Incubation Manager at Co-Creation Hub (CcHUB) Nigeria

Job Description

• Co-creation Hub seeks an experienced Incubation Manager with incredible people management skills to join our team to support the next generation of entrepreneurs entering our incubation program.
• The Incubation Manager will be the prime interface for entrepreneurs and responsible for managing the operations, planning, marketing and development of the Incubation unit  in our Kigali office
• This position requires a team player with leadership qualities, excellent marketing skills, a professional and positive attitude, organization and dependability.
• Vet and support the selection of ventures to join the Incubation portfolio
• Overall planning the activities, resources, budgets and operations of the Incubation Office
• Pre-incubation: Deal Flow generation, Screening of ideas, Research, working with entrepreneurs for their proposals, presenting proposals to the next level for selecting incubates.
• Lead formation of new business and provide incubation facilities to enable commercialization of the ventures. To induct new entrepreneurs; create Incubation plans and implement them, keep track of the Incubation process; support business development efforts of ventures, etc.
• Mentor Network: Develop the mentor network for the Incubator and work with them to make Incubated ventures successful.
• Partnerships: Forge partnerships with other organizations for providing services to ventures or the incubator including liaising with the government and industry players.
• Work with other units within CcHUB to provide adequate support to ventures in the portfolio.
• Marketing the Incubator and Business Development: Be the face of the Incubator and actively promote it through various channels.
• Funding for ventures: Work  with senior management for setting up and seed funds for start-ups.
• Prepare all required reports and maintain a comprehensive set of records on all venture activities.
• Administration of the Incubator and any other activities, which requires the manager’s involvement.

Qualifications
The successful candidate will have the following experience:

• A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university. A Master's Degree in Business Administration or any innovation/business related field is desirable.
• At Least 5 years experience in a business incubator, a start-up advisory or any kind of tech. entrepreneurial role.
• Demonstrated experience of supporting early stage entrepreneurs.
• Strong working knowledge of computer applications including Microsoft applications
• Excellent communication and writing skills
• Strong knowledge of the technology ecosystem in Africa.
• An understanding of the fintech landscape in Africa is desirable.

In addition, you'll be:

• Self-motivated and  will thrive working with a small team given lots of responsibility.
• Able to think-through and develop positive user experiences.

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.