Entrepreneurship Development Analyst: Nairobi

ABOUT THE COMPANY The future of Africa will be defined by its leaders and their ability to unleash the incredible potential of the continent. ALX sees unprecedented opportunities for our fellow Africans to innovate, re-imagine and be the catalysts for transformation on the continent. ALX is a Pan-African leadership movement for high potential and high impact leaders that enables them to take on Africa’s greatest challenges and most exciting opportunities. By collaborating, growing and networking together in the ALX community space, members will maximize their impact as they shape the future of the continent. The first ALX Leadership Lab will launch in Nairobi to bring the ALX community to life. We offer unique Leadership Accelerators for Young Leaders and for Young Professionals in leadership roles, as well as high impact workshops and events. JOB SUMMARY Skill Requirements - Essential2 to 4 years of professional experience in programme coordination, community engagement, entrepreneurship support, events, partnerships, or a related role.Bachelor’s degree in Business, Entrepreneurship, Communications, Project Management, Education, or a related field.Strong interest in entrepreneurship, startups, founder support, and ecosystem-building.Experience supporting recruitment, engagement, programme operations, or community-building initiatives.Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple activities and manage operational details with a high level of organisation and follow-through.Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage participants professionally and clearly.Experience planning or supporting events, workshops, community sessions, or participant-facing experiences. RESPONSIBILITIES Founder Academy Recruitment and Pipeline SupportSupport recruitment and outreach efforts for the Founder Academy in Kenya to help achieve enrolment targets.Assist with lead generation, founder outreach, follow-up, screening coordination, and conversion activities across the recruitment funnel.Track prospective founder journeys from initial interest through application, onboarding, and enrolment to support stronger pipeline visibility and follow-through.Work closely with the Entrepreneurship Development Manager and relevant internal teams to ensure timely communication with prospective founders.Support the execution of recruitment campaigns, information sessions, outreach events, and other market activation activities that build programme awareness and attract strong candidates.Founder Engagement and Cohort ExperienceSupport the day-to-day engagement of founders throughout the Founder Academy journey to encourage participation, accountability, and programme completion.Help create a strong, responsive, and motivating founder experience from onboarding through active programme participation.Monitor founder attendance, engagement levels, milestone completion, and participation trends to identify risks early and support stronger retention.Conduct r