Trainee Analyst Job Opening

ACE Investment and Impact Advisors is a women-owned and led, independent advisory firm that brings a strategic, cross-sector perspective with deep expertise in accelerating public-sector delivery and private-sector development. We work with governments, development partners, private-sector actors, and investors to design and deliver solutions that drive measurable impact.

We are seeking motivated graduates with strong analytical skills and a passion for problem-solving to join our 3-month Trainee Analyst Program. This program provides hands-on experience in consulting and advisory work, exposure to high-impact projects, and professional mentorship. High-performing trainees will transition to a Junior Analyst position upon successful completion of the program.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, acquire, and validate data from documents, databases, field interviews, and other sources.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis to generate actionable insights.
• Support strategy development and prepare analytical briefs, meeting minutes, and policy summaries.
• Contribute to visual presentations, dashboards, and infographics to communicate findings effectively.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders through interviews, calls, and meetings.
• Present analysis and recommendations to ACE leadership.
• Assist with operational initiatives, research assignments, and business development activities.
• Support knowledge management and documentation for ongoing and completed projects.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher with CGPA 3.0+ in the fields of Economics, Statistics, Engineering, Health, or related disciplines.
• 0-1 year of work experience in a relevant field, including internships or project-based work.
• Keen eye for visualization and design, with the ability to create compelling, well-structured visuals, layouts, and graphics, from data dashboards to full design assets, that effectively communicate ideas and insights.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Amharic and English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); proficiency in other analytical tools will be an advantage.
• Demonstrated leadership and decision-making abilities through professional or extracurricular activities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and adapt to changing priorities.
• Comfortable working in ambiguous and changing situations.
• Willingness and aspiration for continuous learning and development.

Skills Required:

• Design / Art / Fashion / Media
• Automotive
• Chemistry / Chemical / Engineering
• Civil / Engineering / Cotm
• Computer / Software / It / Data
• Economics / Statistics
• Electrician / Electronics / Electrical / Engineering
• Food / Technology / Science / Engineering
• Health / Medical
• Hydraulics / Water / Engineering
• Mechanics / Mechanical / Engineering