Senior Gender Economist at African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)

About ACET

The African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET) is an economic policy institute supporting Africa's 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. ACET is the pre-eminent African organization advancing African solutions to African challenges.

Position Overview

ACET's Board of Directors approved a 2021–2025 Strategy with five components. Gender Equity and Equality in Economic Transformation is one of the five pillars in this strategy. ACET is recruiting a Senior Gender Economist to lead the organization's gender and economic transformation portfolio.

Job Details

• Position: Senior Gender Economist
• Reports to: Executive Vice President & Director of Policy & Programs
• Location: Accra, Ghana (Remote options available)
• Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

The Senior Gender Economist will lead ACET's work on gender equality and economic transformation. This role involves supporting other ACET teams to embed a gender lens across the organization's portfolio and developing high-quality analysis on gender-related economic issues.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Work with the Executive Vice President and advisory groups to develop ACET's flagship African Transformation Report on Gender and Economic Transformation (ATR4), serving as the internal coordinator for the report
• Provide intellectual leadership to ACET's policy analysis and technical work on gender equality and women's empowerment
• Develop and lead a world-class gender equality program that delivers high-quality analysis and thought leadership on gender equity, equality, women's economic empowerment, and emerging relevant areas
• Serve as the principal resource person on gender issues, practices, and policy matters across the organization