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Description
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Economics, Entrepreneurship, or related field.
- Minimum of fifteen 15 years of experience in the Entrepreneurship & Enterprise Development /Business Development or related role in the private sector, with seven (7) years of experience leading and managing a team.
- Demonstrated expertise and established networks and relationships in Entrepreneurship & Enterprise Development /Business Development or related sector in Kenya.
- Deep knowledge of the country’s employment, job creation, innovation landscape
- Proven track record of working with and mentoring successful entrepreneurship endeavors
- Experience in initiating new initiatives, preferable in Enterprise/Business development
- Proven experience effectively engaging and collaborating with high-level government officials, key partners, media, business leaders and other network influencers.
- Experience with entrepreneurship or intrapreneurship.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Kenyan economic, political context, public sector priorities, and evolving nature of private sector
- Exposure to systems thinking with an ability to understand and engage with stakeholders in Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development and design programming that addresses root causes and critical needs.
- Substantive knowledge of key issues and emerging trends and barriers in Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development integration and strong understanding of Country policy, practices, and priorities.
- Strategic thinker, Innovative with strong influencing skills
- Ability to interact with diverse and senior stakeholders
- Demonstrates strong organizational skills with excellent prioritization and attention to detail.
- Excellent leadership and team management skill
- Comfortable and highly effective when faced with ambiguity and/or complexity
- Able to formulate and develop new or creative ideas and approaches
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and execution of the Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development portfolio of the country strategy, ensuring alignment with national priorities and the Foundation’s vision.
- Build out and integrate an inclusive Access to Finance strategy that enhances financial inclusion and MSME growth for youth and women-led enterprises.
- Define short- and long-term goals for the portfolio, guiding strategic direction, programmatic design, and partnership choices.
- Oversee the implementation and performance of entrepreneurship-focused programs and partnerships, ensuring effective delivery, coordination, and continuous improvement.
- Provide support to other strategic pillars on matters access to finance and enterprise development
- Guide the design and implementation of market-driven interventions in access to finance, digital enablement, BDS, and sectoral entrepreneurship (e.g., agriculture and green economy).
- Embed technology as an enabler across the portfolio.
- Manage program risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure sustainable impact
- Cultivate and manage strategic relationships with partners, government institutions, and entrepreneurship ecosystems to amplify scale and impact.
- Foster knowledge exchange and learning through internal and external convenings, documentation of insights, and active participation in communities of practice.
- Promote innovation, agility, and a results-driven culture to enable impactful partnerships and scalable solutions.
- Coach, mentor, and empower team members to uphold Foundation values and deliver meaningful outcomes for young people.
- Provide leadership and performance management for the Entrepreneurship team and contribute to cross-functional team development.
- Collaborate across countries, functions, and leadership levels to strengthen the Foundation’s entrepreneurship portfolio.
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