Investment Readiness Program Lead

Core responsibilities:

• Oversee all social enterprise acceleration support programs in Africa, including piloting new program structures and making data-informed iterations
• Directly run annual investment readiness programs in East and West Africa from pipeline development through supporting ventures through investment due diligence
• Build strong networks of partner investors and manage technical assistance to enhance enterprise investment readiness
• Implement impact measurement frameworks and systematically capture data to track program effectiveness

This role accelerates business and investment-readiness for high-potential, early-stage impact enterprises, helping them attract capital to drive impactful growth and success while breaking the cycle of poverty through market-based solutions.

Required qualifications:

• Minimum 10 years professional experience with at least 5 years facilitating investments in African social entrepreneurs
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Entrepreneurship, International Development or related field
• Proven expertise in supporting early-stage entrepreneurs through various growth phases
• Strong network of Angel and impact investors across Africa with track record of supporting ventures to close first fundraising rounds
• Experience with lean startup methods, business modeling, deal structuring, and financial modeling
• Deep knowledge of social impact sector and building profitable business models in East and West Africa

Acumen offers a competitive compensation package commensurate with experience. The role is offered on a 5-year contract basis subject to available funding.

Acumen is a global organization working to build a world based on dignity by investing in transformational companies, building sustainable markets, and preparing leaders to create a more just and inclusive future. Founded on the radical idea that business with moral imagination can break the cycle of poverty, they have impacted over half-a-billion lives since 2001.