Startup Support Management Trainee at Co-Creation Hub (CcHUB) Nigeria

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: Startup Support Management Trainee

Location: Yaba, Lagos
Employment Type: Contract

Job Purpose

• This role is designed to equip trainees with critical management skills and deep organizational knowledge, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.
• By participating in this program, you will contribute to ensuring smooth management transitions aligned with our succession planning efforts.
• This role is for a 24 months fixed term contract period and may require you to travel based on Project/ Programme needs.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Initiatives Support: Work closely with the managing partner to design and implement strategic Startup Supportinitiatives and programmes
• Project Support: Design toolkits, templates and other resources to support growth plans around product strategy, distribution and partnerships for startups in incubation and acceleration programmes. Support in conducting research on industry trends, market dynamics and providing insights and recommendations for portfolio companies based on the data.
• Thought Leadership: Curating key areas of our work in Startup Support With opportunities for thought leadership, support Managing Partner, practice leads and programme managers and communications team to create the articles, blog posts etc.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Identifying and managing engagements with potential partners, other stakeholders

What you will learn:

• Effective Design and implementation of innovative startup support initiatives focused on Africa 
• Strategy Design for building and strengthening our startup support work and role in the Startup Ecosystem in Africa 
• Concept Note, Proposal and Report Writing
• Budgeting, Forecasting and Cost control for Programmes
• Effective Stakeholder engagement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Finance, Business Administration or related field
• 4-6 years experience working in the startup ecosystem on incubation/acceleration programmes, innovation programmes, portfolio management, venture support etc
• Data -driven perspective on the state of the startup ecosystem, current opportunities and challenges and innovative perspectives to build the future of the ecosystem
• Ability to analyze business plans, financial statements and market trends
• Experience in designing and creating learning content for innovation programs, workshops and training.
• Passion for technology, startups, and innovation, with an understanding of the technology ecosystem.

Key Skills:

• Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Leadership skills: has demonstrated leadership ability 
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team
• Adaptability: flexibility to changing environments, tasks and responsibilities.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Good stakeholder management 
• Passionate about  innovation, and social change.
• Proficiency in Google Suites
• Attention to detail and a fast learner 

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.