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 bespoke service 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.

Role Summary

Through its Institutional Transformation Pillar, ACE collaborates with partners and provides tailored institutional capacity enhancement and human capital development services. These services are custom designed to augment the efficiency and effectiveness of public service delivery, thereby driving improved developmental outcomes.

To this end, ACE Advisor has partnered with the Ministry of Health under its flagship project “Health Organization Capacity Strengthening Phase 2” aimed at providing technical support in the implementation of the Ministry’s institutional transformation drive. It focuses on strengthening institutional capacity to guide and oversee the implementation of the HSDIP and prioritized initiatives, reinforcing performance management routines and initiating positive institutional cultures for transformative improvements within the Ministry.

ACE is thereby looking to recruit 3 Delivery Associates for a 12-month contract with a possibility of extension.  

Overall Objective and Responsibilities

The Delivery Associates will lead individual workstreams/pillars that have been designed for the delivery of the project with the support of Off-site Advisors. She/he will play a pivotal role in supporting the Delivery Health Advisor in the implementation of the project through 3 key core pillars ensuring targeted support, alignment with project objectives, and successful execution of activities. 

Roles & Responsilities

Delivery Associate – Strategic Health Initiatives Coordinator

• Focus on MOH strategic management capabilities, aligning roles and responsibilities with the HSDIP’s strategic roadmap.

• Regularly track and report on the performance of strategic initiatives, employing effective communication and stakeholder engagement strategies​​.

• Supporting the implementation of approved strategies and plans of prioritized initiatives.

• Back-stopping support to senior management and key staff to ensure prioritization of initiatives and establishing performance management cadence.

Delivery Associate – Organizational Performance Management 

• Support in enhancing the Ministry's performance management systems, identifying gaps and developing an effective framework.

• Leading implementation of performance management tools, establish clear metrics and KPIs, and develop competency-based performance metrics.

• Coordinating leadership development programs and introducing a 360-degree feedback mechanism​​.

Delivery Associate – Organizational Culture Change Facilitator  

• Initiate and manage cultural shifts within the Ministry, focusing on ethical behavior, transparency, and effective communication.

• Conduct cultural assessments and develop a clear cultural vision aligned with the Ministry's strategic objectives.

• Implement training programs and align performance management systems with cultural transformation goals​​.

• Supporting in roll-out and institutionalization of positive cultural practices of learning, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement 

Duration: 1 year                      

Contract Type: Short-term fixed contract (with possibility of extension)

Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Career Level: Mid (5+ years’ experience)

Job Requirements

Required Skills:

• Research and Analytics skills: Strong analytical, problem-solving, strategic planning and decision-making capabilities; ability to break-down and solve problems through quantitative thinking and analysis; solid data collection and analysis capabilities.   

• Written and Presentation skills: Exceptional preparation of documents (word & PowerPoint) ensuring high-quality delivery and excellent presentation capability both for internal and external stakeholders, as required.

• Team Building skills: Strong team player with outstanding team management skills, and ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment.

• Impact and Resilience: adaptive and able to adjust to ever-changing circumstances with a passion for addressing economic and social challenges.

• Communication: ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, in English and Amharic fluently 

• Stakeholder management skills: Excellent in building and managing diverse relationships, including the ability to navigate complex political environments along with experience in working with experts and senior management.  

Required Qualifications:

• Educational background in Economics, Public Health, Development Management, and related fields

• At least 08 years (for Bachelor’s) or 05 years (for Master’s) of combined professional work experience

• Experience in strategic planning, organizational change management and system reform initiatives with international organizations and/or consulting firms with embedded government-advisory support.

• Knowledge of performance management systems and experience in organizational strengthening and capacity building

• Demonstratable track record in client-facing roles in public sector contexts and experience in delivering results through organizational transformation.

• Attested performance in performance management, learning systems; monitoring and evaluation; and operational activities. 

• Team leadership, program/project coordination/support type roles; within government experience working with Senior Management is an asset. 

How to Apply

Application Instructions

We invite all candidates meeting the required qualifications to submit (i) a cover letter (1 page) and (ii) a CV (maximum 2 pages) to info@aceadvisors.org by mentioning the position title on 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 requirements will be contacted.

Application deadline is February 05th, 2024.