Job title: Senior Programme Associate (EdTech Startup Support)
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 2017, Co-Creation HUB launched Growth Capital in partnership with Omidyar Network, Bank of Industry, and Venture Garden Group to provide early-stage funding for startups driving social change. In February 2019, Co-creation HUB opened a Design Lab in Kigali, Rwanda focused on Research and Development and Human Centered Design to enable innovation for social impact. Our Kigali Centre collaborates with global stakeholders to explore the application of technology to solve Africa’s systemic problems in education, public health, education, governance and our other areas of work. In September 2019, we expanded our footprint by acquiring iHUB in Nairobi, Kenya, strengthening our commitment to supporting entrepreneurs and innovators across the continent. In 2020, we launched CcHUB Syndicate, an investment vehicle designed to improve capital access for startups and bridge the funding gap in Africa’s innovation ecosystem. In 2021, we established the Creative Economy Practice to drive the growth of Africa’s creative economy through innovation and technology application. In 2023, we further expanded our presence by opening Co-creation HUB in Windhoek, Namibia. These expansions have been intentional in contributing to 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 DescriptionJob PurposeWe are seeking a detail-oriented and results-driven Senior Programme Associate to support the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship, which focuses on accelerating innovative education technology startups across Africa. In this role, you will assist in delivering acceleration and post-acceleration programmes while fostering partnerships and supporting startups to scale their solutions.You will work closely with high-growth EdTech startup founders, enabling them to build sustainable businesses and create lasting impact within the education sector.Duties and ResponsibilitiesAssist the Programme Manager in planning and executing the acceleration and post-acceleration phases of the programme, including the kick-off event, demo day, and other related activities.Support the tracking of performance metrics for the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship, monitor startup progress during the acceleration and post-acceleration phases, and ensure compliance with reporting requirements for funding agencies and stakeholders.Collaborate with other units within CcHUB to provide appropriate support to startups in both current and previous cohorts.Actively assist in identifying professionals, experts, academics, and researchers to join the CcHUB expert network, offering mentorship and advisory support to startups within assigned portfolios and across various programmes.Identify and map corporate stakeholders and potential partners to facilitate strategic collaborations with startups participating in the programme.Manage communications between startups and the unit, and provide monthly progress reports on startup performance to key officers for informed decision-making.Support and guide the Communications team in producing engaging and impactful content that highlights the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship and the successes of its beneficiaries (e.g. programme highlights, interviews, alumni startup spotlights, thought leadership content, etc.).Assist in the preparation and development of concept notes, proposals, and reports related to ongoing and upcoming programmes.Qualifications
- An educational background in Technology, Education, and/or Business-related fields.
- Minimum of 4+ years experience in program/project management in the startup space, enterprise development or consulting experience.
- Project Management certification is a plus.
- Passionate about technology, startups, innovation, with an understanding of the technology ecosystem.
- Entrepreneurial experience or experience working in a startup environment with demonstrated understanding of the technology and startup support ecosystem.
- Creative problem solver with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Organized, resourceful, able to take initiative and make sound decisions.
- Proven ability to nurture, support, and grow a vibrant community.
- Ability to work well in a team and can individually prioritize multiple tasks while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft and Google suites.
Additional InformationThis is an onsite role based in our Lagos office.
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Location: Lagos, Lagos State
Job date: Fri, 09 May 2025 06:39:57 GMT
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