Impact Manager at Acumen

About the Role

• We are seeking someone with strong analytical skills and a proven track record in developing Theories of Change, Impact and Evidence and Measurement Frameworks.
• This will suit a self-starter who is able to operate/work independently, someone who is comfortable working with data and technology, who wants to learn and grow within an impact role

Accountabilities Include
Impact Framework Design and Implementation:

• Support the AD of Academy Impact on the development of the Theory of Change (TOC), Logframes/logic models, and Impact Measurement plans for all projects (as outlined above) 
• Support to the AD of Academy Impact on the development of the Academy Evidence and Measurement Framework
• Lead in creating Indicator Tracking Tables and project dashboards for all projects to measure targets against actuals
• Lead in ensuring all projects have SMART objectives and indicators
• Lead in designing Impact Measurement/(Performance Management Plans) plans that include data flow and analysis plans (co-delivered with data team).

Data Collection & Validation:

• Overseeing all day to day data related aspects of the programme including data collection, extraction, cleaning, analysis, reporting, and presentation. This will involve engagement with regional leads and central teams. 
• Develop. test  and validate data collection tools (quantitative, qualitative and quality assurance) in line with sector best practices 
• Lead Foundry data integrity and cleaning plan in collaboration with regional data leads (governance tbc) to ensure we have high quality data to work with 
• Develop with Data and Technology Lead, a new data flow map for the collection, extraction, analysis and reporting of qualitative data (and work with colleagues to create it using our data systems) 
• Lead on carrying out annual Lives Impacted reporting 
• Contribute towards systems innovation, development and improvement across all data collection activities. 

Monitoring & Reporting:

• Conduct target forecasting and reporting, flagging deviations to project leads
• Deliver routine internal data reporting via Salesforce dashboards or similar 
• Build capacity of other staff members on Impact measurement 
• Ensure good collaboration with regional and non impact teams
• Respond to ad-hoc data requests from a range of teams 
• Maintain Impact issues log to contribute towards the improvement of impact management approaches at Acumen Academy 

Analysis & Insights Generation and Communication:

• Perform comprehensive data analysis (quantitative and qualitative) to generate actionable insights
• Create and deliver insights pieces for internal and external audiences (case studies, themed reviews, interviews)
• Present learning and insights internally 
• Communicate findings across the organization
• Work closely with Data and Systems Lead, data teams and Operations team on data management and systems development.

Adaptive Management and Feedback Loops:

• Ensure data is used for internal decision making and programme improvement
• Lead on After Action Reviews and internal learning activities 

Skills & Qualifications 

• At least 8 years of experience in creating Theories Of Change, logical frameworks approach/logic models, Impact Frameworks.
• Experience in developing Evidence and Measurement Frameworks and operational tools such as Indicator trackers and results based monitoring approaches. 
• Prior experience collaborating with project implementation teams and familiarity with project planning, Gantt charts, risk management etc. 
• Experience working in a global context across timezones with multiple stakeholders in private sector finance
• System creation and management (processes, practices, technical systems, resourcing, staffing, ways of working)
• Experience in use of data analysis software such as MS Excel, Google Sheets, Power BI, Airtable  and visualisation software (Tableau or similar) or willingness to learn
• Experience in carrying out data analysis using pivot tables, basic regression analysis and statistical methods or willingness to learn
• Preferred Experience:  Developing basic Salesforce dashboards (or similar) or a willingness to learn
• Permanently authorized to work in the United Kingdom, based in London
• Self reflective and aligned with Acumens Values.