ACET Regional Integration Graduate Intern: Fully Funded Career Opportunity in Economic Research and African Development
The African Center for Economic Transformation is inviting applications for a Regional Integration Graduate Intern to support research, policy development, and stakeholder engagement.
Overview
The African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET) invites applications for the Regional Integration Graduate Intern position. Based in Accra, Ghana, with remote work arrangements available, this internship offers recent postgraduate graduates an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in economic research, regional integration, public policy, and international development.
Benefits
- Gain practical exposure to economic and policy research, data collection, and report development.
- Contribute to policy briefs, blogs, thought pieces, and research communications.
- Develop professional relationships with researchers, policy experts, and development practitioners within a Pan-African policy institution.
- Build experience in cross-country project coordination, stakeholder engagement, and technical proposal development.
Eligibility
- Requires a minimum of a postgraduate degree in Economics, Development Economics, International Development, Public Policy, Political Science, International Relations, Development Studies, Public Administration, or related Social Science disciplines.
- Candidates should possess a good working knowledge of French.
- Demonstrated research, data analysis, writing, teamwork, and independent problem-solving skills are essential.
- Relevant prior experience through employment, volunteering, internships, or research is advantageous.
How to Apply
Interested candidates must submit a current CV and a tailored cover letter explaining their suitability. Applications should be sent via email to [email protected] before the closing date.
Deadline
Applications are open until Thursday, 27 August 2026.