Entrepreneurship Manager, Youths Rural Development Program at Justice, Development and Peace Commission (JDPC)

Location: Oyo Town, Oyo
Employment Type: Per-Term
Employment Category: Regular

Job Overview / Summary

• We are looking for a talented Entrepreneur and Household Economic Strengthening officer that will be responsible for incubation, coordinating, training of unemployed youths in rural area in business opportunities.
• He/She will support the needs and market assessment working with RUDEP to identify thriving businesses within the geographical area and provide business start-up support.
• Design, Plan and execute entrepreneurship startup and incubation programs within the working area.
• Support the team in developing performance metrics for business of interest.
• Develop and execute strategy for attracting youths
• Prepare business case and initial risk analysis of startups among the youths
• Actively support in identifying professionals and experts to join the RUDEP Expert/Advisory network to support startups in the portfolio and across projects/programs.
• Plan and schedule all activities and sessions for startup support programs assigned.
• Provide startup support advisory to entrepreneurs through continued strategic guidance in areas such as business modeling, market analysis, financing, fundraising, overall strategy, operations, etc.
• Ensure tight management of milestones and progress of entrepreneurs and start-up companies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Level or equivalent in Management or a related field.
• 3 - 4 years of Entrepreneurial experience or experience supporting startups or working in a startup environment.
• Excellent Written and Oral Communication Skills.
• An entrepreneurial & Innovative mindset.
• Familiarity with business principles, practices, and methodologies.
• Educational background in technology and/or business-related field.
• Organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent presentation skills.

Renumeration
Attractive.