Lead, Entrepreneurship
Core
Lead execution of the Senegal/WAEMU entrepreneurship portfolio, driving partner performance and measurable impact for young people, especially young women.
Role type
Senior Program Lead, Entrepreneurship & MSME Development
Builds
Entrepreneurship programs, MSME growth initiatives, and inclusive finance solutions in West Africa
Domain
International Development / Entrepreneurship / MSME Development / Inclusive Finance
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Program execution and delivery, Partner performance management, Risk management, Adaptive management, Technical leadership in entrepreneurship and MSME development, Portfolio planning and coordination, Stakeholder alignment, Evidence-based decision making
Preferred skills
Experience in development finance, impact investment, SME finance, incubators/accelerators, government enterprise agencies, or private sector job creation
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Lead delivery of the entrepreneurship portfolio against agreed outcomes and impact targets, Drive partner performance through reviews and course correction, Identify and mitigate implementation risks, Provide technical leadership on enterprise growth and access to finance, Coordinate delivery across teams and stakeholders, Generate portfolio insights and actionable recommendations
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight