Entrepreneurship & Support Division Senior officer
Optimiza is on the lookout for a proactive and experienced Entrepreneurship & Support Division Senior Officer to spearhead our initiatives focused on fostering entrepreneurship and providing vital support to startups and small businesses. In this strategic role, you will play a critical part in driving innovation, economic development, and sustainable growth within the entrepreneur ecosystem.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement programs and services designed to support entrepreneurship, including mentorship, training, and access to resources for startups and small businesses.
- Build partnerships with academic institutions, business incubators, and industry leaders to enhance entrepreneurial programs and opportunities.
- Conduct research and analysis on startup trends, market needs, and best practices to inform program design and strategy.
- Lead workshops, seminars, and networking events to connect entrepreneurs with potential investors, mentors, and collaborators.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of entrepreneurship support initiatives, making data-driven recommendations for improvement.
- Provide expert guidance and support to entrepreneurs in business planning, funding, and growth strategies.
- Prepare detailed reports and presentations for stakeholders and senior management on program outcomes and impact.
- Overlook the implementation of the National Entrepreneurship Policy projects.
- Support the ecosystem and entrepreneurs with coming up with new initiatives and projects.
- Handle reports for donor funded projects.
- Handle the budget of projects within the division.
- Engage with ecosystem and build new partnerships locally and internationally.
- Attend events and network with stakeholders.
- Make sure that projects are being executed according to plan and achieving the required KPI.
- Master’s degree in Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Economic Development, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in entrepreneurship support, business development, or economic development roles.
- Strong understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced by startups and small businesses.
- Proven experience in program development, management, and evaluation.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and inspire a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate insights into actionable strategies.
- Experience in conducting training and workshops, as well as public speaking.
- Passion for promoting entrepreneurship and contributing to the economic development of the community.
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