Transformation Fellow – Economic Management and Governance

Core responsibilities:

• Undertake research: design and deliver the two-year agenda; produce papers, briefs, and blogs; prepare datasets and replication files where feasible
• Policy design: translate findings into implementable options with quick wins and medium-term paths
• Stakeholder engagement: conduct interviews and consultations, support convenings; maintain action trackers and focal-point logs; document decisions
• Knowledge & comms: create slide decks, blogs/op-eds; ensure donor visibility compliance

This role directly supports ATI and Growth with DEPTH, strengthens country partnerships, and closes the 'last mile' gap between analysis and action to deliver economic transformation that improves livelihoods for all Africans.

Required qualifications:

• Advanced degree (Master's, MPhil, or PhD) in Economics, Labor Economics, International Trade, International Development, or other related field
• Up to eight (8) years of relevant and broad research experience in services/industry linkages, digital & firm productivity, trade/export, economic transformation, or PFM/public debt management
• Strong technical and quantitative skills, knowledge of statistical and econometric techniques (Stata/R/Python), and their use in economic analysis
• Excellent oral and written communication and experience in translating research findings into policy options and facilitating cross-sector dialogues

ACET is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion and diversity in the workplace with a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination and harassment. Employees are remunerated, recruited, and developed based on skills and suitability for the work performed. The organization promotes ongoing employee development to strengthen staff capacity and further professional goals.