🇳🇬 Job Vacancies @ Co-creation Hub (CcHUB) Nigeria – 6 Positions

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 following positions below:

1.) Programme Manager - CEP
2.) Community Associate
3.) Branding and Marketing Specialist – Startup Support Advisor
4.) Tech & Civic Society Management Trainee
5.) Education Technology Management Trainee
6.) Finance Management Trainee

Job Title: Programme Manager - CEP

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full-time

Job Description

• The Creative Economy Practice at CcHUB aims to enhance Job and Wealth Creation, and opportunities for Creative Expression for Africans, through innovation and the application of technology in the African Creative Economy.

The practice focuses on four main areas:

• Research: Landscape, stakeholder, trends analyses and mappings to support evidence-based decision-making and advocacy for the Creative Economy in Africa.
• Community and Ecosystem Development: Connecting creative and technologyecosystems and pan-African networks through the provision of workspace, face-to- face and online meetups and events.
• Investment Readiness: Training, boot camps, incubators, accelerators, tailored advisory and other support to boost the capability and attract investment.
• Investments: Through our Syndicate Fund (equity, $50k - $250k) and management of partner funds – grants, debt, equity, hybrid and through investor education and advocacy.

Job Purpose:

• This is an exciting opportunity to develop, manage and advise on projects, partnerships, and activities to deliver against a creative economy ecosystem development strategy.
• The selected candidate will support the delivery of a Creative Economy portfolio of programmes working with sector stakeholders and communities.
• You will also manage various stakeholders across Africa and internationally and contribute to fundraising efforts to scale up programming.

Duties and Responsiilities
Programme Management:

• The Programme Manager (PM) will be responsible for delivering a programme of activities linked to the Creative Economy ecosystem development in Africa.
• The PM will work in close collaboration with the Acting head of Programs and stakeholders to identify, prioritise, and design activities that will respond to the creative economy priorities to further the objectives of the practice.
• The PM will manage research projects within the practice’s portfolio.
• Project manage the planning, schedules, and budgets for agreed activities to ensure that all tasks are completed within the timeframe and budget parameters defined during project design.
• The PM will be the main point of contact for internal and external stakeholders to ensure that all activities fit within a strategic and applicable portfolio.
• Interface with other organisational units (Finance, Communications, Design) to deliver agreed programmes.
• Manage and execute a pipeline of programmes, including accelerators and incubators.
• Participating in donor and grant application processes, including design, submission, and review.
• Provide progress reports on programmes to key officers for prompt decision-making.
• Relationship and Stakeholder Management
• Create a framework that guides engagement between the unit and the various levels of stakeholders; the PM must be able to maintain good relations with all associated parties.
• Proactively identify and pursue opportunities for developing new physical and digital audiences to deliver the practice’s projects in Africa.
• Identify thematic priorities that align with partner interests and develop standardised concept notes for pitching to multiple partners.
• Curate relevant activities, stakeholders, events, and workshops to drive innovation in the selected thematic areas.

Communication and Evaluation:

• Work with the Community Manager and Communications Unit to develop and manage digital marketing and audience development campaigns, including but not limited to social media platforms.
• Provide content to the Communications Unit for communications materials for distribution internally and externally.
• Ensure each project's evaluation strategy is implemented according to programme standards and report likely variations from the target.

Qualifications

• How Creative Economy Value Chains work and current barriers and opportunities within this in an African content
• Programme design and related tools, for example, relating to financial management and reporting, evaluation, contract management etc
• Job creation and livelihood development strategies in an African context

The ideal candidate will meet the following requirements:

• Degree Level or Equivalent in Economics, Management, or related discipline
• At least 7 years of experience designing, and leading delivery of incubation, acceleration or capacity-building programmes focused on artistic, entrepreneurship, digital or technical skills within the Creative Economy in Africa.
• Degree Level or Equivalent in Economics, Management, or related discipline
• Project Management qualification is desirable.
• Experience supporting ecosystem development either in a specific sector within or across the Creative Economy in a formal /corporate context.
• Strong networks across at least one major African market for Creative Economy, although experience across multiple markets is preferred.
• Experience working with international donors/ on international donor-funded projects.
• Relationship management with senior stakeholders in partner/donor organisations and in government.
• Creativity skills in developing programs and methods for engaging an audience toward the
  success of the practice.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Community Associate

