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Entrepreneurship Development Manager: Lagos
ALX Africa
Posted 3 months agoLagos, Nigeria
Location
Lagos, Nigeria
Job Type
Full-time
Experience
Senior
Category
Sales & Business Development
Job Description
Do you have experience building or managing entrepreneurship programmes, incubators, or accelerators that produce real venture outcomes? Are you comfortable supporting founders from idea stage through to validation, growth, and investment readiness? Are you a strong ecosystem builder, able to engage investors, corporates, government, and partners to unlock opportunities for startups and entrepreneurs? Do you have experience driving revenue or securing funding through partnerships, sponsored programmes, or donor-funded initiatives? Are you able to design and run high-impact entrepreneurship programmes while also identifying opportunities to position your organisation as a partner for externally funded or corporate-backed programmes? Are you data-driven, able to track venture performance, programme outcomes, and ecosystem impact, and use insights to continuously improve results? Are you excited by the opportunity to build one of the most impactful entrepreneurship platforms in
Africa, supporting founders, unlocking capital and opportunities, and driving job creation at scale? If so, this might just be the role for you.
About ALX Africa ALX Africa, a non-profit organisation under the ALX Foundation, is dedicated to unlocking the potential of
Africa's digital future.
Formerly part of
Sand
Tech
Holdings, we've embarked on an independent journey to provide world-class tech skills training and career acceleration programmes.
Our mission is to bridge the digital divide, upskill and re-skill talent, and create a generation of innovative leaders.
By 2030, we aim to empower 2 million
Africans to secure sustainable tech careers.
With hubs in 8 cities across
Africa and counting, we provide safe access to quality learning and a dedicated network of expert instructors.
Our innovative programmes equip learners with the practical skills and knowledge needed to succeed in today's rapidly evolving tech industry.
Through a combination of rigorous coursework, industry partnerships, and
Specific Responsibilities Design and execute ALX Nigeria’s entrepreneurship strategy, building a strong pipeline of founders and scalable ventures.
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Requirements
- Strong understanding of startup ecosystems and founder journeys.
- Proven and documented experience in partnerships, business development, and programme funding.
- Experience in designing and managing entrepreneurship or accelerator programmes.
- Strong commercial mindset with the ability to structure revenue-generating opportunities.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
- Ability to operate both strategically and operationally.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Skill Requirements - Preferable Experience as a founder, startup operator, or venture advisor.
- Experience in venture capital, fundraising, or investment ecosystems.
- Experience working with government or donor-funded programmes.
- Experience in corporate innovation or startup–corporate collaboration.
- Person Specification/Attributes Courage: Willingness to speak up, challenge the status quo, and embrace new challenges.
- Humility: Openness to learning, seeking help when needed, and a focus on serving others.
- Adventure: A passion for setting ambitious goals, tackling difficult tasks, and finding joy in the journey.
- Initiative: Proactive problem-solving, a sense of ownership, and a willingness to go above and beyond.
- Resilience: The ability to bounce back from setbacks, persevere through challenges, and emerge stronger.
Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of Founder Academy, Incubator, and Accelerator programmes, ensuring high-quality founder outcomes.
- Drive revenue and funding through partnerships, sponsored programmes, and externally funded entrepreneurship initiatives.
- Position ALX as a partner of choice for corporates, governments, and development organisations seeking to design and run entrepreneurship programmes.
- Build and manage relationships with investors, corporates, and ecosystem stakeho
Benefits
- Full-time employment with ALX Africa, a leading pan-African tech education organisation
- Opportunity to build one of Africa's most impactful entrepreneurship platforms
- Strategic exposure to investors, corporates, and the pan-African startup ecosystem
How to Apply
Apply directly on the ALX Africa careers portal. Complete the online application form and attach your CV/resume.
