Ghana: Business Advisors – Entrepreneurship Development Programme in Africa

Objective of the Programme:

DAI is preparing for an anticipated DFID programme to strengthen entrepreneurship in Africa, titled StartUP!, through regional hubs in Kenya, Ghana and South Africa. The programme will improve support for early stage companies by creating local environments in which entrepreneurs can access financial capital, skills and professional networks required to grow and scale business ideas. The programme work with in-country intermediaries, such as incubators and investment funds, generating financial and non-financial support and encouraging investment into early stage companies.

Scope of Work:

We are seeking applications from experienced business experts for Business Advisors in Kenya, Ghana, and South Africa. The Business Advisors will be responsible for working with incubators/accelerators/hubs for early stage companies in one of the three countries. They will provide services to these organisations in, amongst others: business planning, financial modelling, product development, and marketing strategy, They will also work with the incubator and accelerator communities in each country to extend additional services to early stage companies, which can help them improve their efficiency and business strategy.

Requirements:

· Approximately 10 years or more working with (M)SMEs and/or startup companies.

· Experience of working with business accelerators and incubators would be highly desirable. Particularly work done on defining service offerings and sustainability planning for such organisations.

· Previous experience with the Making Markets Work for the Poor (M4P) approach would be desirable.

· Expert knowledge of the (M)SME growth markets in Kenya, South Africa, or Ghana.

· Knowledge of product prototyping and testing would be advantageous

· Experience working with high growth tech enabled businesses would be advantageous.

· Previous experience with donor funded economic growth projects in Africa.

· Excellent English communication skills required.

· Strong qualitative and quantitative skills.

· Proven leadership, management, and communication experience

· Excellent communication skills, including strong presentation, networking and facilitation skills

· Understand key approaches to monitoring & evaluation

Education:

Degree qualified with relevant subject in Business, or Economic Development. MBA would be beneficial but not required.

Project Location: 1 position in each country, Kenya, Ghana, South Africa

How to Apply:http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH13/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=DAINC&cws=1...

**Please note that all profiles are indicative only and therefore subject to change.