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The role

The Senior Impact Officer is responsible for supporting the team on impact measurement and reporting. The role holder will take the lead in analyzing and leveraging data collected from portfolio companies, updating performance across all impact metrics, and documenting progress and lessons learned from AECF’s portfolio to support program development, efficient program management, and communications. The Senior Impact Officer will also play a role in supporting the development and implementation of AECF’s results measurement system and ensuring compliance with the reporting requirements of donor partners.

Key responsibilities

• Update and improve the portfolio monitoring plan for the Sudan SME Catalyser, including future portfolio partners, in line with AECF policies and procedures and donor requirements.
• Support the development of investee monitoring plans, targets, and budgets during the process of investee selection and review as needed throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide an evidence-based feedback loop to the programme on an ongoing basis, and contribute to producing, packaging, and disseminating impact and change stories.
• Collaborate with program investees to address any data discrepancies or inconsistencies and ensure data integrity.
• Support partners in designing and disseminating research studies by providing relevant input.
• Ensure accurate and timely compliance with all reporting requirements both at program level and at AECF institutional level (incl. supporting the preparation of annual AECF Impact reports, periodic donor reports, and ongoing ad hoc knowledge pieces).
• Maintain a dashboard to track performance against key impact indicators and provide feedback to all relevant teams on project performance as and when needed.
• Share learning from results measurement and impact analyses with the wider team.
• Develop and disseminate monthly short evidence-based articles, updated project summary briefs, reports, human interest stories, and website content in English.
• Any other tasks assigned by the line manager

Required qualifications, experience, and attributes:

• A bachelor’s degree in economics, statistics, social sciences, or a related discipline. A master’s degree is desirable.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in a similar role.
• Priority will be given to professionals with prior experience in sustainable agriculture, climate finance, women’s ewomen’s empowerment, or financial inclusion.
• Understand the donor requirements for private sector-led development in relevant sectors.
• Demonstrate productive drive in working with peers, partners, consultants, and others to achieve pre-targeted and measurable business results.
• Experience working on KFW- or SIDA-funded projects is highly desirable, with familiarity with the relevant requirements and compliance standards.
• Fluency in English and Arabic is required for effective communication.

How to apply

The AECF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered based on merit without regard to race, sex, colour, national origin, religion, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

AECF does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, processing, training, or otherwise).

If you believe you meet the criteria for the role, register and apply at https://recruitment.aecfafrica.org. Interviews will be on a rolling basis and will close once a suitable candidate is identified.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.