Ventures Platform Foundation is a social impact organization focused on creating an Africa with sustainable and inclusive wealth by building and supporting entrepreneurs and innovators who leverage technology in creating solutions to Africa’s most urgent problems. We are committed to building capacity in young people especially females to leverage technology and sustainable enterprise in creating these solutions.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Local Program Administrator
Location: Kaduna
Job Descriptions
- In partnership with the World Bank and the Kaduna State Government, Ventures Platform Foundation (VPF) will implement a digital entrepreneurship program that will provide training and mentorship to technology startup teams in Kaduna on cutting edge digital entrepreneurship skills and lean startup methodologies. It will also aim to help build a foundation for a vibrant tech community in Kaduna. Emphasis will be placed on supporting female-led startups and teams that include female team members.
- The VPF Team is looking to hire Local Program Administrator who must be based in Kaduna, to assist the team in the daily operations of this program. This position requires a candidate with a collaborative and positive attitude, who has the ability to work under pressure, and a desire for continuous improvement.
- The Click-On Kaduna Digital Entrepreneurship Program will run for 6 months and train 180 participants, of which 30% are women.
Description of Responsibilities
Our ideal candidate will support the VPF team in:
- Overall planning of activities, human & business resources, budgets, and operations of the Click-On Kaduna Digital Entrepreneurship Program;
- Participating in a series of awareness and outreach sessions in Kaduna on the topics of digital entrepreneurship with an emphasis on recruiting female participants;
- Supporting the development of learning modules;
- Monitoring progress of program participants and recommending course of action;
- Executing activities associated with an incubation program including: managing the program calendar; selection of program participants, implementing the learning modules, mentorship matchmaking, and organizing a Demo Day;
- Providing key logistics services and planning for events and activities; and
- Supporting the VPF team in other tasks as needed.
Job Requirements
Education:
- At least a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.
Experience:
- At least 1-2 years’ experience in a similar role or working with/in a startup;
- Experience in monitoring & evaluation will be an added advantage
- Excellent spoken and written English required.
- Fluency in Hausa is desirable.
- Candidates MUST be resident in Kaduna state.
Skills & Requirements
Functional Competencies:
- Displays an entrepreneurial mindset and cares deeply about improving the lives of youth and women;
- Strategic thinker with a focus on tangible results;
- Strong relationship and interpersonal skills, demonstrates courtesy, tact,and patience;
- Strong team orientation;
- Ability to perform under pressure and in a politically sensitive environment; and
- Expertise in implementing gender sensitive and socially inclusive programs.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidate should:
Job Title: Communications Executive
Location: Kaduna
Job Descriptions
- The Kaduna State Government has launched the Click-On Kaduna Digital Entrepreneurship Incubation Program. The program is supported by the World Bank Group, the Rockefeller Foundation, and Ventures Platform (VP).
- The Click-On Kaduna Digital Entrepreneurship Incubation Program aims to provide training and mentorship to tech startup teams in Kaduna on cutting edge digital entrepreneurship skills and lean startup methodologies.
- It will also aim to help build a foundation for a vibrant tech community in Kaduna. Emphasis will be placed on supporting female-led startups.
Duties & Responsibilities
- The VP team is looking to hire an experienced and professional candidate as Communications Officer, to support the team in implementing the outlined communications strategy for the success of the program. This position requires a candidate who is creative, meticulous, collaborative and has abilities in executing communication strategies.
- The incubation program will run for 6 months in Kaduna and in that time a total of 180 participants, of which at least 60 women, will be trained.
The duties of the Communications Officer will be to:
- Design a communications strategy for this program.
- Implement the communications strategy designed for this program in collaboration with management.
- Prepare and distribute content, including publications, press releases, website content, media reports, speeches, and other marketing material that communicates the program’s activities.
- Respond to media inquiries and arrange interviews relevant to enhancing the public image of the program.
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with journalists and maintain a media database relevant to promoting the program.
- Seek opportunities to enhance the reputation of the Click-On Kaduna brand, impact, and coordinate publicity events as required.
- Maintain records of media coverage and collate relevant media analytics and metrics.
- Oversee all creative inputs on program’s communications and publications.
- Support the team in any other task geared towards the success of the incubation program.
Skills & Requirements
Eligibility Criteria:
- Minimum of 2-3 year experience in communications or media practice with competencies in New and Traditional Media.
- At least a Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or related field; Exceptional candidates without these degrees will be considered.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Fluency in Hausa Language is desirable.
- Knowledge of digital marketing tactics, such as Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and social media engagement, as well as traditional media channels.
