Roles and Purpose

ACET is seeking to recruit a Head of Program Delivery and Impact. The Head of Program Delivery and Impact is a senior leadership role at ACET, responsible for managing and evaluating the impact of various programs and projects. This position emphasizes accountability and measurable outcomes, ensuring alignment with ACET’s research and policy focus, and meeting Project Delivery Drive (PDD) targets. The role collaborates closely with the Executive Leadership Team (ELT), is part of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), and reports to the Chief Operating Officer.

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

About the Position

Job Title: Head of Program Delivery and Impact
Reporting Line: Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Location: Accra or Remote

Job Summary

The role-holder is responsible for ensuring the effective delivery and impact of ACET programs.

Roles and Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership and Management

• Support ACET’s strategic drive to become a world-class organization.
• Develop and implement strategies for effective program and project delivery.
• Lead and oversee a diverse portfolio of programs and projects.
• Allocate resources effectively to maximize impact and optimize fund use.
• Collaborate on communication strategies to enhance visibility, reputation and impact.
• Provide guidance to optimize portfolio performance through an effective project delivery model.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with donors, partners, and stakeholders in collaboration with Head of Partnerships.
• Contribute to organizational policies and procedures for project delivery and impact assessment.
• Ensure Project Management Office and Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning team guide projects to contribute to research and advocacy goals.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks to ensure project continuity.
• Foster a culture of learning and innovation to enhance project delivery and outcomes by leveraging new knowledge and best practices.

Program Management and Delivery

• Develop and implement frameworks for monitoring and evaluating project impact.
• Lead in assessing project results and balancing technical aspects with project delivery management.
• Present detailed reports on project performance, outcomes, and impact to donors and stakeholders.
• Ensure efficient use of funds through budget development, financial planning, and performance monitoring.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by implementing lessons learned and best practices.
• Collaborate with the HR Manager to identify skills gaps and training needs and develop capacity-building initiatives.

Qualification Required & Experience

Education / Experience

• Post Graduate degree in International Development, Project Management, Monitoring and Evaluation or a related field.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certified and or Certified Six Sigma.
• Seven years proven experience in managing and delivering complex projects within a policy or international development context.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Expertise in impact measurement and reporting, with a track record of delivering measurable results.
• Familiarity with donor-funded programs and knowledge of donor requirements and expectations.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.

Desirable

An ability to work in French will be an asset.

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 harassments 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.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should email their CV and an accompanying Cover Letter explaining why you are the most suitable candidate for the position to:

hr@acetforafrica.org

Closing Date: 11 December, 2025

Interviews will be held either virtually or in-person if the candidate is based in Ghana. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply!

Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.