Reach for Change is a global organisation that was founded in Sweden in 2010 by the Kinnevik Group and Sara Damber. We find and develop Change Leaders – local social entrepreneurs with innovations that improve the lives of children, women and youth. The entrepreneurs are helped to scale their innovations through seed funding, access to technical and managerial expertise and networking opportunities. Launched in Ethiopia in 2015, Reach for Change has supported 45 social entrepreneurs so far to deepen their social impact and become financially sustainable.
Reach for Change seeks a Senior Business Development Mentor, who is smart, brave and passionate, has an entrepreneurial mindset and cares deeply about improving the lives of children. S/he is an experienced leader in the business world in Ethiopia. The Senior Business Development Mentor has an entrepreneurial spirit, is a strategic thinker, focuses on tangible results, has a collaborative “can do” attitude and a desire for continuous improvement of entrepreneurship across the country. The Senior Business Development Mentor is used to the pressure of high-profile projects, and can effectively work with colleagues and partner co-workers at all levels of the organization, whilst managing expectations of all parties and making sure to meet deadlines and other requirements.
Based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, the Business Development Mentor will work with selected social entrepreneurs to scale their social enterprises to impact more children, women and youth and increase their revenue model.
Reporting, Communication and other responsibilitie
Desired qualifications and Experience
Knowledge or experience working with social entrepreneurs or knowledge on current thinking and practices in the field of social entrepreneurship.
For more information about Reach for Change please consult our webpage www.reachforchange.org
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