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Seeking Summer Associates

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010

The application process for summer associates in Acumen Fund’s New York office is now open. We are currently accepting applications for the following positions for Summer 2010:

Applications will be accepted until 5:00PM EST on February 3, 2010. If your school subscribes to The MBA-Nonprofit Connection’s summer jobs program, please apply through that channel (a list of participating schools can be found at: http://mnconnection.org/schools/partner-schools.html). If your school is not a member of MNC, please send a cover letter and resume to summerintern2010(at)acumenfund.org. Please include the job title “Summer Associate – Portfolio” or “Summer Associate – Communications” in the subject line.

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Work with Acumen: Open positions

Tuesday, September 29th, 2009

Acumen Fund is seeking talented, passionate individuals for a few open positions. Complete job descriptions in PDF form can be found on the Work with Acumen page of the website.

The Manager of Portfolio Performance Management will directly oversee Acumen Fund’s post-investment management processes, from assessing the needs of our portfolio companies to designing the most appropriate strategy considering available best-practices and our unique market in addition. The Manager will also be expected to build a successful performance management capability in a fast-changing and entrepreneurial environment. Our ideal candidate is not only deeply committed to our mission and business model but equipped with 8-10 years of work experience in management consulting, private equity, venture capital, start up businesses, or a related area. This is a global role which will require the hire be based in one of our global offices and travel frequently to our investment regions.

The East Africa Portfolio Manager will be directly responsible for managing current investments in the Water and Sanitation portfolio in East Africa and developing future investments in the sector. S/he will also manage compliance and operations of the Acumen Fund East Africa office. S/he will be expected to play a significant role globally, helping to build on the existing water and sanitation expertise in the organization. Our ideal candidate is not only deeply committed to our mission and business model but equipped with 7 – 10 years of principal investing experience in the water sector.

The India Portfolio Manager will be directly responsible for (1) managing the healthcare portfolio in India, including current investments and the development of future investments in the sector and (2) managing compliance and operations of the Acumen Fund India office. S/he will also be expected to play a significant role globally, helping to build on the existing healthcare expertise in the organization. Our ideal candidate is not only deeply committed to our mission and business model but equipped with 7 – 10 years of principal investing experience in the healthcare sector.

If you or someone you know is interested in these positions, please visit the site to learn more.

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Volunteer Opportunity: Communications team

Friday, September 11th, 2009

The Acumen Fund Communications team is currently looking for a volunteer to write, edit and manage content on two of our key online properties – the Acumen Fund blog and website. This is a 3-month, full-time volunteer position. The volunteer will be expected to work out of Acumen Fund’s New York office.

The Communications Volunteer will be a key member of Acumen Fund’s communications team, working with Acumen Fund staff (across functions and geographies) to ensure timely, accurate, compelling content on the website and blog, and to support internal knowledge building. This is an unpaid position, but you’ll learn a lot about the sector as well as the inner workings of Acumen Fund and have the opportunity to share your words with the ever-expanding Acumen Fund community.

The ideal candidate will have a facility for the written word (and for the technology needed to share such words), as well as a passion for Acumen Fund’s vision and mission.

Click here for the full position description. Apply by sending a cover letter and resume to mtada@acumenfund.org. Please include the job title “Communications Volunteer” in the subject line. Deadline for applications is 5:00pm EST September 30.

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Help wanted: Corporate Strategy Intern for GEWP

Monday, September 7th, 2009

Global Easy Water Products (GEWP), an Acumen Fund investee in our Agriculture Portfolio in India, is currently recruiting a qualified Corporate Strategy Intern to help the company build a new 5-year business plan and financial model. This is an exciting opportunity to work directly with the Managing Director and Board of Directors of the company to shape its future direction.

GEWP is the exclusive distibutor for KB Drip, a line of micro-irrigation products that drastically increase yields and incomes for small farmers, as well as reduce water and energy consumption by 30-70%. The company currently distributes through over 600 dealers in seven states in India, as well as exports across Asia, Africa and Latin America. GEWP has witnesses remarkable growth over the past two years and has proven that enterprises can operate profitably, while having a tremendous impact on poverty. The company is, therefore, revising its 5-year business plan and financial model to account for new growth opportunities.

The intern would be based in Aurangabad and/or Hyderabad for a period of eight weeks. To apply: Check out this position description, and send a cover letter and CV to khill@acumenfund.org, with “Application for GEWP Corporate Strategy Intern” in the subject line.

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Work with Acumen Fund: India Portfolio Manager

Thursday, August 20th, 2009

Acumen Fund India is seeking a new Portfolio Manager to support our health work. The PDF version of the job description can be found here: India Portfolio Manager or on the Work with Acumen page.

The India Portfolio Manager will be directly responsible for (1) managing the healthcare portfolio in India, including current investments and the development of future investments in the sector and (2) managing compliance and operations of the Acumen Fund India office. S/he will also be expected to play a significant role globally, helping to build on the existing healthcare expertise in the organization.

Our ideal candidate is not only deeply committed to our mission and business model but equipped with 7 – 10 years of principal investing experience in the healthcare sector.

If you or someone you know is interested in the position, please visit the site to learn more.

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