Senior Associate: MEL Green Rise Africa
Quick answer
Acumen is hiring a hybrid (3 days/week) Senior Associate based in Nairobi or Lagos to provide MEL coordination and administrative support for an Africa-focused economic empowerment programme.
- Role
- Senior Associate: MEL Green Rise Africa
- Organization
- Acumen
- Location
- Nairobi, Kenya or Lagos, Nigeria
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Research & Evaluation
The role
Acumen is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Associate to provide Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) coordination and administrative support for an economic empowerment programme in Africa. This role involves managing reporting calendars, coordinating data collection, and ensuring MEL processes run efficiently across East and West Africa. The position requires at least 5 years of relevant experience and the ability to work from the Nairobi or Lagos office three days per week.
What you'll do
- Manage and maintain the programme reporting calendar and MEL deadlines.
- Coordinate data collection activities across regional teams and partners.
- Review and refine data collection tools to ensure accuracy and fitness for purpose.
- Compile and organize data inputs for quarterly and annual reports.
- Provide administrative support for evaluation activities and learning sessions.
What it takes
- At least 5 years of experience in MEL, project coordination, or programme administration.
- Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail.
- Experience managing reporting calendars and multi-stakeholder coordination.
- Proficiency in data collection tools like KoboToolbox, SurveyCTO, or Google Forms.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is this job located?
This role is based out of Acumen's offices in Nairobi, Kenya or Lagos, Nigeria, with an expectation of working from the office 3 days per week.
What is the compensation for this role?
The compensation for this position is not explicitly specified in the job posting.
What are the primary qualifications required?
Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience in MEL or project coordination, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in data collection tools and Microsoft Office.
How can I apply for this position?
Applications are reviewed and interviews are scheduled on a rolling basis; please visit the Acumen website to submit your application.
How to apply
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