Location: Lagos

Responsibilties

• Support  engagement with community(ies) of Creative Economy stakeholders including creatives / creators, sector support organisations like hubs, associations and collectives, service providers and freelancers, employers, and business owners etc.
• Support the management of the daily operations of the Creative Economy community ecosystem.
• Build models, metrics of success and growth strategies, ensuring long-term success and growth of the community.
• Foster a sense of community by building relationships with the community across a range of stakeholder types.
• Stimulate engagement by interacting with followers and the Creative Economy audience.
• Support the development of content strategy across all social media channels.
• Understand the online user experience and consumer journey and suggest improvements to how to better engage with our audience directly.
• Liaise with the Communications Unit to monitor analytical reporting in line with KPIs.
• Analyse the effectiveness of our engagement and social media campaigns to shape the next wave of activity.
• Measure the interaction level with the community;
• Monitor and engage with the community; answering questions, comments, and customer queries in a timely manner
• Monitor the success of campaigns and analyse community and social media data
• Prepare detailed monthly reports on community activity.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Marketing, Communication, English, Journalism, or a related field.
• 1 -2 years work experience in a marketing or community management role
• Social media marketing/content and  campaign management experience to deliver against clear metrics for engagement.
• Deep understanding of community networks; design, functionality, and strategy.
• Wide knowledge of digital marketing methods - including content marketing, social media, and online advertising.
• Proficient in Google Analytics.
• Knowledge of marketing trends and techniques.

The Ideal candidate will possess a keen understanding of:

• How to create and sustain active communities virtually and in-person.
• Graphic design and photo/video editing skills.
• Ample project management skills, and is not afraid to create/take ownership of a new project and help it grow.
• How the creative economy works and how the communities in the sector operate.
• Tools and strategies that enhance community engagement both online and offline.
• A deep understanding of community engagement tools, social media analytics, and can utilise data and analytics to drive decision-making and advise on content and editorial decisions.

To excel in this role, you would need:

• Project management and organisational skills to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Good knowledge of both inbound and outbound marketing
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation skills) to engage with technical and non-technical peers.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Branding and Marketing Specialist - Startup Support Advisor

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Part-time

Job Summary

• To provide expert branding and marketing advisory to startups in our programs, equipping them with the knowledge, tools, and strategies to build strong brands, establish market presence, and accelerate business growth.

Key Responsibilities
The Branding and Marketing Specialist will:
Advisory Support:

• Conduct branding and marketing workshops for startups.
• Provide one-on-one coaching sessions tailored to startups’ unique needs.
• Develop branding strategies, including visual identity and messaging frameworks.

Marketing Strategy Development:

• Advise startups on market positioning, target audience segmentation, and customer engagement strategies.
• Guide startups in crafting tailored go-to-market strategies, including digital marketing plans.

Storytelling and Messaging:

• Assist startups in creating compelling narratives that align with their vision and values.
• Develop key messaging frameworks for pitching, social media, and other communication channels.

Branding Execution:

• Offer guidance on brand asset creation, including logos, taglines, and visual collateral.
• Support startups in implementing marketing campaigns and evaluating their effectiveness.

Capacity Building:

• Deliver training on branding and marketing best practices.
• Share resources and tools to help startups independently sustain their branding and marketing efforts.

Monitoring and Updates

• Provide weekly status updates during project team meetings to ensure alignment and progress tracking.
• Document key insights and feedback from meetings and disbursement calls.
• Create a clearly defined milestone tracker in line with programs objectives.
• Develop key metrics to measure the success of support communication metrics and provide actionable insights.
• Develop a closing report summarizing communication successes, lessons learned, and recommendations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in branding, storytelling, and strategic communication, startup advisory in the areas is a plus or social impact sector.
• Strong track record of supporting startups or SMEs in developing brand narratives and outreach strategies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
• Knowledge of African EdTech ecosystems is an advantage.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Tech & Civic Society Management Trainee

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Contract

Job Description

• 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.

Job Responsibilities
Project Support:

• Assist in planning, executing, and monitoring civic tech and digital security projects.
• Support the development of project timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure project milestones are met.

Research and Analysis:

• Conduct research on emerging trends and best practices in civic tech, digital resilience, and digital security
• Analyze data and generate insights to inform project strategies and decision-making.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and other documentation as needed.

Community Engagement:

• Assist in organizing events, workshops, and meetings with stakeholders and community partners.
• Support outreach efforts to engage diverse communities in civic tech, and digital security  initiatives.
• Manage communication channels, including social media, newsletters, and website content.

Collaboration and Partnerships:

• Identify and pursue partnership opportunities with relevant organizations, institutions, and government agencies.
• Assist in drafting proposals and agreements for collaboration.
• Maintain relationships with existing partners and stakeholders.

