Stanford University Global LLC is excited to announce an opening for the Senior Business Transformation Adviser (BTA) position within the Stanford Seed Transformation Program (STP) in Africa.  

We are seeking qualified candidates to join our dynamic team and contribute to our mission. The Senior BTA will play a key leadership role in driving the Stanford Seed Transformation Program in Africa, leading a team, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure impactful and relevant curriculum delivery for entrepreneurship initiatives. 

About Stanford Seed 

Building on Stanford's decades-long history of educating innovators in Silicon Valley, Stanford Seed has been bringing this innovative mindset and practical business training to entrepreneurs in sub-Saharan Africa for the past 12 years.  

Seed is a Stanford Graduate School of Business-led initiative that's working to end the cycle of global poverty. We believe that business is one of the most powerful engines of change to move developing economies to greater prosperity. To maximize our impact, we're working on multiple fronts and across multiple horizons. We partner with entrepreneurs in emerging markets to build thriving enterprises that transform lives. For more information about the Seed program, visit seed.stanford.edu. 

Position Summary 

The Senior Business Transformation Advisor (BTA) will play a key leadership role in driving the strategic direction and execution of the Seed Transformation Program (STP) and other related entrepreneurship initiatives targeted at the African market. This role will have direct responsibility for leading and developing a team of BTAs, ensuring alignment on curriculum delivery, program goals, and best practices. The Senior BTA will work closely with the Director of the Entrepreneurship Management Program (EMP) and cross-functional teams to ensure the curriculum remains relevant, impactful, and responsive to regional needs. 

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of business transformation, strong leadership skills, and a strategic mindset to scale program delivery and enhance learning outcomes.  

This role reports to Seed Global Director located at the Graduate School of Business in Stanford, CA and will be based in either of our offices in Accra, Ghana or Nairobi, Kenya. Some office-based and remote work, in addition to travel, will be involved in supporting teams in both locations, in addition to our Southern Africa team. 

In this role, your primary duties and responsibilities will include:  

1. Leadership and Team Management:

• Lead and develop a team of BTAs across Africa, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance management to ensure consistent and effective program design, refinement, and delivery. 
• Act as a strategic advisor to BTAs, helping them navigate complex program delivery challenges while balancing consistency with regional customization. 
• Ensure seamless coordination and communication within and with other regions, maintaining alignment with overall program goals and strategic priorities.  
• Along with the Entrepreneurship & Management Programs (EMP) and Learning & Evaluation teams, create a high-performance culture by establishing and monitoring performance metrics for BTAs to assess impact and effectiveness in program delivery and participant outcomes. 
• Lead team meetings, training sessions, and debriefs to create a feedback loop and drive continuous improvement within the BTA team. 

2. Curriculum Strategy and Development 

• Contribute to the overall curriculum strategy, with a specific focus on aligning content with the regional requirements of African markets.  
• Work closely with the Director of EMP on curriculum development for the Seed Transformation Program, Aspire, and any future entrepreneurship programs.  
• Oversee the design and execution of STP Immersion Weeks in Africa, ensuring alignment with learning goals and regional business realities. 
• Ensure that learning materials and program content are up-to-date, relevant, and tailored to regional business environments. 
• Gather customer insights and feedback to inform curriculum adjustments and ensure the program remains effective and competitive. 

3. Training and Professional Development 

• Develop and implement a structured process for training BTAs, ensuring alignment on facilitation best practices and curriculum delivery across regions.  
• Establish a structured onboarding program for new BTAs, incorporating lessons learned and regional insights.  
• Facilitate knowledge-sharing among BTAs to promote consistency and encourage the adoption of best practices. 
• Ensure BTAs are well-equipped to balance consistency and customization in program delivery, adapting to the unique needs of regional markets.  
• Model professional boundaries and the scope of the facilitator/BTA role to ensure clear role definition and accountability. 
• Regularly assess BTA capabilities and training needs, adjusting the development plan as necessary to address gaps. 

4. Program Evaluation and Learning 

• Assist in developing and implementing a framework to assess program efficacy across regions, including cycle debriefs, customer surveys, and other feedback channels.  
• Use data and insights to identify gaps and suggest priorities for curriculum and training improvements. 
• Lead the development of local case studies to capture regional business challenges and successes.  
• Provide strategic recommendations to the Director of EMP based on data and insights to enhance program relevance and impact.  
• Establish a continuous improvement loop by aligning program design with real-world business outcomes and participant feedback. 

To be successful in this role, you will bring:  

Education and Experience:   

• Master’s degree in business or a related field from and a minimum of 7 years of experience in business leadership, management consulting, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:  

• Strong leadership and team management experience, preferably in a cross-regional or global setting.  
• Proven track record in designing and executing business education or professional development programs. 
• Deep understanding of African business environments and market dynamics.  
• Excellent project management and strategic thinking skills.  
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage at all levels. 
• Ability to manage complex projects and balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. 

In addition, requirements include: 

• Be legally authorized to work in Ghana or Kenya  
• Ability to travel locally and/or internationally with occasional overnight travel  
• May work variable hours, evenings or weekends

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.