Job Description
The role involves leading the design, delivery, and management of a climate-focused fellowship program in West Africa, including community engagement, partnership building, and program operations to foster leadership development and green entrepreneurship among youth.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end delivery of the Climate-Focused Fellowship in West Africa, including program design, facilitation, and community transition.
- Develop and implement annual work plans aligned with program objectives.
- Design and co-facilitate immersive seminars and virtual learning labs, ensuring curriculum relevance to regional climate issues.
- Manage outreach, recruitment, and selection processes to ensure diverse and qualified cohorts.
- Coordinate community engagement activities and support Fellows' transition into alumni networks.
- Oversee program operations, including planning, budgeting, logistics, and documentation.
- Track and report on program impact, learning outcomes, and youth-in-work pathways.
- Build and maintain relationships with ecosystem partners, funders, and stakeholders to support program growth and collaboration.
Requirements
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in program leadership and management, preferably in leadership development, climate, entrepreneurship, or social impact
- Demonstrated experience owning complex, multi-phase programs end-to-end
- Strong facilitation skills
- Familiarity with social entrepreneurs and the social impact ecosystem in West Africa
- Strong stakeholder and partnership management skills
- Excellent organizational and project management capabilities
- Experience managing budgets and coordinating across teams
- Strong data literacy and reporting skills
- Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities
- Self-reflective and strongly aligned with Acumen s values
- Permanently authorized to work in Lagos, Nigeria
Benefits & Perks
Compensation/salary range not specified
Work schedule not specified
Work environment perks not specified
Opportunities for leadership development and climate-driven impact
Participation in a global community of social innovators and leaders
Access to immersive seminars, virtual learning labs, coaching, and peer learning
Engagement with ecosystem partners, alumni, and climate networks
Involvement in community building activities and regional gatherings
Opportunities for ecosystem engagement and partnership development
Support for professional growth in program management, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement
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