Acumen is seeking a Funding to Build Manager for the Africa Acumen Academy to lead and refine strategic priorities in alignment with Green RISE Africa and Acumen Academy objectives. The role focuses on green job creation for young women and youth through structured funding programs. The manager will oversee the entire program lifecycle from design and pipeline building to application selection, grant execution, and post-disbursement impact management.
Key Responsibilities
Program Strategy & Design
Refine and define Funding to Build strategic priorities focusing on green job creation for young women and youth.
Design the overall program structure, annual calendar, and end-to-end processes for each cycle.
Develop and oversee pipeline-building, outreach, and communications strategies.
Lead the design and iteration of the program application forms.
Application, Selection & Grant Execution
Manage the end-to-end application and selection process to ensure an equitable applicant experience.
Design information sessions, evaluation frameworks, and manage selection panels.
Synthesize assessments and provide decision-ready recommendations for final awardees.
Lead due diligence for selected entrepreneurs, coordinating legal, financial, and compliance reviews.
Oversee grant agreement execution and ensure readiness for disbursement in line with internal controls.
Post-Disbursement & Impact Management
Lead structured onboarding for funded entrepreneurs.
Track financial, operational, and impact KPIs across the portfolio.
Monitor reporting compliance at key milestones.
Produce consolidated impact and learning reports.
Generate insights and recommendations to strengthen future funding cycles.
Qualifications and Skills
Minimum of 8 years of experience in program and/or grants management, impact investing, enterprise support, venture building or related fields.
Demonstrated experience managing end-to-end funding or selection processes.
Strong understanding of early-stage entrepreneurship, particularly within climate or sustainability sectors.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
Strong analytical and reporting skills with data translation experience.
Proven people management experience.
High attention to detail, integrity, and comfort operating within governance frameworks.
BA/BSc/HND qualification.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply through the official Acumen application portal on Greenhouse. You can access the application link here: https://www.myjobmag.co.ke/apply-now/1165281. Ensure your application is submitted before the deadline on March 6, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply through the official Acumen application portal via the following link: Apply Here. Ensure that all relevant documents are submitted by the deadline on March 6, 2026.
