Entrepreneurship Officer

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Lead entrepreneurship training, mentorship, and incubation support for FAWEGH participants and alumni. Responsibilities include program implementation, training facilitation, stakeholder engagement, and monitoring and evaluation. Requires degree and 3 years experience. Full time position in Accra & Tema Region, Ghana.

• Lead design and delivery of entrepreneurship training curricula and workshops.
• Manage mentorship and incubation pipeline for participants and alumni.
• Build partnerships with incubators, accelerators, and financial institutions.
• Coordinate pitch competitions and networking events.
• Track and report programme outcomes using M&E frameworks.

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Find a Job + + + + Search Entrepreneurship Officer FAWE Ghana Management & Business Development 1 week ago Easy apply New Accra & Tema Region Full Time Recruitment Confidential Share link Share on WhatsApp Share on LinkedIn Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share via SMS Job summary The successful candidate will lead the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of entrepreneurship training, mentorship, and incubation support for FAWEGH’s participants and alumni. The role bridges scholarship outcomes with practical, income-generating skills — helping participants build sustainable ventures, access funding opportunities, and develop an entrepreneurial mindset alongside their academic pursuits Min Qualification: Degree Experience Level: Mid level Experience Length: 3 years Language Requirement: English Working Hours: Full Time - 8 to 5 Applicant Location: Accra & Tema Region, Ghana Job descriptions & requirements KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Program Implementation: Design and deliver entrepreneurship training curricula, workshops, and bootcamps tailored to FAWEGH’s participants and alumni at different stages of business development. Identify, screen, and onboard participants/alumni with viable business ideas into an incubation or mentorship pipeline Develop and maintain partnerships with incubators, accelerators, financial institutions, and grant-making bodies to create funding and growth pathways for participants' ventures. Organize pitch competitions, demo days, networking events, and alumni showcases to profile scholar-led enterprises. Support fundraising efforts by contributing programme data, case studies, and content for grant proposals and donor reports. Lead the day-to-day rollout of entrepreneurship and livelihood projects for FAWE Ghana Coordinate business incubation and mentorship programmes for participants Conduct needs assessments and identify potential entrepreneurs among participants. Collaborate with the Communications team to document and share success stories and impact data with donors and stakeholders Training and Facilitation: Design business training modules (e.g., financial literacy, marketing) and facilitate capacity-building workshops for entrepreneurs on the programme Organize workshops, seminars, and business clinics for participating entrepreneurs. Connect participants to entrepreneurship opportunities Mentorship and Support: Recruit, coordinate, and manage a network of business mentors, coaches, and industry volunteers to support participants. Provide ongoing guidance to participants who are entrepreneurs, helping them refine business ideas, develop viable business plans and connecting them to similar entrepreneurs in their field Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with local authorities, community leaders, financial institutions, and private sector actors to build sustainable business opportunities. for successful participants. Support fundraising efforts by contributing programme data, case studies, and content for grant proposals and donor reports. Monitoring and Evaluation (M and E): Track, monitor, and report on entrepreneurship programme outcomes (e.g., number of businesses launched, jobs created, revenue generated) using clear M and E frameworks Track project milestones, gather data on participants entrepreneurial journey, and prepare regular progress reports for management decision-making Conduct regular field visits and maintain accurate participant records Business Development Support: Help entrepreneurs identify market opportunities by facilitating business networking events and connecting participants to such opportunities Provide one-on-one advisory support to scholars on business planning, financial literacy, marketing, and access to markets. Stay current on entrepreneurship ecosystem trends, funding opportunities, and best practices relevant to FAWEGH's participants. Qualifications and Education: A Bachelor's degree in Entrepreneurship, Business Administration, Economics, Social Science, or related field (Master’s degree an advantage). Minimum of 3–5 years' experience in entrepreneurship development, business incubation, youth enterprise support, or a related field. Demonstrated experience designing and facilitating entrepreneurship or business skills training. Experience working with youth, students, or scholarship/alumni populations is highly desirable. Familiarity with the local entrepreneurship ecosystem, including funders, incubators, and support organizations. Prior experience in a non-profit or donor-funded programme environment is an advantage. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Strong facilitation, coaching, and mentorship skills. Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management abilities. Sound understanding of business planning, financial literacy, and basic startup finance/funding mechanisms. Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple activities and deadlines simultaneously. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and public speaking. Data-driven mindset with experience in monitoring, evaluation, and impact reporting. Proficiency in Microsoft Office / Google Workspace; familiarity with CRM or programme management tools is a plus. High level of integrity, initiative, and passion for youth development and education. Ability to work independently and thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. Ability to work in a team and collaborate effectively and efficiently Proficiency in using MS Office suite for documentation and reporting tasks A commitment to the mission, vision, and values of FAWE Ghana. Good knowledge and understanding of the environment and people, including culture. 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