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POSITION OVERVIEW:

• The Data Associate role is an entry-level position within the Institutional Learning department at the African Leadership Academy. The role primarily involves managing Salesforce user setups, maintaining data integrity, and supporting internal operations through data management.
• Key responsibilities include updating and validating records, building dashboards, transferring data between systems, and monitoring data quality.
• The position requires strong attention to detail, effective communication, and the ability to follow established procedures diligently. This role will work closely with the Data Systems Manager and provide administrative support to the Institutional Learning team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Salesforce Administration:

• Manage user setup, field configurations, permission sets, and record types.
• Maintain reports, dashboards, and system flows.
• Support campaign execution and list uploads.
• Monitor data quality and run bulk updates as needed.
• Act as the first point of contact for Salesforce support requests.

Data Management:

• Maintain and update subscriber records meticulously in various online portals, ensuring accuracy and consistency at all times.
• Transfer and standardize data across multiple systems, ensuring that information is seamlessly integrated
• Validate data accuracy, ensuring that all addresses, identifiers, allocation values, and dates are correct and up to date.
• Identifying discrepancies in data will be a crucial element of your duties, requiring you to escalate issues appropriately to maintain data integrity
• Following established standard operating procedures (SOPs) and internal quality controls will be paramount in your role.

MERL Support:

• Develop, consolidate, and maintain user-friendly dashboards and data visualization tools for internal stakeholders.
• Work closely with the IL team and other departments to understand their data needs and provide administrative support as required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND SELECTION CRITERIA

Required Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field.
• Experience with relational databases and data integration tools; Salesforce experience preferred.
• Minimum 1-2 years’ work experience within a nonprofit organization or education environment. Experience in data entry, admin processing, or back-office work, underscoring a background in handling administrative responsibilities with accuracy and efficiency.
• Limited work experience will be considered if technical skills and qualifications are strong.

COMPETENCIES: 

Technical competencies: 

• Experience with Salesforce administration, hands-on configuration, and customization strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in tools like Tableau or Power BI is needed to present data insights in a clear and actionable manner. 
• Strong project management skills are needed to oversee data-related initiatives and ensure timely completion.

Core Competencies

• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Reliable with repetitive operational tasks, showcasing the ability to consistently perform duties with precision and dependability.
• Good computer skills and a quick learner in web-based systems, demonstrating adaptability and the ability to swiftly acquire new skills to operate various online platforms and tools effectively.
• Strategic and analytical skills - Analyzing complex data and research to identify opportunities for increasing impact.
• Project management skills - Strong skills in planning, executing, and monitoring projects to ensure efficiency and maximum impact.

Attributes

• High levels of integrity and confidentiality, and emotional maturity.
• Good Interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with stakeholders and staff at all levels, together with the ability to resolve conflict.
• Capacity to remain calm and work under pressure of deadlines.
• Self-confidence and a willingness to accept responsibility, and where required, take initiative.
• Committed and enthusiastic, with a willingness to learn.

Closing Date 08 April 2026

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POSITION OVERVIEW:

• As an Anzisha Coach, you will be instrumental in providing guidance, mentorship, and support to young entrepreneurs within our programs. The Coach will be deeply focused on providing high-touch support through coaching, supporting learning and application, and identifying and leveraging opportunities to connect entrepreneurs to relevant stakeholders to enable venture growth.
• Your role will involve helping them develop their business further, overcome challenges, and navigate the entrepreneurial landscape in their industry. You will have a direct and lasting impact on the growth and success of these budding entrepreneurs and, subsequently, their ventures.
• Anzisha Coaches should have a specific domain expertise, for example, Program Design, Financial Management, Community Building, etc, and be responsible for major projects that are included in annual Objectives and Key Results.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Coaching:

• Provide one-on-one coaching and mentorship to young entrepreneurs, supporting them in the development of business plans, financial models, and marketing strategies, and help them set achievable goals.
• Provide coaching to participants in other African Leadership Programs, such as AL4Education.
• Guide entrepreneurs in identifying and solving challenges and obstacles they encounter in their entrepreneurial journeys, and build an empathy-driven relationship with the entrepreneurs.
• Discover, understand, and articulate the needs of portfolio entrepreneurs.
• Travel to meet with your portfolio of fellows in their countries and visit their offices.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices in entrepreneurship to provide the most current and relevant guidance.

