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Our client, a public service institution, is looking for a Programme Manager (Innovation and Ecosystem Support) who will be responsible for driving the growth, connectivity, and sustainability of Nigeria's digital innovation ecosystem in alignment with the organization's vision to make Nigeria the foremost technology and innovation ecosystem in Africa. This role leads flagship programmes and hub development initiatives while strengthening relationships with startups, incubators, accelerators, investors, academic institutions, and development partners.

This role requires strategic ecosystem thinking, strong programme delivery capabilities, and a deep understanding of Nigeria's innovation landscape.

The Programme Manager ensures that the organization's ecosystem interventions increase the number of Innovation-Driven Enterprises (IDEs), foster indigenous technology development, and create pathways for startups to achieve market traction and investment readiness.

This role is essential to the organization's mandate of integrating indigenous technology and innovations in all facets of Nigerian society while building the "Innovation Command Centre" that positions Nigeria as a continental leader.

Regular Reporting

• Monthly programme activity and milestone reports
• Quarterly ecosystem and startup portfolio performance reviews
• Bi-annual programme cohort impact assessments
• Annual ecosystem development report with innovation outcome metrics
• Partner and stakeholder engagement reports

Programme Outputs

• Programme implementation plans, curricula, and training materials
• ESO/hub training programmes and accreditation frameworks
• Innovation challenge and competition design documents
• Showcase and demo day event plans and investor engagement strategies
• Mentorship programme frameworks and mentor management systems
• Post-programme support and alumni engagement protocols
• Beneficiary selection criteria and evaluation rubrics

Strategic Products

• Ecosystem partnership strategy and engagement protocols
• ESO/hub capacity assessment and development roadmaps
• Innovation programme pipeline and prioritisation framework
• Success story documentation and impact narratives for communications
• Ecosystem stakeholder mapping and segmentation analysis

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Innovation Management, Entrepreneurship, Engineering, or related field; Master's degree preferred
• 7–10 years of professional experience in ecosystem development, startup incubation/acceleration, innovation programme management, or entrepreneurship support
• Demonstrated experience designing and managing multi-stakeholder programmes with 100+ beneficiaries
• Track record of delivering innovation programmes that produce measurable outcomes (startup growth, jobs, investment)
• Experience building the capacity of ecosystem support organisations, hubs, or incubators
• Experience working with development partners, government agencies, or international organisations
• Strong network within Nigeria's technology and innovation ecosystem across multiple states
• Experience with cohort-based programme delivery and managing geographically distributed initiatives
• Deep understanding of innovation ecosystems, startup lifecycle, incubation/acceleration methodologies, and venture financing
• Experience designing and delivering cohort-based startup support programmes at scale
• Proficiency in Monday.com, Slack, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of investment readiness, pitch development, and startup legal/regulatory requirements
• Familiarity with innovation policy frameworks and startup legislation
• Experience with beneficiary management, CRM systems, and programme tracking tools
   

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