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.

Country Managers – 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 highly experienced technical and managerial experts for the Country Manager positions in Kenya, Ghana, and South Africa. The Country Managers will be responsible for driving the effective overall delivery of the programme’s technical and managerial outputs at a country level, as well as overall management of country programme staff.

Requirements:

Approximately 10 or more years of experience working in private sector development, a majority of which focusing on enterprise development, market development, access to finance, product design and/or business systemsExperience working with startup/early stage companies, focusing on business incubation and acceleration, and/or investment preparation/investment mobilisationKnowledge of product prototyping and testing would be advantageousExperience with DFID, USAID and/or other leading international donors would be idealExperience working with high growth tech-enabled businesses would be idealExtensive experience and knowledge of working in one of the three geographies (Kenya, Ghana, South Africa) highly preferred.Proven experience building high-level private sector partnershipsProven leadership, management, and communication experienceUnderstand key approaches to monitoring & evaluationExcellent communication skills, strong presentation, networking and facilitation ability

Education: Advanced Degree in Economics, Management, Finance or Business or other related field preferred

Project Location:Kenya, Ghana and South Africa (3 hubs)

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.

Investment Advisor - 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 investment experts for Investment Advisor positions in Kenya, Ghana, and South Africa. The role will consist of working with investors and intermediaries delivering business services. On the investment side, work will entail, amongst other responsibilities, support with opportunity identification and due diligence, advising on investment facility/product structuring, equity and debt transactions, supporting the development of angel and venture capital investor networks, and generating awareness about opportunities with early stage companies. With intermediaries, the work will include assisting businesses with becoming investment ready, through business plan development, product advice, investor linkages, and deal facilitation.

Requirements:

Approximately 10 years working in investment advisory/management, with a demonstrable track record in investment preparation/investment mobilisation.Expert knowledge of investment fund structures, and equity and debt investment instruments.Experience in conducting due diligence on investment opportunities, ability to advise/broker transactions, and build capacity of enterprises to receive investment, is highly desirable.Strong knowledge of the investment market in Kenya, South Africa, or Ghana.Strong qualitative and quantitative skills.Previous experience with donor funded economic growth/financial services projects in Africa is desirable.Knowledge of product prototyping and testing would be advantageous.Proven leadership, management, and communication experience.Excellent English required.Excellent communication, presentation, networking and facilitation skills.Understanding of key approaches to monitoring & evaluation

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

Project Location:one person 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.**

Posted on 4/04/2014 05:53:00 am by Kenya NGO Jobs Position: Youth Entrepreneurship & Leadership Hubs Program CoordinatorReporting to: Executive Director
Our client is an international non-profit organization intended to promote world peace and cooperation under the motto “one family under God” is seeking to fill the position of a Youth Entrepreneurship and Leadership Hubs Program Coordinator.Key Tasks and ResponsibilitiesBench marking from the best entrepreneurship programs in the local and international universities and other institutions.Creating an incubator space in the secondary schools.Developing a framework for the criteria of selection and recruitment.Building a national advisory council.Generating an entrepreneurship curriculum and the student’s business plan.Skills and Qualification Required.Bachelor or master’s in degree in business administration or equivalent.2+ years’ work experience in an entrepreneurship environment with experience in social enterprise/business venture.Ability to successfully create and build new initiatives, businesses, and / or program.Excellent planning and organization skills.Logical and creative thinker with an entrepreneurial mindset.A high level of passion and commitment to the vision of the organization.To apply, send your CV and Cover letter ONLY to jobs@flexi-personnel.com before 16th April, 2014.Clearly indicate the position applied for and the minimum salary expectation on the subject line.

Position: Youth Entrepreneurship & Leadership Hubs Program Coordinator
Reporting to: Executive Director
Salary: (1,000 - 1,500 USD)

Our client is an international non-profit organization intended to promote world peace and cooperation under the motto “one family under God” is seeking to fill the position of a Youth Entrepreneurship and Leadership Hubs Program Coordinator.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

Bench marking from the best entrepreneurship programs in the local and international universities and other institutions.Creating an incubator space in the secondary schools.Developing a framework for the criteria of selection and recruitment.Building a national advisory council.Generating an entrepreneurship curriculum and the student’s business plan.Skills and Qualification RequiredBachelor or master’s in degree in business administration or equivalent.2+ years’ work experience in an entrepreneurship environment with experience in social enterprise/business venture.Ability to successfully create and build new initiatives, businesses, and / or program.Excellent planning and organization skills.Logical and creative thinker with an entrepreneurial mindset.A high level of passion and commitment to the vision of the organization.  To apply, send your CV and Cover letter ONLY to jobs@flexi-personnel.com before 16th April, 2014. Clearly indicate the position applied for and the minimum salary expectation on the subject line.