Data & technology Manager, Acumen East & West Africa
On-site · Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria or Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya
Job Summary
Data and Technology Manager to lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the MEL technology stack for Green RISE Africa. Responsibilities include operationalising the MEL framework, managing and improving the technology platform (Salesforce as the MEL system of record, FormAssembly, Google Suite, AI-powered tools), facilitating data collection, management and reporting (including automated and visual reports), enabling partner reporting, coordinating with the Finance and Compliance teams on data governance, and building team and partner capacity in using technology for MEL. Travel within the region is expected. Based out of Acumen offices in Nairobi or Lagos with in-office presence 3 days a week; remote from other geographies not an option.
Required Qualifications
- At least 8 years of professional experience in a similar role - developing and maintaining a technology stack, including at least 3 years of experience in developing and managing data systems, MEL databases, and reporting tools
- Demonstrated experience configuring, administering, and stewarding Salesforce as the MEL system of record
- Demonstrated experience in Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) for complex, multi-country programmes, including using technology to support MEL in field and country contexts
- Demonstrated ability to strengthen the use of data for decision-making across different organizational levels
- Strong skills in data analysis and data visualisation
- Experience setting up routine reporting systems (actuals vs targets) for quarterly and annual reporting
- Experience working with compliance teams on data governance and best practices
- Experience in AI solutions or AI agents for MEL
- Experience working in multi-country, matrix-managed environments
- Experience in gender and youth programmes or working with private sector partners
- Familiarity with Power BI, Airtable, Claude or similar tools
- Location: Nairobi (East Africa) or Lagos (West Africa)
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