The objectives of the RLC include:
Provide Quality Leadership Training: Centers provide courses on leadership and issues across multiple sectors.
Support Entrepreneurship: Centers provide entrepreneurship support services, including mentoring, technology, and access to capital.
Enhance Professional Networking: Centers offer young leaders the opportunity to connect with experienced professionals and experts across the region.
Main Purpose of Job
The holder of this position will report to the Alumni & Volunteer Relations Manager and will be responsible for providing support in running the Alumni & Volunteer Relations function. The function's purpose is to support the Alumni engagement strategy, relationship management, mentorship coordination, and business development.
Key Responsibilities
Assist in the implementation and promotion of alumni programs that support the RLC's strategic plan and program goals.
Review investment documentation for alumni enterprises seeking investment, including financial data, business plans, and market analysis.
Stress test the financial models to assess the viability and profitability of the proposed investment.
Develop a pipeline of investors interested in investing in alumni initiatives.
Develop and implement an annual investor readiness program for all enterprises that seek to raise external financing.
Collaborate closely with colleagues in increasing support for alumni, Identifying and qualifying support from alumni.
Communicate development-related activities via written contact reports filed in an appropriate constituent.
Update and maintain a database of alumni startups, Social Enterprises, and Community Development Initiatives
Assist in linking cohort participants and alumni mentees to suitable mentors across sectors.
Prepare monthly development reports on alumni activity
Capable of providing ad-hoc reports and evidence-supported analysis based upon Alumni & Volunteer Relations Manager needs.
Work closely with county chapter leaders to implement chapter and YALI RLC events and activities.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree, preferably in Finance, Business Development, or a related discipline.
Flexibility and initiative, as well as the ability to work independently, combined with the skills for thriving in a team environment to achieve institutional goals.
High professional and ethical standards for handling confidential information.
Willingness to travel across the 14 YALI RLC EA focus countries
Experience
Minimum 6 years of relevant experience and knowledge in entrepreneurship capacity building, with at least 4 years of experience managing and administering Startups, Social Enterprises, and Community Development Initiatives.
Knowledge of the entrepreneurship ecosystem in the region
Commitment, drive, self-motivation, passion for 'this space', and desire to help scale YALI RLC EA alumni initiatives.
Ability to deliver with minimal supervision.
Significant local knowledge and networks in the investment ecosystem.
Experience in structuring investment products for Start-ups will be an added advantage.