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Ventures Platform Foundation is a social impact organization focused on creating an Africa with sustainable and inclusive wealth by building and supporting entrepreneurs and innovators who leverage technology in creating solutions to Africa’s most urgent problems. We are committed to building capacity in young people especially females to leverage technology and sustainable enterprise in creating these solutions. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Learning and Program Lead Location: Abuja Job Description Our ideal candidate must be passionate about helping people grow and will be responsible for:

Designing and delivering learning courses, workshops and other trainings
Assessing the success of development plans and help participants make the most of learning opportunities
Helping facilitators develop their courses using the VP Facilitators Guide
Tracking budgets and negotiate contracts
Managing Learning Program including Faculty, Participants, Instructional Design and Alumni Network.
Creating and executing learning strategies and programs;
Evaluating individual and organizational development needs;
Implementing various learning methods;
Understanding and driving the VP Way of Learning;
Conducting follow-up studies of all completed training to evaluate and measure results;
Proposing training and development programs and objectives.
Planing, organizing, facilitating orders & supplies for employee development and training events.
Conducting follow-up studies of all completed training to evaluate and measure results.
Modifing programs as needed.

Qualifications

A Bachelor's Degree and Certification in any of the following fields: Education, Psychology, Business Administration, Instructional, Design

Skills & Requirements You should have great skills in:

Marketing
Strong Business Acumen
Relationship Management
Written & Verbal Communication
Research & Analysis
Program Management
Curriculum and Instructional Design

Others:

Strong Leadership skills
Must be proactive & Intuitive

Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply Application Deadline 10th September, 2018. Job Title: Program Rapporteur/Partnership Lead Location: Kaduna Job Description

Ventures Platform Foundation (VPF) in conjunction with the World Bank Group’s Digital Development unit and the Rockefeller Foundation, has launched a Click-On Kaduna Digital Entrepreneurship Program in Kaduna State, Nigeria.
The initiative aims to help increase employment for disadvantaged youth and women in Kaduna State by catalyzing the use of information and communication technology (ICT) for the creation of economic opportunities.
The ICT sector in Kaduna State is nascent yet vibrant with strong support from the Government. A core component of the Kaduna State Development Plan (KSDP) 2016-2020 is to position Kaduna as a destination for business investment to create jobs, especially among young people. ICT related industries such as mobile and web application development and computer assembly are considered one of the seven areas with significant potential for driving regional economic growth and job creation. Fostering social and economic inclusion of women is also considered crucial for achieving these objectives.
In partnership with the World Bank and the Kaduna State Government, Ventures Platform Foundation (VPF) will implement a digital entrepreneurship program that will provide training and mentorship to technology startup teams in Kaduna on cutting-edge digital entrepreneurship skills and lean startup methodologies. It will help to build a foundation for a vibrant tech community in Kaduna. Emphasis will be placed on supporting female-led startups and teams that include female team members.
The VPF Team is looking to hire an experienced and professional candidate as a Rapporteur and Partnership Lead to support the team on this program. This position requires a candidate who is detail-oriented, collaborative, and who possesses strong writing skills.
The Click-On Kaduna Digital Entrepreneurship Program will run for 6 months and will train 180 participants, 30% of whom are women.

Description Of Responsibilities Our ideal candidate will support the VPF team in:

Program Reporting
Documenting the proceedings of all meetings and submitting to the team within 24 hours, and synchronizing reports that will feed into the overall program report at the end of the program's life cycle;
Ensuring timely availability of all reports to the Program Director;
Maintaining close communication with the VPF Incubation team;

Partnership:

Cultivating, managing, supporting, and tracking relationships with all corporate partners and prospects;
Engaging with prospective and current corporate partners, which include multinational corporations, small businesses, innovation hubs, and nonprofits;
Networking with a broad range of business partners; and
Supporting the VPF team in other tasks as needed.

