National Development Planning Commission Senior Planning Analyst Jobs in Ghana

National Development Planning Commission Senior Planning Analyst Jobs in Ghana


Job Purpose

  • To provide technical support for development policy, planning, coordination, M&E and research.

    Duties and Responsibilities

  • Conduct studies on relevant development issues

  • Liaise with sector agencies and sub-national structures for effective collaboration.

  • Provide inputs for preparation of work programmes and schedules in conformity with the objectives of the Divisions

  • Provide technical analysis for the formulation of sectoral policies and plans

  • Prepare quality policy papers to be presented in both national and international conferences

  • Contribute to research on national development issues and maintains a repository of knowledge for purposes of learning and assisting other organizations as needed

  • Conduct analysis on the implementation of development plans, policies and projects

  • Support the preparation of Long-term and Medium-term Policy Frameworks, Planning Guidelines, Annual Progress Report and other key deliverables

  • Maintain and update effective Management Information Systems

  • Perform any other duties as may be assigned by Directors and Director-General

    Qualification and Experience

  • Must possess a minimum of a Master’s degree in Development
    Planning, Development Policy or relevant discipline of Economics, Social Sciences, M&E with strong analytical background

  • Must have a minimum of six (6) years post qualification relevant working experience

  • Knowledge of both national and international development issues and enhanced understanding of the National and sub-national Planning Processes including Monitoring and Evaluation

  • Demonstrable evidence of experience and previous work involving strategic and/or development planning

  • Demonstrable experience in research and policy analysis with relevant publications in high reputable journals

  • Demonstrated capacity to generate and implement new ideas.

  • Excellent skills on resource mobilization.

  • Knowledge in the conduct of research, data analysis and interpretation

  • Knowledge in ICT including Microsoft Office suite and statistical analysis softwares.

    Competencies in:

  • Planning, policy analysis and formulation
    Monitoring, measuring, evaluation methodologies

  • The conduct of research, data analysis and interpretation

  • Microsoft Office suite and the use of the internet

  • Communication, Interpersonal and Presentation Skills

  • Qualitative and Quantitative Analytical Skills

    How to Apply

  • For more information and job application details, see; National Development Planning Commission Senior Planning Analyst Jobs in Ghana

  • Click here to post comments

    Join in and write your own page! It's easy to do. How? Simply click here to return to NGO Jobs in Africa.