Your responsibilities will include:
Attracting high-potential and growth-oriented early stage ventures for our programmes
Screening and selection of business applicants, putting together an exciting cohort, including collection of relevant information and data
Co-facilitate business development workshops ensuring the successful adoption and use of the GrowthAfrica methodology and tools
Individualized follow-up with the businesses: During implementation of plans made during the workshops, further assist in the proper adoption and use of the GrowthAfrica methodology and tools.
Ensure that the businesses arrive well-prepared for the business development workshops
Look for and approach appropriate mentors for "your businesses"
Liaise with the Director of Programmes and Lead Facilitator on the progress of the businesses, including writing periodic progress reports
Liaise with the Financial Modeller in regard to the development of financial models and assist in the collection of information and data relevant to the pre-diligence work done by the Finance Modellers
Reporting and documentation for funders, mentors, investors and other stakeholders
Assist in the development of investor presentations for the businesses
Planning and execution of workshop and event logistics
Who we are looking for:
You have 5-8 years' experience in developing businesses, e.g. as senior consultant or business analyst, senior investment analyst, senior investment associate, financial modeller
You can diagnose business needs and understand how to read and interpret business' financials and generally understand numbers
You have strong analytical skills and the ability to conceptualise and concretise ideas and hypotheses
You are a people person – you love interacting with new people and guiding them on a journey
You are informed and knowledgeable on general topics and have diverse interests
You are a natural relationships builder who doesn't shy away from initiating conversations
You are curious and naturally driven to learn new things
Natural problem-solver: You have proven results with minimal supervision
You are not shy to approach big executives as mentors for our business clients nor to critique entrepreneurs even when they disagree
You are inspired by entrepreneurship and may have start-up ambitions (or have run a start up before!)
You have your finger on the pulse of the country
You keep yourself up to date and tuned into business, socio-economics and politics in the region
You have at least an undergraduate degree, preferably in business-related studies
You might have an additional graduate-level courses, or pursuing a graduate degree, e.g. MBA
Past experience across several sectors is an added advantage