General Manager- Enterprise Clubs & Strategic Growth Networks

Key Responsibilities

·       Design and deliver the Enterprise Clubs strategy aligned to the broader ED&FI Pillar strategy, the Africa Recovery & Resilience Plan (ARRP), and Group’s inclusive growth agenda.

·       Lead implementation of mentorship-driven, peer-based, and membership-oriented enterprise learning models, ensuring high-quality experience and value for participating enterprises.

·       Oversee rollout of executive-level capability development, including curated leadership forums, advanced enterprise training, and retreats.

·       Strengthen enterprise ecosystems through market linkages, value chain integration, and partnerships with corporates, financial institutions, and sector actors.

·       Develop finance/investment readiness pathways, strategic finance mechanisms, and capital access programs for High Value Enterprises (HVEs.)

·       Lead stakeholder engagement, partnership development, and resource mobilization to secure strategic, technical, and financial support for the Enterprise Clubs and related HVE and business leadership initiatives.

·       Identify, develop, and manage funding opportunities from internal and external partners to support program growth, innovation, sustainability, and scale.

·       Manage work planning, budgeting, and efficient resource allocation for all high-value enterprise programs.

·       Oversee hybrid program delivery ensuring seamless integration of in-person, digital, and membership-based models.

·       Develop and manage a high-performing HVE & Business Leadership program team, providing coaching and mentorship.

·       Ensure regular program performance reporting, documentation of success stories, and impact communication.

·       Coordinate with M&E to track outcomes, strengthen learning, and ensure continuous program improvement.

·       Perform any other duties as assigned by the Pillar Lead.

Key Technical and Leadership Competencies

·       Demonstrate strong leadership skills, strategic planning expertise, and excellent communication abilities, Program management and as well as experience designing, coordinating, executing, and supporting the evaluation of Enterprise Development & Financial Inclusion pillar initiatives.

·       Strong expertise in enterprise development, high-value enterprise growth, Business clubs and business leadership programming.

·       Demonstrated experience with investment readiness, capital mobilization, and strategic finance models.

·       Knowledge of MSME and SME ecosystems, value chains, supply chain dynamics, and corporate partnership models.

·       Strong project management abilities and experience delivering hybrid programs.

·       Excellent relationship-building and networking skills across private sector and development partners.

·       Strong people leadership, coaching, and team development skills.

·       Excellent communication, presentation, facilitation, and stakeholder management competencies.

·       Strong commercial acumen and ability to support enterprise scaling and competitiveness.

·       Working proficiency in digital learning platforms and data systems.

·       High emotional intelligence, conflict resolution, negotiation, and mentorship capability.

Qualifications

Experience Requirements

·       Minimum 7 years’ experience in enterprise/ private sector development, entrepreneurship support, SME Banking, Business leadership, investment promotion, Insurance or enterprise support ecosystems.

·       Proven experience managing Business Clubs, large scale/ high-value enterprises, SME leadership programs or membership-based ecosystems/networks.

·       Experience in investment readiness, capital advisory, or strategic finance pathways is highly desirable.

·       Strong understanding of MSME growth dynamics, financial inclusion, and private sector development.

·       Track record of strong performance in multi-stakeholder program management across regions/countries.

·       Experience working with corporates, engaging senior business leaders, investors, financial institutions, business associations, value chain actors and development partners.

·       Exposure to digital, innovation-driven, and hybrid enterprise delivery models.

·       Strong strategic, partnership-building, stakeholder engagement, and leadership capabilities.

Academic Qualifications and Certifications

·       Masters’ degree in Entrepreneurship Business, Development Studies, Development Finance, Economics, Strategy or related business fields.

·       Certification in entrepreneurship development, leadership development, or enterprise coaching is an added advantage.

·       Project Management certification is highly desirable.