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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 14 days Acumen's roles stay open a median of 30 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Acumen's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Acumen
- high 1 stale, 0 reposted of 2 open
- Hiring momentum
- 12 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Acumen's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Acumen.
About this role
The Safeguarding and ESG Manager at Acumen will oversee the safeguarding framework for the Green RISE and Pioneer investing programs, conducting due diligence and monitoring risks. The role involves collaborating with investment teams and external partners, managing grievance and reporting mechanisms, and supporting capacity building in safeguarding practices. Additionally, the manager will report on safeguarding performance to funding partners and integrate ESG considerations into investment strategies.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Acumen as an employer.
What you need
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in safeguarding, ESG, impact investing, or sustainable finance
- Direct experience designing, managing, or implementing safeguarding frameworks, policies, and due diligence processes
- Experience investigating safeguarding incidents with a survivor-centered approach
- Strong understanding of safeguarding standards, gender lens investing, gender equality and social inclusion strategies, risk-management practices, and ESG policies
- Bachelor's degree with a focus on social enterprise, sustainable finance, or international development
- Strong project management and stakeholder management skills
Worth weighing
- No salary listed
- Position based in Lagos, Nigeria or Nairobi, Kenya
- Applications accepted until September 2026, indicating a long hiring window
Summarised from Acumen's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Acumen on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.