About the Job
The Jasiri Talent Investor Program Lead is a visionary strategist and operational catalyst, responsible for the strategic leadership and execution of the Talent Investor Program in East Africa. Central to this position is the implementation and optimisation of the full launchpad lifecycle, from ideation to venture launch, ensuring a seamless participant experience. The Program Lead manages a team of venture builders, coordinators, facilitators, and coaches, oversees budgets, and builds relationships with external stakeholders to support the program’s success and shape the entrepreneurial ecosystem in East Africa.

Key Responsibilities
Contribution to Programme Architecture

Contribute to the refinement of the Talent Investor programme, ensuring it remains adaptive, rigorous, and aligned with Jasiri’s mission to catalyse market-creating innovation.

Program Excellence & Impact

Lead the seamless execution of all programme phases, including Jasiri Jumpstart, Residential Intensive and Venture Creation, culminating in the launch of strong ventures that address non-consumption and work towards achieving product-market-fit.

Optimize the Jasiri launchpad by embedding milestone-driven progression, and contextually relevant support.

Champion a culture of disciplined experimentation, enabling founders to validate, pivot, and commercialize ventures efficiently.

Ensure operational excellence and a transformative participant experience.

Experimentation & Innovation

Foster an environment where iterative experimentation is encouraged, leveraging data-driven insights to refine program elements and accelerate venture outcomes.

Support the design and execution of pilot initiatives and new program pathways, integrating lessons from previous cohorts and emerging best practices.

Team Leadership and Development

Lead and inspire the program team, fostering a culture of high-performance, collaboration, results and continuous improvements.

Oversee the onboarding and development of the program team, ensuring they are equipped to contribute effectively to the achievement of program objectives.

Stakeholder and Relationship Management

Build and nurture relationships with fellows, facilitators, mentors, industry experts and key ecosystem stakeholders.

Represent Jasiri in the entrepreneurial ecosystem, strengthening its presence and reputation through thought leadership and active participation.

Proactively build strategic partnerships with external organisations, investors, regulators and other ecosystem actors to accelerate venture progress and drive sustainable growth.

Financial Oversight and Strategic Growth

Manage program budget and resource allocation, in collaboration with the finance team to ensure responsible stewardship and alignment with strategic objectives.

Identify and pursue opportunities for the strategic growth and expansion of the Talent Investor, leveraging data-driven insights and market trends.

Collaborate with internal functions to continuously enhance program delivery, driving innovation and operational excellence.

Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Business, Entrepreneurship, or a related field.

A certificate in facilitation techniques is an added value.

Minimum of 5 - 8 years in entrepreneurship support and program management, with a proven ability to drive results in dynamic environments.

Demonstrated track record of supporting early-stage startups in Africa, including hands-on involvement in venture acceleration and founder development.

Proficiency in facilitation, group training, and emerging technologies to deliver impactful program outcomes.

Extensive experience in stakeholder management within startup ecosystems, including building and sustaining relationships with founders, coaches, investors and external partners to foster venture growth and program success.

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