The African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET) is an economic policy institute supporting Africa\u2019s long-term growth through transformation. We produce research, offer policy advice, and galvanize action for African countries to develop their economies, reduce poverty, and improve livelihoods for all their people. We are the pre-eminent African organization advancing African solutions to African challenges.<\/p>\n
Job Description<\/strong><\/p>\n Job Title:\u00a0Fellows Manager<\/strong><\/p>\n Reporting Line:<\/strong>\u00a0Head of Human Resources Job Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 The Fellows Manager will be responsible for the management and administration of ACET\u2019s Transformation Fellows and The World Bank Chief Economists of Government Fellows Programs.<\/p>\n Roles and Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n Implementation of the Program<\/p>\n \u2022 Work with the Research, Policy and Programs (RPP) and Human Resource Units in ACET and the World Bank to select, appoint and place Transformation & CEOG Fellows \u2022 Work closely with the ACET Finance team on payment of salary and benefits, while also aligning such payments with the host institution policies and procedures<\/p>\n Duty of Care<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Develop guidelines for, and oversee, all aspects of \u201cduty of care\u201d to include health, safety and security for Transformation and CEOG fellows Fellows Support Services<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Develop orientation sessions for fellows using Transformation and CEOG Fellows guidelines in collaboration with HR in ACET and the World Bank Strategic Management<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Co-ordinate with other fellows programs in Africa (ODI, OPM, TBI, IGC etc.) to help create a \u2018community of fellows\u2019 in countries with CEOG and Transformation Fellows Qualification Required & Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Minimum of a Master\u2019s degree in human resource management, education, international relations or related field Knowledge, Skills, Abilities<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Extensive people management experience and demonstrated experience of managing complex processes in multiple countries simultaneously Personal<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to liaise and communicate with colleagues at high levels of seniority and from different cultures Location:<\/strong>\u00a0Accra<\/p>\n How To Apply For The Job<\/strong><\/p>\n Interested applicants should email their CV and an accompanying Cover Letter explaining why you are the most suitable candidate for the position to<\/p>\n hr@acetforafrica.org<\/strong><\/p>\n Closing Date:<\/strong>\u00a030 June, 2022<\/p>\n Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET) is an economic policy institute supporting Africa\u2019s long-term growth through transformation. We produce research, offer policy advice, and galvanize action for African countries…..<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6721,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false}}},"categories":[85],"tags":[2027],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p2nO32-hYm","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/69090"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6721"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=69090"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/69090\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=69090"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=69090"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=69090"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nLocation:<\/strong>\u00a0Accra or Remote<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 In consultation with the ACET RPP leadership and the World Bank ensure all Transformation and CEOG fellows have clear workplans, deliverables and develop and oversee work plans and deliverables for the Fellows
\n\u2022 Serve as the focal point with host institutions (policy institutes, governments, international organizations) to develop partnership agreements, negotiate terms and benefits for Fellows, ensure regular communication between ACET\/World Bank (as appropriate), the host institutions and the Fellows. This will include mediating disputes, coordinating performance reviews etc.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Coordinate with UN and other partners in placement country to ensure ACET is up to date on security briefings and collaborate with partners regarding disaster preparedness or cases of unrest
\n\u2022 Co-ordinate with HR to ensure all fellows have access to health insurance and other benefits as appropriate<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Work with ACET HR and the World Bank to ensure adequate logistical support for Fellows
\n\u2022 Manage the administrative processes to ensure Fellows are well-informed and supported throughout the fellowship
\n\u2022 Identify, contract and manage a leadership program service program that will provide leadership development, coaching and mentoring support to Transformation and CEOG fellows
\n\u2022 Support fellows participation in networks of young professionals
\n\u2022 Establish and manage the alumni of Transformation and CEOG Fellows programs to facilitate the development of a network of young African transformation economists<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Develop and implement a monitoring framework to assess and report on the effectiveness and efficiency of the fellowship programs in collaboration with the ACET M&E manager
\n\u2022 Lead on development partner reporting on ACET Transformation Fellows
\n\u2022 Support the ACET management in growing the Transformation Fellows program<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 A minimum of 5 years\u2019 relevant work experience preferably in a similar position<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Excellent organizational and analytical abilities, ability to handle diverse workload
\n\u2022 Basic knowledge of managing budgets and developing plans
\n\u2022 Demonstrated ability to oversee and direct staff<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Ability to work effectively on own initiative and as part of a team
\n\u2022 Ability to work under pressure to deliver on time with attention to detail and accuracy
\n\u2022 Ability to work independently and to coordinate multiple assignments with fluctuating priorities
\n\u2022 Excellent oral and written communication skills<\/p>\n