ALX Africa is hiring an Entrepreneurship Development Specialist

About the Role

Role details below.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of ALX Ventures programs (Founder Academy, Freelance Academy)
• Coordinate program logistics, sessions, and overall participant experience
• Support onboarding and ensure a smooth participant journey
• Track participant progress and engagement
• Provide operational support during sessions, office hours, and key activities
• Contribute to driving enrollment into ALX Ventures programs
• Identify and execute strategies to attract high volumes of participants
• Explore and test acquisition channels (communities, events, partnerships)
• Support outreach and engagement with potential participants
• Monitor conversion metrics and suggest improvements
• Design and execute initiatives to increase program awareness
• Contribute to content creation and storytelling
• Identify PR and visibility opportunities locally
• Propose and execute growth initiatives (events, campaigns, partnerships, activations)
• Collaborate with the Marketing team to align messaging and campaigns
• Bring proactive ideas to improve reach and engagement
• Support engagement with the local entrepreneurial and freelance ecosystem
• Assist in organizing events such as meetups, workshops, and networking sessions
• Contribute to building ALX Ventures’ presence in Morocco
• Support relationships with local stakeholders and communities
• Support entrepreneurs and freelancers throughout their journey
• Provide guidance, follow-up, and coordination under the EDM’s direction
• Ensure a high-quality participant experience
• Collect feedback and contribute to improving program delivery
• Track key metrics related to participation, engagement, and conversion
• Maintain structured reporting on program performance
• Use insights to suggest improvements in acquisition and delivery

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in entrepreneurship programs, community management, marketing, or similar roles
• Strong interest in entrepreneurship, startups, and freelance ecosystems
• Proven ability to execute initiatives from planning to delivery
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• French and English required
• Ability to contribute to marketing and growth initiatives
• Experience organizing events, campaigns, or community activations
• Strong organizational and coordination skills
• Basic data literacy (Excel or Google Sheets)
• Ability to work independently while aligning with management direction
• Familiarity with digital tools and social platforms
• Strong execution mi