DAI Vacancy in Kenya : Team Leader – Start-up Programme Africa

Job Description

DAI is preparing for an anticipated DFID Programme to strengthen entrepreneurship in Africa, through regional hubs in Kenya, Ghana and South Africa. The programme will aim to improve
in-country support to start-up companies by creating local environments in which entrepreneurs can access the financial capital, skills and professional networks required to transform business ideas into reality. The programme will focus on creating productive and competitive sectors, supporting and strengthening intermediaries’ in-country, providing financial and non-financial support and encouraging investment into start-up companies.

Scope of Work:

We are seeking applications from highly experienced technical and managerial experts for the role of Team Leader. The Team Leader will be responsible for ensuring the effective delivery of all Programme outputs, as well as overall management of programme staff.

Requirements:

• Approximately 15 or more years of experience working in private sector or development, a majority of which focusing on enterprise development, market development, access to finance, product design and/or business systems
• Experience working with start-up companies, focusing on business incubation and acceleration, and/or investment preparation/investment mobilisation
• Knowledge of product prototyping and testing would be advantageous
• Experience working with DFID, USAID and/or other leading international donors would be ideal
• Experience working with high growth tech enabled businesses would be ideal
• Extensive experience and knowledge of working in Africa
• Proven experience building high-level private sector partnerships
• Proven team leadership, management, and communication experience
• Understand key approaches to monitoring & evaluation
• Excellent communication skills, including strong presentation, networking and facilitation skills

Education:
Advanced Degree in Economics, Management, Finance or Business or other related field preferred
Project Location: Kenya, Ghana, South Africa
*Please note that all profiles are indicative only and therefore subject to change.*

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