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Senior Associate, Insights - Acumen Academy

Acumen

Posted 3 months agoNairobi, Kenya; Lagos, Nigeria

Location

Nairobi, Kenya; Lagos, Nigeria

Job Type

Full-time

Experience

Entry-Level

Category

Research & Analytics

Job Description

Acumen is a global force of entrepreneurs, investors, philanthropists, and social innovators working together to build a world based on dignity. Founded on the radical idea that business, cultivated with moral imagination, can break the cycle of poverty, Acumen invests in transformational companies, builds sustainable markets, and prepares leaders with the tools they need to create a more just and inclusive future. Since 2001, Acumen has scaled companies and shaped markets in some of the hardest-to-reach communities on the planet, impacting over half a billion lives.
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Requirements

  • 5 to 8 years of relevant experience in consulting, development, research, or a related field
  • Experience in qualitative or mixed-methods research including designing tools, conducting interviews and surveys
  • Strong analytical and synthesis skills with the ability to translate complex information into clear insights
  • Strong writing skills with the ability to contribute to reports and structured outputs
  • Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and stakeholders
  • Experience in entrepreneurship, MSMEs, or private sector development programs is an advantage
  • Based in Nairobi (East Africa) or Lagos (West Africa) — working from office 3 days a week required

Responsibilities

  • Conduct qualitative and mixed-methods analysis to identify patterns, trends, and key insights across program data
  • Synthesize findings across multiple data sources to answer core learning questions
  • Translate data into clear, concise, and actionable insights that inform program decision-making
  • Provide input into adaptive learning processes including after-action reviews and periodic learning sessions
  • Support the development of internal and external learning deliverables including reports, briefs, and blogs
  • Support implementation of the program's multi-year learning agenda, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery of learning activities
  • Coordinate and execute qualitative and mixed-methods data collection including surveys, interviews, focus group discussions, and feedback tools
  • Help translate insights into compelling stories and evidence contributing to conversations on green entrepreneurship and women's economic participation