Hybrid Program Officer, Green Growth & Jobs Accelerator Project

at Flat6Labs

• Job title: Program Officer, Green Growth & Jobs Accelerator Project
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Giza, Egypt

About the role

• Program Officer supporting local SMEs in Green Growth & Jobs Accelerator Project. Collaborating with UNDP team and managing program activities in Egypt.

Responsibilities

• 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