Operation Manager (Innovation Hub) at a Business Accelerator and Incubator Firm

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and/or implement mentoring program for resident entrepreneurs.
• Assist in identifying topics and instructors to deliver workshops, boot camps, and a variety of related events.
• Induct new entrepreneurs; create Incubation plans and implement them, assist in writing business plans, keep track of the Incubation process; help the start-ups prepare proposals for getting funding, etc.
• Track key company metrics annually and collect testimonials, photographs and/or video for purposes of raising funds for the Programme.
• Establish linkage for client funding opportunities via venture capital/equity firms and angel networks;

Requirements:

• BA/BS or MA/MS in a relevant technology or business discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years of work experience in working with developers and/or start-ups.
• Passionate about growing start-up ecosystem in Nigeria.
• Evidence of strong organizational, networking and communication skills
• Ability to operate as a business professional and an effective educator, and show evidence of a willingness to fulfil both roles.