GDI - Portfolio Manager, Social Enterprise Accelerator, Kenya

GDI - Portfolio Manager, Social Enterprise Accelerator

Location(s): Global

Job Type: Application Deadline:10/30/14 at 12:01 am EST.

About Dalberg

Dalberg is committed to global development and innovation, and offers a variety of advisory services across the international development sector. Comprised of Dalberg Global Development Advisors, D. Capital, Dalberg Research and Dalberg Global Development Incubator, our platform provides high-level strategic, policy and investment advice to the leadership of key institutions, corporations and governments that are shaping international development. We focus on emerging and frontier markets, tackling topics such as economic development, global health, access to finance, agriculture, energy and the environment, among others. We offer outstanding individuals the opportunity to apply private sector skills to global challenges within an entrepreneurial working environment.

Established in 2001 by experienced private sector consultants, Dalberg operates from 11 worldwide locations and has successfully completed over 1000 engagements for more than 400 clients. For more information, please visit www.dalberg.com.

Description

Global Development Incubator

1634 Eye Street, 3rd Floor | Washington, DC, 20006, USA | www.globaldevincubator.org

GDI is a separate and independent entity started by Dalberg and led by former Dalberg Partners. Dalberg maintains an arms-length affiliation with GDI as an advisor .

Job Title: Portfolio Manager, Social Enterprise Accelerator

Location(s) : London, UK / New York, NY; Washington, DC; Boston, MA / Nairobi, Kenya

Background:

The Global Development Incubator (GDI) supports innovative organizations and initiatives that have the opportunity to create large-scale social change. GDI achieves its mission through two programs: an Initiative Incubator and a Social Enterprise Accelerator. The recently launched Social Enterprise Accelerator aims to double the scale, reach and impact of social enterprises. In partnership with the organization, the Accelerator brings together world-class service providers in an integrated two-year program of support to set the right strategy and build the organization's capacity. In the next five years, the Social Enterprise Accelerator aims to build a portfolio of 30 social enterprises, for prospective foundations and investors, ready to scale for large-scale social impact.

Since 2007, GDI has supported efforts such as the launch of the Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs (ANDE) at the Aspen Institute and the Initiative for Smallholder Finance, among others. Started by Dalberg Global Development Advisors, GDI is now an independent US 501C3 non-profit organization with public charity status. For more information, please visit: www.globaldevincubator.org.

Position Description :

The Social Enterprise Accelerator Portfolio Manager role is a unique opportunity to work closely with social entrepreneurs who are addressing some of the world's biggest problems. You will be a strategist, advisor, integrator, connector and implementer – with the goal of doing whatever it takes to help build the capacity for your two portfolio social enterprises. You will be the nexus of the Social Enterprise Accelerator program – bringing together expertise and services from some of the world's leading experts on social entrepreneurship, advising the senior management team of the social enterprise, working closely with the GDI Social Enterprise Accelerator leadership team, and making sure all efforts are implemented for results. Working under the supervision of the Accelerator Director and together with a small team of Portfolio Managers around the world, you will have significant responsibility and a high degree of autonomy.

Responsibilities: Directly supporting your social enterprise portfolio:

• Conducting diagnostics and developing a roadmap to scale for prospective social enterprises
• Managing the overall Acceleration program against milestones, budget and target outcomes
• Integrating services provided by consultants and experts and ensuring implementation
• Providing ongoing advisory and strategy support to the senior leadership team
• Supporting outreach, network-building and fundraising efforts
• Travelling as needed to support field implementation or headquarters advisory

Supporting the work and team of the Accelerator:

• Briefing Accelerator leadership on a weekly basis as to progress, risks and issues
• Participating in quarterly portfolio reviews with the Accelerator leadership team, social enterprise management team and advisors
• Refining the diagnostic and acceleration methodologies based on your hands-on experiences
• Supporting broader knowledge management and dissemination, including authoring articles, blogs and other publications

Desired qualifications:

We are looking for experienced candidates with a mix of entrepreneurial, strategy and operational experiences, including

• Masters degree in business or related field
• Minimum 5 years of work experience in management consulting, finance, and / or social impact organizations
• Direct experience with management and operations, and a successful record of implementation
• Entrepreneurial mindset and experiences, with either a business or social enterprise
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to get things done
• Ability to work collaboratively, build trust and facilitate change in organizations
• Commitment and passion for social change

If your are interested and meet the qualifications, please send a cover letter and resume to jobs@globaldevincubator.org

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis