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The main philosophy of the Tony Elumelu Foundation is based on our Founder’s desire to empower a generation of successful for-profit entrepreneurs who drive Africa’s economic and social transformation.
Tittle: Alumni & Mentorship Officer
Location Lagos
- The Alumni & Mentorship Officer will serve as the operational lead for alumni engagement and mentorship programmes at the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF).
- This role ensures that TEF alumni are actively supported, connected, and guided as they build and scale their respective business post-funding as well as enhancing their growth, sustainability, and impact of their ventures across Africa. The Officer will also facilitate the smooth functioning of mentorship programmes, support mentor-mentee alignment, and ensure high-quality experiences and impact.
Key Responsibilities
Alumni Data Management & Impact Tracking
- Maintain a dynamic, centralized alumni database capturing personal profiles, business metrics, and engagement history across all 54 African countries.
- Track key metrics such as revenue growth, job creation, social impact, and funding raised to assess alumni progress and readiness for investment and capacity-building opportunities.
Mentorship Programme Execution
- Execute strategies to recruit high-quality mentors from across Africa and the globe (corporate professionals, successful entrepreneurs, and industry experts).
- Screen and vet mentor applications to ensure alignment with TEF’s values and standards.
Engagement & Recognition
- Implement TEF’s Alumni Engagement Strategy to foster connectivity, pride, and active participation within the alumni network.
- Identify high-impact alumni for recognition through newsletters, brand campaigns, and storytelling initiatives.
- Coordinate alumni participation in TEF events, regional meetups, and country visits.
Programmes & Events
- Plan, coordinate, and execute high-impact alumni and mentorship events (virtual and physical), including workshops, masterclasses, and regional meetups.
- Design and implement thematic initiatives addressing alumni business needs, such as growth-stage support, investor readiness, and market access.
Hub Leads & Network Integration
- Engage regularly with Hub Leads across African countries and Nigerian states through virtual check-ins and strategic reviews.
- Support Hub Lead elections, performance monitoring, and local alumni engagement activities.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or related field; Master’s degree is an added advantage.
- 4–7 years’ experience in programme management, alumni relations, or mentorship coordination, ideally within entrepreneurship or development sectors.
- Strong understanding of African entrepreneurial ecosystems and SME development.
- Experience managing entrepreneurship and mentorship programmes or networks is a strong advantage.
Application Dealine 16 January 2026
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Interested and Qualified candidates should use link below to Apply
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