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Mr. AMADOU CEESAY
P.O BOX 3299, SERREKUNDA, The Gambia
Email: amadouceesay@gmail.com Tel: 9963301
Nationality: Gambian
PERSONAL PROFILE
A highly motivated and dynamic Executive Secretary with excellent leadership, management and
public relation skills and proven success in Project Management, Financial Management and
Strategic Planning.
Fifteen years of progressive management experience in HR specializing in Strategic Policy
Development and Implementation.
Core competencies include:
 Competition Policy
 Human Resources, Personnel and Public Administration Management
 Human Resources Policy drafting
 Public speaking, writing, presentation and organizational development
 Procurement Management
 Tourism and Hospitality Management and Marketing
 Financial Management
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
GAMBIACOMPETITION COMMISSION (GCC)
Executive Secretary November2010 to present
 Head of the Secretariat and responsible for ensuring that the functions of the Commission
are carried out efficiently.
 Provide strong leadership in the management of the affairs of GCC against stringent
performance targets.
 Key responsibilities include:
I. Playing an active role in matters of strategy, government relations and public
relations;
II. Developing proposals for new or amended procedural rules;
III. Ensuring that the enforcement and advocacy function of the Commission under
the Competition Act 2007 is appropriately resourced and carried out efficiently;
IV. Ensuring that government agencies and departments consult the Commission on
competition matters;
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VI. Promoting awareness of the Commission and of competition policy in business,
government and consumer circles; and
VII. Ensuring prudent financial management of the GCC.
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GAMBIAPUBLIC PROCUREMENTAUTHORITY
Directorof Human Resource Development January 2009 to October 2010
 Reviewedand developedHR development policies
 Developedand implemented strategic HRplans
 Developedstaff appraisal instruments
 Ensured that all procuring agencies are trained in GPPA regulations and guidelines
 Conducted Training NeedsAssessment (TNAs) as needed

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 Conducted evaluations on training conducted by the Gambia Public Procurement Authority
(GPPA)
 Designedand developed effective training programmes
 Developedand put into action appropriate strategic plans to achieve objectives of the GPPA
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GAMBIATOURISMAUTHORITY
Human ResourcesDirector March 2002 to October 2008
 Responsible for the coordination, regulation and implementation of human resource
management and development matters in the Tourism Industry which included: the
strengthening of the HR base of the industry through workshops and in-service training
programs.
 Successfully developed and implemented a human resources development strategy for the
Tourism industry.
 Upgraded the curriculum of the Gambia Hotel School of the school to meet the training
needs of the tourism industry.
 Integrated tourism in the school curricula.
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DEPARTMENTOFSTATEFORTOURISM ANDCULTURE(TheGambia)
PrincipalAssistant Secretary December1999 to November 2001
 Combination of policy advice and management, marketing, public relations and making
presentations
 Monitor and evaluate the implementation of the policies/ legislation on tourism.
 Support and guide the Gambia Hotel School in performing their tasks.
 Monitor and evaluate the implementation of policies/ legislations on tourism.
 Part of the coordinating team for the International Roots Festival which included: drafting of
the program, setting up the website and logistical arrangements for guests.
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PERSONNELMANAGEMENTOFFICE(GOVERNMENTOFTHE GAMBIA)
SeniorAssistant Secretary September1996 to December1999
 Worked as part of a team tasked with the production of the yearly manpower budget for the
Government
 Served as Secretary to the Salaries Commission
 Conducted staff inspections and manpower audits of government departments
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THE GAMBIA NATIONALENVIRONMENTAGENCY
Administrator September1994 to September1996
 Responsible for the overall coordination and management of the financial and human
resources management of the agency
 Set up the agency’s Plan of Operation and developed a Human Resources Development
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 Developed official policies and procedures, ensured compliance and took appropriate
disciplinary measures as necessary
 Recruited, screened, trained and transferred potential and current employees within the
various units of the Agency.
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PERSONNELMANAGEMENT OFFICE(GovernmentofTheGambia)
Personnel Officer May1994 to September1994
 Provided general expertise on all areas of human resources including employment,
manpower planning, training and development.
 Conducted staff inspections of the various government departments.
 Worked as part of a team responsible for the revision of the General Orders as well as the
design of the new employment forms currently being used by the Gambia Government.
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ARMANDS RESTURANTINCORPORATED(WASHINGTON DC)
GeneralManager September1984 to March 1994
 Responsible for the overall administration of Armands Upper Northwest chains of
restaurants in major functional areas which included: human resources, purchasing and
financial planning.
 Responsible for strategic planning, development, recruiting, job evaluation, salary
administration and safety.
 Negotiated and contracted for the purchase of raw materials, equipment, supplies and
services.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
 MA in Public Administration, University of Liverpool, 1999
 BSc in Business Administration, Strayer College, Washington, D.C 1989
 Commonwealth Executive Programme in Public Management, York University, Canada May –
June 2010
 Electronic Government Procurement, World Bank, Wash DC, November 2009
 Sustainable procurement (Social and economic issues in procurement, ITC, ILO, April 2009
 Issues and Challenges in Corruption Control for Senior policy makers, Singapore, February
2010
 Post Graduate Diploma in Strategic Management, London School of Business Studies, 1996
 Tourism Management and Development Course, Singapore, May 2002
 Community Development and Tourism Industry, ICDF, Taiwan, July 2004
 SME development in tourism, Singapore 2007
 Measuring the impact of marketing activities, Malaysia, September 20-22, 2006
 Manpower Development, RIPA, June 1994
SELECT PUBLICATIONS
 Were we wrong about Japanese Style Management? MPA Thesis
 Competition Law enforcement in The Gambia
http://globalcompetitionreview.com/reviews/59/sections/204/chapters/2309/gambia-
competition-commission/ Global Competition Review
 Editor in Chief of the Competition Watchdog Newsletter

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PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP/ASSOCIATION
Steering Committee Member, African Competition Forum
Working group member, Advocacy working group, International competition Network
Member, Association for Tourism and Leisure Education
Volunteer, National Disaster Management Agency
Board Membership
1. Member– Medicinesand Related Product Board
2. Member-PharmacyCouncil