Fellows Manager by African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)

• The Fellows Manager will be responsible for the management and administration of ACET's Transformation Fellows and The World Bank Chief Economists of Government Fellows Programs.

• 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
• 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
• 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.
• 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

• Develop guidelines for, and oversee, all aspects of “duty of care” to include health, safety and security for Transformation and CEOG fellows
• 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
• Co-ordinate with HR to ensure all fellows have access to health insurance and other benefits as appropriate

• Develop orientation sessions for fellows using Transformation and CEOG Fellows guidelines in collaboration with HR in ACET and the World Bank
• Work with ACET HR and the World Bank to ensure adequate logistical support for Fellows
• Manage the administrative processes to ensure Fellows are well-informed and supported throughout the fellowship
• Identify, contract and manage a leadership program service program that will provide leadership development, coaching and mentoring support to Transformation and CEOG fellows
• Support fellows participation in networks of young professionals
• Establish and manage the alumni of Transformation and CEOG Fellows programs to facilitate the development of a network of young African transformation economists

• Co-ordinate with other fellows programs in Africa (ODI, OPM, TBI, IGC etc.) to help create a 'community of fellows' in countries with CEOG and Transformation Fellows
• 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
• Lead on development partner reporting on ACET Transformation Fellows
• Support the ACET management in growing the Transformation Fellows program

• Minimum of a Master's degree in human resource management, education, international relations or related field
• A minimum of 5 years' relevant work experience preferably in a similar position

• Extensive people management experience and demonstrated experience of managing complex processes in multiple countries simultaneously
• Excellent organizational and analytical abilities, ability to handle diverse workload
• Basic knowledge of managing budgets and developing plans
• Demonstrated ability to oversee and direct staff

• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to liaise and communicate with colleagues at high levels of seniority and from different cultures
• Ability to work effectively on own initiative and as part of a team
• Ability to work under pressure to deliver on time with attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and to coordinate multiple assignments with fluctuating priorities
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

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