Consultant to Train Managers in Green & Digital Entrepreneurship

E4IMPACT FOUNDATION GHANA: E4Impact Ghana is a branch of the E4Impact Foundation Italy. It supports the start-up and growth of businesses in Africa through MBAs, entrepreneurship programs, and business accelerators, combining economic success with social and environmental impact in 30 African Countries.

ABOUT THE ASSIGNMENT: E4Impact invites qualified consultants with demonstrated experience in entrepreneurial program management and training to lead the capacity building component of university managers in Ghana. The goal is to build upon the capacities of the managers to successfully implement and manage the entrepreneurial programs offered by E4Impact. The consultant will work closely with the project team and the university partners to fulfil this assignment.

SCOPE OF WORK AND DELIVERABLES
- Needs Assessment: Conduct a comprehensive needs assessment to identify the current capabilities and gaps in university management related to managing green and digital entrepreneurship programs.
- Design Training Path: Develop program manuals including marketing, recruitment and program management and monitoring tools to be transferred to university managers with the ultimate goal of facilitating management of green and digital entrepreneurial programs.
- Execution of Training Path: select and supporting the training of university managers both online and in presence as well as assess competences accrued by university managers, design and execute remediation plans, deliver evaluation reports.
- Program Execution: support partner universities in the execution of green and digital entrepreneurship program, assess quality of delivery by partner universities, support impact measurement of programs on participants.
The consultant will be responsible for coordinating all the university managers across all the universities.

REMUNERATION
- The maximum gross salary for this position is €1,000 per month.
- 3 months’ probation period and thereafter 1 to 3 years renewable upon review.
- The salary will be paid in Euros.

REQUIREMENTS
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience with similar assignments, including managing academic programs or business formation programs.
- A strong marketing background.
- A strong network of entrepreneurial players (e.g. investors, consulting firms, incubators, accelerators, …).
- Experience in working with tertiary education institutions in Ghana will be an added advantage.
- Having experience in managing entrepreneurship programs is a plus.
- Good interpersonal skills with the ability to work with diverse stakeholders.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested consultants are requested to submit application to email: [email protected] no later than Friday 27th of December 2024. attaching the following documents:
- Cover Letter: Explaining your interest in the position and relevant experience.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV): Detailing your educational background, work experience, and skills.
- A list of similar works done from inception to end.

SELECTION CRITERIA
1. Education Background (10 points)
• Relevant certifications: 5 points
• Relevant bachelor’s degree: 5 points
• Master’s degree in business administration: +5 points
2. Experience Managing Academic/Business Formation Programs (30 points)
• No relevant experience: 0 points
• Over 5 years relevant experience: 20 points
• Developed Entrepreneurial Program Management Handbooks, Training Manuals, Marketing plans: +10 points
3. Consultancy Assignment Management (30 points)
• No background: 0 points
• 5 years managing similar consultancy assignment: 20 points
• Licensed/Certified Consultant in Business Formation: +10 points
4. Business Linkages (20 points)
• No Network of Entrepreneurial Players: 0 points
• Strong Network of Entrepreneurial Players: 10 points
• Evidence of work with Investors, Consulting Firms, Incubators & Accelerators: +10 points
5. Interpersonal Skills (10 points)
• Good Knowledge/Certification in Microsoft Excel: 5 points max
• Good Command of English Language: 5 points max
• Familiarity of Challenges Faced by Universities Embedding Entrepreneurial programs: 5 points max

SELECTION PROCESS
- Application Document Review: Each candidate’s resume, cover letter, and list of similar consultancy projects from start to finish will be reviewed. If one document is missing, your application will not be considered.
- Scoring Threshold: Candidates can score up to 100 points based on the selection criteria. Applicants scoring less than 60 will not be considered eligible.
- Interview: The top 10 candidates will be shortlisted. From these, the top 5 will be selected for interviews. During the interviews, E4Impact will verify the submitted documents and relevant experience, assess the candidates’ understanding of the job, and conduct a Q&A.

DISCLAIMERS
- E4Impact reserves the right to offer a lower salary based on the consultant’s experience.
- The stated remuneration includes all allowances.
- We believe the salary range we offer is competitive.
- Candidates who cannot accept the offered salary are advised not to apply.
- E4Impact reserves the right to contact the referees provided by the candidates.