General Manager- Enterprise Clubs & Strategic Growth Networks

Key Responsibilities

· Design and deliver the Enterprise Clubs strategy aligned to the broader ED&FI Pillar strategy, the Africa Recovery & Resilience Plan (ARRP), and Group’s inclusive growth agenda.

· Lead implementation of mentorship-driven, peer-based, and membership-oriented enterprise learning models, ensuring high-quality experience and value for participating enterprises.

· Oversee rollout of executive-level capability development, including curated leadership forums, advanced enterprise training, and retreats.

· Strengthen enterprise ecosystems through market linkages, value chain integration, and partnerships with corporates, financial institutions, and sector actors.

· Develop finance/investment readiness pathways, strategic finance mechanisms, and capital access programs for High Value Enterprises (HVEs.)

· Lead stakeholder engagement, partnership development, and resource mobilization to secure strategic, technical, and financial support for the Enterprise Clubs and related HVE and business leadership initiatives.

· Identify, develop, and manage funding opportunities from internal and external partners to support program growth, innovation, sustainability, and scale.

· Manage work planning, budgeting, and efficient resource allocation for all high-value enterprise programs.

· Oversee hybrid program delivery ensuring seamless integration of in-person, digital, and membership-based models.

· Develop and manage a high-performing HVE & Business Leadership program team, providing coaching and mentorship.

· Ensure regular program performance reporting, documentation of success stories, and impact communication.

· Coordinate with M&E to track outcomes, strengthen learning, and ensure continuous program improvement.

· Perform any other duties as assigned by the Pillar Lead.

Key Technical and Leadership Competencies

· Demonstrate strong leadership skills, strategic planning expertise, and excellent communication abilities, Program management and as well as experience designing, coordinating, executing, and supporting the evaluation of Enterprise Development & Financial Inclusion pillar initiatives.

· Strong expertise in enterprise development, high-value enterprise growth, Business clubs and business leadership programming.

· Demonstrated experience with investment readiness, capital mobilization, and strategic finance models.

· Knowledge of MSME and SME ecosystems, value chains, supply chain dynamics, and corporate partnership models.

· Strong project management abilities and experience delivering hybrid programs.

· Excellent relationship-building and networking skills across private sector and development partners.

· Strong people leadership, coaching, and team development skills.

· Excellent communication, presentation, facilitation, and stakeholder management competencies.

· Strong commercial acumen and ability to support enterprise scaling and competitiveness.

· Working proficiency in digital learning platforms and data systems.

· High emotional intelligence, conflict resolution, negotiation, and mentorship capability.

Experience Requirements

· Minimum 7 years’ experience in enterprise/ private sector development, entrepreneurship support, SME Banking, Business leadership, investment promotion, Insurance or enterprise support ecosystems.

· Proven experience managing Business Clubs, large scale/ high-value enterprises, SME leadership programs or membership-based ecosystems/networks.

· Experience in investment readiness, capital advisory, or strategic finance pathways is highly desirable.

· Strong understanding of MSME growth dynamics, financial inclusion, and private sector development.

· Track record of strong performance in multi-stakeholder program management across regions/countries.

· Experience working with corporates, engaging senior business leaders, investors, financial institutions, business associations, value chain actors and development partners.

· Exposure to digital, innovation-driven, and hybrid enterprise delivery models.

· Strong strategic, partnership-building, stakeholder engagement, and leadership capabilities.

Academic Qualifications and Certifications

· Masters’ degree in Entrepreneurship Business, Development Studies, Development Finance, Economics, Strategy or related business fields.

· Certification in entrepreneurship development, leadership development, or enterprise coaching is an added advantage.

· Project Management certification is highly desirable.