Investment Readiness Program Lead
Acumen
About this role
The Venture Building Program Manager will lead delivery of Acumen’s capacity-building and investment-readiness programs for early-stage social enterprises across East and West Africa. The role is based in Nairobi or Lagos, reports to the Program Lead, and focuses on preparing ventures to attract capital while overseeing program design, partner networks, and operational delivery. It is offered as a five-year contract and involves close collaboration with cross-regional teams and external stakeholders to iterate and scale effective program models.
Skills
Qualifications
About Acumen
acumen.orgAcumen is a nonprofit impact investment organization that raises and invests philanthropic capital in early-stage companies serving low-income communities. It focuses on sectors such as energy, agriculture, education, healthcare, and workforce development, primarily in Africa, South Asia, Latin America, and the United States.
Recent company news
Africa Private Equity NewsAcumen backs Nigerian hibiscus exporter AgroEknor
7 hours ago
Stock TitanNew Alzheimer’s treatment data explores better delivery to the brain
2 days ago
MarketBeatAcumen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:ABOS) Receives Consensus Rating of "Moderate Buy" from Brokerages
3 days ago
ADVFN LtdAcumen Pharmaceuticals to Showcase Advances in Alzheimer's Treatment at International Conference on Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Diseases 2026
2 days ago
DFC (.gov)Jacqueline Novogratz
1 month ago
About Acumen
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
Unlock Company Insights
View leadership team, funding history,
and employee contacts for Acumen.
Salary
$67k – $91k
per year