{"jobs":[{"absolute_url":"https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/acumen/jobs/8560517002","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":6419352002,"location":{"name":"Islamabad, Pakistan"},"metadata":null,"id":8560517002,"updated_at":"2026-05-21T13:16:42-04:00","requisition_id":"2026-37","title":"Associate Director, Acumen Academy Pakistan","company_name":"Acumen","first_published":"2026-05-21T13:16:42-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;p style=\u0026quot;text-align: center;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;Acumen Pakistan is looking for an exceptional individual to lead and grow Acumen Academy\u0026#39;s work in Pakistan. The ideal candidate must have\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt; at least 14 years of experience in social entrepreneurship, enterprise incubation or acceleration and/or executive leadership development. \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;The role will report to the Global Head of Acumen Academy. The role will be based out of Islamabad\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;About Acumen\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Acumen is a global force of entrepreneurs, investors, philanthropists, and social innovators working together to build a world based on dignity. We were founded by Jacqueline Novogratz on the radical idea that business, when cultivated with moral imagination, can break the cycle of poverty. We invest in transformational companies, build sustainable markets, and prepare leaders with the tools they need to create a more just and inclusive future. Since 2001, we have scaled companies and shaped markets in some of the hardest-to-reach communities on the planet, impacting over half-a-billion lives.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Acumen Pakistan (formerly Acumen Fund Pakistan) was set up in 2006, as a local non-profit entity. We currently have $16 million in committed investments in Pakistan, a strong Advisory Board, a network of Acumen Pakistan Fellows and a highly engaged partner community.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;About Acumen Academy\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Acumen invests in social entrepreneurs across the capital continuum and accompanies them on the journey to create transformational change. At Acumen Academy, we identify and prepare these leaders with the tools, skills and community required to build scalable solutions to poverty. Acumen Academy is the community for builders grounded in moral imagination, solving problems of poverty.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Our global community - The Foundry - \u0026amp;nbsp;consists of more than 2,000 Fellows across 70 countries, impacting more than 71M lives through their ventures and organizations in agriculture, education, workforce development, climate and energy. We have had +1M people around the world access our courses and online tools. In Pakistan, The Foundry consists of more than 200 Fellows, including many of the most notable social enterprises in the country: Amal Academy, Taleemabad and Sehat Kehani.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;About the Role\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We recently completed a global strategic reset and are seeking an exceptional leader to drive and lead this new strategy at Acumen Academy Pakistan, overseeing two programs: The Acumen Fellowship and The Foundry. This role includes working directly with our Fellows, our global team, and external partners and Funders. You will lead a team based in Islamabad and report directly to global head of Acumen Academy.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Specific accountabilities will include:\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Build Acumen Academy Pakistan\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Implement new strategic direction focused on identifying and accompanying exemplary leaders building scalable solutions to the problems of poverty\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Maintain existing partnerships and build new partnerships and funding support for flagship program and new initiatives\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Champion and reinforce the Acumen Academy brand in Pakistan in collaboration with global communications team\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Lead the team, annual planning, and budgeting in partnership with the global colleagues.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Support engagement of partners/prospects locally by managing grant reporting calendar; drafting reports for funders; writing quarterly partner updates; creating presentations for pitches to prospective funders\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Establish a strong community of supporters and Advisors who can provide you – and the Foundry – with ongoing support\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Oversee Acumen Fellowship Program Delivery:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Oversee recruitment and selection for the Pakistan Fellowship, and make data-driven decisions to improve the selection process\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Oversee the program operations including logistics, and coordination and cultivation of a strong facilitator bench.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Coach Fellows: provide feedback when sought; periodically conduct 1-on-1s with Fellows as required; and provide written evaluations over the course of the year.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Participate in the Fellowship experience, including directly facilitating specific content modules\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Oversee Foundry Program Delivery:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;In partnership with the Foundry Lead and the Global team, define the PK Foundry strategy and oversee its execution\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Oversee development and rollout of programs and initiatives that will scale the impact of Foundry Members\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Support the global team in identifying and accompanying the Foundry members for internal and external opportunities\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Collaborate with the global team to measure the impact of Foundry in Pakistan and ensure that the data is collected and reported\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Qualifications and Skills\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Atleast 14 years of work experience in a related field, preferably in social enterprise, incubation and acceleration and/or leadership development\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience as an entrepreneur – or guiding/coaching – entrepreneurs\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience in fundraising for new ventures\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;A strong track record of managing stakeholders, and building relationships with teams and partners.