Incubation Program Managers at Ventures Platform

Ventures Platform - We are looking to hire dynamic, smart and forward thinking individuals to join our workforce. We are a "hybrid" Incubator and we offer training, mentorship, seed funding, shared services and incubation to existing and aspiring tech entrepreneurs with unique ideas in Health Tech, Government Tech, Agric. tech and “Tech as an enabler”.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Incubation Program Manager

Location: Abuja

Job Description

• The Incubation Program Manager will be the prime interface for incubation cohorts, investors mentors and other service providers.
• He/she will be responsible for managing the development, planning, execution and operations of Ventures Platform’s Incubation programs.

He or she will also be responsible for:

• Coordinating the day - to - day operations of the Incubation Program of Ventures Platform
• Developing and managing learning modules and curriculums focused on Entrepreneurial management and development of start-ups
• Relationship management between incubates and mentors, stakeholders and investors
• Identifying, cultivating, and soliciting support for incubation efforts
• Managing the series of activities that form part of the incubation program in Venture Platforms
• Ensuring that Ventures Platform serves the local tech community with a healthy mix of events and programs
• Carrying out all activities to ensure the start-ups are ready for demo day and are sustainable
• Liaising with investors, tech enthusiasts and other stakeholders as and when required
• Vetting and supporting the selection of start-ups to join VP’s Incubation portfolio
• Establishing a network of mentors and manage their interactions within the incubation program
• Forge partnerships with other organizations for providing services to incubated start-ups
• Building strong relationships between the business community, government, and the Company

Requirements
The ideal candidate will have Knowledge of:

• Business incubation programs.
• Technology ecosystem in Nigeria
• Business Finance, business Valuation and forecasting

Application Closing Date
30th May, 2016.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's and cover letter to: [email protected]

Note: Should you meet our job requirements, we will get back to you in order to schedule a job interview. If you have not been contacted within two (2) weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.