Role Purpose
Reporting to the Associate Director (Pillar Lead), Enterprise Development & Financial Inclusion (ED&FI), the General Manager Enterprise Clubs & Strategic Growth Networks will be responsible for the design, establishment, growth, scaling, and leadership of a relationship-driven growth platform for mature MSMEs and SMEs that have demonstrated resilience, further growth potential, and increasing sophistication in their business operations.
The role holder will position the Enterprise Clubs as premier business growth and leadership networks that deepen enterprise resilience, catalyze business expansion, strengthen value-chain ecosystems, and drive sustainable job creation. Through executive learning, peer networking, strategic partnerships, mentorship ecosystems, market access facilitation, investment readiness, and integrated financial solutions, the role will anchor a scalable platform that supports enterprises transitioning from stability to scale and market leadership. The role will further strengthen linkages between enterprise development, inclusive finance, wealth creation, insurance, investment advisory, and employee welfare solutions, while building a vibrant ecosystem of entrepreneurs anchored on peer and downstream mentorship models, advanced enterprise & executive capability development pathways, market linkages, value chain integration, and investment & strategic finance access initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and deliver the Enterprise Clubs strategy aligned to the broader ED&FI Pillar strategy, the Africa Recovery & Resilience Plan (ARRP), and Group's inclusive growth agenda.
- Lead implementation of mentorship-driven, peer-based, and membership-oriented enterprise learning models, ensuring high-quality experience and value for participating enterprises.
- Oversee rollout of executive-level capability development, including curated leadership forums, advanced enterprise training, and retreats.
- Strengthen enterprise ecosystems through market linkages, value chain integration, and partnerships with corporates, financial institutions, and sector actors.
- Develop finance/investment readiness pathways, strategic finance mechanisms, and capital access programs for High Value Enterprises (HVEs).
- Lead stakeholder engagement, partnership development, and resource mobilization to secure strategic, technical, and financial support for the Enterprise Clubs and related HVE and business leadership initiatives.
- Identify, develop, and manage funding opportunities from internal and external partners to support program growth, innovation, sustainability, and scale.
- Manage work planning, budgeting, and efficient resource allocation for all high-value enterprise programs.
- Oversee hybrid program delivery ensuring seamless integration of in-person, digital, and membership-based models.
- Develop and manage a high-performing HVE & Business Leadership program team, providing coaching and mentorship.
- Ensure regular program performance reporting, documentation of success stories, and impact communication.
- Coordinate with M&E to track outcomes, strengthen learning, and ensure continuous program improvement.
- Perform any other duties as assigned by the Pillar Lead.
Qualifications and Experience
- Minimum 7 years' experience in enterprise/private sector development, entrepreneurship support, SME Banking, Business leadership, investment promotion, Insurance, or enterprise support ecosystems.
- Proven experience managing Business Clubs, large scale/high-value enterprises, SME leadership programs, or membership-based ecosystems/networks.
- Experience in investment readiness, capital advisory, or strategic finance pathways is highly desirable.
- Strong understanding of MSME growth dynamics, financial inclusion, and private sector development.
- Track record of strong performance in multi-stakeholder program management across regions/countries.
- Experience working with corporates, engaging senior business leaders, investors, financial institutions, business associations, value chain actors, and development partners.
- Exposure to digital, innovation-driven, and hybrid enterprise delivery models.
- Strong strategic, partnership-building, stakeholder engagement, and leadership capabilities.
- Master's degree in Entrepreneurship Business, Development Studies, Development Finance, Economics, Strategy, or related business fields.
- Certification in entrepreneurship development, leadership development, or enterprise coaching is an added advantage.
- Project Management certification is highly desirable.
