Job Vacancies at Co-creation Hub (CcHUB)

Location: Ibadan, Oyo

Job Description

• We are looking to recruit a detail-oriented and results-driven Senior Incubation Associate to provide support to the incubation and acceleration activities at the Incubation center of excellence

Project Management:

• Support in the designing and implementation of entrepreneurship related programmes at the center.
• Support the programme manager to ensure alignment between the different stakeholders of the programmes including startups, industry experts and facilitators through clear and consistent communication
• Manage logistics for the programmes

Startup Support:

• Work with incubatees to build, test and acquire users/customers
• Write monthly reports on progress and achieved milestones of startups.
• Manage applications to different programmes, as well as communication with applicants

Research:

• Support the incubation manager in Sourcing, application evaluation, due diligence and selection committee briefing to aid selection of startups into our programmes
• Conduct industry/sector research to identify opportunities, partners, and industry experts for our programmes

Communication:

• Conduct check-ins with startups being supported to understand their challenges and needs and connect them to relevant resources
• Create content specific to the work being done at the center

Qualifications

• Educational Qualifications: Graduation (background in IT / Computer Science / Finance / Commerce is preferred)
• Minimum of 2+ experience working in startups or with an incubator/accelerator is a bonus.
• Overall understanding of the digital technology and product landscape
• Demonstrated ability to proactively cultivate, build and maintain strong working relationships with start-ups, entrepreneurs and other necessary stakeholders.
• Fluent in written and spoken English, with the ability to speak in front of an audience as and when deemed necessary
• Experience of running multi-functional teams.
• Excellent skills in the entire Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Powerpoint, Excel etc.)
• Execution skill set – including a focus on data-driven decision making, comfort with ambiguity, and ability to drive rapid “learn & implement” iterations.
• Empathy - using skills that allow to determine what is most important to their target audience, and then working to deliver on an organizational promise.

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Job Description

• We are looking to recruit a results-driven Growth and Partnerships Lead to work with our investment team in supporting exciting scale-up companies in our investment portfolio.
• You will play a key role in supporting high growth technology companies, from across the continent, on their growth and expansion challenges/goals , unlock partnerships that will be of benefit to the growth of these companies and provide support on their fundraising efforts.
• This role will be perfect for someone with a growth mindset and the natural capacity for building relationships.
• Work day-to-day with entrepreneurs across the continent to build global sustainable businesses with laser focus on customer acquisition, expansion and distribution strategies.
• Provide advisory to scale-up investee companies on their growth, partnerships and customer acquisition strategy.
• Provide advisory to scale-up investee companies on their expansion plans and strategy.
• Make introductions and connect portfolio companies to individuals and organizations that can unlock exciting distribution channels for these companies.
• Manage existing partnerships with corporate executives within our networks well as develop new relationships, with a focus on unlocking key growth opportunities for portfolio companies.
• Evaluate and pursue opportunities for partnerships, sponsorships and collaboration on an ongoing basis within the ecosystem.
• Provide regular progress reports on startups.
• Facilitate relevant workshops/projects

Qualifications

• Educational background in Technology and / or Business-related field, with an understanding of business principles, practices, and methodologies.
• Preferably with 5+ years of working experience in Business development/ strategic partnerships Management or any other related line of work.
• Entrepreneurial experience or experience supporting startups or working in a startup environment.
• Understanding of the technology and startup ecosystem.
• Strong networking skills to actively be involved with startups, venture capitals, and corporates & Concern for Impact.
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and research skills.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft suite.
• Excellent communication in English (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment.

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.