Administrative Support:

• Handle administrative tasks such as scheduling meetings, maintaining records, and managing correspondence.
• Support the team in managing logistics for events and activities.

What you will learn:

• Programme and Project Design
• Stakeholders engagement
• Thought leadership/ Research
• Proposal writing
• Project negotiation
• Capacity building design skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Political Science or related field is preferred.
• Masters in digital right, social technology or any relevant field.
• 4 - 6 years of experience.
• A blend of interest and initial foundational knowledge of the intersection of technology and society, technology for social good and the use of technology in civic engagements.
• Understanding of legal conditions for social use of technology, human behaviors and technology and the potential risks of unethical use of technology
• Data driven understanding of digital rights, digital oppressions, cyber threats and impact of frontier technologies on human conditions
• Demonstrated interest in business and willingness to learn
• Desire to learn and integrate new capabilities in digital technology, such as audio, video, social media, online communities, blogs, and other web-based technologies.
• Creative thinking and understanding of the audience to produce engaging materials Resilience and flexibility to explore different paths to achieve an outcome and adjust quickly and efficiently to new circumstances and measured results.
• Organized and able to multitask and manage concurrent deadlines.
• Ability to effectively support work groups.
• A high degree of independence, integrity and confidentiality.

Key Skills:

• Ability to articulate technology driven harms across all sectors and vice versa
• Skilled in writing, analytical thinking and use of social tools to gather facts
• Openness to learning new things and concepts in the human - technology interactions landscape
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Attention to detail and a fast learner
• Passionate about  innovation, and social change.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note: This is a fully onsite role in our Lagos or Nairobi office.

Job Title: Education Technology Management Trainee

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Contract

Job Description

• 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 education initiatives and programmes
• Project Support: Assist the in executing key strategic deliverables on existing projects working closely with the Practice Lead and programme managers
• Administrative Support: Provide admin support on tasks related to scheduling meetings, budgeting and financial management for new and existing programmes, travel and event logistics
• Thought Leadership: Curating key areas of our work in education 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 edtech focused initiative in Sub Saharan Africa.
• Strategy Design for building and strengthenIng our education/edtech work
• Concept Note, Proposal and Report Writing
• Budgeting, Forecasting and Cost control for Programmes
• Effective Stakeholder engagement
• General Programme Administration.

Qualifications

• 4 - 6 years experience in education / EdTech working an EdTech startup, education focused NGOs/Development Programmes, or Teacher or School Administrator
• Understanding of the education/edtech landscape in Africa with a data-driven perspective on the future of learning in Africa and the role of technology in driving African prosperity
• A highly motivated and ambitious individual, with the ability to work under pressure, and with minimal supervision.
• Independent, creative self-starter who takes initiative.

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 And flexibility to changing environments, tasks and responsibilities.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Good stakeholder management
• Passionate about  innovation, and social change.
• Attention to detail and a fast learner
• Proficiency in Google Suites.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note: This is a fully onsite role in our Lagos or Nairobi office.

Job Title: Finance Management Trainee

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Contract

Job Description

• 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/Program needs.

Job Description
Financial Analysis and Reporting:

• Assist in the preparation of financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements
• Conduct financial analysis to support decision-making processes
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.

Budgeting and Forecasting:

• Assist in the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts
• Monitor budget performance and provide variance analysis
• Support the development of financial models and forecasts

Accounting:

• Participate in month-end and year-end closing processes
• Assist with accounts payable and receivable functions
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.

Compliance and Internal Controls:

• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and company policies
• Assist in the development and implementation of internal controls
• Participate in internal and external audits.

Project Support:

• Provide financial support for various projects and initiatives
• Assist in the preparation of business cases and financial evaluations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives.

What you will learn:

• Financial Analysis and Reporting
• Budgeting and Forecasting
• Accounting
• Compliance and Internal Controls
• Project Support

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• 4 - 6 years of experience.
• Appreciation and understanding of working in a fast-paced, project-based environment and multinational company.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies,  Participate in training and development programs to enhance skills and knowledge, and stay updated with industry trends and best practice
• Knowledge of financial regulations and accounting principles.

Skills Needed:

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Google Suite (especially Excel) and familiarity with financial software and tools such as quickbooks, zoho amongst others.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Team Player: Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Learning Agility: Eagerness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Good stakeholder management
• High ethical standards and integrity in professional dealings.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across locations.
• Passionate about  innovation, and social change

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note: This is a fully onsite role in our Lagos office.