ANDE East Africa Regional Chapter Coordinator ... - The Aspen Institute

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ANDE East Africa Regional Chapter Coordinator Dalberg Global Development Advisors Nairobi, Kenya

The Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs (ANDE) is a global network of organizations that invest money and expertise to propel entrepreneurship in emerging markets. Officially launched in 2009, we are a member-driven organization housed within the Aspen Institute, an international nonprofit that promotes enlightened leadership. Our members are the vanguard of a movement that is focused on small and growing businesses (SGBs) that create economic, environmental, and social benefits for developing countries. Ultimately, we seek to build sustainable prosperity in the developing world. ANDE identifies common strategic challenges and opportunities facing SGBs, and, based on these findings, provides programs and services for our members and the sector as a whole. We aspire to be the leading convener and conduit for organizations and individuals committed to building SGBs in the developing world. We act as a trusted advocate for the SGB sector, educating investors and policy makers about the extraordinary opportunity the sector represents. The Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs is about filling the “missing middle” – the space representing the disparity between investments in small businesses compared to other business sectors in emerging markets (microfinance for individuals and small groups; and private equity for larger businesses). We see system-wide challenges to supporting our common goals that can only be addressed through collective action. ANDE works to dramatically increase the amount and effectiveness of capital and technical/business assistance for entrepreneurs in developing countries. With the right support, we believe SGBs will generate much needed employment, and in the process, address critical social and environmental problems in the developing world. The East Africa chapter is made up of ANDE members who are actively working to support small and growing businesses (SGBs) throughout the region. Members benefit from the opportunity to network and learn from other like-minded organizations in the region. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: ANDE is seeking a Chapter Coordinator to lead the efforts of the East Africa chapter, which up until now has been managed by a Steering Committee of local members. Responsibilities will include: -

In the first few weeks, meeting with ANDE members to understand the key needs of the chapter Leading the day to day operations of the chapter including organizing meetings and events, meeting regularly with members, etc.

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In partnership with the Steering Committee and local members, delivering the existing chapter strategy and increasing focus on outreach and building new networks in the region with banks, angel investors, business member organizations etc In the first six months, developing the long term business and financial sustainability model for the chapter – including fundraising Acting as the primary liaison between ANDE Global and the chapter – drawing down resources from the global network and ensuring that locally based members are actively engaging, as well as feeding information on the region back into the global network Managing special initiatives of the chapter – such as supporting the development of an angel network, supporting the development of the social enterprise sector, working on a pipeline sharing initiative for ANDE members, reaching out to local and regional entrepreneurs, spearheading speaker series, sector mapping, and harmonizing capacity building tools and activities among providers – as necessary Managing communication to and amongst local members and other regional stakeholders Representing the chapter in regional industry gatherings and events Promoting the chapter and recruiting new members Managing chapter budget

Knowledge, Education and Experience: - Advanced degree in relevant field (MBA, MPP, MPA, Masters in related field) - Minimum two years relevant experience in organization and development - Fluency in English required (written and oral) - Highly skilled in leadership and team development - Self-starter with proven experience operating independently while at the same time reporting to multiple stakeholders - Applicants should have excellent project management experience and should be able to demonstrate projects they have taken initiative to begin and lead through completion - Applicants should have excellent communication skills and be willing and eager to work with colleagues from across the globe - Experience in international development, small and growing business, impact investing, social enterprise or other related fields strongly preferred - Significant local experience in East Africa - Willingness to travel ~30%

To Apply: To apply, please send a resume and cover letter explaining your interest in the position and your salary expectations to [email protected]. Resumes without cover letters and salary expectations will not be considered. Position is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.