About ACET
The African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET) is a Pan-African economic policy institute supporting Africa’s long-term growth through transformation. We work directly with African governments, businesses, and civil society—within countries and across borders—to remove policy barriers to sustainable, inclusive development.
We are headquartered in Accra, Ghana, but boast a diverse staff based across several continents. We are proud to be African-led but globally connected, drawing on the expertise of our staff and partners to produce research, offer policy advice, and amplify Africa’s voice through high-profile events, advocacy, and engagements. We work in collaboration toward the shared mission of delivering economic transformation that improves livelihoods for all Africans.
Learn more at www.acetforafrica.org.
Role and Purpose
In delivering the African Transformation Reports/Index and the Country Economic Transformation Outlooks (CETOs), the EMG has identified a number of issues that require further inquiry at the country and continental level.
In light of that, ACET seeks to recruit an EMG Transformation Fellow to join the EMG team for two years. The Fellow will deliver ATI/DEPTH‑aligned research that deepens insights from CETO; support policy dialogues and follow‑through; and co‑produce practical toolkits and action trackers that help government counterparts operationalize agreed reforms. The fellow will focus on primary drivers of transformation to better understand structural change, productivity, and growth in low- and middle-income countries in Africa. The Fellowship directly supports ATI and Growth with DEPTH, strengthens our country partnerships, and closes the “last mile” gap between analysis and action.
The Transformation Fellows program is a two-year program for selected early-career African economists, preferably 35 years or younger at the start of the fellowship.
About the Position
| Job Title | Transformation Fellow |
| Reporting Line | Head – Economic Management and Governance |
| Location | Accra or Remote |
| Job Summary
The Transformation Fellow (TF) will serve as ACET’s focal point, supporting the Economic Management and Governance (EMG) Team in advancing the ATI/DEPTH-aligned research agenda that builds on and deepens insights from the CETO studies, while also assisting with the implementation of the CETOs at the country level. The Transformation Fellow will undertake two research projects focused on: (i) service-led economic transformation and (ii) technology and productivity linkages. |
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| Roles and Responsibilities
The Transformation Fellow will-
Key deliverables
All outputs will be integrated into EMG’s dissemination calendar and tracked under the MEL framework for measuring impactful outcomes. Requirement
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
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Reporting Obligations
| Report | Time/frequency | Recipient |
| Email with work progress in bullet points | Weekly | Head, Economic Management & Governance, ACET |
| 1-pager with written progress update, including work plan amendments, potential challenges, and identified risks. | Monthly | Head, Economic Management & Governance, ACET |
| Back to office report | Upon return from travel/conference/workshop, etc. | Head, Economic Management & Governance, ACET, Director Research, ACET |
ACET Values
ACET strives to ensure an equitable and merit-based workplace. We promote ongoing employee development to strengthen staff capacity and further professional goals. We operate around five core values:
- Pioneering: We try to push the envelope in the spirit of being a “think and do” tank.
- Respect: We believe that in respecting each other, we will grow together.
- Integrity: We are transparent and accountable in our actions.
- Collaboration: We believe our best results are achieved by working well together.
- Excellence: We aspire to the highest level of critical thinking to solve difficult problems.
WORKING AT ACET
ACET is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion and diversity in the workplace. We have a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination and harassment of any kind. We draw from a highly diversified pan-African and global talent base. We are committed to ensuring that employees are remunerated, recruited, and developed based on skills and suitability for the work performed.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested applicants should email their CV and an accompanying Cover Letter explaining why they are the most suitable candidate for the position to [email protected]. The closing date for the receipt of applications is Wednesday, 18th March 2026. Interviews will be held either virtually or in person if the candidate is based in Ghana. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply! You can find further information about this job using this link
Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