Work Schedule:

The anticipated duration of the contract is 7 months, starting September 24th 2018.
The candidate will work for VPF on a full-time basis and be based in Kaduna with availability to travel outside Kaduna.
The candidate will work out of the VPF designated office in Kaduna State.
Regular office hours are 8am to 5.00pm from Monday to Fridays.
The candidate is responsible for using his/her own laptop.
VPF will reimburse the candidate for out-of-pocket expenses associated with official travel outside Kaduna, by paying an amount equivalent to the daily subsistence allowance that would be paid to staff members undertaking similar travel for official purposes.

Payment Schedule:

Payments by VPF are delivery-based (milestones achieved). Any deliverable not meeting the required indicators/specification will have to be reworked and resubmitted at no additional cost to VPF.
The proposed payment schedule for this assignment is monthly payment upon submission of progress reports on completed tasks, outlined against planned outputs. Based on the report and satisfactory performance, payments will be certified by the supervisor.

Supervision:

The candidate will work under supervision of the VPF Team who will have frequent interactions with the candidate at various stages to brief him/her on:
- Program status;
- Agree on the modalities and clarify the deliverables;
- Provide feedback and comments on program expectations; and
- Track the progress made by the candidate.
The supervisor will evaluate the consultant’s work and certify delivery of work.

Skills & Requirements Functional Competencies:

Have technical knowledge to perform the role effectively;
Have excellent oral and written communication skills, with analytic capacity;
Record keeping capabilities and ability to write reports;
Strong business development skills, able to identify, cultivate, and manage partnerships;
Have negotiation skills;
Able to manage internal and external stakeholders.

Qualification Education:

A Bachelor’s degree in any relevant field.

Experience:

At least 3-5 years’ experience in a similar role.
Knowledge and familiarity of the technology, innovation, and startup ecosystems.

Language:

Excellent spoken and written English required. Fluency in Hausa is desirable.

Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply Application Deadline 14th September, 2018. Job Title: Incubation Program Analyst Location: Kaduna Job Description

Ventures Platform Foundation (VPF) in conjunction with the Digital Development Unit of the World Bank with support from the Rockefeller Foundation has launched a Click-On Kaduna Digital Entrepreneurship Program in Kaduna State, Nigeria.
The initiative aims to help increase employment for disadvantaged youth and women in Kaduna State by catalyzing the use of information and communication technology (ICT) for the creation of economic opportunities.
The ICT sector in Kaduna State is nascent yet vibrant with strong support from the Government. A core component of the Kaduna State Development Plan (KSDP) 2016-2020 is to position Kaduna as a destination for business investment to create jobs, especially among young people. ICT related industries such as mobile and web application development and computer assembly are considered one of the seven areas with significant potential for driving regional economic growth and job creation. Fostering social and economic inclusion of women is also considered crucial for achieving these objectives.
In partnership with the World Bank and the Kaduna State Government, Ventures Platform Foundation (VPF) will implement a digital entrepreneurship program that will provide training and mentorship to technology startup teams in Kaduna on cutting edge digital entrepreneurship skills and lean startup methodologies. It will also aim to help build a foundation for a vibrant tech community in Kaduna. Emphasis will be placed on supporting female-led startups and teams that include female team members.
The VPF Team is looking to hire an Incubation Program Analyst who will assist the team in the daily operations of this program. This position requires a candidate with a collaborative and positive attitude, who has the ability to work under pressure, and a desire for continuous improvement.
The Click-On Kaduna Digital Entrepreneurship Program will run for 6 months and train 180 participants, of which 30% are women.

Description Of Responsibilities Our ideal candidate will support the VPF team in:

Overall planning of activities, human & business resources, budgets, and operations of the Click-On Kaduna Digital Entrepreneurship Program;
Participating in a series of awareness and outreach sessions in Kaduna on the topics of digital entrepreneurship with an emphasis on recruiting female participants;
Supporting the development of learning modules;
Monitoring progress of program participants and recommending course of action;
Executing activities associated with an incubation program including: managing the program calendar; selection of program participants, implementing the learning modules, mentorship matchmaking, and organizing a Demo Day;
Providing key logistics services and planning for events and activities; and
Supporting the VPF team in other tasks as needed.

