Ecosystem Lead - Jobtech Alliance (Kenya or Nigeria)

About the role

The Jobtech Alliance Ecosystem Lead leads the work to strengthen and shape the inclusive jobtech ecosystem in Africa, owning the ecosystem strategy aligned with the Alliance's systems change model. The role covers partnerships, community, events and campaigns, and includes leading the DAWN project's ecosystem outcome in Nigeria. It is based in Nairobi, Kenya or Lagos, Nigeria, with candidates needing the right to work in their country, and involves up to 40% travel.

Key responsibilities

• Ecosystem strategy: evolve the strategy for the Alliance's impact on the ecosystem, set annual priorities, KPIs and plans, and lead DAWN's ecosystem outcome in Nigeria
• Listen to founders and ecosystem actors regularly, track sector trends and turn them into insights
• Grow the community, run events and campaigns, and connect founders, investors, funders, policymakers and service providers
• Design and lead campaigns that change behaviour, working with the Community & Events Manager and Communications Manager
• Work with the Product Lead to improve the ecosystem intelligence platform
• Manage the Community & Events Manager and Communications Manager, and oversee the team's workplan, budget and results

Required profile

• At least 10 years of experience in ecosystem building, partnerships, community engagement, venture building or leadership in African start-ups, including managing teams
• Founder or senior entrepreneur experience strongly preferred; experience designing campaigns and building communities in the start-up space is an advantage
• Bachelor's degree in business, social science, international development or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• Flawless written English and excellent communication skills
• Up to 40% travel, including to areas with limited freedom of movement and amenities