Programme Manager, Accelerator at Co-Creation Hub (CcHUB) Nigeria

Location: Herbert Macaulay Way, Lagos

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Reporting to:

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

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.

Benefits

• A competitive salary, based on experience.
• Medical Insurance
• Work alongside world-class 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.