Senior Associate, East Africa Fellows Program

Key Responsibilities

Program Delivery & Facilitation

• Support the training and facilitation of the Climate Fellowship Program.
• Co-deliver fellowship seminars and learning experiences (online and in-person).
• Collaborate with Curriculum and Training teams to provide feedback and continuously improve the Fellowship experience.

Outreach, Recruitment & Selection

• Lead and execute outreach and recruitment strategies for the Climate Fellowship.
• Build and manage strong recruitment pipelines in collaboration with partners and ecosystem actors.
• Coordinate the end-to-end Fellow selection process.

Program Operations

• Manage fellowship logistics, timelines, communications, and documentation.
• Coordinate all program activities from recruitment through to graduation.
• Ensure efficient and high-quality program operations across all phases of delivery.

Program Reporting

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date data on fellowship activities, participation, and engagement.
• Support the preparation of grant reports, impact reports, and other program documentation as needed.
• Update and maintain program reporting tools.

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in program delivery and management, preferably within leadership development or related fields.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex programs with strong attention to detail.
• Experience working in fast-paced environments with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong Excel and data management skills, including tracking and reporting on program data.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills with internal teams and external partners.
• Ability to prioritize effectively and manage competing deadlines.
• Experience designing, executing, and facilitating online and in-person events.
• Familiarity with social entrepreneurs and the social impact ecosystem in East Africa.
• Self-reflective and strongly aligned with Acumen’s values.
• BA/BSc/HND qualification.