- Excellent critical thinking skills and the ability to exercise good judgment and solve problems quickly and effectively
- Ability to think innovatively and creatively in carrying out communication tasks.
- Able to maintain records and develop relevant reports following stipulated frameworks.
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders including the Kaduna State Government’s Communications team.
- Knowledge of the Technology/ innovation/startup space is an advantage.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidate should:
Click here to apply online
Job Title: Local Program Coordinator
Industry: Startup
Category: Operations
Contract Duration: 9 Months
Location:
KadunaIndustry: Startup
Category: Operations
Contract Duration: 9 Months
Job Descriptions
- Ventures Platform Foundation (VPF) in conjunction with the Digital Development Unit of the World Bank with support from the Rockefeller Foundation has launched a Click-On Kaduna Digital Entrepreneurship Program in Kaduna State, Nigeria.
- The initiative aims to help increase employment for disadvantaged youth and women in Kaduna by catalyzing the use of information and communication technology (ICT) for the creation of economic opportunities.
- The ICT sector in Kaduna State is nascent yet vibrant with strong support from the Government. A core component of the Kaduna State Development Plan (KSDP) 2016-2020 is to position Kaduna as a destination for business investment to create jobs, especially among young people. ICT related industries such as mobile and web application development and computer assembly are considered one of the seven areas with significant potential for driving regional economic growth and job creation. Fostering social and economic inclusion of women is also considered crucial for achieving these objectives.
- In partnership with the World Bank and the Kaduna State Government, Ventures Platform Foundation (VPF) will implement a digital entrepreneurship program that will provide training and mentorship to technology startup teams in Kaduna on cutting-edge digital entrepreneurship skills and lean startup methodologies. It will also aim to help build a foundation for a vibrant tech community in Kaduna. Emphasis will be placed on supporting female-led startups and teams that include female team members.
- The VP team is looking to hire a Local Program Coordinator who, alongside the team, will be focused on interfacing with entrepreneurs and responsible for managing the operations, planning and development of startups under the program. This position requires a team player with leadership qualities, excellent project management skills, a professional and positive attitude, organization and dependability.
- The incubation program will run for 6 months in Kaduna and in that time a total of 180 participants, of which at least 60 women, will be trained.
Duties and Responsibilities
The duties of the Local Program Coordinator will be to:
- Manage the administration of the Incubation Program.
- Vet and support the selection of participants for the Incubation program.
- Manage logistics related to program personnel including facilitators, business advisors, mentors, and partners.
- Forge partnerships with other organizations for the provision of services for program participants.
- Assist in building strong relationships between the business community, government, and the program.
- Keep track and adhere to the Incubation program work plan and standards, applying discretion only where necessary.
- Ensure the smooth, efficient and effective execution of program work plan including all trainings, accountability sessions, events, and bootcamps.
- Work closely with the VP team to document the proceedings of all meetings and synchronize reports that will feed into the overall program report at the end of the program’s life cycle.
- Work with the VP team in coordinating logistics for scheduled information sessions for the program.
- Identify needs and opportunities for improving the program.
Skills & Requirements
Eligibility Criteria:
- At least 5 years of experience in:
- Project management practice;
- Design, implementation and evaluation of social development programmes, including employment, gender and entrepreneurship frameworks;
- Interacting and collaborating with Government institutions, private sector and NGOs.
- Business incubation and acceleration programs is an added advantage.
- At least a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Master’s in a related field is desirable).
- Knowledge of the digital entrepreneurship ecosystem in Nigeria.
- Considerable understanding of the culture in Northern Nigeria and the Kaduna ecosystem.
- Competence in training and capacity building.
- Displays cultural, gender, religion, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
- Treats all people fairly without favoritism;
- Fulfills all obligations to gender sensitivity with a zero tolerance for sexual harassment.
Functional Competencies:
- Strong oral and written communication skills;
- Excellent organizational skills;
- Ability to produce work within tight deadlines and under pressure;
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team (strong task management and team leading competencies);
- Demonstrated cultural sensitiveness and sound judgment;
- Proven success in collaborating with a number of different stakeholders;
- Ability to assess the effectiveness and sustainability of programme structure and implementation modalities;
- Thorough understanding of key elements of results-based programme management;
- Strong capacity for data collection and analysis, as well as report writing;
- Sound knowledge and understanding of gender sensitivity and social inclusion in the local community; and
- Excellent spoken and written English required. Fluency in Hausa Language is desirable.
- Application is open to the public and female candidates are greatly encouraged to apply. Candidate MUST be resident in Kaduna State.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidate should:
Click here to apply online
Deadline: 25th February, 2019.
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