Portfolio Officer – Women Economic Empowerment Project (WEEP) at Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF)

The key responsibilities are:

• Support the implementation and monitoring of annual work plans and budgets for the project.
• Lead strategic analysis and conceptualization of the project to ensure results are achieved and surpassed.
• Manage and coordinate all the activities of the Women Economic Empowerment Project and the project platforms.
• Coordinate and lead engagement of strategic partners, coaches, mentors, advisors and consultants to implement the multi-country project.
• Lead tracking and review of quarterly progress and prepare narratives and financial reports/insights for project reporting.
• Organize check-in calls with the donor and ensure compliance.
• Quality assure the selection and delivery of advisory services to the WSMEs enrolled in the project.
• Identify and document other opportunities to scale the project.
• Lead the documentation and reporting for the end of the project.

The Candidate:

Suitable candidates should:

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Strategic Management, or a related field.
• Have at least 5 years of experience in end-to-end project management, business advisory, enterprise development, and private sector development, including scoping and design, resourcing, risk management, and quality assurance.
• Have experience working in various African countries in project design, implementation, and management, working with WSMEs.
• Have extensive experience in markets and private sector engagement with systems targeting women.
• Possess excellent business judgment, and analytical and problem-solving skills to identify issues.
• Be able to present creative and practical solutions, make and commit to sound decisions, and anticipate short-term and long-term implications.
• Have the ability to identify, analyze and address a wide variety of issues and problems affecting WSMEs that hinder access to finance
• Demonstrate strong written, presentation, and communications skills in English and have the ability to synthesize and present information effectively and tailored for different audiences.