Owen - Social Protection Analyst at Ministry of Finance, Ghana

Proficient in analyzing and developing social protection policies to support national reform initiatives.

Skilled in budget analysis, expenditure tracking, and ensuring financial compliance within government frameworks.

Experienced in tracking programme performance and assessing policy impact to inform decision-making.

Effective in coordinating with government agencies and stakeholders to advance policy objectives.

Capable of analyzing complex data sets to support policy development and financial oversight.

Contribute to the National Social Protection Transformation Agenda (NSPITA), supporting policy analysis, document preparation, and programme monitoring across 12 reform components.. Draft policy briefs, concept notes, advice notes, and formal meeting minutes.. Prepare and write reports on social intervention programmes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with national development goals.. Conduct research and analysis on social protection issues to inform policy recommendations and programme enhancements.. Develop and maintain the Social Sector Expenditure Tracking System, monitoring budgets and disbursements across 14 social intervention programmes spanning four ministries.. Conduct budget analysis on social sector budgets.. Monitor and evaluate ongoing social intervention initiatives, tracking performance indicators and identifying areas for improvement.. Coordinate stakeholder engagement activities and produce engagement materials for bilateral and multilateral development partner consultations.

Assisted in preparation and review of audit reports in compliance with Ghana's Public Financial Management Act.. Identified internal control risks and proposed recommendations to strengthen compliance frameworks and improve audit processes.