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience managing a team (structuring the work, prioritizing, assigning, delegating, tracking results and team morale, and executing yourself when required) and managing stakeholders in a collaborative fashion\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong operations track record and ability to achieve targets independently.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Can prioritize effectively and is detail-oriented.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Prior work experience in a fast-paced environment, ability to work efficiently against tight deadlines\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;A graduate/master’s degree in a related field (for example: business management, leadership, etc.)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong verbal \u0026amp;amp; 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We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, or background.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Applications will be reviewed and interviews scheduled on a rolling basis.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;#LI-ACU1\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4053674002,"name":"Acumen Academy","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4032528002,"name":"Acumen Pakistan","location":"Karachi, Sind, Pakistan","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}]},{"absolute_url":"https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/acumen/jobs/8499399002","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":6395053002,"location":{"name":"Colombia"},"metadata":null,"id":8499399002,"updated_at":"2026-04-08T17:40:38-04:00","requisition_id":"2025-056-2","title":"Data Systems Manager","company_name":"Acumen","first_published":"2026-04-08T17:40:38-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;p style=\u0026quot;text-align: center;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;Data Systems Manager\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p style=\u0026quot;text-align: center;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;Acumen is looking for a Data Systems Manager with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience to build and strengthen our data systems,\u0026amp;nbsp; reporting, and enabling our teams to make data-driven decisions. The role combines technical leadership with team enablement — overseeing architecture, integrations, data governance, and reporting. It also includes building and training a globally distributed data operations team to foster long-term adoption and data excellence. This role is based anywhere in Colombia, with some travel to our office in Bogotá as required.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Anywhere in Colombia\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;JD in Spanish \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RSzxomfriBN2DlwE0LSlGKQRVH1uic8hqcZ25k1aH5Q/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.b56cew2swi2q\u0026quot;\u0026gt;here\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;. Please send the application in English.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;About Acumen\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Acumen is a global force of entrepreneurs, investors, philanthropists, and social innovators working together to build a world based on dignity. We were founded by Jacqueline Novogratz on the radical idea that business, when cultivated with moral imagination, can break the cycle of poverty. We invest in transformational companies, build sustainable markets, and prepare leaders with the tools they need to create a more just and inclusive future. Since 2001, we have scaled companies and shaped markets in some of the hardest-to-reach communities on the planet, impacting over half-a-billion lives. Through our investment adviser Acumen Capital Partners, we are responsible for $166 million in assets under management via our returnable pooled investment funds, which have impacted 238 million lives and offset 48 million metric tons of CO2. To learn more visit \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;http://acumen.org\u0026quot;\u0026gt;acumen.org\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;About Acumen Academy\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Acumen Academy supports a new generation of social innovators and leaders with the character and competence to solve problems of poverty and build a world based on dignity. With over 2000 Foundry members, 1.3M course sign-ups, and 71 Million lives impacted, the Acumen Academy community represents a new generation of social innovators and leaders committed to solving problems of poverty.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;text-decoration: underline;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;About the role\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;This\u0026amp;nbsp;Data \u0026amp;amp; Systems Manager\u0026amp;nbsp;role is\u0026amp;nbsp;more than a technical position—it is an opportunity to\u0026amp;nbsp;contribute directly to meaningful, systemic change. By strengthening our data systems and building the capacity of colleagues across our global teams , you will help ensure that our offerings are effective, accountable, and responsive to the people and communities we serve. This role will not focus on data systems like finance, HR, grant management etc. It is specific to impact and operational data.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;This role reports to the Associate Director for Acumen Academy and works closely with the Associate Director of Impact and colleagues across multiple regions and time zones. The position is remote-first, with occasional in-person visits to the Bogotá office for collaboration, planning, or key moments of connection. We operate in a hybrid and flexible work environment, where success is measured by outcomes rather than fixed hours, and where trust, autonomy, and clear communication are core to how we work together globally.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;You will lead the evolution of our data and reporting ecosystem (Salesforce, Form Assembly, SM Apply, Airtable etc.) while empowering a distributed, global team to confidently use data in their daily work. This role blends\u0026amp;nbsp;technical leadership, project management, internal stakeholder engagement, and people development, and offers the chance to see how your work supports real-world impact at scale.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;If you are motivated by purpose, collaboration, and using technology to advance social good, this role offers a meaningful way to align your skills with a mission to change lives.