MidFull TimeEN
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Bogotá, Colombia. Hybrid.
MCE Social Capital (MCE) is an impact investing firm that provides flexible capital to enterprises committed to generating sustainable livelihoods in emerging markets - with a focus on women and the environment - to allow these enterprises to scale and better serve their customers, their employees, and their communities.
Since 2006, MCE has disbursed over $400 million in debt capital to 170 institutions in 55 countries throughout the developing world. MCE currently manages $100 million in assets via two funding models:
MCE’s long-time evergreen model and
the MCE Empowering Sustainable Agriculture fund, launched in 2023.
MCE invests across two portfolios:
Financial Service Providers (FSPs) microfinance institutions and other financial service providers that expand access to credit, savings, insurance, and business education, often in rural areas. MCE provides loans up to US$5 million
Small and Growing Businesses (SGBs) “missing middle” enterprises that create jobs and help smallholder farmers increase productivity and income. Typical loan sizes range from US$300,000 - US$1.5 million.
MCE is a growing, dynamic organization with hubs in Washington DC, Barcelona, Nairobi, and an upcoming office in Bogotá.
This position exists to strengthen the organization’s capacity to assess, measure, and manage impact across its investment activities, ensuring that impact considerations are rigorously integrated into decision-making and portfolio management.
It supports the execution of impact due diligence, portfolio monitoring, and impact data analysis, contributing to the generation of reliable insights that inform both investment decisions and impact strategy. Additionally, it enables effective tracking and communication of impact performance, reinforcing alignment between financial objectives and impact outcomes across the portfolio.
Impact Assessments & Due Diligence (IAs & DDs)
Conduct desk research and analyze client-level and sector-level data.
Support impact due diligence for prospective FSP and SGB investments, with occasional travel in and outside Colombia.
Support scoring and benchmarking within MCE’s Impact Assessment Tools.
Contribute to impact sections of investment memos.
Portfolio Impact Monitoring & Insights
Assist in the consolidation and validation of annual impact data from portfolio companies
Support quarterly and annual portfolio-level analysis.
Contribute to building and improving internal impact dashboards and data systems.
Analyze trends related to:
Outreach to underserved populations
Women’s economic participation
Local economies and job creation
Climate resilience
60 Decibels Database & Client Voice Integration
Play a key role in managing and analyzing MCE’s 60 Decibels client-level dataset, translating client voice data into actionable insights for investment and portfolio strategy.
Prepare internal briefs and summary insights for investment teams.
Contribute to strengthening the integration of client voice into investment decisions.
Impact Report
Support the end-to-end development of MCE’s 2026 Impact Report, including data collection, consolidation, and analysis; preparation of analytical deep dives; drafting selected sections; and contributing to the overall strategic narrative.
Develop data visualizations and contribute to thematic analyses and case studies that illustrate portfolio-level impact.
Ensure accuracy, consistency, and quality control of reported impact indicators across portfolios and reporting frameworks.
Data Consolidation & Systems Strengthening
Support ongoing data consolidation projects.
Contribute to improving internal databases and structured data flows.
Assist in documentation of IMM processes and tools.
Education
Bachelor’s degree; Masters preferred, or equivalent experience, in the following or related fields: economics, development economics, econometrics, monitoring and evaluation, data science, public policy, finance.
Experience
No minimum experience required. Exposure to impact investing, development finance, or financial inclusion preferred.
Knowledge and Skills
Languages: Fluency in English and Spanish.
Technical skills:
Strong analytical and research skills (quantitative and qualitative)
Proficiency in Excel (required)
Experience with data analysis and visualization tools is preferred (e.g., Stata, R, Python, Power BI, or similar)
Comfort working with structured datasets and financial/impact indicators
Competencies
Personal attributes:
Highly analytical and detail-oriented
Strong ownership and accountability
Curious and intellectually rigorous
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
Passionate about sustainable development or impact investing
Interest in the intersection of finance, development, and data-driven decision-making
An ideal candidate has a passion for MCE’s mission as well as embodies MCE’s core values, outlined below.
Integrity. We honor our commitments: to MCE’s mission, to one another, and to our partners.
Care, Consideration, & Collaboration. We center empathy and respect in every relationship and interaction.
Trusted & Transparent. We build trust through clarity, honesty, and consistency.
Invest in our People. We invest in our team and our culture, recognizing that our people are our greatest asset.
Committed to Impact. We lead by example to advance the field of impact-first investing.
Operational Excellence. We work effectively and with purpose of maximizing efficiency and impact.
Financial empowerment of women and rural communities; poverty reduction.
MCE offers a compelling place to build a career and a supportive environment designed for growth.
The main benefits include:
Attractive salary and benefits
Flexible work structure with hybrid remote/in-office options
Professional development opportunities
Meaningful travel and direct engagement with entrepreneurs across Latin America
Opportunities for increased responsibility and career progression in a fast-evolving organization
Exposure to MCE’s Board, impact investing leaders, and sector peers
A collaborative, inclusive and fun work environment – hear directly from staff on our Glassdoor page
The fellowship is for one year, commencing in July 2026 and ending in June 2027.
Over the course of the fellowship, you will:
• Develop a strong, practical understanding of impact investing and the role of impact-first capital in emerging markets.
• Build hands-on expertise in IMM, using qualitative and quantitative impact data to support the following: Impact due diligence and investment memos, Portfolio impact monitoring, Client-level and enterprise-level impact assessment frameworks
• Strengthen analytical and critical-thinking skills by translating data and research into structured investment recommendations and strategic insights.
• Gain exposure to the broader impact ecosystem by engaging with investment professionals, portfolio partners, third-party impact research providers (e.g., 60 Decibels) and technical assistance providers.
Cover letter and resume should be submitted. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis up until the deadline. Applicants must be qualified to work in Colombia.