Work Schedule:

The anticipated duration of the contract is 7 months, starting on the 24th of September 2018.
The candidate will work for VPF on a full-time basis and be based in Kaduna with availability to travel outside Kaduna.
The candidate will work out of the VPF designated office in Kaduna State.
Regular office hours are 8am to 5.00pm from Monday to Fridays.
The candidate is responsible for using his/her own laptop.
VPF will reimburse the candidate for out-of-pocket expenses associated with official travel outside Kaduna, by paying an amount equivalent to the daily subsistence allowance that would be paid to staff members undertaking similar travel for official purposes.

Payment Schedule:

Payments by VPF are delivery-based (milestones achieved). Any deliverable not meeting the required indicators/specification will have to be reworked and resubmitted at no additional cost to VPF.
The proposed payment schedule for this assignment is monthly payment upon submission of progress reports on completed tasks, outlined against planned outputs. Based on the report and satisfactory performance, payments will be certified by the supervisor.

Supervision:

The candidate will work under supervision of the VPF team who will have frequent interactions with the candidate at various stages to brief him/her on:
- Program status;
- Agree on the modalities and clarify the deliverables;
- Provide feedback and comments on program expectations; and
- Track the progress made by the candidate.
The supervisor will evaluate the consultant’s work and certify delivery of work.

Skills & Requirements Corporate Competencies:

Familiarity with business incubation and acceleration methodologies;
Knowledge of innovation, technology, and startup ecosystems;
Knowledge and expertise of the technology ecosystem in Nigeria;
Familiarity with Northern Nigerian culture and experience with the Kaduna ecosystem is desired;
Experience with training and capacity building for digital entrepreneurs;
Demonstrates integrity by modeling the VPF values and ethical standards;
Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of VPF;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality, age sensitivity, and adaptability;
Treats all people fairly without favoritism;
Fulfills all obligations to gender sensitivity with a zero tolerance for sexual harassment.

Functional Competencies:

Displays an entrepreneurial mindset and cares deeply about improving the lives of youth and women;
Strategic thinker with a focus on tangible results;
Strong relationship and interpersonal skills, demonstrates courtesy, tact,and patience;
Strong team orientation;
Ability to perform under pressure and in a politically sensitive environment; and
Expertise in implementing gender sensitive and socially inclusive programs.

Qualification Education:

At least a Bachelor’s degree in Development Studies/Social Sciences or relevant field.

Experience:

3 years’ experience in a similar role or in working in a startup;
Experience in mentoring or supporting startups; and
Experience launching or working in a startup is desired.

Language:

Excellent spoken and written English required. Fluency in Hausa is desirable.

Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply Application Deadline 14th September, 2018. Job Title: Incubation Program Manager (Female) Location: Kaduna Job Description

Ventures Platform Foundation (VPF) in conjunction with the Digital Development Unit of the World Bank with support from the Rockefeller Foundation has launched a Click-On Kaduna Digital Entrepreneurship Program in Kaduna State, Nigeria.
The initiative aims to help increase employment for disadvantaged youth and women in Kaduna by catalyzing the use of information and communication technology (ICT) for the creation of economic opportunities.
The ICT sector in Kaduna State is nascent yet vibrant with strong support from the Government. A core component of the Kaduna State Development Plan (KSDP) 2016-2020 is to position Kaduna as a destination for business investment to create jobs, especially among young people. ICT related industries such as mobile and web application development and computer assembly are considered one of the seven areas with significant potential for driving regional economic growth and job creation. Fostering social and economic inclusion of women is also considered crucial for achieving these objectives.
In partnership with the World Bank and the Kaduna State Government, Ventures Platform Foundation (VPF) will implement a digital entrepreneurship program that will provide training and mentorship to technology startup teams in Kaduna on cutting-edge digital entrepreneurship skills and lean startup methodologies.
It will also aim to help build a foundation for a vibrant tech community in Kaduna. Emphasis will be placed on supporting female-led startups and teams that include female team members.
The VPF Team is looking to hire a Female Incubation Program Manager who, will be responsible for managing the operations, planning and development of startups under the program. This position requires a person who is a team player with leadership qualities, excellent marketing skills, a professional and positive attitude, highly organized, and dependable.
The Click-On Kaduna Digital Entrepreneurship Program will run for 6 months and will train 180 participants, 30% of whom are women.

