Senior Growth and Partnerships Associate - Acceleration and Incubation at Co-creation Hub

CcHUB is Nigeria’s first open living lab and pre-incubation space being 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.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Growth and Partnerships Associate - Acceleration and Incubation

Location: Lagos

Job Description

• We are looking to recruit a results-driven venture support executive to join the startups support unit and work with exciting companies across our accelerator programmes.
• In this role, you will play a key role in supporting high growth technology companies, from across the continent, on their distribution challenges/goals as well as engage in and unlock partnerships that will be of benefit to the growth of these companies.  
• This role will be perfect for someone with a growth mindset and the natural capacity for building relationships.

Startup Support:

• Work day-to-day with entrepreneurs across our programmes to build global sustainable businesses with laser focus on customer acquisition and distribution strategies.
• Provide advisory to startups on their partnerships and customer acquisition strategy.
• Make introductions and connect portfolio companies to individuals and organizations that will be of value to the growth of the companies.
• Create and facilitate growth related workshops/projects 

Corporate Network Engagement:

• Manage existing partnerships with corporate executives within our network well as develop new relationships, with a focus on unlocking key growth opportunities for companies in our accelerator programmes.
• Implement and execute creative ways to keep existing and new partners engaged
• Evaluate and pursue opportunities for partnerships and collaborations, on an ongoing basis, that will be of benefit to companies in our programmes.
• Provide regular progress reports on startups.

Qualifications

• Educational background in technology and/or business-related field, with an understanding of business principles, practices, and methodologies. 
• Preferably with 2 - 5 years of work experience in growth, partnerships , business development or any other related line of work.
• Entrepreneurial experience or experience supporting startups or working in a startup environment.
• Demonstrated interest in and understanding of technology, startups, entrepreneurship, venture capital, etc.
• Strong networking skills to actively be involved with startups, venture capitals, and corporates & Concern for Impact.
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and research skills.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft suite.
• Excellent communication in English (written and oral) and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment.

What We Offer

• Paid time off
• Healthcare coverage
• A highly collaborative team environment that will support your professional and personal growth
• Work alongside great talent.
• A culture of learning and innovation. 
• Opportunities for career growth and training.
• Interaction with industry leaders and forward-thinking people. 
• A chance to make a social difference.
• Overall fun company. 

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.