Endeavor is a mission-oriented, global organisation that is leading the global high-impact entrepreneurship movement to drive long-term economic growth and build strong entrepreneurship ecosystems in growth markets by selecting, mentoring, and accelerating the best high-impact entrepreneurs.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Associate, ESG (Entrepreneur, Selection & Growth)
Location: Lagos
Description
- We are looking for a dynamic, self-starting professional who is passionate about entrepreneurship and engaged with our mission, to join our team in Lagos, Nigeria. On a day-to-day basis you will manage Endeavor Entrepreneur accounts, leveraging our Network and support programs to service the Endeavor Entrepreneurs in our Portfolio.
- You will also be responsible for researching and compiling data to build out a pipeline of potential candidates for Endeavor Nigeria, coordinating our selection process and profiling candidate businesses.You should be intellectually curious, flexible, eager to learn and receptive to feedback.
- Reports to: Managing Director
- Works with: Endeavor account managers, Endeavor Entrepreneurs, network members and the Endeavor Global ESG team
Pre-Selection:
- Pitch Endeavor to candidate entrepreneurs, and prospective mentors and/or partners, understanding how to tailor the message and delivery.
- Build trust with, and seamlessly prepare, guide and coach Nigeria’s Endeavor Entrepreneur candidates through the Endeavor selection process.
- Take the lead on preparing high-quality reports to support Endeavor’s selection process (including reviews of candidate business models, competitive strengths/weaknesses, operating metrics and financials).
- Coordinate the logistics of regular Local Selection Panels, and support candidates at International Selection Panels.
- Conduct research to map the Nigerian entrepreneurial ecosystem and gather data to maintain Endeavor's candidate pipeline in Nigeria.
- Manage a strong pipeline of potential candidates, working to convert strong leads into Endeavor Entrepreneurs.
- Coordinate quarterly Advisory Board meetings for Endeavor Entrepreneurs, selecting appropriate mentors to be Advisory Board members and managing their engagement.
- Propose, help recruit and onboard new mentors for Endeavor Nigeria and manage the engagement of the local Mentor Network.
- Using Salesforce, run reports and dashboards regularly to track and manage office performance, and keep complete and accurate records.
- Lead day-to-day servicing of dedicated Endeavor Entrepreneur accounts, working with Endeavor’s ESG team around the globe and leveraging the international Endeavor Network, to maximize benefits for Endeavor Entrepreneurs.
- Develop service roadmaps for new Endeavor Entrepreneurs, bringing together the strategic and operational goals of our Endeavor Entrepreneurs, Endeavor's service offerings and feedback from the selection process to outline a support plan.
- Actively manage the Nigeria Endeavor Entrepreneur portfolio by developing a deep understanding of the companies and industries.
- Superior interpersonal, communication and organizational skills; excellent written and spoken English.
- Proficiency with MS Office. Familiarity with Salesforce and Slack is an advantage.
- Flexibility and willingness to travel
- Up to 5 years’ of relevant work experience, ideally in consulting, investment banking or a client-services role in a structured environment.
- Relevant background and/or demonstrable interest in entrepreneurship, business, strategy, economics, finance, and/or international development.
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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