Jobs at Co-Creation Hub (CcHUB) Nigeria

The Head of Investments at CcHUB leads the organisation’s investment strategy and execution, ensuring startups supported across our incubation, acceleration, and venture studio programs are well-prepared for funding, and that our portfolio companies receive value-adding support to scale. This role also oversees portfolio management for CcHUB Syndicate and Growth Capital by CcHUB, while driving new investment activity through both equity and non-dilutive financing mechanisms. The Head of Investments will play a strategic role as a member of the senior management team, providing guidance to the organisation on all matters related to investments and capital mobilization for startups.

Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic and Organisational Leadership (10–20%)

• Serve as a member of the CcHUB management team, contributing to organization-wide strategy and decision-making.
• Leading strategy development and implementation of the CCHUB Investment strategy across the areas below (Investment Readiness Support, Portfolio Management, Investment Execution) 
• Provide internal advisory on investment-related matters, including fund structuring, startup financing trends, and capital strategy for special initiatives.
• Manage and grow a high-performing investment team, providing mentorship, guidance, and performance oversight.

Investment Readiness Support (30–40%)

• Lead the development and delivery of investment readiness programming for startups participating in CcHUB’s incubators, accelerators, and venture studios.
• Design and implement tools, frameworks, and training modules to improve founders’ fundraising capacity and investor engagement skills.
• Coordinate pitch sessions, demo days, and investor matchmaking events.

Portfolio Management (20–30%)

• Oversee and deepen engagement with CcHUB’s portfolio companies (currently about a dozen companies supported through CcHUB Syndicate and Growth Capital).
• Track and report portfolio performance, support investee governance (e.g., board participation, reporting obligations), and facilitate access to follow-on capital, strategic partners, and advisory services.
• Advise the Managing Director on portfolio company matters through preparation, participation, and reporting on portfolio company board meetings and based on portfolio reports. 
• Provide occasional support to high-performing alumni of CcHUB startup programs, particularly where opportunities exist for growth and capital mobilisation.

Investment Execution (20–30%)

• Lead deal sourcing, diligence, structuring, and execution for investments made via CcHUB Syndicate and Growth Capital and through startup support programs.
• Manage investor relationships and support the reactivation and growth of the CcHUB Syndicate, ensuring quality deal flow and co-investment opportunities.
• Structure and deploy non-dilutive funding instruments where applicable, particularly through accelerators and grant-linked innovation programs.

Key Performance Indicators

In the first year, the KPIs will include: 

• Strategic and Organizational Leadership 
• Investment Readiness Support
• Portfolio Management
• Investment Execution

Qualifications

Essential

• Minimum of 7–10 years of progressive experience in venture capital, impact investing, private equity, investment banking, startup financing, or leading incubators, accelerators, or venture studios.
• Proven ability to design and deliver investment readiness programs for early-stage startups.
• Deep understanding of the African startup and innovation ecosystem.
• Strong experience in conducting due diligence, managing investment processes, and supporting portfolio companies post-investment.
• Excellent relationship-building skills with both investors and founders.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and financial modelling capabilities.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including managing teams and contributing at the senior leadership level.

Desirable

• Experience with both equity and non-dilutive financing mechanisms.
• Knowledge of fundraising trends and blended finance models applicable to African startups.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and compliance considerations around startup investments in multiple countries across Africa.

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As a Community Associate, you are arguably one of the most important elements when creating and maintaining a vibrant co-working community. As a member of the community team, you will collaborate with the community manager to create innovative and exciting ways to engage and manage the Community. The Community Associate will assist in identifying and thoroughly understanding the various groups of the Community, which include startups, entrepreneurs, investors, businesses, and so on, and will raise awareness of the Hub’s projects using creative, clear, and compelling methods, including but not limited to social media.

Duties and Responsibilities

Coworking Space Membership 

• Establish a welcoming environment by onboarding and assisting community members in a friendly, patient, and professional manner. 
• Identify, launch, and manage community initiatives that will keep the community engaged and active.
• Work very closely with the community manager and the communications team on how to better engage our community online and create content that is relatable to the ecosystem.
• Monitor and report on feedback/online reviews, and communicate with management to share customer feedback and insights gained from online community conversations.
• Build and maintain relationships with current members, potential members, and industry professionals.
• Maintain and monitor accurate databases across multiple platforms (billing, customer data, etc.).
• Answer, screen, and forward phone calls, enquiries, and requests, and handle them accordingly. 
• Collaborate with the administrative team to maintain and manage the co-working space.

Events

• Assist in the planning of monthly events (both online and in-person), workshops, and seminars for various community members.
• Understand and enhance the overall customer experience (creating a sense of community among members).
• Produce bi-monthly reports on community trends, including but not limited to data on the number of events, event type, and number of attendees.
• Responsible for supporting the creation, coordination, and distribution of engaging monthly newsletters.
• Curate content that would benefit our members and increase visibility for our work.

