We seek to hire an Entrepreneur Program Lead. The individual is mandated to run its flagship transformational entrepreneurship program and help entrepreneurs unlock the best-fit strategy for their businesses. The person will be involved in leading clients through strategy creation, design and build of new business systems and processes, through helping clients integrate and operationalize them.

Key Duties and  Responsibilities

Strategy Responsibilities


Lead entrepreneurs towards developing organizational strategies using a customized tool
Facilitate or lead training sessions
Conduct business coaching following training sessions
Manage relationships with key clients with a focus on strong and lasting relationships
Conduct high-level research and analysis on client performance
Create correct root cause analysis for the development of action plans for clients to execute
Measure project progress and client benefits
Lead a team of coaches, business development executives and strategy consultants


Business Development


Identify new business opportunities in order to generate revenue
Responsible for all aspects of Business Development
Client Prospecting, contracting and bringing client business on-board
Accountable for strategic growth and commercial success of a division; deliver assigned revenue targets
Network and establish fruitful partnerships
Assist in the preparation of tenders
Oversee the RFP preparation, filling, and submission of EOI
Participate in contract negotiation and contract management


Leadership and Team Management:


Motivate and empower team members to achieve project goals.
Foster a collaborative and productive work environment.
Develop team members’ skills and capabilities, mentor and coach the team
Ensure correct processes are followed (especially project management, client delivery engagements (e.g coaching)
Provide quality assurance (i.e. end to end QA) for outputs from direct reports
Run team meetings and provide insights for improvement within the functions.
Authenticate and authorize departmental requisitions
Updating of Bitrix


Required Specifications


Degree in Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, or a related field; master’s is an added advantage
Recognized professional certification
A minimum of 6 years of experience in entrepreneur-centered programs or strategy development and business consulting for SMEs or any other related field
Excellent understanding of strategy and strategy development
Experience working with entrepreneurs is mandatory
Superior training and facilitation skill
Team management skills and empowerment mindset
Project management skills with excellent communication skills
Demonstrated leadership experience
Deep understanding of various industries/sectors (Multi-Sector knowledge)
Competent in planning and administering projects and departmental budgets responsibly
Person of impact and influence, able to build, grow and sustain effective networks
Structured, logical thinker, proactive and an independent worker