Impact Fellow – Bogotá
- Organization
- MCE Social Capital
- Location
- Bogotá, Colombia
- Job Type
- Fellowships
- Deadline for Applications
- 05/08/2026
- How to Apply
- Send cover letter and resume in English to talent@mcesocap.org with “Impact Fellow - Bogotá” in the subject line.
- Where to Apply
- https://www.mcesocap.org/careers
- Tags
- Full-time
ABOUT MCE
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: 1) MCE’s long-time evergreen model and 2) 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 Bogotá.
LOCATION
Bogotá, Colombia
DURATION
The fellowship is for one year, commencing in July 2026 and ending in June 2027.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Impact Fellow role is a one-year, full-time fellowship designed for an early-career professional seeking deep, hands-on exposure to impact investing and Impact Measurement and Management (IMM).
As the Impact Fellow, you will work closely with MCE’s Impact and Investment teams to support impact due diligence, portfolio monitoring, and impact data analysis and reporting. This role provides structured learning, increasing analytical responsibility, and meaningful exposure to real investment decisions and portfolio strategy.
You will report to the Senior Impact Manager and collaborate cross-functionally with Investment, Risk, and Communications teams.
This role is ideal for candidates with strong analytical backgrounds and experience managing datasets who are eager to apply rigorous research and quantitative analysis in a real-world investment context. The Impact Fellow will contribute directly to investment decisions and portfolio impact strategy, gaining exposure to how impact-first capital is deployed and managed across emerging markets.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
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:
o Impact due diligence and investment memos
o Portfolio impact monitoring
o 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.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
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
• Analyze trends related to:
o Outreach to underserved populations
o Women’s economic participation
o Local economies and job creation
o Climate resilience
• Support quarterly and annual portfolio-level analysis.
• Contribute to building and improving internal impact dashboards and data systems.
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.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Top candidates will possess a strong combination of the following:
• 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.
• Languages: Fluency in English and Spanish.
• Technical skills:
o Strong analytical and research skills (quantitative and qualitative)
o Proficiency in Excel (required)
o Experience with data analysis and visualization tools is preferred (e.g., Stata, R, Python, Power BI, or similar)
o Comfort working with structured datasets and financial/impact indicators
• Personal attributes:
o Highly analytical and detail-oriented
o Strong ownership and accountability
o Curious and intellectually rigorous
o Comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
o Passionate about sustainable development or impact investing
o Interest in the intersection of finance, development, and data-driven decision-making
MCE’S VALUES
An ideal candidate has a passion for MCE’s mission as well as embodies MCE’s core values, outlined below.
1. Integrity. We honor our commitments: to MCE’s mission, to one another, and to our partners.
2. Care, Consideration, & Collaboration. We center empathy and respect in every relationship and interaction.
3. Trusted & Transparent. We build trust through clarity, honesty, and consistency.
4. Invest in our People. We invest in our team and our culture, recognizing that our people are our greatest asset.
5. Committed to Impact. We lead by example to advance the field of impact-first investing.
6. Operational Excellence. We work effectively and with purpose of maximizing efficiency and impact.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
MCE offers a compelling place to build a career and a supportive environment designed for growth. The main benefits include:
● Attractive fellowship compensation
● Flexible work structure with hybrid remote/in-office options
● Direct exposure to real investment processes with some travel and direct engagement with entrepreneurs across Latin America
● Structured mentorship and feedback
● Opportunity to build a strong foundation for a career in impact investing
● Exposure to MCE’s key stakeholders, impact investing leaders, and sector peers
● A collaborative, inclusive and fun work environment – hear directly from staff on our Glassdoor page
HOW TO APPLY
Send cover letter and resume in English to talent@mcesocap.org with “Impact Fellow – Bogotá” in the subject line by May 8, 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis up until the deadline. Applicants must be qualified to work in Colombia.
