Anzisha Prize Application Analyst

The job overview for the position of Anzisha Prize Application Analyst is to be part of a team responsible for selecting Africa's brightest entrepreneurs for the year 2024. The analyst will read, review, interview, and evaluate a large number of applications and semi-finalist candidates. They will use specific processes, tools, and systems to capture and present information on applicants and finalists during the selection process. The main goal is to identify and support very young entrepreneurs from across the African continent, contributing to the mission of increasing job generative entrepreneurs in Africa.

• Carrying out activities to ensure the selection of the 2024 Top 30 Anzisha Prize finalists.
• Reading and rating a minimum of 400 applications.
• Phoning and evaluating a minimum of 100 semi-finalist candidates.
• Using ALA processes, tools, and systems to capture, share, and present information on applicants and finalists during the selection process. This includes packaging applicant data for the application reading and review.

• Ability to read, review, interview, and select entrepreneurs for the Anzisha Prize
• Familiarity with identifying very young entrepreneurs (15 to 22 year olds) from across Africa
• Experience in reading and rating a minimum of 400 applications
• Proficiency in evaluating a minimum of 100 semi-finalist candidates through phone interviews
• Knowledge of ALA processes, tools, and systems for capturing, sharing, and presenting information on applicants and finalists
• Strong organizational skills for packaging applicant data during the selection process

• Opportunity to read, review, interview, and select Africa's brightest entrepreneurs for 2024
• Work in a team of 5 other analysts led by the Selection lead
• Focus on identifying very young entrepreneurs from across the African continent
• Carrying out activities to ensure the selection of the 2024 Top 30 Anzisha Prize finalists
• Reading and rating a minimum of 400 applications
• Phoning and evaluating a minimum of 100 semi-finalist candidates
• Using ALA processes, tools, and systems to capture, share, and present information on applicants and finalists
• Creating corporate books/profiles for each of the top 30 finalists selected
• Administrative processes around the Anzisha Prize finalists selection
• Identifying key applicant stories to write about and share on the Anzisha Prize blog
• Bachelor's degree required and/or 3-5 years related experience in specific sectors
• Pursuing an MBA or is an AL Alum
• Competence in other languages spoken widely in Africa is a plus
• Ability to work and build strong relationships with senior managers, leaders, partners, and customers
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Highly analytical - ability to understand business models, gather insights, and trends
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and verbal skills
• Ability to build and deliver effective presentations
• Opportunity to work with and engage a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
• Duration: 4 months starting 1 October 2023
• Location: ALA Campus (if based in Johannesburg, South Africa) or Remote
• Reporting to the Anzisha Prize Growth and Campaigns Manager