Associate Director of Impact

The Luminos Fund, an international nonprofit bringing education opportunities to the world's most marginalized children, is seeking an Associate Director of Impact to manage its dynamic Impact team and oversee the processes and tools that underpin our impact work. The Impact team is responsible for collecting, analyzing, and reporting on program data to drive evidence-informed decision-making across the organization and improve learning outcomes for marginalized children.

This position calls for an experienced manager with expertise in data systems, alongside strong people and project management skills. We encourage applications from individuals with professional backgrounds in data systems engineering, data science, monitoring and evaluation, education research, or related technical fields.

This is a full-time role that may be based in one of our offices in Accra, Addis Ababa, Boston, London, or Monrovia, or remotely in a time zone from GMT-5 to GMT+3. Reporting to the Senior Director of Impact, the role holder will collaborate with country-based program teams and the Teaching & Learning team to ensure effective impact processes and high-quality data. The position will require up to 25% travel to challenging contexts in sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East.

About The Luminos Fund

The Luminos Fund ( provides transformative education programs to thousands of vulnerable children each year, helping them to catch up to grade level and prepare for lifelong learning. Working in partnership with community-based organizations in sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East, Luminos is scaling up its accelerated learning program through the Luminos Method ( ( evidence-based approach that helps children catch up fast and discover the joy of learning.

Luminos is supported by a range of funding partners, including Cartier Philanthropy, the Gates Foundation, UBS Optimus Foundation, and UNICEF. Luminos has been recognized for its achievements globally, receiving the 2022 Klaus J. Jacobs Best Practice Prize, the Library of Congress International Literacy Award, the Lipman Family Prize, the WISE Award, and the HundrED Global Innovation Award.

Duties and Responsibilities

Technical Leadership in Data Systems

• Design and manage a user-friendly data system to track classroom quality and learning outcomes across the Luminos program.
• Lead the full design process—from reviewing existing data flows and gathering user needs to identifying technology solutions that work well in low-resource settings.
• Document system design clearly, including how data are extracted, cleaned, and loaded, to guide smooth implementation.
• Maintain and improve the system over time, introducing automation and stepping in for hands-on troubleshooting when needed.
• Establish strong data quality checks to keep all program data accurate, relevant, and timely.

Project and Process Management

• Develop and manage the Impact team's internal processes for planning, task tracking, and accountability, with an emphasis on simplicity and clarity.
• Oversee implementation of data tools and systems that enable consistent, reliable, and scalable measurement of impact.
• Collaborate closely with country teams and the Teaching & Learning team to understand their data needs and integrate insights into program design and delivery.

Technical Leadership in Education Research, Monitoring, and Evaluation

• Support the collection and analysis of learning data, including EGRA/EGMA and related assessment tools.
• Conduct and interpret statistical analyses (e.g., descriptive statistics, hypothesis testing, regression) to generate actionable insights.
• Maintain data quality through strong monitoring systems, clear standards, and staff training.
• Translate findings into practical recommendations for program improvement and donor reporting.

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred. At least one degree must have a substantial quantitative or technical component
• At least five years' relevant work experience in data systems management, technical program management, or a related technical field.
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills.
• Proven ability to manage complex technical projects from planning through implementation.
• Experience leading technical staff, fostering collaboration, and mentoring others.
• Proficiency in SQL, Python, Azure (or similar cloud platforms), and data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Experience in user-centered system design, data architecture, and applying design thinking to complex problems.
• Strong statistical analysis skills, using R, Stata, Python, or similar software.
• Experience working in cross-cultural or international development contexts.
• Familiarity with education data, particularly EGRA/EGMA or similar large-scale learning assessments.

Luminos Core Beliefs and Values

1. We believe that every child is capable of learning a remarkable amount in a short period of time, if given the chance.
2. We keep children's joy and well-being at the heart of everything we do.
3. We embrace assessment as a key component of effective teaching and learning.
4. We celebrate and empower local leadership throughout our work with partner communities and governments.
5. We use research, program data, and skilled classroom observation in the tenacious pursuit of excellence.
6. We celebrate the unique contexts and cultures of the communities we serve in our curricula and pedagogy.
7. We act with the highest standards of integrity and care, ensuring mutual accountability among colleagues and partners.
8. We take the initiative to solve problems where we find them, managing details large and small, with urgency.
9. We act deliberately to ensure that our organization is inclusive for people of different genders, racial backgrounds, ethnicities, sexual orientations, religious beliefs, abilities, and other sources of diversity.
10. We build deep, authentic relationships with our supporters in celebration of the mutually transformative power of giving.

To apply for this role, please complete the online application with your resume or CV. A thoughtfully written cover letter that describes why you're interested in this position and the value you'll bring to the role is welcome, but not required

Salary will be commensurate with experience and location.

The Luminos Fund is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.