Description of Responsibilities Our ideal candidate will support the VPF team in implementing a women’s only digital entrepreneurship training program. Specific responsibilities include:

Conducting a series of awareness and outreach sessions in Kaduna State on topics of digital entrepreneurship;
Advising Kaduna-based partners on how to implement similar training programs;
Coordinating the day-to-day logistics for the women’s only incubation program;
Developing and managing learning modules and curricula with an emphasis on topics related to launching technology-led startups;
Managing relationships between program participants and coaches, mentors, stakeholders, and investors;
Liaising with investors, tech enthusiasts, and other stakeholders including forging partnerships with other organizations for the provision of services for participants;
Executing activities associated with an incubation program including: selection of program participants, implementing the learning modules, mentorship matchmaking, and organizing a Demo Day;
Establishing a network of mentors and managing their interactions with program participants; and
Building and maintaining a strong rapport between the business community, government, and the program.

Work Schedule:

The anticipated duration of the contract is 7 months, starting September 24th, 2018.
The candidate will work for VPF on a full-time basis and be based in Kaduna with availability to travel outside Kaduna.
The candidate will work out of the VPF designated office in Kaduna State.
Regular office hours are 8am to 5.00pm from Monday to Fridays.
The candidate is responsible for using his/her own laptop.
VPF will reimburse the candidate for out-of-pocket expenses associated with official travel outside Kaduna, by paying an amount equivalent to the daily subsistence allowance that would be paid to staff members undertaking similar travel for official purposes.

Payment Schedule:

Payments by VPF are delivery-based (milestones achieved). Any deliverable not meeting the required indicators/specification will have to be reworked and resubmitted at no additional cost to VPF.
The proposed payment schedule for this assignment is monthly payment upon submission of progress reports on completed tasks, outlined against planned outputs. Based on the report and satisfactory performance, payments will be certified by the supervisor.

Supervision: The candidate will work under supervision of the VPF Team who will have frequent interactions with the candidate at various stages to provide briefings on:

Program status;
Agree on the modalities and clarify the deliverables;
Provide feedback and comments on program expectations; and
Track the progress made by the candidate.
The supervisor will evaluate the consultant’s work and certify delivery of work.

Qualification Education:

At least a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (masters in a related field is desirable).

Experience:

At least 5-7 years of experience in providing mentorship and training to startups and entrepreneurs;
Experience in the design, implementation, and evaluation of social development programmes, including employment, gender, and entrepreneurship frameworks; and
Experience interacting and collaborating with Government institutions, private sector, and NGOs.

Language:

Excellent spoken and written English required. Fluency in Hausa is desirable.

Skills & Requirements Corporate Competencies:

Experience with mentoring, and training digital startups;
Expertise in designing women’s entrepreneurship programming;
Expertise on business incubation and acceleration methodologies;
Knowledge and expertise of the technology ecosystem in Nigeria;
Familiarity with Northern Nigerian culture and experience with the Kaduna ecosystem is desired;
Demonstrates integrity by modeling the VPF values and ethical standards.
Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of VPF.
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality, age sensitivity, and adaptability;
Treats all people fairly without favoritism;
Fulfills all obligations to gender sensitivity with a zero tolerance for sexual harassment;

Functional Competencies:

