Lead, Acumen Academy Pakistan
Quick answer
Acumen Pakistan is hiring a senior Lead for Acumen Academy in Islamabad to drive strategy and oversee Fellowship and Foundry programs.
- Role
- Lead, Acumen Academy Pakistan
- Organization
- Acumen Pakistan
- Location
- Islamabad, Pakistan
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Leadership & Executive
The role
Acumen Pakistan is seeking an experienced leader to drive the strategic growth of Acumen Academy in Pakistan, overseeing the Acumen Fellowship and The Foundry programs. The role involves managing local team operations, cultivating partnerships, and providing strategic guidance to social entrepreneurs. The successful candidate will report to the Global Head of Acumen Academy and be based in Islamabad.
What you'll do
- Implement strategic direction to identify and support exemplary social enterprise leaders.
- Cultivate new partnerships and secure funding support for flagship programs.
- Oversee recruitment, selection, and delivery for the Acumen Fellowship program.
- Collaborate with the global team to scale the impact of Foundry members in Pakistan.
- Manage the local team, annual planning, and budgetary requirements.
What it takes
- Minimum 14 years of experience in social enterprise, incubation, or leadership development.
- Proven track record in fundraising for new ventures.
- Strong operations experience with the ability to achieve targets independently.
- Master's degree in business management, leadership, or a related field.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is this position located?
This position is based in Islamabad, Pakistan, and requires travel within the country.
What is the compensation for this role?
The compensation for this position is not specified in the job posting.
What level of experience is required?
Candidates must have at least 14 years of professional experience in social entrepreneurship, enterprise incubation, or executive leadership development.
How can I apply for this job?
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so interested candidates should apply as soon as possible via the organization's portal.
How to apply
Apply directly on Acumen Pakistan's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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