Who we are?
Entrepreneurial Solutions Partners (ESP) aims to enable innovative, scalable, and profitable enterprises to build prosperity. Our mission is “to foster entrepreneurial solutions for prosperity.” We believe that sustainable transformation requires an entrepreneurial approach to deploy scalable and innovative solutions to foster prosperity. ESP enables people, firms, institutions, and nations to articulate, implement and disseminate solutions to their economic challenges.
Created in January 2011 in Washington DC, ESP through its principals boasts more than 19 years of experience. The firm operates today across the continent through two regional offices: one in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, covering West Africa, and a second in Kigali, Rwanda, for East, Central and Southern Africa operations; ESP has conducted programs and consultancy assignments in over 15 countries in Africa and is expanding its presence.
ESP’s approach is to provide Intelligent CapitalTM—the right combination of insights and capital—to address critical societal issues. We provide advisory services to diverse clients, including entrepreneurs, SMEs, businesses, governments and development partners in Africa. We support innovative models and provide leadership training and entrepreneurial boot camps.
ESP is organized into two practice areas to deliver on varied aspects of our mission.
Scale – Entrepreneurial workshops, seminars, competitions and platforms to foster the emergence and development of current and future leaders with real potential for transforming societies in developing countries. Inspiration, incubation, and acceleration programs offered across enterprise’ lifecycle with financing via various vehicles.
Insights – Consulting services aimed at creating and implementing innovative solutions for sustainable development through the competitiveness of value chains, business strategies, leadership and change mentality. We combine the best of a global expertise, a local perspective, and structuring initiatives for the financing of SMEs such as la « Finance S’Engage™! » and data such as “Data for Growth”.
Passion, agility, collaboration, and equity are just a few of the elements shared by all team members. What we aim to accomplish with our work is ambitious, and we need dedicated, high-caliber individuals to achieve our goals.
Position Overview
As Deputy Project Manager, you will play a crucial role in driving the overall program alongside the Project Manager (PM). Your position is vital in ensuring seamless execution of project activities, maintaining strong relationships with consortium partners, and supporting comprehensive planning and reporting processes. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute significantly to the success of high-impact entrepreneurship support initiatives in Africa.
Key Responsibilities
o Collaborate closely with the PM to drive overall program strategy and implementation
o Oversee day-to-day project activities, ensuring alignment with program objectives and timelines
o Identify and mitigate potential risks, proposing innovative solutions to challenges
o Support the PM in managing relationships with consortium partners
o Facilitate effective communication and coordination among partners
o Ensure partners’ deliverables meet quality standards and project requirements
o Assist in developing comprehensive project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation
o Support the creation of high-quality reports for stakeholders, donors, and management
o Implement and maintain robust monitoring and evaluation systems
o Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members
o Foster a collaborative and high-performance team culture
o Contribute to capacity building initiatives within the project team
o Represent the project in meetings with key stakeholders, including government officials and industry leaders
o Support the PM in managing relationships with high-level profiles in the entrepreneurship ecosystem
Required Qualifications
o Exceptional analytical, synthesis, and writing skills, crucial for producing insightful reports and strategic recommendations
o Proven ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and concisely to diverse audiences
o Demonstrated experience in project management, with a track record of successful project delivery
o Strong organizational skills and proficiency in project planning and activity tracking tools
o Rigorous and highly organized, with a proven ability to meet set objectives
o Adaptable and resilient in the face of challenges, consistently driving projects to successful completion
o Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with experience managing international partners and high-level profiles
o Ability to navigate complex stakeholder landscapes and build consensus among diverse groups
o Preferably, a deep understanding of the entrepreneurship support ecosystem in Africa
o Familiarity with key players, trends, and challenges in the African business landscape
o Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, International Development, or related field; Master’s degree preferred
o Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in project management, preferably in the development or entrepreneurship support sector
o Fluency in English and French; knowledge of other African languages is a plus.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful entrepreneurship development initiatives in Africa, working with a dynamic team and diverse partners. The ideal candidate will bring a passion for economic development, a strategic mindset, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.
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