Background

Acumen was incorporated on April 1, 2001, with seed capital from the Rockefeller Foundation, Cisco Systems Foundation and three individual philanthropists. Our desire was to transform the world of philanthropy by looking at all human beings as members of a single, global community where everyone had the opportunity to build a life of dignity. The organizatio...

Role Context

The Senior Associate will support program delivery, facilitation, outreach, recruitment, and operations for the Climate-Focused Fellowship Program in East Africa.This role will work closely with Fellows, Acumen Academy’s West Africa teams, and external partners to ensure high-quality program execution from recruitment through graduation. The position reports directly to the East Africa Program Lead.The ideal candidate is a self-starter, highly detail-oriented, and energized by working in a fast-paced environment while supporting meaningful learning experiences.

Key Responsibilities :

Program Delivery & Facilitatiom

• Support the training and facilitation of the Climate Fellowship Program
• Co-deliver fellowship seminars and learning experiences (online and in-person)
• Collaborate with Curriculum and Training teams to provide feedback and continuously improve the Fellowship experience

Outreach, Recruitment & Selection

• Lead and execute outreach and recruitment strategies for the Climate Fellowship
• Build and manage strong recruitment pipelines in collaboration with partners and ecosystem actors
• Coordinate the end-to-end Fellow selection process

Program Operations

• Manage fellowship logistics, timelines, communications, and documentation
• Coordinate all program activities from recruitment through to graduation
• Ensure efficient and high-quality program operations across all phases of delivery

Program Reporting

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date data on fellowship activities, participation, and engagement
• Support the preparation of grant reports, impact reports, and other program documentation as needed
• Update and maintain program reporting tools

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in program delivery and management, preferably within leadership development or related fields
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex programs with strong attention to detail
• Experience working in fast-paced environments with multiple stakeholders
• Strong Excel and data management skills, including tracking and reporting on program data
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills with internal teams and external partners
• Ability to prioritize effectively and manage competing deadlines
• Experience designing, executing, and facilitating online and in-person events
• Familiarity with social entrepreneurs and the social impact ecosystem in East Africa
• Self-reflective and strongly aligned with Acumen’s values

• Support the training and facilitation of the Climate Fellowship Program
• Co-deliver fellowship seminars and learning experiences (online and in-person)
• Collaborate with Curriculum and Training teams to provide feedback and continuously improve the Fellowship experience
• Lead and execute outreach and recruitment strategies for the Climate Fellowship
• Build and manage strong recruitment pipelines in collaboration with partners and ecosystem actors
• Coordinate the end-to-end Fellow selection process
• Manage fellowship logistics, timelines, communications, and documentation
• Coordinate all program activities from recruitment through to graduation
• Ensure efficient and high-quality program operations across all phases of delivery
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date data on fellowship activities, participation, and engagement
• Support the preparation of grant reports, impact reports, and other program documentation as needed
• Update and maintain program reporting tools

• Strong Excel and data management skills, including tracking and reporting on program data
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills with internal teams and external partners
• Ability to prioritize effectively and manage competing deadlines
• Experience designing, executing, and facilitating online and in-person events
• Familiarity with social entrepreneurs and the social impact ecosystem in East Africa
• Self-reflective and strongly aligned with Acumen’s values

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in program delivery and management, preferably within leadership development or related fields
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex programs with strong attention to detail
• Experience working in fast-paced environments with multiple stakeholders