Jobs at Rise Networks

Resumption: Immediate

About the Role

• Rise Networks is seeking a strategic, technically proficient, and highly organised Technical & AI Programmes Coordinator to lead the design, development, coordination, and implementation of technology and AI-focused programmes.
• The successful candidate will combine technical understanding, programme leadership, stakeholder management, and strategic thinking to translate AI and emerging technology opportunities into impactful programmes, projects, learning experiences, and innovation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities
AI & Technical Programme Leadership:

• Lead the design and implementation of AI, data, technology, and digital transformation programmes.
• Translate programme objectives into clear technical requirements, work plans, deliverables, and implementation roadmaps.
• Identify opportunities to integrate AI, automation, data analytics, and emerging technologies into programmes.
• Provide technical direction and guidance to programme teams, facilitators, consultants, and technical partners.
• Coordinate the development, testing, deployment, and evaluation of AI-enabled solutions and programme outputs.
• Ensure technical deliverables meet agreed quality, functionality, and impact standards.
• Stay abreast of developments in Generative AI, Machine Learning, LLMs, AI Agents, Data Analytics, Automation, and emerging technologies.

Programme & Project Management:

• Lead programmes from conception through implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and close-out.
• Develop programme frameworks, implementation plans, timelines, budgets, milestones, and KPIs.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across technical, programme, research, communications, and operations functions.
• Monitor programme progress, identify risks, and implement appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within approved budgets.
• Prepare programme reports, technical briefs, presentations, concept notes, proposals, and other documentation.
• Technical Training & Capacity Development
• Support the design and delivery of AI and technology training programmes.
• Develop or oversee curricula, learning resources, technical exercises, workshops, bootcamps, and practical projects.
• Coordinate technical facilitators, instructors, mentors, speakers, and subject-matter experts.
• Ensure learning programmes remain relevant to industry and emerging technology trends.
• Support assessment of participants' technical competencies and programme outcomes.

Stakeholder & Partnership Management:

• Build and maintain relationships with technology companies, developers, universities, government institutions, development organisations, funders, startups, and ecosystem partners.
• Represent Rise Networks in technical meetings, workshops, conferences, and stakeholder engagements.
• Support strategic partnerships and collaborative AI/technology initiatives.
• Contribute to proposals, funding applications, partnership documents, and business development opportunities.

Research, Innovation & Impact:

• Conduct or oversee research into emerging AI and technology trends, tools, use cases, and opportunities.
• Identify technology solutions that address development, education, workforce, governance, and social-impact challenges.
• Support innovation challenges, hackathons, AI competitions, and technology-focused initiatives.
• Establish appropriate metrics for measuring programme performance, technical outcomes, and impact.
• Document lessons learned, best practices, and recommendations for future programmes.

Qualifications & Experience

• 5+ years of relevant experience in AI, technology, programme management, technical project management, or a related field.
• Demonstrable experience leading technology or AI-focused projects and programmes.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML concepts and practical applications.
• Familiarity with Generative AI, Large Language Models, AI APIs, prompt engineering, AI agents, data analytics, automation, or related technologies.
• Experience working with technical teams, developers, data professionals, researchers, or technology partners.
• Strong project/programme management experience, including planning, budgeting, risk management, monitoring, and reporting.
• Experience developing or managing technology-focused training or capacity-building programmes is an advantage.
• Proficiency in tools such as Python, SQL, Git/GitHub, cloud platforms, APIs, Power BI, or other relevant technical tools is an advantage.
• Familiarity with project management platforms such as Jira, Notion, Asana, Trello, or Monday.com is an advantage.

Key Competencies:

• AI and technical leadership
• Programme and project management
• Strategic thinking
• Technical problem-solving
• AI/technology research and analysis
• Stakeholder and partnership management
• Team leadership and coordination
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking abilities
• Innovation and continuous-learning mindset
• Budget and resource management
•  Risk management
• Strong documentation and reporting skills
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into practical solutions
• Ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

What We Offer

• Opportunity to lead impactful AI and technology programmes across Africa.
• Exposure to leading technology, development, education, and policy stakeholders.
• Opportunities to work on emerging technologies and innovative AI applications.
• Professional growth and leadership opportunities.
• A collaborative, dynamic, and impact-driven work environment.
• The opportunity to contribute to the development of Africa’s next generation of AI talent and innovators.

