Curriculum Vitae

Salome Ayitey

Economist and PhD researcher with experience in applied research, corporate banking, communication, strategy, and sustainability-focused work.

Opening Profile

My research focuses on energy economics, development, and household welfare, with particular interest in how access to energy and household energy choices affect livelihoods, productivity, and health outcomes.

My professional experience spans academic research, financial services, stakeholder engagement, project coordination, and strategic communication. I enjoy working with evidence and turning complex information into clear, practical insights for different audiences.

I am especially interested in roles and projects that connect research, strategy, sustainability, communication, and social impact. I bring analytical thinking, people-centred communication, cross-cultural experience, and a strong commitment to purposeful work.

Core Competences

Research & Analysis

  • Primary and secondary research
  • Quantitative and qualitative data analysis
  • Market, policy, industry and development research
  • Trend, risk and opportunity analysis
  • Research methodology and survey design
  • Evidence-based recommendations

Data, Reporting & Tools

  • Advanced Stata
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel
  • PowerPoint presentations and reporting
  • Data cleaning, quality checks and reproducible workflows
  • KPI tracking and structured reporting
  • Large dataset management and documentation

Communication & Stakeholder Management

  • Clear written and verbal communication
  • Presentation of complex findings to non-technical audiences
  • Stakeholder coordination and expectation alignment
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Strategic planning support
  • Strong organisation and attention to detail

Professional Experience

August 2020 - June 2026 expected

PhD Researcher / Doctoral Candidate in Economics

Luleå University of Technology, Sweden

  • •Conducted applied economic research using large household-level datasets, with a focus on energy economics, sustainability, development economics and policy evaluation.
  • •Collected, cleaned, organised and analysed complex quantitative data to identify patterns, relationships, risks and policy-relevant insights.
  • •Used advanced statistical methods and Stata to process and interpret panel data, supporting evidence-based conclusions and recommendations.
  • •Designed research approaches, defined analytical objectives and developed methodologies suitable for complex social and economic questions.
  • •Combined quantitative analysis with qualitative research planning, including survey and focus group design, to better understand household decision-making and real-world constraints.
  • •Prepared structured reports, academic papers, presentations and decision notes communicating key findings, implications and next steps to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • •Maintained well-documented datasets, assumptions, variables and analytical decisions to ensure transparency, reliability and future reference.
  • •Built KPI-style trackers, reporting routines and data quality checks to improve consistency, reduce rework and strengthen the reliability of outputs.
  • •Collaborated with supervisors, researchers and multidisciplinary stakeholders while managing multiple research tasks, deadlines and deliverables independently.
  • •Contributed to teaching, supervision and academic communication, strengthening the ability to explain complex concepts clearly and practically.

October 2015 - July 2017

Corporate Client Manager

Standard Chartered Bank, Head Office, Accra, Ghana - Corporate & Institutional Banking

  • •Supported corporate and public-sector clients by coordinating time-sensitive analytical, operational and reporting tasks across internal business units.
  • •Worked cross-functionally with risk, product, operations and relationship teams to gather information, resolve issues and communicate clear updates to decision-makers.
  • •Prepared structured documentation and client-related reports to support internal decision-making, risk review and service delivery.
  • •Developed a strong understanding of business needs, financial services, stakeholder expectations and the importance of accurate, timely information.
  • •Contributed to issue resolution by organising information, clarifying requirements and aligning stakeholders around next steps.
  • •Strengthened professional skills in client communication, attention to detail, risk awareness and working in a fast-paced international banking environment.

Education

PhD in Economics

August 2020 - June 2026 expected

Luleå University of Technology, Sweden

Research fields: Energy economics, sustainability, development economics, policy evaluation and rural-urban studies.

MSc in Agricultural Economics and Management

2017 - 2020

Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Sweden

Thesis: The Impact of Rural Electrification on Agricultural Output: A Case of Sub-Saharan Africa.

BSc in Economics and Political Science

2011 - 2015

University of Ghana

Other Training

  • Paris School of Economics - Summer School, June 2024: Development Economics in the Field; Survey Questionnaire Design; Implementation; Evaluation; Ethics.
  • Global School in Empirical Research Methods, University of St. Gallen, Switzerland, June 2024: Causal Inference.
  • Barcelona School of Economics - Summer School, June - July 2023: Panel Data Analysis; Quantitative Methods for Public Policy Evaluation; Empirical Methods for Energy Transition.
  • University of Gothenburg, 2019 - 2020: Psychological Perspectives on Economic Behaviour.

Skills & Languages

Technical Skills

  • Statistical analysis: Stata, panel data analysis, causal inference, quantitative research methods
  • Data management: Data cleaning, variable construction, reproducible workflows, documentation, quality checks
  • Reporting: Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, structured reports, presentations, KPI trackers
  • Research methods: Primary and secondary research, survey design, qualitative research planning, policy analysis
  • Business analysis: Requirements clarification, stakeholder alignment, process documentation, decision-support reporting

Languages & Additional Information

  • English: Native
  • Swedish: Intermediate
  • Twi: Fluent
  • International experience across Sweden, Ghana and wider Sub-Saharan African research contexts.
  • Strong interest in research, strategic analysis, sustainability, inclusive development and evidence-based decision-making.