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;text-decoration: underline;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What You’ll Do\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Systems Architecture \u0026amp;amp; Implementation\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Lead and implement the design and evolution of our global data management architecture, ensuring alignment with operational and impact reporting needs\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Own the redesign or creation of Salesforce objects and system architecture for current and future datasets\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Collaborate with relevant stakeholders and team members to deliver high-quality solutions\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Project-manage data migrations and integrations from legacy systems\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Ensure smooth integrations between Salesforce and connected platforms (LMS, events, marketing, etc.)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Establish clear governance for system access, permissions, and security\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Design\u0026amp;nbsp;bilingual (English/Spanish)\u0026amp;nbsp;user experiences, documentation, and training materials\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Oversee low-level data system support requests while enabling teams to handle these independently over time\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Continuously identify and implement system improvements\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Data Quality, Reporting \u0026amp;amp; 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It is focused on creating 443,000 dignified and fulfilling work opportunities for young people — with 70% being young women — across Sub-Saharan Africa. The program operates across four pillars:\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ol\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;GROW — Partnering with Entrepreneurship Support Organisations (ESO\u0026#39;s) to provide practical training and mentorship to nano and micro entrepreneurs in 7 countries (Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone)\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;BUILD — Training and mentoring 320 young climate leaders via a Green Entrepreneurship Fellowship\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;ACCELERATE — Supporting early-stage entrepreneurs through structured readiness and scale-readiness programs\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;SCALE — Identifying and scaling 35+ high-impact enterprises across the continent\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ol\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;This role\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt; \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;will be based out of\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt; \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Acumen\u0026#39;s office in\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt; Nairobi or Lagos\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt; with the expectation to work in office 3 days a week. Remote from other geographies is not an option.\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;About Acumen\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Acumen is a global force of entrepreneurs, investors, philanthropists, and social innovators working together to build a world based on dignity. We were founded by Jacqueline Novogratz on the radical idea that business, when cultivated with moral imagination, can break the cycle of poverty. We invest in transformational companies, build sustainable markets, and prepare leaders with the tools they need to create a more just and inclusive future. Since 2001, we have scaled companies and shaped markets in some of the hardest-to-reach communities on the planet, impacting over half-a-billion lives. To learn more visit\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;http://www.acumen.org/\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt; \u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;http://acumen.org\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;acumen.org\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;.\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;About the Role\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;The \u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Data and Technology Manager\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt; you will be responsible for designing and implementing, maintaining, and continuously improving the technology solution for the programmatic MEL framework under Green RISE Africa. \u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;The technology stack and solutions Acumen is leveraging include, but are not limited to:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Salesforce as the central record for grant management, impact capture and reporting\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;FormAssembly\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Google Suite\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;AI-powered tools and enterprise solutions\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Over the grant’s implementation we expect the role to focus on continual identification of system, data, and data management, and reporting improvements.Candidates must be well-versed in Salesforce applications,\u0026amp;nbsp; have highly technical proficiency with data and software solutions, and a growing skillsbase in the use of AI.\u0026amp;nbsp; This role will \u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;work closely with the \u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Impact Manager: Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning. \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;The Impact Manager: Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning will focus on MEL framework design and implementation and adaptive learning. \u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Additionally, you will work closely with other Impact \u0026amp;amp; Insight staff based in the UK and in East and West Africa.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;The post holder is expected to travel occasionally within the region.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Accountabilities include:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Operationalising Green RISE Africa’s MEL framework\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Lead in managing, developing and improving the Green Rise Africa technology stack to support programme implementation\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Support the implementation of Green RISE Africa’s programmatic MEL framework (including MEL plan, data collection plan, data management plan, quality assurance protocols, results framework) through the technology stack to support data collection, management and reporting to the MasterCard Foundation\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Lead in the continued development of the technology platform to support partner reporting\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Work collaboratively with the Impact Manager: Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning to co-develop quarterly reporting processes, automated reports, infographics, and data visualisations on key metrics and KPIs (including financial KPIs for companies), for sharing with a range of stakeholders\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Collaborate closely with the Finance team to quality assure and integrate finance data with impact data\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Programme data management\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Ensure that data is collected, managed, maintained, and up-to-date across our grants management system\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Liaise with the Compliance and Legal team to ensure we are following best practices on data consent, use, management, retention, reporting, protection and security approaches.