Program Development & Project Management:

• Own and drive program initiatives, including operations and administration, end-to-end, efficiently and precisely.
• Conceptualize and develop services, tactics, and projects that explore how best to support very young entrepreneurs.
• Organize and lead workshops and training sessions on entrepreneurship, leadership, and business development for program participants.
• Scope and deliver 3rd party reliant tailored interventions for program participants.
• Draft updates on completion of activities and inputs to be included in the venture building fellowship monthly reports.

Networking:

• Connect young entrepreneurs with relevant industry experts, potential partners, and resources to facilitate their growth and development.
• Regularly identify and share potential partners and fellow candidates for the program
• Engage with identified potential ecosystem partners in different countries around the continent.

Program Participant Selection:

• Regularly identify and share entrepreneur candidates for the program.
• Grade assignments and provide general support to the process of selecting fellows.

Tracking & Reporting:

• Monitor the progress of young entrepreneurs in your portfolio and track their successes, offering feedback and recommendations for improvement.
• Gather comprehensive, timely, and accurate data throughout all initiatives.
• Provide reports on your portfolio of fellows’ progress and performance within the different modules, assessing it against the learning outcomes.

Collaboration:

• Regularly share insights from your experience of supporting entrepreneurs through various platforms such as written articles, podcasts, social media lives, etc.
• Share the Anzisha story and achieve buy-in at information sessions and other events.
• Conduct Prize tours in different countries and support the Movement team in developing content to be shared on our media outlets.
• Actively contribute to wider team goals outside of the core stream of work.
• Support in conducting research and collating relevant information to enable the development of a better understanding of the macro & micro challenges facing entrepreneurs in Africa.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND SELECTION CRITERIA

Required Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor's degree in business, entrepreneurship, or a related field (master's degree is a plus).
• Proven experience as an entrepreneur, business consultant, or coach, with a strong understanding of entrepreneurship principles. 
• Proven leadership skills, including emotional intelligence, empathy, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills 
• Proven experience of working with and developing young people. 
• Excellent project management skills, including planning, execution, reporting, and assessment. 
• Data-driven decision-making that involves collecting data based on measurable goals or KPIs, analysing patterns and facts from these insights, and utilizing them to develop strategies that will benefit the program. 
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities. 
• Passion for nurturing the entrepreneurial spirit in very young individuals and a commitment to the mission of the organization.

Preferred Education and Experience: 

• Financial experience and an established Investor network.
• Competence in other languages spoken widely in Africa (e.g., French) is a plus.
• Preference for those who have started/run their own business in Africa at some point.
• Great relationship management skills and proven ability to manage both internal and external stakeholders. 

COMPETENCIES: 

Technical competencies: 

• Coaching
• Program Development and Project Management
• Networking
• Program Participant Selection
• Tracking & Reporting

Generic Competencies

• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results under tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good computer skills and an ability to learn new computer programs easily.
• Excellent one-on-one problem-solving and collaborating skills.
• Project Management skills
• Ability to prioritise and work independently.
• Logical and rational decision-making approach
• Attention to detail
• Proactive approach and demonstrates initiative
• Able to work independently

Attributes

• High levels of integrity and confidentiality, and emotional maturity.
• Good Interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with stakeholders and staff at all levels, together with the ability to resolve conflict
• Resilient and possesses the ability to defuse confrontation situations
• Capacity to remain calm and work under pressure of deadlines
• Patience, diplomacy, empathy, and flexibility when dealing with a range of situations and people
• Self-confidence and a willingness to accept responsibility and, where required, take initiative
• Ability and willingness to build a positive relationship with all stakeholders
• Committed and enthusiastic

Closing Date 17 April 2026