Associate
strategy and team projects
Addis Ababa
Role description
Job Title:
Associate
Direct supervisor:
Managing Partner | Engagement Lead
Department:
Project Implementation
Job Grade:
Mid-level (3-6 years of experience)
Location
: Addis Ababa
Post Date
:06.12.2026
Position Type:
Permanent
Deadline:
06.25.2026
Role
About ACE Advisors
ACE Investment and Impact Advisors is an independent advisory firm that brings a strategic cross-domain perspective, with deep expertise in public sector support and private sector development. By augmenting the public sector service delivery capabilities to meet the private sector demand, ACE Advisors provides various services aligned within the following three pillars:
Investment support and facilitation
Implementation Acceleration (Initiative’s development and implementation); and
Institutional Building (Resource identification and mobilization).
Through these pillars ACE provides bespoke services across sectors and projects ranging from public policy analysis; result-based management and implementation support; research and analytics; strategy development; organizational assessment; and capacity building.
As a woman-owned and led firm, ACE is committed to living its values focused on equity, professionalism, meticulousness, and empowerment of voices within and related to the partners it aims to serve.
Overall Objective and Responsibilities
To enable our firm successfully to implement its strategic vision, ACE is seeking to recruit experienced, motivated, aspiring Associates to join our firm.
The role requires a commitment to personal and professional growth, flexibility to work in a startup environment, and the willingness to go above and beyond to deliver timely and quality outputs.
The Associate will work directly with the Senior Advisors and Managing Partner, as required, and lead the implementation and delivery of projects and organizational targets within assigned verticals.
Key Responsibilities:
Managing selected work streams or projects within assigned verticals including leading and supporting in the preparation of brief analysis, proposal, and concept development.
Identifying, collecting and analyzing key data from a variety of sources to contribute to project delivery. Reliability and validity in data collection and triangulation will be necessary, with an emphasis on attention to detail.
Leading the development of high-quality written materials and contribute to content development and data analysis including presentation to clients.
Designing project work plan and approach, tracking tools, managing execution, and track progress of work-streams as assigned and agreed by Project Leads and/or Lead Advisor;
Problem-solving: identify and structure problems, develop and apply appropriate analytical framework and approaches, leading brainstorming sessions with own team.
Guiding analysts, training and mentoring team members to develop high quality analysis.
Support senior advisors and MP in identifying new business opportunities and developing the evidence for the proposed engagements.
Build successful relationships and trust with various stakeholders including government, private sector, donor/partners and effectively engage these stakeholders in ACE’s focus areas
Required Qualifications and Experience
Educational qualifications
Educational background in Economics, Management, Development Studies, Business Administration, Engineering, Law, and related fields
At least 6 years (for Bachelor’s) or 3 years (for Master’s) of combined professional work experience.
Work Experience
Experience in management consulting, public sector advisory work, or related field, etc
Experience in fields relevant to ACE’s focus areas - Investment, Private sector development, Industrial policy and development, Human Capital Development, Health, Women and Gender, Tech & Innovation, and other related areas
Experience in transaction advisory services, programs/project design, performance management, and M&E systems
Experience leading independent work stream and multiple projects in the context of the broader company strategy and team projects
Experience in managing teams & providing guidance to junior members of the team
Demonstrated experience working and engaging with various stakeholders including government, development partners and private sector
Desired Skills and Competencies
A strategic mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving (quantitative and qualitative), strategic planning and decision-making capabilities
Fluency in English and Amharic (office language) required with excellent written and oral communication skills (Additional local languages are advantages)
Strong communication and inter-personnel skills demonstrated through presentation, networking, negotiation, collaboration, with multitude stakeholders on various platforms
Excellent in building, fostering, and managing relationships with a wide range of senior stakeholders, including the ability to navigate complex political environments
A team player with outstanding team management skills, ability to influence and coach team members
Ability to perform under pressure and deliver results in complex and challenging environments with tight deadlines
How To Apply
Application Instructions
Submit (i) a cover letter (one page) and (ii) a CV (maximum 3 pages) to
info@aceadvisors.org
by mentioning the position title in the subject line.
Please DO NOT submit scans of certificates with your application.
WOMEN are highly encouraged to apply.
Only short-listed candidates fulfilling minimum set out requirements will be contacted.
Skills (mandatory):
Oral and written communication, Decision-making skills, Teamwork, Strategic planning, analytical skill;, Good listening and problem-solving skills
Work experience:
3-5 years
Apply Now!
