Poverty & Economic Development Full-time

Program Lead Acumen Academy

Acumen

Location

Kenya

Type

Full-time

Posted

Dec 18, 2025

Mission

What you will drive

Core responsibilities for the Program Lead at Acumen Academy:

  • Lead the Investment Readiness Program to prepare social entrepreneurs for investment
  • Develop and implement program curriculum and learning experiences
  • Manage program operations and participant engagement
  • Build partnerships with stakeholders in the social enterprise ecosystem

Impact

The difference you'll make

This role creates positive change by equipping social entrepreneurs with the skills and readiness to secure investment, enabling them to scale solutions that address poverty and create sustainable impact in underserved communities.

Profile

What makes you a great fit

Required qualifications and skills:

  • Experience in program management or leadership roles
  • Background in social enterprise, impact investing, or international development
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and partnership development skills
  • Ability to work effectively in multicultural environments

Benefits

What's in it for you

Compensation and culture information not specified in the provided description.

About

Inside Acumen

Acumen is a nonprofit impact investment fund that invests in companies, leaders, and ideas to solve problems of poverty. Acumen Academy is their leadership development arm that equips social innovators with the tools and community to create lasting change.