Program Lead Acumen Academy, Pakistan

We're looking for an exceptional individual to manage the launch, delivery, and growth of our Acumen Academy Program in Pakistan. The ideal candidate must have at least 10 years of experience preferably in education, training, fellowships and/or leadership development, entrepreneurship.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of work experience in a related field, preferably in education, training, fellowships and/or leadership development, 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 setting up new ventures/programs in new markets is preferred but not required
• A strong track record of managing stakeholders, and building relationships with teams and partners
• Experience managing a team (structuring the work, prioritizing, assigning, delegating, tracking results and team morale, and executing yourself when required) and managing stakeholders in a collaborative fashion
• Strong operations track record and ability to achieve targets independently
• Can prioritize effectively and is detail-oriented
• Prior work experience in a fast-paced environment, ability to 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 (for example: education, psychology, leadership, etc.)
• Strong verbal & written communications skills, and comfort representing Acumen Academy initiatives externally

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work with a global organization making a positive impact
• Chance to develop and grow your skills and expertise
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment