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  • Posted: Apr 27, 2021
    Deadline: May 1, 2021
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    VP serves as a community and launchpad for technology innovators solving some of the most challenging problems on the African continent. It is a carefully curated hub where tech-enthusiasts, freelancers, start-up entrepreneurs, and professionals on the go, who share common attitudes, interests, and goals, can meet, network and create. We work closely with ...
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    Startup Advisors

    Our Team is in the operational phase of an amazing project and is on the lookout for business smart executives as Startup Advisors who will actively work with Startups in our Accelerator program to coach them in achieving their key performance indicators before the demo day.

    The Advisor should be an expert in either of the following below:

    • Technology(Developer)
    • Product Manager
    • Design Strategy
    • Business Development

    This position requires a candidate with a collaborative, positive attitude and a desire for continuous improvement.

    DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES

    Startup Advisory

    • Work with startups to fine-tune their business model and ensure product-market fit

    • Meet with startups on weekly basis to track performance and set new weekly KPIs

    • Review startups marketing materials and get involved in customer engagement

    • Support startups in sourcing for more customers and other required resources

    • Work with any industry experts as may be required to achieve the startup's goal

    • Provides QA support on startups engagement

    Corporate Competencies:

    • Experience in entrepreneurship (either worked at or previously own a startup company)

    • Excellent People Management skills

    • Ability to multi-task yet remain focused on the most important things

    • Someone who prefers to close each day with a cleared inbox and crossed to-do lists

    • Consistency at being timely without compromising quality

    • Someone who fits the VP Culture of being Flexible, Sociable and Fast

    • Excellent etiquette

    • Fluent communication skills

    • A passion to help startups excel

    • Ability to go the extra mile to assist

    • The ability to use different examples to explain customer profiling and business model

    • Listens adeptly to understand client needs

    Functional Competencies:

    • Displays an entrepreneurial mindset and cares deeply about improving the lives of Strategic thinkers with a focus on tangible results;

    • Strong relationship and interpersonal skills demonstrate courtesy, tact, and patience;

    • Strong team orientation;

    WORK SCHEDULE

    • The anticipated duration of the contract is 4 months, starting on the 10th May 2021

    • The Ideal Person will work 5 hours per week.

    • The Ideal Person will work remotely and responsible for using his/her own work tool.

    Skills & Requirements

    QUALIFICATION

    Education

    • At least a Bachelor’s degree in Development Studies/social sciences or a relevant field.

    Experience

    • 3years’ 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.

     

    Method of Application

    Application

    • Please include at least 2 references in your Profile

    • Indicate Area of Expertise on your Profile(Either Technology, Product, Design or Business Development)

    • Kindly attach proof of work done

    Interested and qualified? Go to Ventures Platform on emp.jobylon.com to apply

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