Acceleration Program Manager at Co-Creation Hub (CcHUB) Nigeria

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.

Job Description

• 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.
• 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

Qualifications

• 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
• 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

Additional Information

What we offer

• Paid time off
• Healthcare coverage
• A highly collaborative team environment that will support your professional and personal growth
• Work alongside great talent.
• A culture of learning and innovation. 
• Opportunities for career growth and training.
• Interaction with industry leaders and forward-thinking people. 
• A chance to make a social difference.
• Overall fun company.