The Alumni & Mentorship Officer will serve as the operational lead for alumni engagement and mentorship programmes at the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF).
This role ensures that TEF alumni are actively supported, connected, and guided as they build and scale their respective business post-funding as well as enhancing their growth, sustainability, and impact of their ventures across Africa. The Officer will also facilitate the smooth functioning of mentorship programmes, support mentor-mentee alignment, and ensure high-quality experiences and impact.
Responsibilitie(s):
Maintain a dynamic, centralized alumni database capturing personal profiles, business metrics, and engagement history across all 54 African countries.
Track key metrics such as revenue growth, job creation, social impact, and funding raised to assess alumni progress and readiness for investment and capacity-building opportunities.
Execute strategies to recruit high-quality mentors from across Africa and the globe (corporate professionals, successful entrepreneurs, and industry experts).
Screen and vet mentor applications to ensure alignment with TEF’s values and standards.
Implement TEF’s Alumni Engagement Strategy to foster connectivity, pride, and active participation within the alumni network.
Identify high-impact alumni for recognition through newsletters, brand campaigns, and storytelling initiatives.
Coordinate alumni participation in TEF events, regional meetups, and country visits.
Plan, coordinate, and execute high-impact alumni and mentorship events (virtual and physical), including workshops, masterclasses, and regional meetups.
Design and implement thematic initiatives addressing alumni business needs, such as growth-stage support, investor readiness, and market access.
Engage regularly with Hub Leads across African countries and Nigerian states through virtual check-ins and strategic reviews.
Support Hub Lead elections, performance monitoring, and local alumni engagement activities.
Qualification/Experience Requirement(s):
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or related field; Master’s degree is an added advantage.
4–7 years’ experience in programme management, alumni relations, or mentorship coordination, ideally within entrepreneurship or development sectors.
Strong understanding of African entrepreneurial ecosystems and SME development.
Experience managing entrepreneurship and mentorship programmes or networks is a strong advantage.