Job Description
The role involves leading the development, management, and expansion of the Acumen Academy Program in Pakistan, including fellowship outreach, program operations, stakeholder engagement, and building partnerships to support social entrepreneurship and leadership development.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the launch, delivery, and growth of the Acumen Academy Program in Pakistan
- Lead the design and execution of Fellows outreach, recruitment, and selection strategies
- Oversee program operations including budgeting, logistics, and facilitator coordination
- Support Fellows through coaching, feedback, and maintaining engagement
- Build and maintain partnerships, funding support, and relationships with program stakeholders
- Establish and promote the Acumen Academy brand in Pakistan
- Develop and oversee the Pakistan Foundry strategy and initiatives
- Build the Pakistan Acumen Academy by establishing partnerships, securing funding, and engaging local partners
- Lead and manage a team of 2-4 members to achieve program objectives
Requirements
- Minimum of 10 years of work experience in a related field, preferably in education, training, fellowships, leadership development, or entrepreneurship.
- Experience in group facilitation and adult learning.
- Coaching skills, including the ability to give constructive feedback effectively, and willingness to have difficult, courageous conversations in service of helping others grow.
- Experience in fundraising for new ventures.
- Experience managing stakeholders, building relationships with teams and partners, and managing a team by structuring work, prioritizing, assigning, delegating, tracking results, and maintaining team morale.
- Strong operations track record with the ability to achieve targets independently, prioritize effectively, and work efficiently against tight deadlines.
- Familiarity and exposure to the field of social enterprise and poverty alleviation (preferred).
- A graduate master's degree in a related field such as education, psychology, leadership, or equivalent qualification.
Benefits & Perks
Compensation/salary range (not specified in the posting)
Work schedule (not specified in the posting)
Work environment perks (not specified in the posting)
Opportunities for professional development in leadership, facilitation, and fundraising
Chance to work with a global organization focused on social impact and poverty alleviation
Leadership role with team management responsibilities
Building a network of funders, supporters, and advisors
Involvement in impactful social enterprise and community development initiatives
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