Employment Nigeria
13-Apr-2016
LAGOS ,
Administrative
Co-Creation Hub (CcHUB) is Nigeria's first open living lab and pre-incubation space designed to be a multi-functional, multi-purpose space where work to catalyze creative social tech ventures take place.
The HUB is a place for technologists, social entrepreneurs, government, tech companies, impact investors and hackers in and around Lagos to co-create new solutions to the many social problems in Nigeria.
POSITION : Director Incubation
Job Description
Co-creation Hub seeks an experienced entrepreneur with incredible people management skills to join our team to support the next generation of entrepreneurs entering our Incubation program.
The Director Incubation will be the prime interface for entrepreneurs and responsible for managing the operations, planning, marketing and development of CcHUB’s Incubation Office.
This position requires a team player with leadership qualities, excellent marketing skills, a professional and positive attitude, organization and dependability.
Responsibilities
Your responsibilities shall include the following:
Vet and support the selection of ventures to join the CcHUB Incubation portfolio
Overall planning of the activities, resources, budgets and operations of the Incubation Office
Pre-incubation: Deal Flow generation, Screening of ideas, Research, working with idea proponents to build and launch their Minimum Viable Products
Lead formation of new business and provide incubation facilities to enable commercialization of the ventures. To induct new entrepreneurs; create Incubation plans and implement them, keep track of the Incubation process; support business development efforts of ventures, etc.
Mentor Network: Develop the mentor network for the Incubator and work with them to make ventures successful.
Actively engage in activities to help accelerate ventures through marketing and partnerships
Partnerships: Forge partnerships with other organizations for providing services to ventures or the incubator; marketing the incubator, sponsorships…etc. Liaison with the government and industries
Work with other units within CcHUB to provide adequate support to ventures in the portfolio
Market the Incubator and Business Development: Be the face of the Incubator and actively promote it through various channels etc
Fund for ventures: Work with co-ordination with senior management to administer seed funds for start-ups.
Prepare ventures for follow-on seed funding/support
Build and Manage the Incubation team
Prepare all required reports and maintain a comprehensive set of records on all venture activities
Administer the Incubation Office and any other activities, which requires the manager’s involvement
Qualifications/Requirements
Our ideal candidate will have:
A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university. Master’s Degree in Business Administration is desirable
Up to 7 years experience in a business incubator, accelerator, start-up advisory or any kind of tech entrepreneurial experience
Previous experience running a start-up is desirable
Strong working knowledge of computer applications including Microsoft applications
Should have excellent communication and writing skills
Strong knowledge of the technology ecosystem in Nigeria
In addition, you’ll be:
Self-motivated, thrive in leading a small team given lots of responsibilities.
Ability to think-through and develop positive user experiences.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidate should send their CV's and a motivation letter to:careers@cchubnigeria.com
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