Business Enabling Environment Advisors – Entrepreneurship Development Programme in Africa
Objective of the Programme:
DAI is preparing for an anticipated DFID programme to strengthen entrepreneurship in Africa, titled StartUP!, through regional hubs in Kenya, Ghana and South Africa. The programme will improve support for early stage companies by creating local environments in which entrepreneurs can access financial capital, skills and professional networks required to grow and scale business ideas. The programme work with in-country intermediaries, such as incubators and investment funds, generating financial and non-financial support and encouraging investment into early stage companies.
Scope of Work:
We are seeking applications from experienced business experts for Business Enabling Environment (BEE) Advisors in Kenya, Ghana, and South Africa. S/he will be responsible for working to improve the business environments for early stage companies in one of the three countries. The BEE Advisors will experts in facilitating ecosystem improvements for private sector industries, and have knowledge of the mechanisms for policy and regulatory reforms to support entrepreneurship in either of the three target countries.
Project Location: one position in each Kenya, Ghana, and South Africa
How to Apply: http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH13/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=DAINC&cws=1&rid=1762
*Please note that all profiles are indicative only and therefore subject to change.*
Desired Skills and Experience
Requirements:
- Approximately 10 or more years’ experience in promoting improvements to the business enabling environment in an African context (preferable Kenya, Ghana, or SA)
- Previous experience in facilitating public-private dialogue, and private sector advocacy will be a key advantage
- Prior regulatory reform/business process simplification experience will be a distinct advantage.
- Previous experience with the M4P market development approach would be desirable.
- Expert knowledge of the (M)SME growth markets in Kenya, South Africa, or Ghana.
- Experience working with high growth tech enabled businesses would be advantageous.
- Previous experience with donor funded Private Sector Development projects in Africa, particularly DFID, will be distinct advantage.
- Excellent English communication skills required.
- Strong qualitative and quantitative skills.
- Proven leadership, management, and communication experience
- Excellent communication skills, including strong presentation, networking and facilitation skills
Education:
Advanced Degree qualified with relevant subject in Business, Economic Development, or other related area
