Esther Amponsah Owusu
About Candidate
Dynamic and detail-oriented economist and educationist with a strong passion for research, teaching, and policy engagement. Seeking opportunities to leverage experience in public sector research, data collection, and education to contribute meaningfully to national development.
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Education
I enrolled at the University of Education, Winneba in the year 2012 where I majored in Economics and minored in Geography. I graduated in the year 2016 with a Second class upper honours in Bachelor of Arts, Social Science Education.
I was admitted into the Master of Philosophy in Economics Programme at the University of Education, Winneba in 2018 and completed in 2020 with a 3.0 CGPA. My thesis analysed household cooking fuel choice and expenditure in Ghana using the Ghana Living Standards Survey 7 (GLSS7). The study observed that education status, area of residency, household size and age of household head were all statistically significant in explaining the adoption of wood, charcoal and electricity in cooking as opposed to LPG by households.
Work & Experience
1. Conducted policy research and analysis on economic and social development issues 2. Drafted briefs and reports for use by senior government officials. 3. Participated in inter-ministerial research assignments and contributed to evidence-based policy formulation. 4. Coordinated with relevant ministries and agencies to gather data for national planning. Engaged in monitoring and evaluation of national policy implementation
1. Taught senior high school students’ economics in line with the national curriculum. 2. Prepared lesson plans, instructional materials, and assessment tools. 3. Provided academic guidance and support to students preparing for WASSCE.
1. Conducted interviews and administered questionnaires across selected constituencies. 2. Collated and coded data for analysis on public perceptions of the electoral process. 3. Ensured accurate data entry and upheld research ethics in data collection. 4. Carried out fieldwork to assess cross-border dynamics and regional security issues. 5. Collected data on local governance, migration, and border security. 6. Engaged with local communities, opinion leaders, and border officials.
1. Conducted socio-economic surveys for feasibility assessment. 2. Administered structured interviews and contributed to baseline studies for infrastructure projects. 3. Ensured quality control in data collection procedures.
1. Collected household data for social protection targeting. 2. Verified beneficiary eligibility in various communities. 3. Entered and validated data for program planning and evaluation.
Instructed students in economics and social studies. Designed and graded assignments, tests, and exams. Participated in extracurricular and school development activities.
1. Delivered supervised teaching in economics under the guidance of a mentor teacher. 2. Assisted in lesson preparation, classroom management, and student evaluation.
