Tony Elumelu Foundation (EPM) Recruitment

We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Entrepreneurship Programme Manager (EPM)

Location: Lagos
Job Description

• The Entrepreneurship Program Manager will be responsible for strategic project management and implementation of the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) Entrepreneurship Program.
• The job holder will be actively involved in cultivating, managing and nurturing internal and external relationships that are critical to the delivery of the Programme

Responsibilities

• Streamline project execution with strategic vision and purpose of the TEF Entrepreneurship Programme.
• Create project management controls and templates for finance, communications and programme related events
• Design and implement systems for monitoring and evaluation of start-ups on the program
• Develop proposals for tracking start-ups’ journeys with the Foundation and program from entry to graduation and beyond.
• Manage the team schedule for project delivery and execution.
• Optimise Program resources to deliver on time and budget.
• Leverage expertise, skills, and networks, to provide advisory support to the Executive leadership as required
• Manage internal and external stakeholder relationships.
• Develop systems for tracking project execution online and offline.
• Develop and manage pipeline of programme mentors, ensuring high level of engagement and affinity with the Programme.
• Development and update of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) TEF, applicants, mentors and the selection board
• Refinement of application and mentor terms & conditions, application form and eligibility and selection criteria
• Planning and coordination of program related activities e.g. TEF Forum, Program me Webinars and training sessions.
• Liaise with Executive, Partnerships and Alumni offices to deliver on key program of support for start-ups
• Prepare and deliver regular status reports on the key program activities
• Oversee the work of EPAs in implementing key aspects of the programme to a high standard, and ensure programme KPIs are achieved
• Continuous improvement of programme processes and elements, conducting annual review, identifying and executing strategic improvement plans for key programme areas
• Work with Legal and Compliance teams to identify and mitigate programme risk factors at all stages.
• Selection and management of key vendors, ensuring alignment with programmatic goals and timelines for executing on strategic elements
• Work with Marketing and Communications team to drive awareness of the programme and achieve strategic goals for each phase from applications to graduation

Requirements

• Minimum of ten (10) years working experience in a similar capacity
• An advanced degree in Project Management, Business Administration or MBA.
• Knowledge of using web applications and platforms.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite i.e. Advanced Excel, MS Project, Word, Power Point.
• Good knowledge of budget management.
• Strong customer/client service orientation.
• Project Management skills.
• A strategic thinker and self-start.
• Proactive and Entrepreneurial mindset.
• Excellent reputation for Integrity and judgement.
• Result oriented.
• Relationship management skills.

Application Closing Date
29th November, 2017.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online