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Job Title: Associate, West Africa Fellows Program
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job Type: Full-time
Application Deadline: Friday, 6 March 2026 (applications reviewed on a rolling basis)

Acumen West Africa is seeking a skilled and highly organized program professional with 3 years of experience to support the operations and coordination of the West Africa Fellows Program. This role will support the launch and effective delivery of Acumen’s first Climate Themed Fellowship, a leadership development program supporting early-stage social enterprises in the African green economy that are creating dignified jobs for women and youth.

The West Africa Fellows Program was launched in 2019 as a transformative, cohort-based leadership program for individuals with an entrepreneurial mindset and a commitment to addressing poverty. The Program Associate will support program operations, coordination, and administrative delivery for the Climate-Focused West Africa Fellows Program. By ensuring strong program operations across recruitment, selection, and delivery, the Associate will play a key role in enabling high-quality learning experiences through operational excellence.

• Programme Operations & Logistics
• Outreach, Recruitment & Selection Support
• Data, Reporting & Learning Support
• Foundry Engagement

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in programme operations, coordination, or administration (fast-paced environments preferred).
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Strong Excel, PowerPoint, and data management skills; ability to maintain trackers and prepare summaries.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with tools like SurveyMonkey, HubSpot, Canva, and similar platforms is an advantage.
• Familiarity with social entrepreneurs and the social impact sector in West Africa.
• Experience coordinating cross-country programmes is an advantage.
• Strong interpersonal skills and team orientation (courtesy, tact, empathy, reliability).
• Self-reflective and aligned with Acumen's values and mission.
• Permanently authorized to work in Lagos, Nigeria.

How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply directly through the Acumen careers portal using the link below. Candidates are encouraged to apply early, as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/acumen/jobs/8442685002

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