Programmes Manager - Edtech

CcHUB is Africa’s leading innovation and creative ecosystem builder, dedicated to nurturing talent, ideas, and startups across the continent. In 2010, we began as Nigeria's premier innovation center, dedicated to accelerating the application of social capital and technology for economic prosperity in Nigeria. We have since grown our physical presence to five cities (Lagos, Abuja, Kigali, Nairobi, and Windhoek) across Africa, and we work closely with stakeholders - including entrepreneurs, civil society organizations, government, and private sector - to identify and nurture novel solutions to social challenges in Africa.

In 2017, Co-Creation HUB launched Growth Capital in partnership with Omidyar Network, Bank of Industry, and Venture Garden Group to provide early-stage funding for startups driving social change. In February 2019, Co-creation HUB opened a Design Lab in Kigali, Rwanda, focusing on Research and Development and Human-Centered Design to enable innovation for social impact. Our Kigali Centre collaborates with global stakeholders to explore the application of technology to solve Africa’s systemic problems in education, public health, governance, and our other areas of work. In September 2019, we expanded our footprint by acquiring iHUB in Nairobi, Kenya, strengthening our commitment to supporting entrepreneurs and innovators across the continent. In 2020, we launched CcHUB Syndicate, an investment vehicle designed to improve capital access for startups and bridge the funding gap in Africa’s innovation ecosystem. In 2021, we established the Creative Economy Practice to drive the growth of Africa’s creative economy through the application of innovation and technology. In 2023, we further expanded our presence by opening Co-creation HUB in Windhoek, Namibia. These expansions have been intentional in contributing to our vision to be Africa's leading pan-African creative and innovation ecosystem enabler.

Since its establishment, CcHUB has supported the development and launch of over 10,000 innovative technology companies that solve social challenges across Africa in areas including budget transparency, agtech, education, fintech, healthcare delivery, the creative economy, and sustainability.

Job Purpose
This position requires a strategic thinker passionate about innovation in education and capable of managing programs focused on enhancing learning outcomes across Africa. The ideal candidate will be an education expert with a strong understanding of the importance of partnerships in developing robust educational systems and a proven ability to build and maintain these relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and evaluation of educational programs, ensuring alignment with the organisation's objectives and impact goals.
• Create project dashboards and reports to support effective decision-making and communication of project performance status.
• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with stakeholders, including educators, policymakers, EdTech entrepreneurs, and community leaders, to support program objectives and enhance reach.
• Develop briefs for partnerships and new initiatives, articulating the vision, objectives, and potential impact of re:learn's programs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams within the organisation to manage the development, implementation, and evaluation of education programmes in the organisation.
• Implement monthly engagement activities to animate the Edtech Community and create thought leadership pieces that highlight and amplify our work.

Do apply if you have:
The successful candidate will have the following experience/skills:

• Knowledge of the African education landscape and familiarity with emerging trends in edtech are preferred.
• Interest in developing edtech programs to support traditional and non-traditional learners, as well as other categories of learners.
• A minimum of 5 years of proven work experience in managing Education-focused programs and fostering partnerships.
• Demonstrated ability to build productive and collaborative relationships, with an ability to influence, motivate, and lead others.
• Experience in launching community initiatives [physical and virtual] e.g. launching an Ambassador or Fellowship program, creating an event series, and writing regular newsletters.
• Excellent people skills you will be required to interact with a diverse range of people daily. A friendly attitude and great communication skills are essential, with the ability to moderate online and offline conversations with our stakeholders.
• Proactive and enthusiastic attitude; ability to take initiative. Great organisational skills with a strong eye for detail and the ability to multitask.

Please note this is an onsite role to be based in Lagos Nigeria