Senior Associate, MEL Data Systems
Quick answer
Acumen is hiring a hybrid Senior Associate in Nairobi or Lagos to manage MEL data systems and technology solutions for their economic empowerment programs across Africa.
- Role
- Senior Associate, MEL Data Systems
- Organization
- Acumen
- Location
- Nairobi, Kenya or Lagos, Nigeria
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Research & Evaluation
The role
Acumen is seeking a Senior Associate to manage Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) data systems for a transformative business and economic empowerment program focused on young women in Africa. The role involves maintaining technology platforms like Salesforce and Power BI, conducting data analysis, and building capacity among regional team members and partners. Candidates will work from the Nairobi or Lagos office three days per week while supporting data-driven decision-making and exploring AI-powered solutions.
What you'll do
- Implement and maintain programmatic MEL technology platforms like Salesforce and Power BI.
- Produce routine reports, dashboards, and visualizations for various stakeholders.
- Conduct data analysis and provide insights to support program effectiveness.
- Build the data capacity of internal team members and regional partner organizations.
- Advise on AI-powered solutions to improve MEL activities and data reporting.
What it takes
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in MEL data systems within an international development context.
- Strong technical expertise in data management and visualization platforms.
- Proven experience building and using Salesforce for data management and reporting.
- Demonstrated ability to develop training materials and lead capacity-building sessions.
- Growing interest and understanding of AI tools and their application in data systems.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote?
No, this role is based out of the Acumen office in Nairobi or Lagos with an expectation of working from the office 3 days a week.
What is the compensation for this role?
The compensation for this position is not specified in the job posting.
What are the primary technical requirements for this job?
Candidates need at least five years of experience in MEL data systems, including proficiency with Salesforce, Power BI, Airtable, or equivalent data visualization and management tools.
How to apply
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