Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya, Lagos, Nigeria On-site

Acumen is hiring an Impact Manager - Reporting, Data and Analytics (Acumen East or West Africa)

About the Role

This role is responsible for managing reporting systems, analyzing impact data, and delivering actionable insights to improve program effectiveness and inform strategic decisions.

Responsibilities

  • Design and maintain data collection tools and reporting frameworks
  • Generate regular impact reports for internal and external stakeholders
  • Analyze program performance using quantitative and qualitative data
  • Ensure data accuracy and integrity across reporting systems
  • Collaborate with regional teams to gather and interpret field data
  • Support the development of key performance indicators and metrics
  • Translate complex data findings into clear, actionable insights
  • Manage databases and analytics platforms for impact tracking
  • Identify trends and patterns in program outcomes
  • Contribute to evaluations and learning initiatives
  • Work with cross-functional teams to align data practices
  • Improve data workflows and reporting efficiency
  • Maintain up-to-date dashboards for leadership and partners
  • Ensure compliance with data privacy and security standards
  • Assist in the integration of new data sources
  • Provide training and guidance on data use to non-technical staff
  • Monitor data quality and implement corrective actions
  • Support grant reporting requirements with accurate data
  • Develop visualizations to communicate impact effectively
  • Coordinate with external evaluators and research partners
  • Stay current with best practices in data analytics and impact measurement
  • Contribute to organizational learning from data insights
  • Optimize data systems for scalability and usability
  • Lead data audits and validation exercises
  • Support the implementation of new analytics tools

Compensation

Competitive salary and benefits package

Work Arrangement

Remote with regional flexibility in East or West Africa

Team

Part of the Global Impact team focused on measuring and advancing social impact

About the Role

This position plays a central role in strengthening how impact is measured and communicated across portfolios in East or West Africa. The manager will ensure data drives learning and decision-making.

What We’re Looking For

We seek a detail-oriented professional with a strong analytics background and a passion for social change. The ideal candidate combines technical expertise with the ability to work across cultures and contexts.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter outlining their relevant experience and motivation for applying.

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Acumen
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.
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