Acumen
international development
SeniorAssociate-Reporting,DataandAnalytics
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“Senior Associate - Reporting, Data and Analytics at Acumen. Skills: Data management, Data visualisation, Reporting, MEL data systems. Implement and maintain technology solutions. Maintain data collection systems”
What You'll Achieve.
Produce routine reports and dashboards on key metrics and KPIs; Reporting on Impact Linked Finance initiatives; Contribute to quarterly reporting on data quality from partners
Industry & Context.
Data analysis; Insight generation
Occasional travel within the East and West Africa region
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5 years of work experience in MEL data systems, Technical skills across data management and visualisation platforms, Practical experience in project or programme monitoring and evaluation, Experience working across multiple countries in an international development context, Knowledge of and experience with a range of MEL database tools and systems, Experience using IT to support MEL objectives, Experience developing or maintaining IT products or tools, Experience building and using Salesforce for data management and reporting, Experience in data analysis, analytics and data visualisation, Experience with mobile data collection approaches, Experience setting up routine reporting, Experience advising organisations or teams on best practices in data management and reporting, Experience working with Compliance teams on data management best practices, Understanding of AI tools, agents and solutions
Nice to Have
Formal training in MEL methodologies, data analysis or project evaluation, Experience on Impact Linked Finance initiatives, Value for Money approaches, SROI or benefit-cost analyses, Project management qualification, Experience working in a multi-country programme, Experience working in gender and youth-inclusive programmes, Experience with private sector businesses seeking to grow and scale, Experience working in a matrix-managed environment, Familiarity with Power BI, Airtable, Salesforce or similar platforms
What You'll Do.
Implement and maintain technology solutions
Maintain data collection systems
Maintain data management systems
Produce routine reports
Build data capacity of partners
Build data capacity of team members
Support MEL technology platform maintenance
Develop quarterly reporting processes
Produce reports on key metrics
Produce reports on KPIs
Carry out data analysis
Develop data visualisations
Quality assure financial data
Integrate financial data
Report on Impact Linked Finance
Advise on AI solutions
Ensure data is collected
Ensure data is stored
Manage data in line with best practices
Ensure adherence to data consent
Ensure adherence to data use
Ensure adherence to data retention
Ensure adherence to data protection
Ensure adherence to data security
Integrate data from multiple sources
Produce consolidated reports
Respond to impact data requests
Support knowledge management system set-up
Support knowledge management system maintenance
Capture lessons learned
Manage qualitative data
Support programmatic evaluations
Meet data needs for evaluations
Build capacity of team members
Support partners to engage with technology
Support partners to engage with reporting systems
Develop training materials
Deliver training sessions
Assist partners to develop reporting systems
Monitor partner data management
Monitor partner reporting systems
Contribute to reporting on data quality
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work closely with the Impact Manager: MEL; Support close collaboration with Finance; Support as a point of contact for impact data requests; Work closely with the Programme Insights team; Build the capacity of team members; Support partners to engage with programme technology; Support partners to engage with reporting systems
Full Job Description
Acumen is seeking a detail-oriented and organised Senior Associate with at least 5 years of work experience in MEL data systems in an international development context, strong technical skills across data management and visualisation platforms, and a growing interest in AI-powered solutions. for a transformative business and economic empowerment programme across Africa, with a strong focus on young women, leadership, and organisational growth and development. This role will be based out of Acumen’s office in Nairobi or Lagos, with an expectation of working from the office 3 days a week. Remote from other geographies is not an option. This role will be based out of Acumen office in Nairobi or Lagos with an expectation of working from office 3 days a week. Remote from other geographies is not an option. About Acumen Acumen is a global force of entrepreneurs, investors, philanthropists, and social innovators working together to build a world based on dignity. We were founded by Jacqueline Novogratz on the radical idea that business, when cultivated with moral imagination, can break the cycle of poverty. We invest in transformational companies, build sustainable markets, and prepare leaders with the tools they need to create a more just and inclusive future. Since 2001, we have scaled companies and shaped markets in some of the hardest-to-reach communities on the planet, impacting over half-a-billion lives. To learn more visit acumen.org. About the role Reporting to the Impact Manager: Data, Systems and Reporting, the Senior Associate will play a hands-on role in implementing and maintaining the technology solutions that underpin the programme & the MEL framework. This includes maintaining data collection and management systems, producing routine reports and dashboards, and building the data capacity of partners and team members across the region. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience in MEL data systems in an international development context,
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