Administration Support 

• Provide an exceptional client and member service experience by understanding their needs and delivering the right solutions.
• Coordinating communications within, between, and among various functional teams and external stakeholders
• Serving as a point of contact (POC) for all matters related to the coworking space and member experience

Qualifications & Skills:

• A bachelor's degree in business-related courses, marketing, communications, or other related fields.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a field related to community, communications, or within the startup ecosystem.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills.
• Familiarity with coworking management software (e.g., Office RnD, Luma) would be an added advantage.
• Experience in working within the startup ecosystem and building communities Knowledge of the startup ecosystem in Nigeria and across the region would be an extremely added advantage.

Key Attributes:

• Self-starter, self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Passionate about creating inclusive and collaborative environments.
• Adaptable to a dynamic, fast-paced work environment.
• Strong customer-focused approach
• Problem-solving mindset with attention to details
• Should be able to work independently

Key Performance Indicators 

• Member Acquisitions 
• Member Retention
• Member experience 
• Member Events/initiatives
• Content Generation (Member & Community focused) 
• Community Curation & Growth 
• Content Generation
• Operational Efficiencies

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Job Purpose

The Community Associate will drive the development and sustained engagement of both virtual and physical communities of practice across the Education Practice at CcHUB. This role requires a proactive individual with a proven track record in animating and managing diverse communities around shared goals, especially in education, digital literacy, and Edtech innovation. The ideal candidate is not just a connector, but a strategic mobiliser who can design and deploy creative, data-informed strategies to activate communities and sustain momentum long after program interventions

Key Responsibilities

• Community Development: Build and nurture online and physical communities of practice that align with our educational initiatives, ensuring sustained engagement post-program.
• Tactical Engagement: Develop and deploy strategic approaches to drive participation, trigger peer-led conversations, and maintain long-term momentum.
• Insight & Impact Reporting: Track key community metrics and behavioural data, translate insights into recommendations that inform programming, content, and engagement strategy.
• Communication: Facilitate communication, craft community updates, human-centred stories, and content that fosters pride and participation.
• Storytelling: Craft compelling narratives that highlight community achievements and impact, fostering a sense of belonging and purpose.
• Reporting: Monitor community metrics and provide regular reports on engagement, growth, and impact.
• Event Coordination: Organise and manage events that promote community interaction and knowledge sharing.
• Collaboration: Work closely with program teams to ensure community activities align with broader organisational objectives.
• Community Championing: Identify and cultivate champions within each community to become mentors and conversation leaders.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have the following experience/skills:

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in community management, preferably within educational or social impact sectors.
• Knowledge of the African edtech landscape and familiarity with emerging trends in edtech are an advantage
• Strong understanding of how to translate abstract concepts like "theory of change" into tangible community activities that drive engagement and impact.
• Demonstrated ability to build and sustain both online and physical communities, ability to design and launch community initiatives such as an Ambassador or Fellowship program, and create an event series.
• Fluency in using virtual platforms to animate and grow communities.
• Ability to develop communication flows and innovative tactics to boost community participation, advocacy, and retention
• Craft compelling community narratives, case studies, and member profiles that tell the story of our impact and build social proof.
• Support monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) by collecting and analysing community engagement metrics, and using insights to inform decisions and optimise strategy

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Job Purpose

This position requires a strategic thinker passionate about innovation in education and capable of managing programs focused on enhancing learning outcomes across Africa. The ideal candidate will be an education expert with a strong understanding of the importance of partnerships in developing robust educational systems and a proven ability to build and maintain these relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and evaluation of educational programs, ensuring alignment with the organisation's objectives and impact goals.
• Create project dashboards and reports to support effective decision-making and communication of project performance status.
• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with stakeholders, including educators, policymakers, EdTech entrepreneurs, and community leaders, to support program objectives and enhance reach.
• Develop briefs for partnerships and new initiatives, articulating the vision, objectives, and potential impact of re:learn's programs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams within the organisation to manage the development, implementation, and evaluation of education programmes in the organisation.
• Implement monthly engagement activities to animate the Edtech Community and create thought leadership pieces that highlight and amplify our work.

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The successful candidate will have the following experience/skills:

• Knowledge of the African education landscape and familiarity with emerging trends in edtech are preferred.
• Interest in developing edtech programs to support traditional and non-traditional learners, as well as other categories of learners.
• A minimum of 5 years of proven work experience in managing Education-focused programs and fostering partnerships.
• Demonstrated ability to build productive and collaborative relationships, with an ability to influence, motivate, and lead others.
• Experience in launching community initiatives [physical and virtual] e.g. launching an Ambassador or Fellowship program, creating an event series, and writing regular newsletters.
• Excellent people skills you will be required to interact with a diverse range of people daily. A friendly attitude and great communication skills are essential, with the ability to moderate online and offline conversations with our stakeholders.
• Proactive and enthusiastic attitude; ability to take initiative. Great organisational skills with a strong eye for detail and the ability to multitask.