Project Apollo is a Founders Factory Africa venture that democratises access to lifesaving medical devices by removing the burden of ownership.
Currently, Africa’s average per capita spend on medical equipment is just under $10, a fraction of the global average of $77. In Nigeria, it’s just $0.90. Project Apollo is built on the belief that every healthcare provider on the African continent should have access to high-quality medical devices that allow them to serve more patients, treat more conditions and deliver better outcomes – all at an affordable price. Apollo enables healthcare providers to lease medical devices that are managed by independent experts, and provides servicing and management of the device for the full span of its lifecycle. The result: more accessible, more affordable equipment for healthcare providers and better access to critical diagnostics and treatment for patients.About the Role
We are looking for a Business Community Lead who will be a key supporter for entrepreneurs in the Business Support community.
You will be responsible for creating and maintaining a strong network of ecosystem contacts including business support organisations, incubators/accelerators, funding providers and others that provide support that can contribute to business growth.
You’ll be expected to link our program graduates into these key networks and communities. In addition, you will lead the development and execution of our network of alumni, fostering a sense of community among program participants and creating opportunities for engagement and support.
The successful candidate will be a proactive , driven and relationship-focused individual.
Key Responsibilities
The key responsibilities will include but not limited to:
Community Building:
Cultivate and manage a community for current and past businesses in the ecosystem. Develop and implement strategies to grow and nurture the community.
Foster a positive and inclusive environment for community members and serve as the primary point of contact offering support and access to resources to aid in their entrepreneurial journey.
Create and execute initiatives to increase community engagement.
Be at the forefront of startup/business community development and understand the most pressing issues of the community.
Communication Strategy:
Develop and implement a robust communication strategy, encompassing social media plans, newsletters, and interactive platforms to enhance community engagement.
Build relationships with investors, mentors, and other ecosystem stakeholders that can support our portfolio companies
Act as the voice of the community, providing feedback and insights to improve products, services or processes.
Track and analyse key community metrics to measure success and identify areas for improvement.
Work closely with MEL team to track metrics of alumni businesses performanceOther duties as assigned.
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent preferably in Business, Marketing or other related degrees.
Possesses a minimum of 5 years experience supporting MSMEs, engaging with entrepreneurship programs and collaborating with other ecosystem players.
Experience in membership or community management/development.
Experience in partnership or stakeholder management.
Excellent relationship management, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and collaborate with diverse stakeholders
Entrepreneurial mindset that thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and is adaptable to change.
Creative, strategic and analytical thinkingAbility to work independently with minimal supervision, while also being a team player when required
Ability to cultivate long-term strong community/ business relationships.
Ability to persuade and influence others.
Ability to travel for long periods of time when required e.g. 2-3 weeks.
