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 the data collected from portfolio companies, updating performance on all impact metrics, and documenting progress and lessons learned from AECF’s portfolio for use in supporting program development, efficient program management, and communications. The role holder will also support the development and implementation of AECF’s overall results measurement system and ensure compliance with donor partners’ reporting requirements. The Senior Impact Officer will work flexibly and collaboratively with investees, local implementing partners, and other stakeholders. The role will include identifying risks and operational challenges throughout program implementation.

Key responsibilities

• Update and improve the portfolio monitoring plan for the program, including future partners within the portfolio, in line with AECF policies & procedures and the 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 program’s team on an ongoing basis, and contribute to producing, packaging, and disseminating impact and changing 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 (including 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, provide feedback to all relevant teams on project performance, as and when needed.
• Share learning from results measurement and impact analysis with the wider team.
• Develop and disseminate monthly short evidence-based articles, update project summary briefs, reports, human interest stories, and website content.

Suitable candidates should:

• Possess a bachelor’s degree in economics, statistics, social sciences, or a related discipline. A master’s degree is desirable.
• Have a minimum of seven (7) years of experience in a similar role.
• Have experience in sustainable agriculture, climate finance, women’s economic empowerment, or financial inclusion.
• Demonstrate an understanding of 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.
• Be fluent in English and Arabic 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. To be considered, your application must be received by 24th December 2025.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.