Programme Director: Association

2 weeks ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Allan Gray Orbis Foundation Full time

Purpose of Role:


To direct, oversee and manage the Foundation's Association Programme and related projects through strategic engagement with the Association Committee, Fellow community, and relevant stakeholders to meet the Foundation's Vision.


  • To inspire and help equip Fellows to become entrepreneurs
  • To support and assist Fellow entrepreneurs in creating successful enterprises
  • To build the Fellow community, balancing the needs of Fellow entrepreneurs, Fellows working in the corporate sector, and Fellows studying toward post graduate degrees

Objectives of Role:

Strategic Management

  • Establish the strategy for the Association in line with overall Foundation strategy
  • Ensure ongoing alignment regarding Association programme objectives and outcomes with Foundation strategic intentions
  • Establish an engagement strategy for the Association, balancing the needs of all Fellows
  • Communicate strategy to key stakeholders, both internal and external to the Foundation
  • Provides strategic input regarding the overall leadership and direction of the Foundation and other Programme teams in particular

Association Programme Management

  • Establish and facilitate the development of responsible entrepreneurship among all Association members through strategic collaboration with Association Executive, Foundation and external stakeholders
  • Create entrepreneurial opportunities and exposure for Fellows, acting as a catalyst for the formation of new business ventures by Fellows
  • Develop and manage new venture validation process (IVC) to support early stage entrepreneurs and enhance this through feedbackloops from actual experiences
  • Assist Fellow entrepreneurs in accessing venture funding. Champion E2 and drive the promotion of the funding process amongst Fellows
  • Develop ongoing support structures for established entrepreneurs eg Pitch sessions
  • Develop and manage a knowledge resource hub that gathers and disseminates relevant information, thought leadership and business information to Fellows.
  • Establish and develop relationships with external parties and ecosystem stakeholders which may be beneficial to Fellow entrepreneurs
  • Conduct casestudies to showcase "success stories"
  • Establish, in collaboration with Association Executive Committee, strategic partnerships between Foundation beneficiary programmes.
  • Encourage engagement and communication, ensuring continued engagement with Fellows, independent of their life stage, career stage or geographical location
  • Establish parameters then create and maintain community database
  • Facilitate practical opportunities for the principle of "payback" amongst Fellows, encouraging Fellows to support each other, the wider entrepreneurial ecosystem, and their communities
  • Conduct research on why people are not becoming entrepreneurs and, take a backward looking approach to change/enhance the Fellowship practices

Stakeholder Relationship Management

  • Build strong relationships with Fellows, understanding their context and requirements so as best to encourage and support their entrepreneurial journeys
  • Identify potential organisations and institutions that will add value to Fellows and/or the Association
  • Establish and develop networks within the entrepreneurship development field locally and internationally
  • Build strong internal relationships particularly with the Fellowship and Scholarship teams
  • Establish partnerships and facilitate agreements with relevant stakeholders
  • Maintain collaborative relationships between the Foundation Exco and Leadership Teams and other internal stakeholders
  • Maintain working partnerships externally between the Association members (regionally and internationally) and their strategic partners (eg E2)
  • Facilitate and ensure that strategic partnerships align with Foundation practices and protocols
  • Establish framework and ensure compliance with information protocols across all stakeholders.
  • Provide an expert strategic advisory service to Executive Committee regarding alignment
of objectives, roles, responsibilities and obligations of the Committee.

Analysis & Reporting

  • Compile other programme progress reports for the Foundation at agreed intervals
  • Compile quarterly reviews of Association programme and strategic plans
  • Compile reports for the Function Forum and other stakeholders

Annual Budgets/Financial Management

  • Forecast annual capital & operational expenses in line with programme objectives
  • Confirm the annual budget in collaboration with the Association Executive Committee
  • Develop annual operational budget
  • Manage costs against approved budget
  • Compile budget reportbacks

Experience and Qualifications:

  • Identification with the Foundation's Vision, Mission and Ethos
  • Recommended (with equivalent) relevent Postgraduate Degree
  • 5 years relevant experience in similar environment
  • Passion for involvement in Foundation mission and experience in entrepreneurial developmen

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