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Integrate data from a range of\u0026amp;nbsp; sources ensuring alignment to MEL reporting systems\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Be the point person for all impact data requests\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Knowledge Management and Learning\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Set up and co-develop internal Knowledge Management system for the programme\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Work closely with the Programme Insights team to ensure lessons are captured and knowledge management processes are followed.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Work closely with the Programme Insights team to ensure qualitative data is managed in line with best practices.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Actively support any programmatic evaluations that are required by donors by ensuring all data needs are met\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Capacity building - team and partners\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Build capacity of team members on how to use technology solutions for MEL implementation, including training and learning sessions\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Build capacity of partner organisations on how to report with the programme’s technology solutions\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Develop training materials and training sessions to upskill staff and partners with a range of skills in this space\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Support lower capacity organisations to develop their own internal reporting systems in line with programmatic needs\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Site visits to monitor partner data management and reporting systems\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Quarterly reporting on data quality from partners\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Skills and qualifications\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;At least\u0026amp;nbsp; 8 years of professional experience in a similar role - developing and maintaining a technology stack, including at least 3 years of experience in developing and managing data systems, MEL databases, and reporting tools\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Demonstrated experience configuring, administering, and stewarding Salesforce as the MEL system of record, working through in-house and external build partners\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Demonstrated experience in Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) for complex, multi-country programmes, including using technology to support MEL in field and country contexts, including mobile data collection\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Demonstrated ability to strengthen the use of data for decision-making across different organisational levels\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Strong skills in data analysis and data visualisation\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Experience setting up routine reporting systems (actuals vs targets) for quarterly and annual reporting\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Experience working with compliance teams on data governance and best practices\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Experience in AI solutions or AI agents for MEL\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Experience working in multi-country, matrix-managed environments\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Experience in gender and youth programmes or working with private sector partners\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Familiarity with Power BI, Airtable, Claude or similar tools\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Permanantly authorized to work in Kenya or Nigeria\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Location: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Nairobi (East Africa) or Lagos (West Africa)\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Acumen is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, differential ability, race, religion, sexual orientation, or background.\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Applications will be reviewed and interviews scheduled on a rolling basis. \u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;#LI-ACU1\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4053674002,"name":"Acumen Academy","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4015533002,"name":"Acumen East Africa","location":"Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null},{"id":4016426002,"name":"Acumen West Africa","location":"Lagos, Nigeria","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}]},{"absolute_url":"https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/acumen/jobs/8499910002","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":6395297002,"location":{"name":"New York City"},"metadata":null,"id":8499910002,"updated_at":"2026-04-09T09:17:23-04:00","requisition_id":"2026-031","title":"Executive Assistant to the CEO","company_name":"Acumen","first_published":"2026-04-09T09:17:23-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;p style=\u0026quot;text-align: center;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;Acumen, an international nonprofit working to solve problems of poverty, is looking for an Executive Assistant to support the CEO. This role is full time, eligible for overtime, a yearly bonus and benefits. Acumen’s New York office operates on a hybrid schedule, with in-office work Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. While this role is not “always on,” it is often on.\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;About Acumen \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Acumen is a global force of entrepreneurs, investors, philanthropists, and social innovators working together to build a world based on dignity. We were founded by Jacqueline Novogratz on the radical idea that business, when cultivated with moral imagination, can break the cycle of poverty. We invest in transformational companies, build sustainable markets, and prepare leaders with the tools they need to create a more just and inclusive future. Since 2001, we have scaled companies and shaped markets in some of the hardest-to-reach communities on the planet, impacting over half-a-billion lives. To learn more visit \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;http://acumen.org\u0026quot;\u0026gt;acumen.org\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;About the role\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;The CEO operates at the intersection of global investing, philanthropy, moral leadership, and systems change. Her work spans a complex network of relationships across entrepreneurs, investors, board members, partners, and public thought leaders, often across multiple geographies and time zones in a single day.