Value Creation Senior Analyst / Associate 

About ESPartners 

Entrepreneurial Solutions Partners (ESPartners) is a company which aims at enabling innovative, scalable, and  profitable enterprises to build prosperity. Created in 2010 in Washington DC, ESPartners’ mission is to “Provide  entrepreneurs in Africa with the keys to sustainable success.” 

ESPartners supports people, companies, institutions, and nations in articulating, implementing and disseminating  solutions to their economic challenges, and in facilitating private sector development and supporting MSMEs  across Africa. ESPartners has worked with multiple clients: entrepreneurs, MSMEs, governments, and  development partners, including the World Bank Group / IFC, Mastercard Foundation, the African Development  Bank. 

Our firm operates across the African continent through two regional offices: in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, covering  West and Central Africa, and in Kigali, Rwanda, for East and Southern Africa operations. 

At ESPartners, we believe in people. We live by the idea of constantly delivering services at the cutting edge of  business practices, but also, of bringing into our team, the most talented, adaptable, qualified, driven and diverse  people available. 

ESPartners’ approach is to provide « Intelligent CapitalTM », meaning the right combination of insights and capital,  to address critical societal issues, by providing advisory services and solutions to diverse clients, via two practice  areas, and to deliver on varied aspects of our mission: 

• SCALE – It facilitates the passage of entrepreneurs to scale throughout structured processes, combining support at any stage of maturity (ideation, incubation and acceleration), and access to financing solutions (debts, grants and equity). 
• 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. 

ESPartners has four core values expressed via P.A.C.E.: Passion, Agility, Collaboration and Equity. 

Position Overview 

ESP is currently undergoing a period of organizational growth, with new complex programs being added to our  portfolio on a regular basis and implemented in several countries. As a key member of the Value Creation team,  in charge of supporting entrepreneurs, you will support the design and implementation of SME and  entrepreneurship development strategies and interventions for our projects and clients. 

We are looking for a young and self-driven professional with a passion for entrepreneurship development and  experience in operations, sales development, finance, or strategy. 

If, in addition, you have excellent interpersonal and business skills, are an initiative-taker and have an outstanding  work ethic, we would love to hear from you! 

Duties and Responsibilities 

We are looking for ambitious and motivated professionals to play a key role in leading the development of a  portfolio of high-potential companies across Africa. Specifically, you will :

• Participate in the selection of companies supported 
• Contribute to the diagnosis and the development of a tailored action plan and curriculum for  companies supported 
• Contribute to the development of an effective strategy to support the growth of the companies in  collaboration with the VC team 
• Conduct the implementation of the plan for a portfolio of companies, in collaboration with the VC  team 
• Identify and develop, trainings, tools, and methodologies to accelerate companies supported
• Review and identify areas for improvement to maximize the value for our entrepreneurs 

You will get the opportunity to work in collaboration with a diverse and experienced team across different  geographies and areas of expertise 

Required Qualifications 

• Master’s degree or equivalent in the fields of Economics, Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, or  others related field.  
• Minimum of three years’ experience in the field of private sector and SME development, enabling  environment, and entrepreneurship development.  
• Experience in a strategy role for companies, preferably SMEs, or in a management role for a business  unit or a fast-growing SME or start-up.
• Proven working experience with programs promoting entrepreneurship and SME development, and  private sector development projects. 
• Good understanding of entrepreneurship and private sector development context and strategic framework.
• Professional or extra-professional experience on the African continent/knowledge of the realities of the  continent. 
• Versatility and strong analytical skills. 
• Fluent in English and French. 

We offer: 

Professional Impact and Growth 

• Central role in building Africa’s most dynamic entrepreneurial community 
• Opportunity to directly impact hundreds of entrepreneurs and their businesses 
• Platform to contribute to sustainable development and economic empowerment 
• Access to extensive network of entrepreneurs, investors, and development practitioners Compensation and Benefits 
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience 
• Performance-based incentives linked to community engagement metrics 
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage 
• Communication and travel allowances 
• Professional development opportunities and training programs 
• Annual leave days according to local legislation 

Career Development

• Growth opportunities within ESPartners’ expanding operations 
• Exposure to international best practices in community development 
• Access to training in entrepreneurship, community management, and stakeholder engagement
• Networking opportunities with global development and business communities 

Mission Alignment 

• Direct contribution to building a prosperous Africa through entrepreneurship
• Opportunity to witness and facilitate real transformation in entrepreneurs’ lives 
• Platform to create lasting impact on African business ecosystem 

How to Apply 

Send your CV and cover letter to: careers@espartners.co 

Reference: Value Creation Senior Analyst / Associate 

Required Documents: 

• Detailed CV highlighting community engagement and relationship management experience
• Cover letter demonstrating passion for entrepreneurship and community development
• Two professional references, preferably from community or stakeholder management roles
• Portfolio of community events or engagement initiatives (if available) 

ESPartners is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We particularly encourage  applications from candidates with strong community ties and understanding of African entrepreneurship  ecosystems.