
Program Officer, Green Growth & Jobs Accelerator Project
Flat6Labs
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Giza • Egypt
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About the role
- Collaborate with the UNDP team to disseminate calls for applications.
- Utilize social media to share the UNDP team's posts about the program update.
- Disseminate calls for applications within the partner network and previous beneficiaries.
- Organize informational sessions to present the program.
- Headhunt potential SMEs that could benefit from the program.
- Support the Program Manager on the outreach strategy in line with UNDP branding guidelines.
- Plan and execute pre-accelerator and accelerator phases with the Program Lead's support.
- Scout SMEs to hire as part of the coming cohorts.
- Identify potential experts, mentors, and potential financial institutions based on the needs assessment results.
- Manage virtual & physical workshops and events as part of the accelerator program.
- Advise selected SMEs on their business development needs.
- Run a needs assessment for the selected SMEs and prepare all the documents requested.
- Analyze the needs assessment results and align with the Team leader on the action plan for each SME.
- Support SMEs during the program and ensure they respond to all queries or challenges they are facing.
- Ensure a seamless onboarding/offboarding journey for all SMEs.
- Support the business development affairs that might open doors to opportunities for SMEs.
- Collect the necessary data and information requested by the donor from the accelerated SMEs.
- Work on the needed reports for office hours and the needs assessment to submit to the donor.
- Follow up with the engaged mentors on the reports for each session.
- Support in the preparation of the accelerator report.
- Attend weekly meetings with the UNDP country office and F6L regional team.
- Support program communication on social media channels.
- Ensure timely responses to queries or challenges from entrepreneurs.
- Actively promote internally and externally the GGJAP to key stakeholders.
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in business administration & management, or any other related field.
- At least 3-5 years of experience in business advisory, finance, and investment or management consulting projects.
- At least 2 years of facilitation experience (conducting workshops and meetings with company leadership).
- A good knowledge of the green business environment and processes in Egypt (Optional)
- Previous experience in SMEs/ startup accelerator programs
- Fluency in English and Arabic is required.
Benefits
- Get the chance to work with high-potential growth startups and bright entrepreneurs from different backgrounds.
- Engage in the buzzing startup community in the MENA region.
- Work in an environment supporting creativity and proactivity, and be part of a small, dynamic team.
- Competitive package including medical insurance at one of the top medical insurance providers.
- Hybrid working model & Flexible working hours
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
business advisoryfinanceinvestmentmanagement consultingfacilitationneeds assessmentbusiness developmentreport writingsocial media communicationworkshop management
Soft Skills
collaborationcommunicationorganizational skillsproblem-solvingleadershipoutreach strategystakeholder engagementadaptabilitytime managementcustomer service
Certifications
bachelor's degree in business administrationbachelor's degree in management