Master’s degree and 6 years of experience or Bachelor’s Degree and 8 years of experience
Relevant postgraduate qualifications preferred
Excellent skills in written and spoken English
Essential Experience, Knowledge, and Skills
At least 6 years of experience in venture building, startup acceleration, or agribusiness/innovation programmes in emerging markets, particularly in Africa
Strong experience in designing and delivering venture support or enterprise development initiatives, ideally within agri-tech, climate resilience, or financial inclusion
Good understanding of early-stage finance, innovation ecosystems, and venture development approaches
Excellent grasp of Project Cycle Management, with a proven track record of adaptive delivery
Experience managing multi-country programmes or portfolios of projects
Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills across diverse partners
Experience managing consultants and coordinating technical delivery
Ability to manage programme budgets and resources effectively
Strong digital literacy and ability to manage data and documentation systems