016 Administrator
Faculty of Built and Natural Environment
(Koforidua Technical University)
2012- 2014 Administrator
Institute of Open and Distance Learning
(Koforidua Technical University)
date Part- Time Lecturer
KNUST-Koforidua Campus
2010- date Part- Time Lecturer
University of Cape Coast
(Distance Education)
2009- 2011 Head
Faculty of Business and Management Studies
Koforidua Technical University
2008- 2009 Sectional Head
School of Engineering
Koforidua Technical University
2007 – 2008 Head of Section
Students’ Services and Examination Department
Koforidua Technical University
2008- date Facilitator
Training Workshops
Koforidua Technical University
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2009-date University of Cape Coast
(Part-Time)
Koforidua Campus
2009-date Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
(Part-Time)
Koforidua Campus
Economics Teacher
Koforidua Secondary School
Koforidua
Social Studies Teacher
Ghana Secondary School
(National Service)
Koforidua
Mathematics and English Teacher
Soda Domeabra JSS
Afram Plains
POSITIONS HELD
2012- 2015 National President
(Polytechnics Administrators Association of Ghana (PAAG))
2010-2011 National Vice President
(Polytechnics Administrators Association of Ghana (PAAG))
2010-date Member of National Planning Committee of May Day Celebration
2007-2009 Vice Chairman
(Polytechnics Administrators Association of Ghana)
Koforidua Polytechnic Branch
2007 to date Patron of Tescon, Koforidua Technical University Chapter
INSTITUTE OF CULTURAL AFFAIR, GHANA (NGO) RESEARCH & POLICY OFFICER MAY 2005-MARCH 2007
Conduct socio-economic and baseline surveys
Conduct monitoring and evaluation of projects
Planned for advocacy activities
And currently the research and election officer for NJSC
SEMINARS AND CONFERENCES ATTENDED
June 2011 – “Cultural Diplomacy, National Security and Global Risk: The Use of CD to Bridge the gap between the Public & Private Sectors in an age of Digital Diplomacy
March 2011 – “Conflict Resolution, Advocacy and Negotiation”
July 2002 – “ Monitoring and Evaluation for EU Micro Finance in Parts of Northern Region
June 2001 – “ Creative Problem – Solving for Highly Successful People”
March, 2000 – “ How to Start and Plan your business African Vitua University (AVU) Learning Centre (UCC SITE)
RESEARCH WORK
– Effects on Rewards and Recognition on Staff Retention in the Polytechnic
– The Falling Standard of education in the Afram Plains
– Business Development Service Research. A Case Study on Easter and Ashanti Region submitted to United Nation development programme
– Contribution of Pineapple to the Growth of Ghanaian Economy.
– The Dramatic Elements in the Yam Festival of the People of GURIBI
– The Sociological Significance of Taboos of the People of GURIBI
HOBBIES
Reading, Writing, Playing football, Volleyball and Performing Art
BIO DATA
Date of Birth: 2nd July, 1970
Sex: Male
Language spoken: English, Gonja, Dagbani, Twi and Guan.