Mango Fund NGO Jobs - Director - Women Entrepreneurs Initiative
Reports to: Managing Director, East AfricaEstablished in May 2011, the Mango Fund functions as a nonprofit impact investment fund or a venture philanthropy fund. The fund aims to support the economic development of East Africa by promoting the growth of small and medium sized businesses that leverage technology to perform value addition in their base country. Mango Fund’s Women Entrepreneurs Initiative is to equip growth-oriented women entrepreneurs with the financing they need to expand their businesses. The initiative will focus on investing in women entrepreneurs in East Africa who are the leaders of their businesses or who own 50% or more of their businesses. The fund will require these women to be the primary focal point of contact with the Mango Fund.Job Summary: The Mango Fund Director - Women Entrepreneurs Initiative will be responsible for building a portfolio of women-owned businesses. Key Duties and Responsibilities: Assist in setting overall strategy and manage operation in East Africa;Build and grow key relationships and partnerships with organizations that focus on women entrepreneurs;Identify women entrepreneurs appropriate for investment;Evaluate potential investments and develop investment proposals;Monitor entrepreneurs’ progress and hold them accountable to their commitments;Work with the rest of the organization team to manage internal administration of the portfolio;Actively support entrepreneurs to help ensure their success;
responsible for systems development, financial management, strategy consulting, etc.Qualifications, Skills and Experience: The applicant should hold an MBA or otherwise related Graduate degree. A minimum of four to ten years’ experience in a related field, two of which preferably in East Africa or very similar context;Demonstrated leadership and initiative;Exhibit high passion to serve women entrepreneurs in East Africa;Skill set appropriate for investment fund management and small business consulting in East Africa, including strong analytical and critical reasoning skills;Willing to commit three years to living and working in Kampala, Uganda.All candidates are encouraged to Apply Online by visiting the web link below for full job details and How to Apply.
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