Impact Manager: Reporting, Data and Analytics
Quick answer
Acumen is hiring a hybrid Impact Manager (Reporting, Data and Analytics) based in Nairobi or Lagos to lead the technology and data strategy for regional MEL frameworks.
- Role
- Impact Manager: Reporting, Data and Analytics
- Organization
- Acumen
- Location
- Nairobi, Kenya or Lagos, Nigeria
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Research & Evaluation
The role
Acumen is seeking an experienced Impact Manager to lead data, reporting, and analytics for a regional economic empowerment program focused on young women in Africa. The role involves designing and implementing technology solutions for Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) frameworks, including the use of Salesforce, Power BI, and data visualization tools. The successful candidate will manage data governance, support knowledge management, and build capacity among partners and team members to ensure effective impact reporting. This position plays a critical role in integrating financial and impact data to drive decision-making across the organization.
What you'll do
- Design and implement technology solutions for the programmatic MEL framework.
- Develop dashboards and quarterly reports on key metrics and KPIs.
- Manage data governance, security, and compliance in collaboration with legal teams.
- Build capacity for staff and partners in using MEL reporting technologies.
- Integrate financial and impact data to provide insights for programmatic decision-making.
What it takes
- Minimum of 8 years of professional experience, with 3+ years in data systems and MEL.
- Proficiency in data visualization and reporting tools such as Power BI and Salesforce.
- Experience in complex, multi-country monitoring and evaluation environments.
- Knowledge of data protection, privacy, and governance best practices.
- Ability to travel occasionally within the region for site visits.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is this job located and what is the work schedule?
This role is based in either the Acumen office in Nairobi or Lagos and requires working from the office 3 days a week.
What is the compensation for this position?
The compensation for this role is not specified in the job posting.
What are the key technical qualifications required?
Candidates must have at least 8 years of experience, including 3 years specifically in data systems and MEL, with proficiency in Salesforce, Power BI, and Airtable.
How do I apply for this position?
The posting indicates that applications will be reviewed and interviews scheduled on a rolling basis, though a specific deadline is not provided.
How to apply
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