Build Program Coach, Anzisha at African Leadership Academy

Responsibilities: 

Coaching:  

• Provide one-on-one coaching and participants through office hours across multiple time zones.  
• Support Build Program participants in the development of the venture using advanced Minimum Viable Product or Service (MVP/S), business model, market overview, SWOT analysis, and strategic plan. 
• Guide participants in identifying and solving challenges and obstacles they encounter in their entrepreneurial journeys, and build an empathy driven relationship with the entrepreneurs. 

Program Development and Project Management 

• Own and drive program initiatives, including operations and administration, end-to-end, efficiently and precisely.  
• Conceptualize and develop services, tactics and other initiatives that support program participants. 
• Organize and lead online learning sessions for program participants. 

Tracking & Reporting:  

• Work closely with the Institutional Learning team to drive data collection. 
• Gather comprehensive, timely and accurate data throughout all initiatives. 
• Provide reports on participants' progress and performance within the program assessing it against the learning outcomes. 

Collaboration:  

• Actively contribute to wider team goals outside of core stream of work. 
• Work closely with other program staff, volunteers, and partners to ensure the alignment and synergy of our efforts. 

Key Skills and Competencies: 

• Coaching: Proven experience as an entrepreneur, business consultant, or coach, with a strong understanding of entrepreneurship principles. 
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to help entrepreneurs identify and overcome business challenges. 
• Leadership: Inspirational leadership style, with a focus on nurturing entrepreneurial talent and fostering a growth mindset. 
• Tech-Savviness: Proficiency in using online platforms for learning management, communication, and project tracking. 
• Empathy: Ability to understand and relate to the unique challenges of young entrepreneurs, offering support that’s both strategic and empathetic.  

Preferred Experience: 

• Bachelor's degree in business, entrepreneurship, or a related field (master's degree is a plus) 
• 5 Years of experience in sector-focused entrepreneurship programs or venture accelerator programs. 
• Experience working with diverse participants across different sectors and regions. 
• Data-driven decision-making based on measurable goals or KPIs, 
• Familiarity with asynchronous learning models, online facilitation, and peer-to-peer learning environments. 
• Spanish and Portuguese speakers will be given preference.