Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 29 years of experience in child rights promotion and research, the expert possesses strong skills in quantitative and qualitative research methods, data analysis, and report production. They have led both national and international projects, including drafting policy documents and coordinating reports for the United Nations. Responsibilities have included leadership roles such as Head of the Information Research and Advocacy Division at the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection. The expert has contributed to significant publications and has been involved in various national steering committees and inter-ministerial task forces, focusing on child rights and protection.

Project experience and donor exposure

With a background in collaboration with international donors such as UNICEF and the European Commission, the expert has coordinated projects like Ghana’s Children Situational Analysis and the Data Gallery on Children, focusing on child rights and welfare. These projects were national in scope and aimed at enhancing policy formulation and advocacy. Their work with UNICEF involved technical assistance and evaluations in child protection, with activities conducted primarily in Ghana.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked extensively in the sectors of education, health, social development, migration, agriculture, and advocacy, with a focus on child rights and protection. Previously held roles include Head of the Information Research and Advocacy Division, involving policy development, research coordination, and advocacy. Their interdisciplinary expertise includes public sector management and statistical analysis, applied in both national and international contexts, primarily within Ghana. Their work encompasses sensitization and training programs for diverse stakeholders, including government officials and community leaders. The expert has extensive experience working in Ghana, with significant roles in national child rights initiatives and policy development. They have also participated in international delegations and assignments in countries such as Switzerland, France, Canada, Norway, and Belgium, focusing on child rights and welfare. Their work includes collaboration with international bodies like the United Nations and the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child, providing them with a deep understanding of regional development and governance issues related to child protection.

Languages and education

With proficiency in English, the expert uses this language extensively in professional work, including international collaborations and presentations at global forums. The expert holds a PhD in Migration Studies from the Centre for Migration Studies, University of Ghana. Additionally, they have a Master of Arts in Adult Education from the Institute of Continuing and Adult Education and a Master of Arts in Development Studies from the Institute of Statistics, Social and Economic Research, both at the University of Ghana. Their undergraduate degree is a Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences (History/Sociology) from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana.