Acumen’s Global Fellows Program for Social Impact Leaders

November 13, 2013 By fundsforngos


Deadline: 13 December 2013

Acumen has launched the Global Fellows Program – a fellowship program for selected fellows to undertake intensive leadership training in New York, USA and in South Asia and Africa. This is a learning opportunity for those individuals “dedicated to serving the poor and whohave the business and operational expertise, and moral imagination needed to effect long-term social change. The fellowship begins with an eight-week training program in the Acumen New York office, where Fellows learn about business models for the poor, hone their leadership skills, and learn more about Acumen.”

After training, each Fellow works for the CEO or seniormanagement of an Acumen investee on a critical business issue facing the organization.

Applications for the Global Fellowship are highly competitive. While our Fellows have diverse backgrounds and each brings a unique skill set to the Fellowship, we have identified some key traits:
Demonstrated passion and commitment to creating positive social change
Strong business experience – such as finance, operations, or consulting
Proven track record of leadership and management responsibilities
Experience living and working in emerging markets
Unrelenting perseverance, moral fiber, and critical thinking skills
A minimum of 3-5 years of work experience

LEADERSHIP TRAINING

September to mid-November

The Global Fellowship begins with two months of intensive training at the Acumen offices in New York. The training curriculum is based on the three core principles of moral imagination, financial expertise, and operational expertise. Acumen partners with some of the foremost organizations to deliver this leadership curriculum.

FIELD PLACEMENT

Mid-November to August

For nine months, Fellows work at one of Acumen’s portfolio companies as key staff members. Fellows work directly with entrepreneurs, interact with customers, and grapple, first-hand, with the complex issues of addressing the needs of the poor.

DEBRIEF & BEYOND

September & Onwards

Fellows return to New York to share their experiences and lessons learned with the Acumen staff and community. Fellows receive career development support to assist with their post-Fellowship career plans. After the Fellowship, Alumni remain connected through bi-annual gatherings, newsletters, participation in future selection processes, and other opportunities.

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