Accion Ventures is an investment strategy that today pursues early-stage investments as part of Accion Impact Management.
About the role
Accion is establishing a dedicated Events Team within its Marketing and Communications Department to help elevate the delivery, strategic value, and consistency of events across the organization. Accion and the Center for Financial Inclusion (CFI) organize a substantial calendar of events including flagship convenings such as the Harvard Business School (HBS)-Accion Program on Strategic Leadership in Inclusive Finance, Financial Inclusion Week, the Responsible Finance Forum, and the Accion Ventures CEO Forum and... Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Demonstrated track record leading end-to-end event delivery, from concept development through to on-the-ground execution and post-event evaluation
- Prior experience building, leading, and developing a team, with strong people-management and delegation skills
- Exceptional project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent, high-stakes events across different regions and time zones
- Strong relationship management skills and the judgment to serve as a trusted advisor and thought partner to senior Department Leads across an international organization
- Experience with event management and marketing platforms (e.g., registration/invitation systems, CRM/marketing automation tools) and a strong working knowledge of event budgeting
- Excellent English written and verbal communication skills, with close attention to brand consistency and quality
More about this role
Accion is a global nonprofit on a mission to create a fair and inclusive economy for the 1.6 billion people who are failed by the global financial system. We develop and scale responsible digital financial solutions for small business owners, smallholder farmers, and women, so they can make informed decisions and improve their lives. Through targeted investment strategies, advisory solutions, and expert thought leadership, we work with local partners to develop and scale cheaper, more accessible, and customer-friendly financial solutions. Since 1961, Accion has helped build 299 financial service providers serving low-income clients in 77 countries, reaching over 500 million people. More at https://www.accion.org.
Accion is establishing a dedicated Events Team within its Marketing and Communications Department to help elevate the delivery, strategic value, and consistency of events across the organization. Accion and the Center for Financial Inclusion (CFI) organize a substantial calendar of events including flagship convenings such as the Harvard Business School (HBS)-Accion Program on Strategic Leadership in Inclusive Finance, Financial Inclusion Week, the Responsible Finance...
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