Entrepreneurship Programme Officer: Post-Graduate Fellowship at Allan Gray Orbis Foundation

Purpose of Role    

• We are seeking a dedicated Entrepreneurship Officer to ensure the smooth operation of our new Post Graduate Entrepreneurial Fellowship pilot.
• This is an ‘all in’ role which requires a blend of relationship management, educational assessment, operational expertise, event coordination skills, and a passion for developing young entrepreneurs.

Objectives of Role    

Programme Execution:

• Participant coaching, support, facilitation and development.
• Execution of programme activities and events.
• Operationalises the Post Graduate Entrepreneurial Fellowship by managing operations and logistics for the programme. Assist the manager with engaging and managing procurement, contracting, payment and relationships with internal service providers and partners.
• Ensure that each programme participant has a clear understanding of what the requirements, and policies of the AGOF programme and coach the participants on their journey to fulfil the programme. Recommend proactive and remedial action to ensure success.
• Continuous monitoring and evaluation of the progress and programmatic performance and engagement through feedback and data gathering. Developing a strategy and monitoring the engagement of programme participants cohort to ensure they meet their requirements.
• Review and grade in accordance with rubric/measurement framework each participants submissions and guide them through focused goals and activities and provide feedback.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Acts as the primary liaison with the programme participants, tracking their progress and providing individual oversight. Assists the manager with scoping and building and maintaining relationships with additional stakeholders and subject matter experts. Maintain regular and professional communication with stakeholders.

Reporting

• Make recommendations to senior management on Candidate Fellow's progress and programme completion. 
• Collate and analyses relevant information and compiles annual reports.
• Report on progress experienced by Candidate Fellows in terms of their academic Programmatic performance

Experience and Qualifications    

• Relevant 3-year Degree.
• 3– 5 years of experience in a similar programme.
• Proven track record in project or business operations management.
• Proven track record in coaching, support, facilitation and development.

Competencies    

• Strong organizational skills with an ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• A proactive problem solver with a service excellence mindset.
• Keen to learn new things and skills.
• Strong understanding of entrepreneurial