About Me

Public Servant • Community Organiser • Development Practitioner

Recognized for his community organizing skills, Hayford started work in the development sector of Ghana at the age of 22. Over the years, he has worked in diverse thematic areas to uplift Ghanaians in several parts of the country. Admired for his ability to employ operational leadership skills to drive key strategic initiatives to achieve radical growth, Mr. Hayford Siaw is a trusted Public Servant, Development Practitioner and Community Organizer with wealth of experience spanning fifteen years. His career has focused on addressing systemic challenges and building resilient interventions, especially in areas of education, youth development, volunteerism, and international exchange.

Timeline

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International Advisory Board Member, Book Aid International

2018

The Ghana National Commission for UNESCO (Ghana Natcom) started as a Committee for UNESCO Affairs in 1953 when Ghana became an Associate Member of UNESCO. On 11th April, 1958 when Ghana attained full membership of UNESCO, Cabinet approved the reconstitution of the National Committee under the new title ‘Ghana National Commission for UNESCO’. The Commission serves as the official link between the Government of Ghana and the Organization. It is an agency under the Ministry responsible for Education. National Commissions are unique institutions found in all Member States of UNESCO

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Chief Executive Officer, Ghana Library Authority

2017

Appointed by His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, President of the Republic of Ghana in December 2017 to lead the first public Library service institution in sub-Saharan Africa.

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Commissioner, Ghana National Commission for UNESCO

2018

The Ghana National Commission for UNESCO (Ghana Natcom) started as a Committee for UNESCO Affairs in 1953 when Ghana became an Associate Member of UNESCO. On 11th April, 1958 when Ghana attained full membership of UNESCO, Cabinet approved the reconstitution of the National Committee under the new title ‘Ghana National Commission for UNESCO’. The Commission serves as the official link between the Government of Ghana and the Organization. It is an agency under the Ministry responsible for Education. National Commissions are unique institutions found in all Member States of UNESCO

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Member Board Of Directors, Faith Cities Development Company Ltd

2017

Housing Deficit in Ghana is over 1.7million unit and expected to soar to two million by 2018. The demand for housing is fast outstripping its supply at a rate of 17.5 per cent annually. It is estimated that 50% of Ghanaians do not live in decent housing. Ghana requires sustained investment of between $1.8 and $2.5 billion each year, over the next 10 years to bridge the gap. FCDCL has acquired an initial 86 acre land in Adoagyiri near Ghana's capital to begin a massive housing development program. My role as Member Board of Directors is to provide Strategy and Investment Support for the development.

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Member of Board, Street Library Ghana

2011

Created the long- and short-term program strategies surrounding the services, as well as the research and development of current and new innovations
• Responsible for performance reviews of staff and volunteers through face-to-face meetings. A review covers fundraising, expenditure, program enrolment, community commitments and overall program objectives.
• Coordinated donor relations and support.
• Recruited and trained effective board members and meeting the goals of the organization regarding its service.

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Senior Partner, Hayford Siaw Consulting

2010

• Provide independent and objective advice to organizations to define and achieve their goals
• Support improving organizational structures and processes
• Develop and maintain process models for institution process and system workflows
• Support capture and proposal development for new business and expansion activities
• Mentor Founders of businesses(profit and nonprofit) on set up, sustainability and growth strategies.

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Chairman and Founder, Volunteer Partnerships for West Africa

2007

Founded VPWA to advance the cause of human development in West Africa in the spirit of volunteerism.

Between 2007-2017, As Executive Director responsible for
• Providing strategic support and advice to Management team
• Mobilized support and represent organization globally.
• Chief Fundraiser
• Member of the Executive Council

Initiatives

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Events

Upcoming Events

Africa faces persistent challenges hindering its socio-economic development. Recognizing the pivotal role of effective governance and public administration in building resilient societies and achieving the...

Feb

Commissioning of the National Children and Mobile Library

Children and Mobile Library , Airport Residential Area

The Ghana Library Authority will be commissioning a National Children and Mobile Library funded by  Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) on 15th February,...