Recruitment at Co-Creation Hub (CcHUB)

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 postion below:

Job Position: Head of Distribution and Partnerships

Job Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• We are looking to recruit a results-driven Head of Distribution and Partnerships 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:

• Work day-to-day with entrepreneurs across the continent to build global sustainable businesses with laser focus on customer acquisition and distribution strategies.
• Provide advisory to startups on their partnerships and acquisition strategy.
• Make introductions and connect portfolio companies to individuals and organizations that will be of value to the growth of the companies.
• Manage existing partnerships with corporate executives within our networks well as develop new relationships, with a focus on unlocking key growth opportunities for portfolio companies across our programmes.
• Evaluate and pursue opportunities for partnerships, sponsorships and collaboration on an ongoing basis within the ecosystem
• Devise creative ways to keep existing and new partners engaged
• Provide regular progress reports on startups.

Qualifications

• Preferably with 5+years of working experience in Business development/ strategic partnerships management or any other related line of work.
• Educational degree in any technology related field required
• Strong networking skills to actively be involved with startups, venture capitals, and corporates & Concern for Impact.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and research skills
• Proven “people skills” in terms of developing and motivating team members.
• 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.

Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply

Job Position: Incubation Associate, PAULESI

Job Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• We are looking to recruit a detail-oriented and results-driven Incubation Management associate to provide support to incubation and acceleration activities at the PAULESI Incubation center of excellence.

Project Management:

• Support in the designing and implementation of entrepreneurship related programmes at the center.
• Support the programme manager to ensure alignment between the different stakeholders of the programmes including startups, industry experts and facilitators through clear and consistent communication
• Manage logistics for the programmes

Startup Support:

• Work with incubatees to build, test and acquire users/customers
• Write monthly reports on progress and achieved milestones of startups. 
• Manage applications to different programmes, as well as communication with applicants

Research:

• Support the incubation manager in Sourcing, application evaluation, due diligence and selection committee briefing to aid selection of startups into our programmes
• Conduct industry / sector research to identify opportunities, partners, and industry experts for our programmes

Communication:

• Conduct check-ins with startups being supported to understand their challenges and needs and connect them to relevant resources 
• Create content specific to the work being done at the center

Qualifications

• Educational Qualifications: Graduation (background in IT/ Computer Science / Finance / Commerce is preferred)
• Minimum of 2+ experience working in startups or with an incubator/accelerator is a bonus.
• Overall understanding of the digital technology and product landscape
• Demonstrated ability to proactively cultivate, build and maintain strong working relationships with start-ups, entrepreneurs and other necessary stakeholders.
• Fluent in written and spoken English, with the ability to speak in front of an audience as and when deemed necessary
• Experience of running multi-functional teams.
• Excellent skills in the entire Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Powerpoint, Excel etc.)
• Execution skill set - including a focus on data-driven decision making, comfort with ambiguity, and ability to drive rapid “learn & implement” iterations.
• Empathy - using skills that allow to determine what is most important to their target audience, and then working to deliver on an organizational promise.

Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply

Job Position: Distribution and Partnerships Manager

Job Location: Herbert Macaulay Way, Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Description

• We are looking to recruit a results-driven Head of Distribution and Partnerships 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.  

Responsibilities

• This role will be perfect for someone with a growth mindset and the natural capacity for building relationships.
• Work day-to-day with entrepreneurs across the continent to build global sustainable businesses with laser focus on customer acquisition and distribution strategies.
• Provide advisory to startups on their partnerships and acquisition strategy.
• Make introductions and connect portfolio companies to individuals and organizations that will be of value to the growth of the companies.
• Manage existing partnerships with corporate executives within our networks well as develop new relationships, with a focus on unlocking key growth opportunities for portfolio companies across our programmes.
• Evaluate and pursue opportunities for partnerships, sponsorships and collaboration on an ongoing basis within the ecosystem
• Devise creative ways to keep existing and new partners engaged
• Provide regular progress reports on startups.

Qualifications

• Preferably with 5+ years of working experience in Business development/ strategic partnerships management or any other related line of work.
• Educational Degree in any Technology related field required
• Strong networking skills to actively be involved with startups, venture capitals, and corporates & Concern for Impact.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and research skills
• Proven “people skills” in terms of developing and motivating team members.
• 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.

Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply