East Africa Fellows Program Associate Jobs in Nairobi - Acumen.
Acumen started as an idea. Twelve years later we have a proven model that combines the best of charity and investing to change the way the world tackles poverty.
Acumen is a non-profit venture fund with a vision to help build a world beyond poverty through investing in companies that deliver critical goods and services in water, health, housing, energy, agriculture, and education to the poor; leaders who are paving the way for new approaches to fighting poverty; and the spread of ideas that will give the world the knowledge and the understanding to change how the world tackles poverty.
Passion, entrepreneurial spirit, and rejecting the status quo are just a few of the things that Acumen team members have in common. What we aim to accomplish with our work is not easy, and we need dedicated, high-caliber people to reach our goals.
Qualifications:
Candidates interested in the East Africa Fellows Program Associate position should have a deep motivation to contributing to Acumen’s mission of solving the toughest problems of poverty, and a passion for leadership development and education.
Your background probably looks something like this:
- At least 1-3 years’ work experience in a related field (preferably in education, training, fellowships and/or leadership development)
- Prior work experience in a fast-paced environment, with a demonstrated ability to work quickly and efficiently against tight deadlines
- Familiarity and exposure to the field of social enterprise and poverty alleviation preferred
- Proficiency in writing skills and in the Microsoft Office suite of programs (i.e. MS Word and Excel) as well as web-based software platforms
- An undergraduate/bachelor’s degree in a related field (for example: education, psychology, leadership, etc) is a plus
Additional qualifications include:
- Exceptionally organized, great at multitasking, with an ability to balance many moving pieces at once, and strengths in project management and prioritization
- Ability to deliver on projects independently, under pressure, and on time – every time
- High attention to detail, dedicated to accuracy, and consistently follows through on all commitments
- A results-oriented problem-solver with a “can-do” attitude
- Brings positive energy and enthusiasm to the table, and is a team player who is ready and willing to roll up their sleeves to do whatever is required to get the job done
- Self-awareness, strong communication/interpersonal skills, and empathy
- Passionate about social impact, dedicated to Acumen’s mission, and interested in leadership development/education
- Alignment with Acumen’s core values: leadership/listening, generosity/accountability, audacity/humility, and respect/integrity.
Closing Date: Monday, 10 February 2014
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