Fellow, Innovation & Partnerships at Aceli Africa

Key Responsibilities

Project Management & Operations Support

• Support day-to-day management of multiple projects across the Innovation & Partnerships portfolio.
• Prepare and maintain dashboards, trackers, and project management tools to ensure timely delivery of milestones.
• Support contract management processes, including coordinating with Technical Assistance Providers, to monitor deliverables, timelines, and budgets.
• Draft project briefs, terms of reference, scopes of work, and other documentation as required.

Research, Analysis & Innovation Support

• Conduct desk research on market trends, ecosystem actors, innovative financing models, and emerging opportunities relevant to Aceli's innovation agenda.
• Support data analysis (both qualitative and quantitative), synthesis of findings, and preparation of actionable recommendations.
• Contribute to concept notes, pilot design, learning agendas, and innovation proposals within the Innovation workstream.

Data Visualization & Reporting

• Develop high-quality data visualizations, dashboards, and presentations to support internal decision-making and external stakeholder engagement.
• Assist in compiling periodic reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure accuracy, clarity, and coherence in all analytic and reporting outputs.

Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL)

• Support the monitoring and evaluation of ongoing projects, including tracking indicators, assessing progress, and documenting lessons learned.
• Work with the Senior Manager to collect, validate, and analyze data required for project reviews.

Partnerships Coordination

• Support coordination and implementation of Aceli’s Partnerships Framework, including tracking engagements, preparing partnership updates, and supporting relationship management.
• Assist in organizing meetings, including preparation of agendas, minutes, and follow-ups.
• Help maintain a repository of partnership materials, databases, and engagement logs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Economics, Development Studies, Finance, Business, Agriculture, Public Policy, Data Science).
• 0 - 3 years of professional experience.
• Advanced research, analytical, and data interpretation skills; comfortable with Excel, Power BI, or similar tools.
• High attention to detail with excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of reports, presentations, and briefs.
• A strong collaborator who can work well with peers and other Aceli team members.
• A passion for or interest in the agricultural sector is a huge plus.