Entrepreneurship and Learning Manager at Youth Challenge International (YCI) Tanzania

Entrepreneurship and Learning Manager

Entrepreneurship and Learning Manager at Youth Challenge International October 2024

Job type: Full-time
Entrepreneurship and Learning Manager
Location: Unguja, Zanzibar, Tanzania
Contract Length: 1 year, renewable
Commitment: Full time, 37.5 hours/week
Compensation: 3,520,000 TZS/month (gross) + Health Benefits
Start Date: November 2024

About Youth Challenge International (YCI)
YCI
is a leading global youth development organization that promotes youth
innovation to drive positive change. Together with our partners we
create market ready solutions that catapult youth around the world to
succeed and prosper; we are driven by youth and their potential to
affect positive change in the world. Our solutions are focused – always
keeping the young people we are designing for and with at the center of
the conversation. Our approach is rooted in creativity and constantly
evolving to respond to changing needs and market realities. YCI is an
organization where diversity and talent come together to shape a better
future for youth around the world

HerStart Innovate the Future
HerStart:
Innovate the Future is an initiative developed by Youth Challenge
International to foster and create innovative solutions for a more
equitable and prosperous economy within Ghana, Tanzania and Uganda.

The
program includes training and support for aspiring entrepreneurs in
social enterprise, gender responsive business planning, the measurement
of social impact, and access to finance. Canadian volunteers will be
engaged in providing human capital support activities through on-site
placements and capacity building initiatives with partner organizations.

Position Summary:
Reporting to the Project Lead in
Zanzibar, the Entrepreneurship and Learning Manager will play a key role
in the HerStart team, providing technical entrepreneurship support to
all project stakeholders and fostering a culture of learning within the
team. Collaborating with partner organizations, the YCI team, Canadian
volunteers, the Entrepreneurship and Learning Manager will coordinate
activities related to training, coaching, mentorship, and funding for
HerStart participants. They will ensure training quality through
coaching and support to HerStart facilitators to meet the changing needs
of young women entrepreneurs. In close collaboration with the global
YCI team, the Entrepreneurship and Learning Manager will also lead the
Zanzibar team in learning systems management and support in data
collection.

We are seeking a passionate, skilled, and creative
candidate with social entrepreneurship and learning experience to
deliver exceptional results. We are looking for people to join our team
who believe in youth as powerful agents of change, and those who are
passionate about contributing to women’s empowerment and advancing both
national and global gender equality agendas.

Responsibilities include:
Learning System Management (30%):

• Ensure
  rigorous data quality control through proactive, participatory
  monitoring approaches for Catalyst Fund recipients; Contribute to data
  collection efforts as needed; Contribute to the development of the
  knowledge management system, including supporting the design of context
  appropriate data collection tools; Collaborate with YCI staff,
  volunteers, partners and stakeholders to identify best practices and
  lesson learned and strengthen the integration of program learnings
  across all facets of program delivery and to ensure sustainability;
  Inform HerStart communications and reporting initiatives with project
  results and performance reports, success stories, and consolidated data.

Small Business Growth and Technical Leadership (20%):

• Manage
  the HerStart coaching and mentorship programs to inspire a culture of
  entrepreneurship across the program in Zanzibar; Leverage tools such as
  the Business Model Canvas to inform participants enterprise research,
  prototyping and planning, and identification of market appropriate value
  chain opportunities; Coordinate support for HerStart participants
  applying for the Catalyst Fund; Provide partners, mentors, staff and
  volunteers with coaching on how to effectively support HerStart
  participants.

Training Quality Assurance (20%):

• Act
  as a Master Trainer for HerStart facilitators in Zanzibar; Provide
  technical support in the preparation of training modules and learning
  materials on main project themes, including social entrepreneurship,
  green business and women’s leadership development; Provide trainings,
  resources and curriculum updates to continually meet facilitator and
  participant needs; Closely monitor training quality and design and
  contribute to ongoing quality improvement of training materials and
  processes as needed; Work closely with HerStart Entrepreneurship and
  Learning Managers in Uganda and Ghana to share insights and lessons
  learned.

Ecosystem Development (10%):

• Grow and
  maintain a network of robust mentors who can tangibly support enterprise
  development; Refer entrepreneurs to resources necessary to maximize
  business growth including funding opportunities, networks, professional
  services (legal, accounting, planning department) and mentorship
  opportunities; Engage Canadian volunteers in ecosystem development
  aligned with participant needs.

Volunteer Management (10%):

• Supervise
  international volunteers in their professional deliverables that
  advance the goals of HerStart, and/or partner organizations; Provide
  coaching and mentorship to ensure their meaningful engagement and
  integration into the HerStart program; Leverage their expertise in the
  development and delivery of initiatives; Support in the onboarding of
  volunteers and support their success.

Skills and Experience:

• Self-starter with 5+ years of enterprise development experience in Zanzibar
• Passionate about investing in women and youth livelihoods and inspired by the possibilities of innovation and entrepreneurship
• Have a talent for fostering relationships with young people and diverse stakeholders
• Aligned with the Lean Startup approach and familiar with design thinking
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and support ventures at both the start-up and growth phase
• Informed by a strong network and keen understanding of the Zanzabari entrepreneurial ecosystem
• Possess a learning orientation and willingness to participate in ongoing professional and personal development
• Thrive as a team member and work respectfully and inclusively with diverse stakeholders, including international volunteers
• Passionate about participatory approaches to training and learning and have experience in facilitation
• Demonstrate
  an integrated understanding of the principles of gender equality and
  the empowerment of young women, including a familiarity with the
  socio-economic profile of young women in Zanzibar
• Demonstrate commitment to issues and programs in gender equality and women’s empowerment
• Experience with new business development and implementation
• You are an effective communicator with excellent written and verbal English proficiency
• You are a permanent resident or a Citizen of Tanzania (preference will be given to Zanzibar residents.)

Prevention of Sexual Abuse and Exploitation
Youth
Challenge International (YCI) commits to a zero-tolerance policy
towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) and considers any such acts a
gross misconduct and grounds for dismissal. YCI recognizes the unequal
power dynamics inherent in international development work and our
responsibility to protect the human rights of the communities we serve
and provide an environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse.

Protection
from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is everyone’s responsibility,
and all employees are required to sign and adhere to the PSEA Policy
and Code of Conduct, at all times.  All employees must ensure that they
understand and act in accordance with this clause.

Deadline to apply: Sunday, October 27, 2024.

Applications
will be reviewed on a rolling basis as they are received, so we
encourage early submissions. No phone calls about the position can be
accepted. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only
those selected for an interview will be contacted.

YCI
encourages applications from all backgrounds. To achieve our goals, we
rely on the unique experiences and viewpoints of our staff, volunteers
and partners. We understand that diverse perspectives require an
inclusive culture to thrive – a culture that is respectful and welcoming
to all.  We are committed to creating a place of inclusion for
employees, candidates, volunteers, partners and visitors of all
backgrounds, ages, religions, races, gender identities, physical
abilities or sexual orientations; a place where one can be their whole
self, and where that whole self feels celebrated.   

Please note
that YCI uses a people-focused approach to evaluating applicants. We do
not utilize artificial intelligence during the recruitment process. 
If
you require accommodation for the recruitment process, please let us
know and we will work with you to meet your needs. We sincerely thank
all candidates for their interest in working with us.
How to Apply:
This is Full-time Job, To submit your application, please follow the link provided below.