Strong leadership, written and oral communication, and interpersonal skills;
Excellent organizational skills;
Ability to perform under pressure and in a politically sensitive environment;
Comfortable presenting to large groups;
Motivated and able to work independently _and _collaboratively in a team environment and with external partners;
Expertise in implementing gender sensitive and socially inclusive programs.
Ability to assess the effectiveness and sustainability of programme structure and implementation modalities; and
Demonstrated analytical capacity including data collection and analysis, and synthesizing information into clear, concise reports;

Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply Application Deadline 14th September, 2018. Job Title: Acceleration Program Manager Location: Lagos Job Description

The VPF Team is looking to hire an Acceleration Program Manager who will be the prime interface for acceleration cohorts, investors, mentors and other service providers.
The role will be responsible for managing the development, planning, execution and operations of the acceleration program. This position requires a candidate with a collaborative and positive attitude, who has the ability to work under pressure, and a desire for continuous improvement.

Description Of Responsibilities Our ideal candidate will support the VPF team in: Program Management:

Assist the Director Innovation and Entrepreneurship in the design, and proper execution of the acceleration programme
Design and executes project work plans to meet the goals and objective of the program
Ensure all startups are provided with the necessary tools and information and whatever might be required to raise investments
Develop and manage learning modules and curriculums focused on Entrepreneurial management and development of start-ups under the program
Excellent Relationship management between incubates and mentors, stakeholders and investors
Creation and successful deployment of training and learning initiatives for incubated startups
Lead technical improvements in program design and development to ensure quality and adherence to program standards
Effectively monitor and manage program budgets
Prepare quality and timely programs narrative and financial reports as needed
Ensure the company's progress adequately during the program.

Work Schedule:

The anticipated duration of the contract is 4 months, starting on the 22nd of October 2018.
The candidate will work for VPF on a full-time basis and be based in Lagos with availability to travel outside Lagos.
The candidate will work out of the VPF designated office in Lagos State.
Regular office hours are 8am to 5.00pm from Monday to Fridays.
The candidate is responsible for using his/her own laptop.
VPF will reimburse the candidate for out-of-pocket expenses associated with official travel outside Lagos, by paying an amount equivalent to the daily subsistence allowance that would be paid to staff members undertaking similar travel for official purposes.

Payment Schedule:

Payments by VPF are delivery-based (milestones achieved). Any deliverable not meeting the required indicators/specification will have to be reworked and resubmitted at no additional cost to VPF.
The proposed payment schedule for this assignment is monthly payment upon submission of milestone documents, progress reports on completed tasks, outlined against planned outputs. Based on the report and satisfactory performance, payments will be certified by the supervisor.

Supervision:

The candidate will work under supervision of the Director Innovation and Entrepreneurship who will have frequent interactions with the candidate at various stages to brief him/her on:
- Program status;
- Agree on the modalities and clarify the deliverables;
- Provide feedback and comments on program expectations; and
- Track the progress made by the candidate.
The supervisor will evaluate the consultant’s work and certify delivery of work.

Skills & Requirements Corporate Competencies:

Familiarity with business incubation and acceleration methodologies;
Knowledge of innovation, technology, and startup ecosystems;
Knowledge and expertise of the technology ecosystem in Nigeria;
Familiarity with Western Nigerian culture and experience with the Lagos ecosystem is desired;
Experience with training and capacity building for digital entrepreneurs;
Demonstrates integrity by modeling the VPF values and ethical standards;
Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of VPF;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality, age sensitivity, and adaptability;
Treats all people fairly without favoritism;
Fulfills all obligations to gender sensitivity with a zero tolerance for sexual harassment.

Functional Competencies:

Displays an entrepreneurial mindset and cares deeply about improving the lives of youth and women;
Strategic thinker with a focus on tangible results;
Strong relationship and interpersonal skills, demonstrates courtesy, tact,and patience;
Strong team orientation;
Ability to perform under pressure and in a politically sensitive environment; and
Expertise in implementing gender sensitive and socially inclusive programs.

Qualification Education: