WAYS YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE <\/p>\n
\tLead the design and execution of the Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development portfolio of the country strategy, ensuring alignment with national priorities and the Foundation\u2019s vision.
\n\tBuild out and integrate an inclusive Access to Finance strategy that enhances financial inclusion and MSME growth for youth and women-led enterprises.
\n\tDefine short- and long-term goals for the portfolio, guiding strategic direction, programmatic design, and partnership choices.
\n\tOversee the implementation and performance of\u00a0entrepreneurship-focused\u00a0programs and partnerships, ensuring effective delivery, coordination, and continuous improvement.
\n\tProvide support to other strategic pillars on matters access to finance and enterprise development
\n\tGuide the design and implementation of market-driven interventions in access to finance, digital enablement, BDS, and sectoral entrepreneurship (e.g., agriculture and green economy).
\n\tEmbed technology as an enabler across the portfolio.
\n\tManage program risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure sustainable impact
\n\tCultivate and manage strategic relationships with partners, government institutions, and entrepreneurship ecosystems to amplify scale and impact.
\n\tFoster knowledge exchange and learning through internal and external convenings, documentation of insights, and active participation in communities of practice.
\n\tPromote innovation, agility, and a results-driven culture to enable impactful partnerships and scalable solutions.
\n\tCoach, mentor, and empower team members to uphold Foundation values and deliver meaningful outcomes for young people.
\n\tProvide leadership and performance management for the Entrepreneurship team and contribute to cross-functional team development.
\n\tCollaborate across countries, functions, and leadership levels to strengthen the Foundation\u2019s entrepreneurship portfolio.<\/p>\n
WHO YOU ARE<\/p>\n
\tBachelor\u2019s or master\u2019s degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Economics, Entrepreneurship, or related field.\u00a0
\n\tMinimum 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.
\n\tDemonstrated expertise and established networks and relationships in Entrepreneurship & Enterprise Development \/Business Development or related sector in Kenya.
\n\tDeep knowledge of the country\u2019s employment, job creation, innovation landscape
\n\tProven track record of working with and mentoring successful entrepreneurship endeavors\u00a0
\n\tExperience in initiating new initiatives, preferable in Enterprise\/Business development
\n\tProven experience effectively engaging and collaborating with high-level government officials, key partners, media, business leaders and other network influencers.
\n\tExperience with entrepreneurship or intrapreneurship.
\n\tDemonstrated knowledge of Kenyan economic, political context, public sector priorities, and evolving nature of private sector
\n\tExposure 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.
\n\tSubstantive knowledge of key issues and emerging trends and barriers in Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development integration and strong understanding of Country policy, practices, and priorities.
\n\tStrategic thinker, Innovative with strong influencing skills
\n\tAbility to interact with diverse and senior stakeholders
\n\tDemonstrates strong organizational skills with excellent prioritization and attention to detail.
\n\tExcellent leadership and team management skill
\n\tComfortable and highly effective when faced with ambiguity and\/or complexity
\n\tAble to formulate and develop new or creative ideas and approaches<\/p>\n
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