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;This role serves as a trusted operational partner to the CEO, responsible for the excellent execution of the CEO’s time, travel, communications, and day-to-day workflow. But this is more than an administrative role. It requires strong judgment, emotional intelligence, discretion, anticipation, and the ability to protect focus in an environment of constant motion and competing demands.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;The Executive Assistant to the CEO will play a critical role in helping the CEO operate at her highest level. That means not only managing logistics with precision, but also understanding priorities, anticipating challenges, reducing friction, and ensuring that relationships and commitments are handled with care.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;This role works in close coordination with, and functionally reports to, the Chief of Staff. Success in this role requires operating in true partnership with both the CEO and Chief of Staff — balancing responsiveness with discernment, execution with foresight, and independence with alignment. The person in this role must be able to make sound decisions, remain calm under pressure, and bring maturity, discipline, and humanity to highly visible work.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;This role is ideal for a high-energy person who takes pride in making things work and operates exceptionally well behind the scenes, energized by complexity. The right person is genuinely motivated by Acumen’s mission and the opportunity to contribute to work that matters. This job is not for the meek of spirit.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Specific accountabilities include:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;text-decoration: underline;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Design and manage a dynamic, complex schedule that reflects the CEO’s highest priorities and Acumen’s broader organizational needs\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Exercise excellent judgment in evaluating requests, identifying trade-offs, and sequencing commitments thoughtfully across competing demands.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Ensure the CEO is fully prepared for every engagement, with clear and concise context on the who, what, where, why, and how.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Coordinate and execute a seamless daily schedule, managing multiple simultaneous requests across time zones.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Manage high-volume communications with discernment, helping prioritize, draft, and respond as appropriate to ensure clarity, timeliness, and efficiency.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;text-decoration: underline;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Lead end-to-end travel planning and execution\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Oversee, arrange, and book all travel and check-ins, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders and planning for the CEO’s needs throughout each journey.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Understand the CEO’s preferences and working style, executing against them where possible and communicating clearly when constraints arise.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Prepare comprehensive travel packs, including itineraries, logistical confirmations, diplomatic and/or medical clearance materials, meeting schedules, and relevant background context.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Maintain real-time awareness of the CEO’s movements and evolving needs while traveling, proactively adjusting plans to ensure continuity and effectiveness.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Forecast well in advance and secure required medical documents, passport pages, visas, and other travel materials for international trips.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Ensure all relevant calendars, meeting details, and supporting information are accurate and current in advance of travel.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Support a CEO who travels approximately 60–70% of the year.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;text-decoration: underline;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Help run a highly effective Office of the CEO\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Serve, alongside the Chief of Staff, as a primary point of contact for the CEO’s office.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Help prioritize and route incoming requests, escalating issues when needed and resolving problems quickly, calmly, and thoughtfully.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Contribute to an Office of the CEO that is highly organized, responsive, discreet, and trusted.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Support strong coordination across the CEO’s internal and external commitments so that the office operates with consistency, clarity, and care.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;text-decoration: underline;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Ensure operational excellence and disciplined follow-through\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Prepare and track expense reports in a timely manner; review and advise on expense reports for the CEO and her direct reports in accordance with Acumen’s Travel \u0026amp;amp; Expense Policy; manage CEO timesheets.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Coordinate with Talent, Legal, and Finance on contracts, signatures, approvals, and related documentation.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Obtain and track necessary information and signatures for documents related to the CEO, ensuring proper processing and delivery.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Take on additional assignments as needed, including research, writing, presentation design, and other operational support.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Skills \u0026amp;amp; Qualifications\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Minimum of 11 years of experience supporting senior executives in high-demand, fast-paced environments, with demonstrated ability to operate with discretion, judgment, and autonomy.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Demonstrate ability to anticipate needs, navigate ambiguity, and make sound decisions in real time, with appropriate escalation to the Chief of Staff when needed.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Ability to plan and execute with the end goal in mind, with strong attention to user experience and the ability to communicate the implications of changes.