Associate
Direct supervisor:
Managing Partner | Engagement Lead
Department:
Project Implementation
Job Grade:
Mid-level (3-6 years of experience)
Location
: Addis Ababa
Post Date
:06.12.2026
Position Type:
Permanent
Deadline:
06.25.2026
Role
About ACE Advisors
ACE Investment and Impact Advisors is an independent advisory firm that brings a strategic cross-domain perspective, with deep expertise in public sector support and private sector development. By augmenting the public sector service delivery capabilities to meet the private sector demand, ACE Advisors provides various services aligned within the following three pillars:
Investment support and facilitation
Implementation Acceleration (Initiative’s development and implementation); and
Institutional Building (Resource identification and mobilization).
Through these pillars ACE provides bespoke services across sectors and projects ranging from public policy analysis; result-based management and implementation support; research and analytics; strategy development; organizational assessment; and capacity building.
As a woman-owned and led firm, ACE is committed to living its values focused on equity, professionalism, meticulousness, and empowerment of voices within and related to the partners it aims to serve.
Overall Objective and Responsibilities
To enable our firm successfully to implement its strategic vision, ACE is seeking to recruit experienced, motivated, aspiring Associates to join our firm.
The role requires a commitment to personal and professional growth, flexibility to work in a startup environment, and the willingness to go above and beyond to deliver timely and quality outputs.
The Associate will work directly with the Senior Advisors and Managing Partner, as required, and lead the implementation and delivery of projects and organizational targets within assigned verticals.
Key Responsibilities:
Managing selected work streams or projects within assigned verticals including leading and supporting in the preparation of brief analysis, proposal, and concept development.
Identifying, collecting and analyzing key data from a variety of sources to contribute to project delivery. Reliability and validity in data collection and triangulation will be necessary, with an emphasis on attention to detail.
Leading the development of high-quality written materials and contribute to content development and data analysis including presentation to clients.
Designing project work plan and approach, tracking tools, managing execution, and track progress of work-streams as assigned and agreed by Project Leads and/or Lead Advisor;
Problem-solving: identify and structure problems, develop and apply appropriate analytical framework and approaches, leading brainstorming sessions with own team.
Guiding analysts, training and mentoring team members to develop high quality analysis.
Support senior advisors and MP in identifying new business opportunities and developing the evidence for the proposed engagements.
Build successful relationships and trust with various stakeholders including government, private sector, donor/partners and effectively engage these stakeholders in ACE’s focus areas
Required Qualifications and Experience
Educational qualifications
Educational background in Economics, Management, Development Studies, Business Administration, Engineering, Law, and related fields
At least 6 years (for Bachelor’s) or 3 years (for Master’s) of combined professional work experience.
Work Experience
Experience in management consulting, public sector advisory work, or related field, etc
Experience in fields relevant to ACE’s focus areas - Investment, Private sector development, Industrial policy and development, Human Capital Development, Health, Women and Gender, Tech & Innovation, and other related areas
Experience in transaction advisory services, programs/project design, performance management, and M&E systems
Experience leading independent work stream and multiple projects in the context of the broader company strategy and team projects
Experience in managing teams & providing guidance to junior members of the team
Demonstrated experience working and engaging with various stakeholders including government, development partners and private sector
Desired Skills and Competencies
A strategic mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving (quantitative and qualitative), strategic planning and decision-making capabilities
Fluency in English and Amharic (office language) required with excellent written and oral communication skills (Additional local languages are advantages)
Strong communication and inter-personnel skills demonstrated through presentation, networking, negotiation, collaboration, with multitude stakeholders on various platforms
Excellent in building, fostering, and managing relationships with a wide range of senior stakeholders, including the ability to navigate complex political environments
A team player with outstanding team management skills, ability to influence and coach team members
Ability to perform under pressure and deliver results in complex and challenging environments with tight deadlines
How To Apply
Application Instructions
Submit (i) a cover letter (one page) and (ii) a CV (maximum 3 pages) to
info@aceadvisors.org
by mentioning the position title in the subject line.
Please DO NOT submit scans of certificates with your application.
WOMEN are highly encouraged to apply.
Only short-listed candidates fulfilling minimum set out requirements will be contacted.
Skills (mandatory):
Oral and written communication, Decision-making skills, Teamwork, Strategic planning, analytical skill;, Good listening and problem-solving skills
Work experience:
3-5 years
Apply Now!