About AECF
The AECF (Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund) is a development institution that finances early and growth-stage businesses to innovate, create jobs, and leverage investments and markets to create resilience and sustainable incomes in rural and marginalized communities in Africa.
Since 2008, we have invested over US$ 220 million in over 420 businesses across sub-Sahara Africa focusing on Agribusiness, Renewable Energy, and Climate-smart Technologies. We have impacted over 28 million lives, created over 25,000 jobs, and leveraged over US$ 757 million in matching funds to our portfolio companies.
AECF is headquartered in Kenya, with offices in Tanzania, South Sudan, Somalia, Côte d’Ivoire, Nigeria, Benin and Burkina Faso.
About the role
We are seeking a Head of Advisory Services to drive the growth and scaling of our portfolio companies. A growth strategist who will bring on board deep understanding of the triggers of growth for small and medium businesses, pathways to success, building systems, and processes to enhance competitiveness, sustainability and ensuring the resilience of their operations and revenues.
The Head of Advisory Services will report to the Director of Programs and lead the business advisory services team to support portfolio companies as well as unlock the institution’s capacity to deliver towards becoming a learning and the go-to institution for SME development in Africa. The role holder will oversee the AECF Advisory Studio as well as the AECF Academy.
The role will have access to a wide range of resources and a team (in-house and consultants) that will look to him/her for leadership, coaching, mentoring, training, and support for career development.
The role will be based in Nairobi with occasional travel in the region.
Key Responsibilities
Suitable Candidate should possess:
How to Apply
The AECF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered based on merit without regard to race, sex, colour, national origin, religion, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
AECF does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, processing, training, or any other fees).
If you believe, you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the relevant criteria for the role register and apply on:https://recruitment.aecfafrica.org .
To be considered, your application must be received by: 15th December 2023.
For more information on this role, please visit our careers page on www.aecfafrica.org
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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