MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
CIRCULAR NOTICE NO. 2 OF 2025
REF: ESP/ADVERTS/1
Applications are invited From suitably qualified local candidates for the following position tenable in the Ministry of Labour and Employment:
JOB TITLE: Senior Economic Planner
Grade: H
Responsible To: Chief Economic Planner
Job Summary
To contribute towards the development and review of National Development Planning Guidelines, long- and medium-term National Development Plans, strategies, and sectoral plans; maintain the National Monitoring and Evaluation System (NMES); and support data collection, analysis, and dissemination to inform planning and budgeting processes.
Main Duties
1. Preparation and Review of National Development Planning Guidelines
- Review existing planning guidelines
- Guide line ministries in implementation
- Monitor implementation of guidelines
2. Development, Review, and Harmonisation of National Development Plans and Strategies
- Identify key stakeholders
- Organise and participate in stakeholder consultations
- Contribute to drafting of plans and strategies
- Attend meetings and workshops for sectoral strategies and policy papers
3. Dissemination of National Plans and Policies
- Prepare briefing documents
- Distribute plans and policies to stakeholders
- Contribute to presentation materials
4. Maintenance of NMES and Management Information Systems
- Participate in NMES plan preparation
- Organise stakeholder meetings to review development performance indicators
5. Data Collection, Analysis, and Dissemination
- Design data collection methodology
- Guide data collection
- Analyse data to determine performance and trends
- Disseminate reports to stakeholders
6. Development Programmes and Projects
- Participate in stakeholder meetings for integrated projects
- Provide project formats to ministries
- Update inventory of appraised pipeline projects
- Conduct site visits
- Prepare quarterly reports on project performance
- Participate in Multi-Sectoral Projects Implementation Committee meetings
7. Appraisal of Projects and Sectoral Plans
- Coordinate desk appraisal of sectoral plans and strategies
- Contribute to development and review of project formats
- Coordinate appraisal of project proposals and feasibility studies
- Distribute proposals to PAC members
- Serve as secretary to PAC meetings
8. Project Negotiations
- Prepare briefs on multilateral and bilateral cooperation
- Participate in preliminary meetings
- Assist in preparation for Donor Round Table Conferences
9. Performance Enhancement
- Prepare annual work plan
- Align staff work plans with departmental objectives
- Contribute to budget discussions and preparation
- Conduct quarterly staff appraisals
Job Specification
Education and Experience
- Master’s Degree in Economics/Statistics plus 5 years at middle management level
OR - Bachelor’s Degree in Economics/Statistics plus 10 years at middle management level
Other Relevant Knowledge
- Proven analytical skills
- Experience in data analysis and management
- Ability to evaluate development proposals
- Knowledge of Public Service Rules, Code of Conduct, and Regulations
- Good communication skills
- Knowledge of development planning
Responsibilities
- For Work of Others: Supervise development planning operations across government planning units
- For Safety of Others: Minimal
Complexity and Authority
- Decision-Making: Contribute to preparation and review of planning guidelines
- Problem Solving: Refer to relevant laws and regulations including the Constitution, Finance Order, Procurement Act, and Planners Manual
- Dexterity: Provide technical guidance in sectoral plan development; requires high mental and visual concentration
Contacts
- Chief Economic Planner
- Heads of Planning Units (central and district levels)
- Donor Agencies
- NGOs
- Private Sector
Effort
- Mental Effort: High – especially during programme monitoring and performance evaluation
- Physical Effort: Minimal
- Emotional Effort: Required to resolve work-related issues across ministries and departments
Working Conditions
- Unfavourable Conditions: Minimal
- Hazards: Minimal
Application Instructions
Applications must be submitted on:
- GP 104 for serving officers
- GP 103 for job seekers
Applications must be accompanied by:
- Certified copies of educational certificates
- Transcripts
- National ID
- Curriculum Vitae
- Council on Higher Education (CHE) certificate of verification
Submission Method:
Hand deliver to:
Human Resources Office
Ministry of Labour and Employment
LNDC Block D, Level 8
🕒 Deadline: Not later than 15th October 2025