Experience Required

More than 6 years

Reports To

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)/President

Department

Programs & Member Engagement

Level

Senior Management

1. Role Purpose

The Program Director is responsible for designing,

developing, executing, and evaluating the Forum’s programs and initiatives that

create meaningful value for young entrepreneurs.

The role will translate the Forum’s strategic priorities

into impactful programs across entrepreneurship development, leadership,

mentorship, networking, business exposure, policy engagement, knowledge

sharing, and ecosystem development.

The Program Director will work closely with the

CEO, Board, members, partners, mentors, speakers, government institutions,

investors, and other stakeholders to ensure programs are strategically

relevant, professionally delivered, measurable, and aligned with the Forum’s

mission.

2. Key Responsibilities

A. Program Strategy & Planning

Develop

an annual Program Calendar aligned with the Forum’s strategic priorities.

Convert

organizational objectives into structured programs, initiatives, and

activities.

Conduct

regular assessment of the needs and challenges of young entrepreneurs.

Develop

program concepts, objectives, target groups, timelines, budgets, and

expected outcomes.

Recommend

new programs based on market trends, member needs, and emerging

entrepreneurial opportunities.

Maintain

a balanced portfolio of short-term activities and long-term flagship

programs.

B. Program Design & Development

Design and manage programs including, but not limited to

Entrepreneurship

and business development programs

Founder/CEO

leadership programs

Mentorship

and coaching initiatives

Business

networking forums

Investor

and funding readiness programs

Startup

and SME development initiatives

Business

knowledge and learning sessions

Industry

visits and exposure programs

Founder

roundtables

Policy

dialogues

Business

matching and collaboration platforms

International

exposure and exchange programs

Young

entrepreneur recognition and awards

Ensure each program has clearly defined

Objectives

Target

participants

Deliverables

Budget

Timeline

Stakeholders

KPIs

Expected

impact

C. Program Execution & Project Management

Lead

end-to-end execution of approved programs.

Develop

detailed project plans, workback schedules, and implementation timelines.

Coordinate

internal teams and external stakeholders.

Ensure

programs are delivered within approved scope, budget, quality, and

timeline.

Identify

potential execution risks and develop mitigation plans.

Maintain

program documentation, reports, databases, and records.

Conduct

post-program reviews and implement improvements.

D. Member Engagement & Experience

Develop

programs that provide tangible value to Forum members.

Understand

member interests, challenges, and business needs.

Drive

member participation and engagement in Forum initiatives.

Develop

mechanisms to collect member feedback.

Monitor

participation, satisfaction, and program outcomes.

Identify

opportunities to connect members with relevant entrepreneurs, mentors,

investors, businesses, and institutions.

E. Partnerships & Stakeholder Coordination

Build

and maintain relationships with

Entrepreneurs

and business leaders

Mentors

and industry experts

Investors

and financial institutions

Government

and regulatory bodies

Universities

and educational institutions

Corporate

organizations

Development

organizations

International

entrepreneurship networks

Identify

potential program partners and collaborators.

Coordinate

speakers, mentors, facilitators, sponsors, and institutional partners.

Ensure

partners receive clear communication and professional engagement

throughout the program lifecycle.

F. Flagship Events & Initiatives

Lead

planning and execution of the Forum's major events and flagship

initiatives.

Develop

event concepts, agendas, speakers, participant profiles, and engagement

formats.

Coordinate

logistics, communications, partnerships, sponsorship requirements, and

event teams.

Ensure

events are designed around outcomes and participant value, rather than

simply attendance.

Develop

post-event reports highlighting participation, outcomes, partnerships,

opportunities, and learnings.

G. Program Budget & Resource Management

Prepare

program budgets and funding requirements.

Monitor

program expenditure against approved budgets.

Identify

opportunities to optimize program costs without compromising quality.

Work

with the CEO and Finance function on sponsorship, partnership, and funding

requirements.

Ensure

proper documentation and financial accountability.

H. Monitoring, Evaluation & Impact

Establish

KPIs for every major program.

Track

participation, engagement, satisfaction, partnerships, and outcomes.

Measure

the tangible value generated for members and entrepreneurs.

Prepare

monthly, quarterly, and annual program performance reports.

Develop

an annual Program Impact Report.

data and participant feedback to continuously improve programs.

I. Communication & Content

Work

with the communications/marketing team to develop program-related content.

Prepare

program briefs, concept notes, presentations, reports, and stakeholder

communications.

Support

the CEO in developing thought-leadership initiatives and knowledge

platforms.

Ensure

consistent professional communication across all programs.

4. Candidate Profile

Education

Master's

degree/MBA, Management, Entrepreneurship, Development Studies, Economics,

Project Management, or related field is preferred.

Experience

6–10+

years of relevant experience, preferably in

Program/project

management

Entrepreneurship

ecosystem

Business

development

Events

and community management

Non-profit/association

management

Development

organizations

Startup/SME

ecosystem

Corporate

partnerships

Experience managing multi-stakeholder programs or

large-scale events will be highly valued.

5. Core Competencies

Strategic & Execution

Program

strategy and planning

Project

management

Strong

execution discipline

Budget

management

Problem-solving

Data-driven

decision-making

Stakeholder Management

Relationship

building

Partnership

development

Negotiation

Facilitation

Networking

Influencing

without authority

Leadership

Team

leadership

Cross-functional

coordination

Ownership

and accountability

Communication

Decision-making

Adaptability

Entrepreneurial Mindset

Commercial

awareness

Innovation

Opportunity

identification

Understanding

of startup/SME challenges

Results

orientation

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