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Total discretion with sensitive information in all contexts.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Excellent relationship management skills: ability to understand the players, their needs, their timelines, and treat them with dignity.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Excellent project management skills: ability to coordinate across stakeholders, manage competing priorities, and drive execution with minimal oversight.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Excellent verbal and written communication skills: crisp, clear, kind.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Ability to remain calm when plans change or go awry.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Ability to anticipate needs and identify challenges before they arise. 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This role will report to the \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://acumen.org/es/team/mercedes-de-la-vega/\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Associate Director, Climate Partnerships\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;, based in San Francisco. The ideal candidate will be based in New York, with expectation to be three-day in office from Tuesday through Thursday.\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;About Acumen\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;Acumen is a global force of entrepreneurs, investors, philanthropists, and social innovators working together to build a world based on dignity. We were founded by Jacqueline Novogratz on the radical idea that business, when cultivated with moral imagination, can break the cycle of poverty. We invest in transformational companies, build sustainable markets, and prepare leaders with the tools they need to create a more just and inclusive future. Since 2001, we have scaled companies and shaped markets in some of the hardest-to-reach communities on the planet, impacting over half a billion lives. To learn more, visit \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;http://acumen.org/\u0026quot;\u0026gt;acumen.org\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;About the Development \u0026amp;amp; Partnerships team\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;We are a small and mighty team responsible for fundraising to support Acumen’s work globally. We sit at the nexus of philanthropy and investing. The successful candidate will walk in both worlds and be a results-driven performer. Given our entrepreneurial culture, the candidate must be a self-starter, be curious and analytical, and be comfortable managing both up and across teams.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;About the Role\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;The Institutional Partnerships Senior Associate will support the advancement of Acumen’s institutional fundraising and partner engagement efforts in support of Acumen’s latest poverty and climate investment strategy and Acumen Academy. This role will focus on research, proposal development, partner communications, and coordination across teams. This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in climate finance, impact investing, and institutional fundraising to gain hands-on experience working across global teams and external partners.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Accountabilities include:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Support cultivation and stewardship of private institutional partners (foundations and corporations) aligned with Acumen’s Poverty \u0026amp;amp; Climate and Acumen Academy strategy. across Institutional partners (government and private) to ensure coherence in approach.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Lead and conduct research on prospective funders to expand and maintain a strong institutional funder pipeline.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Manage and update institutional partnerships pipeline, ensuring information and data are cohesive across systems\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Draft and edit concept notes, proposals, and other assets needed for opportunities with institutional donors. 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This range represents the present low and high end of pay range for this role. Actual compensation will vary based on various factors including but not limited to experience. 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We were founded by Jacqueline Novogratz on the radical idea that business, when cultivated with moral imagination, can break the cycle of poverty. We invest in transformational companies, build sustainable markets, and prepare leaders with the tools they need to create a more just and inclusive future. Since 2001, we have scaled companies and shaped markets in some of the hardest-to-reach communities on the planet, impacting over half-a-billion lives. To learn more visit acumen.org.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;About the Role\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;The Investment Manager will evaluate new investment opportunities, conduct due diligence high potential opportunities as they arise, and structure deal terms as well as manage our existing portfolio and actively drive and deliver exits from investments that have served their purpose. The Portfolio Manager will also actively look at the evolving pipeline and the innovations landscape to advise and support the sector lead of the thesis in agriculture . 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We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, differential ability, race, religion, sexual orientation, or background.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Applications will be reviewed and interviews scheduled on a rolling basis.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;#LI-ACU1\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4029851002,"name":"Investing","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4015531002,"name":"Acumen India","location":"Mumbai, Maharashtra, India","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}]},{"absolute_url":"https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/acumen/jobs/8484552002","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":6389049002,"location":{"name":"Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya, Lagos, Nigeria"},"metadata":null,"id":8484552002,"updated_at":"2026-03-29T10:26:05-04:00","requisition_id":"2026-30","title":"Senior Associate, Insights - Acumen Academy","company_name":"Acumen","first_published":"2026-03-29T10:26:05-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;p style=\u0026quot;text-align: center;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Acumen is seeking a highly motivated, thoughtful, and curious Senior Associate, Insights with atleast 5 years of experience to support the delivery of a rigorous learning agenda for a transformative business and economic empowerment program across Africa with a strong focus on young women, leadership and organizational growth and development.\u0026amp;nbsp; This role will focus on generating high quality insights to inform adaptive program delivery, with a strong emphasis on understanding enterprise growth, work quality, and women’s participation in the green economy.\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;This role will be based out of Acumen’s office in Nairobi or Lagos\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;, with an expectation of working from the office 3 days a week.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;About Acumen\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Acumen is a global force of entrepreneurs, investors, philanthropists, and social innovators working together to build a world based on dignity. 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Remote from other geographies is not an option.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;This role\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt; will be based out of Acumen office in Nairobi or Lagos\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; with an expectation of working from office 3 days a week. Remote from other geographies is not an option.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;About Acumen\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Acumen is a global force of entrepreneurs, investors, philanthropists, and social innovators working together to build a world based on dignity. We were founded by Jacqueline Novogratz on the radical idea that business, when cultivated with moral imagination, can break the cycle of poverty. We invest in transformational companies, build sustainable markets, and prepare leaders with the tools they need to create a more just and inclusive future. Since 2001, we have scaled companies and shaped markets in some of the hardest-to-reach communities on the planet, impacting over half-a-billion lives. To learn more visit\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;http://www.acumen.org/\u0026quot;\u0026gt; acumen.org\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;About the role\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;As the Senior Associate: MEL Green Rise Africa, you will support the Impact Manager in the day-to-day coordination and administration of MEL activities across the programme. You will be responsible for maintaining the reporting calendar, coordinating data collection activities with regional teams and partners, reviewing and refining data collection tools, and ensuring MEL processes run smoothly and on time. This is a hands-on coordination role that keeps the MEL function organised, efficient, and responsive.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;The role reports to the Impact Manager: MEL and works closely with the Impact Manager: Reporting, Data and Analytics, as well as programme staff and implementing partners across East and West Africa.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Accountabilities include:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;MEL Administration and Coordination\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Manage and maintain the programme reporting calendar, ensuring all MEL deadlines are tracked, communicated, and met\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Coordinate data collection activities across regions, liaising with programme staff and implementing partners to ensure timely and complete submissions\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Maintain MEL documentation including the MEL plan, data collection plan, tools register, and issues log\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Support the management of the regional MEL budget, tracking expenditure and flagging variances\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Organise and minute MEL meetings, track action items, and follow up on deliverables\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Maintain organised filing and version control of all MEL documents, tools, and datasets\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Data Collection Tools - 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Remote from other geographies is not an option.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;This role\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt; will be based out of Acumen office in Nairobi or Lagos\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; with an expectation of working from office 3 days a week. Remote from other geographies is not an option.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;About Acumen\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Acumen is a global force of entrepreneurs, investors, philanthropists, and social innovators working together to build a world based on dignity. We were founded by Jacqueline Novogratz on the radical idea that business, when cultivated with moral imagination, can break the cycle of poverty. We invest in transformational companies, build sustainable markets, and prepare leaders with the tools they need to create a more just and inclusive future. Since 2001, we have scaled companies and shaped markets in some of the hardest-to-reach communities on the planet, impacting over half-a-billion lives. To learn more visit\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;http://www.acumen.org/\u0026quot;\u0026gt; acumen.org\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;About the role\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Reporting to the Impact Manager: Data, Systems and Reporting, the Senior Associate will play a hands-on role in implementing and maintaining the technology solutions that underpin the programme \u0026amp;amp; the MEL framework. This includes maintaining data collection and management systems, producing routine reports and dashboards, and building the data capacity of partners and team members across the region.\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience in MEL data systems in an international development context, strong technical skills across data management and visualisation platforms, and a growing interest in AI-powered solutions.\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Accountabilities include:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;MEL Technology and Reporting\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 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sessions\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Assist lower-capacity partner organisations to develop their own internal reporting systems in line with programmatic requirements\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Conduct site visits to monitor partner data management and reporting systems\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Contribute to quarterly reporting on data quality from partners\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Essential 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Occasional travel within the East and West Africa region is expected.\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Acumen is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. 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