About You

• Degree or a Master`s in Business Administration and Management or a related field;
• Experience in training, advice and support for start-ups (including women led start-ups/ businesses), management of incubation and other start-up support programmes, and/ or in setting up and launching start-ups, preferably in sub-Saharan Africa and/ or similar regions
• Experience in designing/ advising on design of a business plan; Mentoring young entrepreneurs, including women entrepreneurs;
• Experience in organising Business Plan Competitions, including shaping selection criteria and designing application forms, would be an advantage;
• Experience in implementing or advising large-scale entrepreneurship/ start-up support programmes in developing country context, including experience in programme monitoring and developing sustainability plans;
• Understanding of the operational and economic environment in Mozambique, with preference for relevant experience in working with local actors in the business ecosystem, such as centres and incubators;
• Solid understanding professional networks in Mozambique; Experience in organising networking events, esp. with focus on women and female led start-ups;
• Experience working and collaborating with diverse sets of stakeholders, such as local businesses, NGOs, government officials, donor representatives, local and international staff
• Ability to represent project to various audiences;
• Strong communication skills (oral and written) in both Portuguese and English, including advanced report writing skills.

Location: Maputo

Type of Role: Permanent-project period (until December 2025)

Reports to: Project Manager

Closing Date: June 10th, 2024

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