About the job
Acumen India is actively seeking an Associate to collaborate directly with social entrepreneurs, aiding them in fortifying and expanding their enterprises. We are in search of a candidate with at least 5 years of experience in consulting, marketing support, client services, and management. This is a full-time role offered on a 12-month fixed-term contract and will be based in Mumbai.
About Acumen
Acumen is revolutionizing the approach to combating poverty by investing in companies, leaders, and innovative ideas. We provide patient capital to businesses that deliver vital products and services to impoverished communities. To date, Acumen has positively influenced over 500 million lives by investing $154.4M in 167 pioneering early-stage companies across Africa, Latin America, South Asia, and the United States. Our investment goes beyond just financial capital; we have been engaging with innovators and emerging leaders globally, facilitating collective dialogue, moral inquiry, and skill development.
About Acumen Academy
Acumen Academy is the premier institution for social change worldwide. Our mission is to nurture a new generation of social innovators and leaders equipped with both character and competence to address the challenges of poverty and foster a world grounded in dignity. We aim to inspire through the sharing of impactful stories from visionary role models and successful business models.
Role Overview – Associate Programs
The Associate will engage closely with social entrepreneurs, providing them with necessary support to enhance and scale their operations.
This position is entrepreneurial and execution-focused, ideally suited for individuals who excel in fast-paced, start-up-like settings and are driven by the desire to work closely with social entrepreneurs to effectuate measurable social change. The Associate will report directly to the Associate Director of Academy.
Key Responsibilities – Supporting Social Entrepreneurs
- Collaborate with social entrepreneurs and portfolio enterprises to identify their needs, challenges, and growth objectives.
- Deliver continuous programmatic support to assist enterprises in refining operations, amplifying impact, and advancing towards long-term sustainability.
- Connect entrepreneurs with relevant tools, resources, expertise, and networks as part of the program.
- Document insights and learnings from entrepreneur engagement to guide program enhancements.
Program Tracking & Learning
- Monitor enterprise progress against established milestones, outcomes, and impact metrics.

