Programme Manager- CEP at iHub

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity to develop, manage and advise on projects, partnerships, and activities to deliver against a creative economy ecosystem development strategy. The selected candidate will support the delivery of a Creative Economy portfolio of programmes working with sector stakeholders and communities.

You will also manage various stakeholders across Africa and internationally and contribute to fundraising efforts to scale up programming.

Programme Management

• The Programme Manager (PM) will be responsible for delivering a programme of activities linked to the Creative Economy ecosystem development in Africa.
• The PM will work in close collaboration with the Managing Partner and stakeholders to identify, prioritise, and design activities that will respond to the creative economy priorities to further the objectives of the practice.
• Project manage the planning, schedules, and budgets for agreed activities to ensure that all tasks are completed within the timeframe and budget parameters defined during project design.
• The PM will be the main point of contact for internal and external stakeholders to ensure that all activities fit within a strategic and applicable portfolio.
• Interface with other organisational units (Finance, Communications, Design) to deliver agreed programmes.
• Participating in donor and grant application processes, including design, submission, and review.
• Provide progress reports on programmes to key officers for prompt decision-making.

Relationship and Stakeholder Management

• Create a framework that guides engagement between the unit and the various levels of stakeholders; the PM must be able to maintain good relations with all associated parties.
• Proactively identify and pursue opportunities for developing new physical and digital audiences to deliver the practice’s projects in Africa.
• Identify thematic priorities that align with partner interests and develop standardised concept notes for pitching to multiple partners.
• Curate relevant activities, stakeholders, events, and workshops to drive innovation in the selected thematic areas.

Communication and Evaluation

• Work with the Community Manager and Communications Unit to develop and manage digital marketing and audience development campaigns, including but not limited to social media platforms.
• Provide content to the Communications Unit for communications materials for distribution internally and externally.
• Ensure each project's evaluation strategy is implemented according to programme standards and report likely variations from the target.

Qualifications

Do apply if you have a keen understanding of the following:

• How Creative Economy Value Chains work and current barriers and opportunities within this in an African content
• Programme design and related tools, for example, relating to financial management and reporting, evaluation, contract management etc
• Job creation and livelihood development strategies in an African context

The ideal candidate will meet the following requirements

•  At least 7 years of experience designing, and leading delivery of incubation, acceleration or capacity-building programmes focused on artistic, entrepreneurship, digital or technical skills within the Creative Economy in Africa.
• Degree Level or Equivalent in Economics, Management, or related discipline
• Project Management qualification is desirable.
• Experience supporting ecosystem development either in a specific sector within or across the Creative Economy in a formal  /corporate context.
• Strong networks across at least one major African market for Creative Economy, although experience across multiple markets is preferred.
• Experience working with international donors/ on international donor-funded projects.
• Relationship management with senior stakeholders in partner/donor organisations and in government.
• Creativity skills in developing programs and methods for engaging an audience toward the success of the practice.