Regional Integration (RI) Graduate Intern

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. We are the pre-eminent African organization advancing African solutions to African challenges.

Role And Purpose The ACET Regional Integration Program is seeking to recruit a graduate intern to support research, cross-country program coordination, business development, and other program-related activities. Specifically, the intern will provide research support for the program’s work on regional value chain development, while also supporting program implementation, partnerships, reporting, and stakeholder engagement.

Job Title: Graduate Intern – RI

Reporting Line: Senior Policy Analyst

Location: Accra/Remote

Job Summary The RI intern work program will broadly focus on providing support in research and analysis, program coordination, and stakeholder engagement.

Roles And Responsibilities Specifically, the graduate intern will:

• Support the project team in data collection and analysis and provide inputs to the drafting of research reports, including data interpretation and synthesis of findings.
• Support cross-country coordination of the various projects and engage with relevant stakeholders during validation and dissemination of research findings. The nature of activities undertaken within each project will vary, depending on the progress made in the project.
• Work with the program Lead to develop thought pieces, policy briefs and blogs to highlight key narratives and messages in regional integration and to make them easily accessible for policymakers.
• Support the program in business development activities where required. This will include conducting background research for technical proposals.
• Provide support to the program in other administrative-related tasks as required.

Qualification Required & Experience Education/Experience

• Candidates should have a minimum of a post-graduate degree in Economics or any related field in the Social Sciences.
• Past work experience and life experiences (volunteer, internships) with an emphasis on economic research, international development, or related fields will be a plus.
• This position is ideal for recent graduates looking to gain experience whilst transitioning to the world of work. The role does not guarantee employment post-internship.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Candidates should possess excellent research, data analysis and writing skills.
• Candidates should possess good working knowledge of French.
• Candidates should excel in team environments, and be comfortable working with limited oversight.

Personal

• Candidates possess outstanding interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to liaise and communicate effectively with colleagues, partners and government officials at all levels and from different cultures.
• Ability to handle administrative tasks seamlessly

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.

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 via:

[email protected] . The closing date for the receipt of applications is Thursday, 27th August, 2026. Interviews will be held either virtually or in person if the candidate is based in Ghana.

Closing Date: 27 August, 2026

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply!

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 harassment 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.