ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAMME OFFICER TONY ELUMELU FOUNDATION | ENTREPRENEURSHIP JOBS IN LAGOS

About Company:

The main philosophy of the Tony Elumelu Foundation is based on our Founder’s desire to empower a generation of successful for-profit entrepreneurs who drive Africa’s economic and social transformation. 

Job Description:

1. Full-Cycle Program Execution

• Operational Oversight: Coordinate all off-cycle activities, including Application phases, Training, Mentoring, Pitching competitions, and Seed Capital disbursement.

• Curriculum Design: Curate specialized training question pools and curriculum frameworks tailored to specific off-cycle program objectives.

• Localization: Ensure all program guides, scripts, and documents are translated and culturally adapted for diverse African markets.

• Quality Control: Oversee volunteers and contract staff to ensure all key performance indicators (KPIs) are achieved to the Foundation’s high standards.

2. Systems, Controls & Reporting

• Project Management Systems: Create and maintain robust project management controls, tracking systems, and reporting templates for both internal management and external partners.

• Beta Testing: Conduct rigorous testing of new initiatives with Alumni or volunteers to refine schedules, curriculums, and operational processes.

• Data-Driven Insights: Provide high-frequency update reports to TEF Management and global partners, ensuring transparency at every stage.

3. Stakeholder & Experience Management

• Relationship Management: Act as the primary liaison between internal departments (Legal, Marketing, Finance) and external partners.

• Mentor & Alumni Engagement: Facilitate peer-to-peer coaching and high-quality mentoring to ensure the caliber of graduates remains world-class.

• Entrepreneur Experience: Directly manage the entrepreneur journey, ensuring timely resolution of issues and clear communication scripts for program updates.

4. Process Innovation & Risk Mitigation

• Risk Management: Collaborate with Legal and Compliance teams to identify and mitigate operational risks throughout the program stages.

• Continuous Improvement: Update program Terms & Conditions, eligibility criteria, and participation agreements based on "lessons learned" from each cycle.

Requirements:

• Project Management Tools: Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint) and experience with CRM or specialized Project Management software.

• Agility: Exceptional ability to manage multiple high-stakes tasks under tight deadlines.

• Communication: Strong stakeholder engagement skills with a focus on professional reporting and relationship building.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Degree: Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Business Administration, Development Studies, or Economics.

• Professional Experience: 4–6 years in program or project management.

• Sector Background: Strong preference for experience within philanthropy, entrepreneurship, or international non-profits.

• Large-Scale Projects: Proven experience working on donor-funded initiatives or large-scale continental programs is a significant advantage.

Salary

Application Closing Date: 16th January, 2026

Application Instructions:

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