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Programme Manager, Incubation at Co-Creation Hub (CcHUB)

Feb 10, 2020, 9:04 AM
ICT & Telecommunications
CcHUB

CcHUB is Nigeria’s first open living lab and pre-incubation space being designed to be a multi-functional, multi-purpose space where work to catalyze creative social tech ventures take place. The HUB is a place for technologists, social entrepreneurs, government, tech companies, impact investors and hackers in and around Lagos to co-create new solutions to the many social problems in Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Programme Manager, Incubation Location: Lagos, Nigeria Job Type: Full-time

Job Description

We are looking to recruit a detail-oriented and results-driven Programme Manager to join our Startup support Unit.
In this role, you will play a key part in providing proactive support to innovators building solutions to address key challenges in our society.

Reporting to:

The programme manager will report to the Director of Start-up support

Responsibilities

Actively support in identifying professionals and experts to join the CcHUB Expert/Advisory network to support startups in our portfolio and across projects/programmes.
Work day-to-day with idea proponents to build, test and pilot their solutions using time-tested tools.
Work with other units within CcHUB to provide adequate support to ventures in the portfolio.
Plan and schedule all activities and sessions for startup support programmes assigned.
Manage communication between startups and the unit as well as provide monthly progress reports on startups to key officers for prompt decision-making
Provide general support to commercial and social client projects related to start-up support.
Support the start-up team in developing performance metrics for projects and monitoring them.
Provide progress reports on projects to key officers for prompt decision-making.
Prepare business case and initial risk analysis of startups seeking to join the CcHub portfolio.

Qualifications

Organizational and problem-solving skills.
Excellent presentation skills.
Understanding of the technology and startup ecosystem.
Intelligent, with a natural inclination to original and creative thinking
Accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to work well in a team
Entrepreneurial experience or experience supporting startups or working in a startup environment.
Excellent Written and Oral Communication Skills
An entrepreneurial & Innovative mindset
Familiarity with business principles, practices, and methodologies.
Educational background in technology and/or business-related field