Idea Program Coach, Anzisha needed at African Leadership Academy

Responsibilities:

Coaching:

• Provide one-on-one coaching and participants through office hours across multiple time zones.
• Support Idea Program participants in the development of models using Original Idea for Development (OID) Toolkit, Business Model Canvas (BMC), prototyping and MVP development.
• 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.