Kumwe Hub is an African-based innovative finance and impact investment arm of Save the Children which was set up in 2021. Kumwe Hub was initiated by a team working within the Save the Children Rwanda office to catalyze innovative and scalable market-based solutions for impact-driven businesses, improving the lives of children and families in Rwanda and across Africa.
The formation of Kumwe Hub revolutionized the way that the NGO sector works. We are innovatively putting power back into local hands by amplifying impact for children, families, and communities through the local private sector in the areas of education, nutrition, health, climate, inclusion and protection.

By 2026, Kumwe Hub will impact 1M children across Africa through innovative finance and impact investing.
We are in search of a passionate Impact Lead deeply committed to children’s rights and well-being to drive our impact strategy. Are you a catalyst for progress? We would like to hear from you!
Join us in shaping a brighter future for children and communities across Africa and beyond. Together, we can create lasting change that reverberates through generations. Apply now and be part of our journey towards a more equitable and sustainable world.

ROLE SCOPE AND PURPOSE:
The Impact Lead will have responsibility for delivering on the following:
Impact Strategy Development:
• Work closely with the management team to build on and refine our impact strategy for all relevant country programs, with a laser focus on locally-led solutions that benefit children, families and youth.
• Identify key social, developmental, and environmental metrics to holistically measure the impact of our sustainable child-focused investments.
Impact Measurement and Reporting:
• Design and implement robust impact measurement frameworks tailored to capture the multifaceted benefits for children, communities, and ecosystems.
• Utilize innovative data collection and analysis methods to assess the outcomes of initiatives such as ECD & Health Financing and child-impact driven MSMEs, leveraging both technology and community partners to ensure accuracy and insights.
• Ensure accurate, real-time data is available for internal decision making and external reporting.
• Prepare compelling impact reports – weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual as needed – showcasing the transformative changes achieved through our investments, aligning closely with the mission of Kumwe Hub.
• Partner with the Communications team to highlight trends, ensuring that communications accurately represent learnings.

Stakeholder Engagement:
• Forge partnerships with diverse stakeholders, including local communities, investors, and Kumwe Hub affiliates, to ensure alignment with their needs and priorities.
• Actively involve children and youth in the design and evaluation of initiatives, amplifying their voices and agency in decision-making processes.
Research and Innovation:
• Stay at the forefront of emerging trends and best practices in child-centric impact measurement, innovative finance, and sustainable development.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and experimentation, leveraging new technologies and methodologies to drive even greater social, environmental, and ecosystem impact.
• Deepen Kumwe Hub’s evidence base through research, sharing it with a wider network in contribution to thought leadership and understanding of what works.
Capacity Building, Administration & Management:
• Provide mentorship and support to internal teams, empowering them to integrate child-centric impact considerations into investment decisions and project implementation.
• Lead workshops and training sessions to enhance understanding and adoption of sustainable finance principles among staff and partners.
• Build Kumwe Hub Impact team and regularly build their skills and strategies to meet global standards of Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) and excellent performance management.
• Set and manage the Impact budget, seeking value for money.
• Participate as an active contributor to company-wide initiatives and management.

QUALIFICATIONS AND ELIGIBILITY
• Master’s degree or higher in a relevant field (e.g., statistics, economics, sustainable development, etc), with a deep commitment to children’s rights and well-being.
• We are committed to equal employment opportunities, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, disability, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, caring or parental responsibilities, age, or beliefs and religion. Qualified women who originate and reside in the African continent are particularly encouraged to apply.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
• 7+ years of experience in impact measurement, sustainable finance, or related fields, with a track record in Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL).
• Expertise in developing and implementing impact measurement frameworks that capture social, environmental, and ecosystem outcomes.
• Strong analytical skills, coupled with a passion for translating data into actionable insights that drive decision-making.
• Proven experience in stakeholder engagement, with a focus on building collaborative partnerships and amplifying marginalized voices.
• Familiarity with innovative finance instruments and strategies, particularly those that support locally-led solutions and community empowerment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and mobilize teams towards a shared vision of sustainable impact.
• Experience working in a multicultural workplace in East Africa, where justice, equity, and inclusion are core in our workplace.