Incubation Manager at Co-Creation Hub (CcHUB)

Co-creation Hub is Africa’s leading technology innovation ecosystem builder on a mission to accelerate the application of science, technology and social capital for economic prosperity across Africa.

Our mandate is to build a formidable innovation ecosystem with a deeply rooted network, cultivating strategic partnerships and practical industry know-how that can support entrepreneurs and innovators in building thoughtful, relevant and scalable solutions. From our locations in Lagos, Abuja, Ijebu Ode (in Nigeria), Nairobi (Kenya) and Kigali (Rwanda), we have built a vibrant community of over 81,000 people and counting and have supported to a portfolio of over 120 early-stage ventures including Lifebank, Ushahidi, Riby, BudgIT, Stutern, Kopo Kopo, Sendy, mFarm, Wecyclers and many more.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Incubation Manager

Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job type: Contract

Job Description

• Co-creation Hub seeks an experienced Incubation Manager with incredible people management skills to join our team to support the next generation of entrepreneurs entering our incubation program.
• The Incubation Manager will be the prime interface for entrepreneurs and responsible for managing the operations, planning, marketing and development of the Incubation unit  in our Kigali office
• This position requires a team player with leadership qualities, excellent marketing skills, a professional and positive attitude, organization and dependability.
• Vet and support the selection of ventures to join the Incubation portfolio
• Overall planning the activities, resources, budgets and operations of the Incubation Office
• Pre-incubation: Deal Flow generation, Screening of ideas, Research, working with entrepreneurs for their proposals, presenting proposals to the next level for selecting incubates.
• 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 Incubated ventures successful.
• Partnerships: Forge partnerships with other organizations for providing services to ventures or the incubator including liaising with the government and industry players.
• Work with other units within CcHUB to provide adequate support to ventures in the portfolio.
• Marketing the Incubator and Business Development: Be the face of the Incubator and actively promote it through various channels.
• Funding for ventures: Work  with senior management for setting up and seed funds for start-ups.
• Prepare all required reports and maintain a comprehensive set of records on all venture activities.
• Administration of the Incubator and any other activities, which requires the manager’s involvement.

Qualifications
The successful candidate will have the following experience:

• A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university. A Master's Degree in Business Administration or any innovation/business related field is desirable.
• At Least 5 years experience in a business incubator, a start-up advisory or any kind of tech. entrepreneurial role.
• Demonstrated experience of supporting early stage entrepreneurs.
• Strong working knowledge of computer applications including Microsoft applications
• Excellent communication and writing skills
• Strong knowledge of the technology ecosystem in Africa.
• An understanding of the fintech landscape in Africa is desirable.

In addition, you'll be:

• Self-motivated and  will thrive working with a small team given lots of responsibility.
• Able to think-through and develop positive user experiences.

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.