Jobs at AlphaMundi Foundation

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Program Associate (Part-Time) will primarily be responsible for:

• Managing the weekly activities of the US/Japan Climate-Gender Innovation Collective for Africa,
• including but not limited to:
• Develop a project plan, including activities, deadlines, and responsibilities
• Manage third-party service provider(s)
• Manage the application process for both entrepreneurs and mentors
• Liaise with key stakeholders
• Plan and execute in-person and online events
• Supporting the team with other ongoing and new initiatives
• Assisting with the Foundation’s communications efforts

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL:

• A bachelor’s degree in relevant fields (e.g. Business, Accounting, International Affairs).
• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Strong project management and organization skills.
• Ability to use Microsoft Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Alignment with AlphaMundi Foundation’s vision, creating a sustainable and inclusive economy.
• through SME development and investment with a focus on gender and climate issues.
• Excellent writing and verbal skills in English are a must.
• Excellent team player.
• Project management skills.
• Ability to work confidently under limited supervision.

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CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR THE MENTORSHIP DESIGN

• The main objective of this consultancy is to develop a toolkit/curriculum for the mentorship that will guide the program. Mentorship will be given to a selected group of Kenyan climate-focused SMEs (with a particular focus on women) by Japanese and American private mentors. All mentorship sessions, which are expected to be monthly for a period of 6 months, will be conducted virtually. An important aspect of the mentorship program is to also foster relationships between the participating mentors.

Deliverables:

• A comprehensive mentorship curriculum/toolkit that is tailored to the climate-focused SMEs in Africa
• A welcome pack for mentors, that includes but is not limited to:
• Clear expectations and role guidelines
• A month-to-month session roadmap
• Best practices (Do’s and Don’ts)
• Mentor evaluation and feedback forms
• Frequently asked questions
• A welcome pack for mentees:
• Clear expectations and role guidelines
• A month-to-month session roadmap that includes but is not limited to: program kick-off and initial orientation (including welcome session, mentor-mentee matching, goal setting, etc), ongoing mentorship and knowledge exchanges, check-ins and feedback sessions, partnership showcases, networking events
• Best practices (Do’s and Don’ts)
• Mentee feedback forms
• Frequently asked questions
• We anticipate the consulting work to take about 15 working days.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• The successful service provider can be an individual consultant or a firm with the following characteristics:
• Proven expertise in developing entrepreneurship support programs, mentorship programs for entrepreneurs, and entrepreneurship toolkit curriculum specifically in Africa, preferably in Kenya / East Africa.
• Proven expertise in designing virtual mentorship programs.
• Deep understanding and appreciation for multicultural dynamics, particularly incross-continental collaborations.
• Sector-specific experience in climate-related industries e.g. clean energy, sustainable agriculture, and
• circular economy in Africa, with a focus on integrating gender considerations into climate solutions.
• Experience in designing monitoring and evaluation systems for tracking the impact of entrepreneurship programs, including business performance, environmental sustainability, and gender outcomes.
• Excellent writing and communication skills in English, with the ability to develop clear, engaging, and high-quality program materials including but not limited to curriculum, handbooks and guides.