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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 ...
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:
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
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
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
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