Co-creation HUB is the leading pan-African creative and innovation ecosystem enabler. In 2010, we started out 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 February 2019, Co-creation HUB opened a Design Lab and Research & Development Centre (CcHUB Design Lab) in Kigali, Rwanda focused on innovating for social impact. Our Kigali Centre collaborates with global stakeholders to explore the application of technology to solve Africa’s systemic problems in public health, education, and governance. In September 2019, we acquired iHUB in Nairobi, Kenya and in 2023 we opened Co- creation HUB in Windhoek, Namibia. This expansion plan was intentional in realizing 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 more than 10,000 innovative technology companies solving social challenges across Africa in areas including budget transparency, agtech, education, fintech, healthcare delivery, creative economy and sustainability.

Job Purpose

The Programmes Manager will be responsible for the design and management of CcHUB’s programme portfolio. This includes leading, planning, developing, and managing the Programmes Team to support the company’s mission of bringing together stakeholder groups to co-create technology-driven solutions to social and economic challenges in Africa.

The postholder will ensure that each innovative programme delivers both immediate and lasting impact for CcHUB and its strategic partners.

Key Responsibilities

Programme Management

• Provide leadership in the development and implementation of the company’s programme’s strategic aims and objectives.

• Develop new programme management initiatives to support the effective and high-quality delivery of the programme portfolio.

• Take ownership of and manage the end-to-end process of project execution, including deadlines, milestones, and procedures.

• Ensure appropriate systems and procedures are established and followed, and that best practices in project management are continually developed and applied, with a suitable programme/project management framework in place.

• Ensure that all programme activities operate within the company’s policies and procedures and adhere to relevant legal guidelines and legislation.

• Identify and deploy the necessary technical skill sets, resource levels, and systems to deliver projects, including the engagement of external resources as and when required.

Programme Review, Evaluation and Reporting

• Monitor the scope of work to ensure the timeliness, quality, and accuracy of activities in line with contractual and programme commitments.

• Develop, implement, and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) for each area of responsibility.

• Ensure KPIs are met by adhering to the overall plan, including effective management and reporting.

• Ensure the quality and timely submission of programme and project performance reports, in line with the desired standards and guidelines.

• Identify and evaluate risks associated with programme activities and take appropriate action to mitigate those risks.

Partnership Management

• Initiate and nurture networks and alliances with partners and stakeholders.

• Ensure effective information flow and communication with various partners and stakeholders.

Financial Management

• Direct the development of budgets for new programmes and renewals.

• Oversee the management of programme budgets to ensure the effective and compliant use of funds and the disbursement of allocated resources. All spending must be in line with partner regulations and contractor budgets.

Team Management

• Lead the continuous review of the Programmes Unit’s capacity to ensure the unit is adequately staffed to achieve its delegated targets in accordance with annual operational plans.

• Promote and foster an empowering work environment and team building in compliance with the company’s values, culture, and principles.

• Identify the capacities needed (skill sets and competencies) to achieve unit and organisational goals. Work with the People team to ensure those capacities are developed or acquired.

• Conduct regular one-to-one feedback sessions, assign performance goals to supervised employees, carry out comprehensive performance assessments, and support the professional development of programme team members.

Key Competencies 

• Positive and Pragmatic Approach to Achieving Results: A dynamic self-starter with the ability to work independently and maintain focus on outcomes.

• Strategic Thinking and Planning: Demonstrates the ability to think strategically and work in a creative, effective, and innovative manner.

• Communicating and Influencing: Possesses strong verbal and written communication skills, with highly effective influencing and persuasion abilities.

• Collaborative Working: Able to work closely and effectively with various internal units and external stakeholders.

• Cultural Sensitivity: Adaptable and sensitive to working across diverse cultural contexts.

• Leadership and Management: Leads by example, provides direction, and supports team members and colleagues in achieving shared goals.

Please note this is an onsite role to be based in our office in Namibia