Dauda Ahmed
Westerville,OH
Summary
Dynamic professional with expertise in program management and stakeholder engagement. Proven track record in development cooperation initiatives and capacity building across government institutions. Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head, PFM Reforms
Ministry of Finance Ghana
Accra
05.2025 - 12.2025
- Led national budget reform initiatives across government institutions, including program-based budgeting.
- Contributed to the preparation of the national budget.
- Led capacity building on PFM legal framework for Ministries, Departments and Agencies.
European Union (EU) Team Lead, and Head, Governanc
Ministry of Finance
Accra
11.2018 - 05.2025
- Oversaw the implementation of the governance, infrastructure, and environment component of the National Indicative Programme of the 11th European Development Fund (EDF), as well as the 2021-2027 Ghana-EU Multi-annual Indicative Programme (MIP).
- Provided oversight and guidance to implementing agencies to ensure that the implementation guidelines, as stipulated in the Financing Agreements, are adhered to.
- Provided general policy recommendations with respect to the EU, and related matters.
- Deputized for the Head of the EU/Europe/Americas Unit in managing, especially, the EU portfolio.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost morale and promote employee retention.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
- Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
Schedule Officer, Governance/Senior Economics Offi
Ministry of Finance
Accra
04.2015 - 11.2018
- Supported the implementation of the governance component of the National Indicative Programme of the 10th and 11th European Development Funds.
- Collaborated with the EU Delegation in Ghana to ensure of the EU governance projects/programmes with the signed Financing Agreement between the Government of Ghana and the EU.
- Assisted with the disbursement of EU funds to agencies implementing EU governance projects/programs.
Schedule Officer, Contract and Finance
Ministry of Finance
Accra
04.2012 - 04.2015
- Ensured all EU-funded projects and programs are implemented according to EU procedures.
- Reviewed payment requests and prepared the relevant Payment Orders for signature by Superiors, for onward transmission to the EU Delegation.
- Reviewed audit reports on EU-funded projects and raising issues that required Management attention.
- Participated in tender evaluations in line with EU procedures.
- Gathered and kept a database of EU projects and programmes.
Schedule Officer, Infrastructure and Environment
Ministry of Finance
Accra
04.2009 - 04.2012
- Supported the implementation of the Transport and Environment component of the National Indicative Program of the 9th and 10th European Development Funds.
- Served as a liaison between the EU Delegation in Ghana and the implementing agencies of EU transport and environment projects/programs, ensuring compliance with the Financing Agreement signed between the Government of Ghana and the EU.
- Assisted with the disbursement of EU funds to agencies implementing EU transport and environment projects/programs.
- Assisted and guided implementing agencies in ensuring that the implementation of projects/programs is in accordance with the Financing Agreement.
Education
Master of Arts - Economic Policy Management
University of Ghana
Accra, Ghana11-2013
Bachelor of Science - Land Economy
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Kumasi, Ghana06-2005
Skills
- Policy writing
- Relationship building
- Project/program management/coordination
- Capacity building
- Effective communication
- Team leadership
- Stakeholder engagement
Certification
Project Management Professional (PMP) - Project Management Institute; September 2024
Accomplishments
Most Hardworking Staff, Resource Mobilisation and Economic Relations Division, Ministry of Finance - December 2019
Timeline
Head, PFM Reforms
Ministry of Finance Ghana
05.2025 - 12.2025
European Union (EU) Team Lead, and Head, Governanc
Ministry of Finance
11.2018 - 05.2025
Schedule Officer, Governance/Senior Economics Offi
Ministry of Finance
04.2015 - 11.2018
Schedule Officer, Contract and Finance
Ministry of Finance
04.2012 - 04.2015
Schedule Officer, Infrastructure and Environment
Ministry of Finance
04.2009 - 04.2012
Master of Arts - Economic Policy Management
University of Ghana
Bachelor of Science - Land Economy
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology