Job title: Programme Manager- CEP
Company: Co-Creation Hub
Job description: Company DescriptionCo-creation HUB is the leading pan-African creative and innovation ecosystem enabler. In 2010, we started out as Nigeria’s premier innovation center dedicated to accelerating the application of social capital and technology for economic prosperity in Nigeria. We have since grown our physical presence to five cities (Lagos, Abuja, Kigali, Nairobi and Windhoek) across Africa and we work closely with stakeholders – including entrepreneurs, civil society organizations, government, and private sector – to identify and nurture novel solutions to social challenges in Africa.In February 2019, Co-creation HUB opened a Design Lab and Research & Development Centre (CcHUB Design Lab) in Kigali, Rwanda focused on innovating for social impact. Our Kigali Centre collaborates with global stakeholders to explore the application of technology to solve Africa’s systemic problems in public health, education, and governance. In September 2019, we acquired iHUB in Nairobi, Kenya and in 2023 we opened Co- creation HUB in Windhoek, Namibia. This expansion plan was intentional in realizing our vision to be Africa’s leading pan-African creative and innovation ecosystem enabler.Since its establishment, CcHUB has supported the development and launch of more than 10,000 innovative technology companies solving social challenges across Africa in areas including budget transparency, agtech, education, fintech, healthcare delivery, creative economy and sustainability.Job DescriptionThe Creative Economy Practice at CcHUB aims to enhance Job and Wealth Creation, and opportunities for Creative Expression for Africans, through innovation and the application of technology in the African Creative Economy.The practice focuses on four main areas:
- Research: Landscape, stakeholder, trends analyses and mappings to support evidence-based decision-making and advocacy for the Creative Economy in Africa.
- Community and Ecosystem Development: Connecting creative and technologyecosystems and pan-African networks through the provision of workspace, face-to- face and online meetups and events.
- Investment Readiness: Training, boot camps, incubators, accelerators, tailored advisory and other support to boost the capability and attract investment.
- Investments: Through our Syndicate Fund (equity, $50k – $250k) and management of partner funds – grants, debt, equity, hybrid and through investor education and advocacy.
The practice is an entity that is part of CcHUB Group, https://cchubnigeria.com/, which was launched in 2010 to accelerate the application of social capital and technology for economic prosperity in Africa.Job Purpose
This is an exciting opportunity to develop, manage and advise on projects, partnerships, and activities to deliver against a creative economy ecosystem development strategy. The selected candidate will support the delivery of a Creative Economy portfolio of programmes working with sector stakeholders and communities. You will also manage various stakeholders across Africa and internationally and contribute to fundraising efforts to scale up programming.Duties and ResponsibilitiesProgramme Management
- The Programme Manager (PM) will be responsible for delivering a programme of activities linked to the Creative Economy ecosystem development in Africa.
- The PM will work in close collaboration with the Acting head of Programs and stakeholders to identify, prioritise, and design activities that will respond to the creative economy priorities to further the objectives of the practice.
- The PM will manage research projects within the practice’s portfolio.
- Project manage the planning, schedules, and budgets for agreed activities to ensure that all tasks are completed within the timeframe and budget parameters defined during project design.
- The PM will be the main point of contact for internal and external stakeholders to ensure that all activities fit within a strategic and applicable portfolio.
- Interface with other organisational units (Finance, Communications, Design) to deliver agreed programmes.
- Manage and execute a pipeline of programmes, including accelerators and incubators.
- Participating in donor and grant application processes, including design, submission, and review.
- Provide progress reports on programmes to key officers for prompt decision-making.
- Relationship and Stakeholder Management
- Create a framework that guides engagement between the unit and the various levels of stakeholders; the PM must be able to maintain good relations with all associated parties.
- Proactively identify and pursue opportunities for developing new physical and digital audiences to deliver the practice’s projects in Africa.
- Identify thematic priorities that align with partner interests and develop standardised concept notes for pitching to multiple partners.
- Curate relevant activities, stakeholders, events, and workshops to drive innovation in the selected thematic areas.
Communication and Evaluation
- Work with the Community Manager and Communications Unit to develop and manage digital marketing and audience development campaigns, including but not limited to social media platforms.
- Provide content to the Communications Unit for communications materials for distribution internally and externally.
- Ensure each project’s evaluation strategy is implemented according to programme standards and report likely variations from the target.
Qualifications
- How Creative Economy Value Chains work and current barriers and opportunities within this in an African content
- Programme design and related tools, for example, relating to financial management and reporting, evaluation, contract management etc
- Job creation and livelihood development strategies in an African context
- The ideal candidate will meet the following requirements
- At least 7 years of experience designing, and leading delivery of incubation, acceleration or capacity-building programmes focused on artistic, entrepreneurship, digital or technical skills within the Creative Economy in Africa.
- Degree Level or Equivalent in Economics, Management, or related discipline
- Project Management qualification is desirable.
- Experience supporting ecosystem development either in a specific sector within or across the Creative Economy in a formal /corporate context.
- Strong networks across at least one major African market for Creative Economy, although experience across multiple markets is preferred.
- Experience working with international donors/ on international donor-funded projects.
- Relationship management with senior stakeholders in partner/donor organisations and in government.
- Creativity skills in developing programs and methods for engaging an audience toward the
success of the practice.Additional InformationPlease note this is an onsite role to be based in our office in Lagos Nigeria
Expected salary:
Location: Lagos, Lagos State
Job date: Sat, 03 May 2025 22:47:49 GMT