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    Entrepreneurship Development Manager at - Nairobi, Kenya - Sand Tech Holdings Limited

    Sand Tech Holdings Limited
    Sand Tech Holdings Limited Nairobi, Kenya

    6 days ago

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    Full time
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    Africa has an untapped talent pool that is increasing exponentially, with a projected workforce that will exceed India and China by 2035.

    Fuelled by this, our mission is to create work opportunities for millions of Africa's youth and solve the world's shortage of technology talent

    ROLE OVERVIEW
    The Entrepreneurship Development Manager will be instrumental in nurturing and expanding the entrepreneurial ecosystem within the country market.

    This dynamic role offers a unique opportunity to drive both operational excellence and strategic vision as a core member of a City Team.

    The Manager will report directly to the City General Manager for day-to-day operational leadership and program implementation, while also maintaining a strategic reporting line to the Entrepreneurship Director to ensure alignment with our global entrepreneurial efforts, in particular with our flagship ALX Ventures program.

    In this capacity, the Manager will integrate practices and perspectives from both city-specific and global contexts to advance our collective mission.


    RESPONSIBILITIES
    Serve as the primary champion for entrepreneurship within the country market, innovating and executing strategies to foster entrepreneurial initiatives within the ALX community
    Host monthly in-person fireside chats with local entrepreneurs and investors to bolster community engagement
    Organize and oversee quarterly in-person demo day events at ALX Tech Hubs to highlight promising startups from our Incubator and Accelerator programs to the local investment community
    Manage and execute entrepreneurship-related events, such as pitch competitions, hackathons, meetups and networking events, enhancing our brand's local presence
    Ensure high levels of compliance for self-reporting and quarterly updates by entrepreneurs, maintaining a high standard of accountability and progress tracking
    Position ALX Ventures prominently within the local ecosystem as the premier hub for innovative startups and entrepreneurs, including securing recognitions, awards and grants where eligible
    Supervise and mentor community-led entrepreneurial initiatives, ensuring they are in line with our global strategy
    Engage in planning activities and retrospective assessment to foster continuous learning and improvement of our programs


    PROGRAM SPECIFIC DUTIES

    FOUNDER ACADEMY
    Direct recruitment and enrollment efforts, collaborating with the central team to meet and exceed local market targets
    Facilitate a smooth registration and onboarding process for new entrants, offering weekly office hours for ongoing support
    Deliver constructive feedback on submissions, fostering a culture of excellence and growth


    INCUBATOR PROGRAM
    Work closely with the ALX Ventures Incubator Lead to deliver a market-specific, quarterly Incubator program
    Screen and select potential candidates from Founder Academy graduates for the Incubator program, offering both virtual and in-person facilitation sessions
    Launch and oversee an in-person Entrepreneur-in-Residence program, enhancing mentorship and support for incubated startups


    ACCELERATOR PROGRAM
    Work closely with the ALX Accelerator Lead to deliver a market-specific, quarterly Accelerator program
    Facilitate connections for startups, such as intern placement in partnership with Sand Technologies, and identify growth opportunities

    Engage with local investment communities to support our startups and select contenders for local pitch events and an annual pan-African ALX Ventures competition.


    REQUIREMENTS
    A minimum of 5 years' experience in entrepreneurship operations, team management, program and project management.
    Proven track record in a startup environment, with hands-on experience scaling ventures from inception
    Exceptional communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written, with an emphasis on clarity and engagement
    Detail-oriented with strong organizational and relationship-building abilities, with track record of maintaining an ongoing level of engagement with stakeholders at all levels
    Strong project management skills, capable of leading initiatives from concept to fruition
    Innate problem-solving skills, strategic thinking, and a self-starter mentality
    Flexible and adaptable, with the capacity to thrive in a dynamic and evolving environment
    Capable of learning from experiences and applying this knowledge to future challenges
    Experience with remote team management across multiple time zones and exposure to international experiences
    Previous entrepreneurial experience or teaching in the field highly desirable
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