Purpose of Role
We are seeking a dedicated Entrepreneurship Officer to ensure the smooth operation of our new Post Graduate Entrepreneurial Fellowship pilot. This is an 'all in' role which requires a blend of relationship management, educational assessment, operational expertise, event coordination skills, and a passionfor developing young entrepreneurs.
Join us in shaping an empowered, entrepreneurial Africa.
Objectives of Role
Recruitment & Selection:
Operational implementation of the selection campaign and assessment processes including any candidate assessments as needed. Manage the relationship and communications with the applicants.
Programme Execution:
Entrepreneurial coaching, support, facilitation and development
Execution of programme activities and events including logistics and communications
Operationalises the Post Graduate Entrepreneurial Fellowship by managing operations and logistics for the programme. Assist the manager with engaging and managing procurement, contracting, payment and relationships with service providers and partners.
Ensure that each programme participant has a clear understanding of what the requirements, and policies of the AGOF programme and coach the participants on their journey to fulfil the programme. Recommend proactive and remedial action to ensure success.
Continuous monitoring and evaluation of the progress and programmatic performance and engagement through feedback and data gathering. Developing a strategy and monitoring the engagement of programme participants cohort to ensure they meet their requirements.
Review and grade in accordance with rubric/measurement framework each participants submissions and guide them through focused goals and activities and provide feedback.
Stakeholder Engagement:
Acts as the primary liaison with the programme participants, tracking their progress and providing individual oversight. Assists the manager with scoping and building and maintaining relationships with additional stakeholders and subject matter experts. Maintain regular and professional communication with stakeholders.
Reporting:
Make recommendations to senior management on Candidate Fellow's progress and programme completion
Collate and analyses relevant information and compiles annual reports
Report on progress experienced by Candidate Fellows in terms of their academic Programmatic performance
Experience and Qualifications
Relevant 3-year Degree
3 – 5 years of experience in a similar programme
Proven track record in project or business operations management
Proven track record in entrepreneurial coaching, support, facilitation and development
Strong organizational skills with an ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication skills
A proactive problem solver with a service excellence mindset.
Keen to learn new things and skills
Competencies
Adaptability
Analytical thinking
Building partnerships/relationships
Interpersonal relations
Judgement
Presentation Skills
Planning & Organising
Result orientation/Drive
Embracing an entrepreneurial mindset
Team work
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