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Resumption: Immediate
Work Mode: On-site / Hybrid, as required

About the Role

• Rise Networks is seeking an experienced and highly organised Hackathons & Project Manager to lead the planning, coordination, and execution of hackathons, innovation challenges, technology competitions, and related projects.
• The successful candidate will manage projects from concept to completion, coordinate participants and multidisciplinary teams, work with sponsors and partners, manage logistics and timelines, and ensure that hackathons deliver meaningful innovation, learning, and measurable outcomes.

Key Responsibilities
Hackathon & Innovation Challenge Management:

• Lead the end-to-end planning and execution of hackathons, innovation challenges, coding competitions, and technology-focused events.
• Develop hackathon concepts, themes, formats, timelines, work plans, and implementation frameworks.
• Coordinate participant registration, onboarding, communications, mentoring, judging, pitching, and final presentations.
• Develop participant guidelines, challenge briefs, judging criteria, FAQs, schedules, and other programme materials.
• Coordinate mentors, judges, facilitators, technical experts, speakers, and event partners.
• Support the development of prizes, incentives, participant engagement strategies, and post-hackathon activities.
• Ensure a smooth participant experience before, during, and after each hackathon.

Project Management:

• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, milestones, deliverables, budgets, and trackers.
• Coordinate internal teams, external consultants, vendors, partners, sponsors, and other stakeholders.
• Monitor project progress and ensure deliverables are completed on schedule.
• Identify project risks, dependencies, and implementation challenges and develop appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Organise project meetings and maintain accurate records, action points, and follow-ups.
• Prepare project updates, reports, presentations, briefs, and post-project documentation.
• Track project KPIs, outcomes, participant engagement, and impact.

Stakeholder & Partner Management:

• Maintain effective relationships with sponsors, technology companies, government institutions, development organisations, educational institutions, communities, and ecosystem partners.
• Support partnership engagement and coordination.
• Represent Rise Networks professionally in meetings, workshops, events, and stakeholder engagements.
• Support proposal development, concept notes, partnership documents, and funding applications.

Event & Logistics Coordination:

• Coordinate venues, technology infrastructure, equipment, internet connectivity, catering, branding, transportation, accommodation, and other event logistics.
• Work closely with vendors and service providers to ensure timely delivery.
• Develop contingency plans for potential technical, logistical, and operational challenges.
• Coordinate on-site execution and troubleshoot issues during events.
• Post-Hackathon Activities
• Coordinate project demonstrations, judging, winner selection processes, and award activities.
• Support documentation of winning solutions, project outcomes, and lessons learned.
• Coordinate post-hackathon incubation, mentorship, follow-up, or implementation activities where applicable.
• Prepare comprehensive post-event reports and recommendations.

Qualifications & Experience

• Relevant qualifications with 3–5 years of relevant experience in project management, programme coordination, hackathons, innovation challenges, technology events, or related areas.
• Demonstrable experience managing projects from planning through execution and close-out.
• Experience organising hackathons, coding competitions, innovation challenges, tech communities, or similar programmes is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of technology and innovation ecosystems.
• Experience working with developers, designers, entrepreneurs, students, startups, or technical teams is an advantage.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace.
• Familiarity with project management tools such as Notion, Trello, Asana, Jira, Monday.com, or similar platforms.

Key Competencies:

• Excellent project management and organisational skills.
• Strong event and logistics management.
• Stakeholder and partner management.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Problem-solving and critical-thinking ability.
• Ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical teams.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Budget and resource management.
• Risk and contingency management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines.
• Leadership and team coordination.
• Negotiation and vendor management.
• Adaptability and calmness under pressure.
• Strong reporting and documentation skills.
• Passion for technology, innovation, AI, entrepreneurship, and youth development.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to lead impactful hackathons and technology innovation programmes.
• Exposure to Nigeria’s and Africa’s growing AI, technology, innovation, and startup ecosystems.
• Opportunity to work with developers, innovators, entrepreneurs, institutions, and leading ecosystem partners.
• A dynamic and impact-driven working environment.
• * Opportunity to contribute to programmes that develop Africa’s next generation of technology talent and innovators.