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About the role
- Program Manager leading clean energy initiatives for Nigerian startups and ecosystem. Collaborating with local partners to drive impact and support entrepreneurship in renewable energy sector.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, launch, and implementation of clean energy startup incubation and acceleration programs in Nigeria, leveraging New Energy Nexus’ global tools and best practices.
- Adapt programs to local market needs, ensuring relevance for Nigerian entrepreneurs and startups.
- Design and deliver workshops, bootcamps, and training sessions that strengthen founders’ technical, business, and leadership capabilities.
- Identify, engage, and manage mentors, industry experts, investors, and ecosystem partners to support startup growth.
- Oversee program timelines, budgets, reporting, and performance metrics to ensure high-quality delivery and donor compliance.
- Support communications and outreach efforts to attract strong founders and showcase program impact.
- Develop and implement initiatives to strengthen Nigeria’s clean energy workforce, including solar installers, technicians, and project developers.
- Expand and localize New Energy Nexus’ clean energy training platforms and curricula for the Nigerian context.
- Build partnerships with technical and vocational education and training (TVET) institutions to deliver practical, hands-on learning.
- Engage with industry associations, private sector actors, and policymakers to align training programs with market demand.
- Cultivate and manage relationships with funders, foundations, corporates, government agencies, and implementing partners.
- Represent New Energy Nexus at industry events, stakeholder meetings, and policy discussions in Nigeria.
- Build and nurture a strong network of clean energy entrepreneurs, professionals, and ecosystem actors.
- Monitor trends, policies, and market developments in Nigeria’s energy sector to inform program strategy and growth opportunities.
- Support fundraising and resource mobilization efforts by contributing to concept development, donor engagement, and proposal development to grow and diversify the program portfolio in Nigeria.
Requirements
- Strong passion for entrepreneurship, sustainability, and clean energy access.
- Proven experience in program and project management, with the ability to manage complex initiatives involving multiple stakeholders.
- At least 4 years of relevant experience in one or more of the following:
- Startup accelerators or entrepreneur support organizations
- Renewable energy or energy access sector
- Innovation, market development, or ecosystem-building programs
- Highly proactive and self-directed, with the ability to work independently while collaborating with an international team.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (local language proficiency is an advantage).
- Deep knowledge of Nigeria’s clean energy or energy access sector.
- Experience working with startups, investors, incubators, or accelerators.
- Prior entrepreneurship experience is an asset.
- Background in consulting, business strategy, or market development.
- Strong problem-solving skills, creativity, and resilience in challenging environments.
- Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities.
Benefits
- The opportunity to build and lead impactful clean energy programs from the ground up in Nigeria.
- A high-impact role within a fast-growing global organization shaping the future of energy.
- A collaborative and supportive international team with opportunities for learning and cross-country engagement.
- Competitive compensation aligned with local market standards.
- A one-year contract with the possibility of extension based on performance and funding.
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