Job Openings at Mideva Labs

About the role

• Our team is looking for an individual who, with the support of leadership, will lead our partnerships,business development and fundraising efforts for Mideva Labs and Idea Studio Africa. You are passionate about design, innovation, entrepreneurship and talent development.
• You bring with you some prior experience working in the innovation ecosystem and in building partnerships with a diverse range of stakeholders. You are capable of leading and collaborating with diverse team members, fostering relationships and are excited about applying creative approaches to your work.
• As part of the MIDEVA team, you will be doing work that matters alongside a diverse and passionate team in an environment that is flexible, high energy and one that offers opportunities to craft your path of impact.

What you will be doing

• You'll work with and support the team in our effort to scale our work and impact through partnership building, business development and fundraising. You will understand the context of our work and vision, develop insights, define and explore opportunities, design and implement strategies, communicate the vision, and ultimately help us achieve growth and impact through the work that we do.

In this role, you will be reporting to the leadership
Once here, from time to time and depending on the priority, you will:

• Work collaboratively with the leadership to build and maintain a pipeline of partners across our portfolio work for Mideva and Idea Studio Africa.
• Developing and implementing creative strategies for partnerships, business development and fundraising.
• Design, develop, and manage proposals and presentations (briefs, concepts, case studies, business prototypes) for relevant opportunities.
• Work with the team to develop and implement relevant revenue models and strategic partnerships
• Identify trends and partner needs, building short, medium & long-term opportunities pipelines based on the strategy
• Community design, building and engagement
• Manage external communications and relationships with organizations, companies, and interested parties/individuals
• Planning and executing events and experiences related to business development and partnerships
• Mapping out and taking an active role in opportunities, including events, convenings, and workshops that are beneficial to our portfolio
• Build relationships and collaborations with our partners and stakeholders.

What you bring

• You have 3 to 6 years of business development, partnerships, sales, and fundraising experience
• Leadership experience (leading and supporting teams, especially on a tight timeline)
• Project management, presentation, communication and storytelling skills and abilities
• Experience working in the learning and development, entrepreneurship and innovation space
• Experience putting together winning proposals, concept notes, and pitch decks
• Comfortable working with digital tools and working in a collaborative environment
• Business consulting savvy, with an ability to think and lead strategically and make strategic decisions
• Research, Writing and Storytelling with Data
• Eagerness to learn, share and grow your experience and impact
• Nice to have: Human-Centered Design and Strategy experience

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About the Role

• As the Design Fellowship Program Associate, you will be critical in designing, planning, executing, and evaluating our Design Fellowship Program. You will be responsible for managing
• the end-to-end process of the fellowship, including fellowship program refinement, fellow recruitment, selection, onboarding, mentorship coordination, program administration, project management and fellow transition at the end of the fellowship. You will work closely with the leadership team to ensure the program aligns with our strategic goals and delivers a
• high-quality experience for fellows. With leadership support, you will build and manage strategic relationships with partners and the consultancy collective.

What you will be doing

• Design and implement a comprehensive strategy for the Design Fellowship Program, including refining program objectives, participant selection and evaluation metrics, participant program experience, fellow placement and program partnerships.
• Lead the recruitment process by promoting the fellowship, reviewing applications, and coordinating interviews and selection decisions.
• Coordinate the onboarding process for selected fellows, including orientation sessions, introductions to coaches, and providing necessary program information.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with fellows, mentors, and partner organizations to facilitate effective collaboration.
• Collaborate with leadership and other key stakeholders to identify and secure meaningful project opportunities for fellows.
• Work with program facilitators and leadership in refining program sessions, learning outcomes, activities, and fellowship experiences
• Coordinate and manage regular check-ins, workshops, and events for fellows as part of the fellowship experience.
• Provide ongoing leadership and guidance to fellows, ensuring they receive the necessary support to achieve their goals.
• Oversee the delivery of the fellowship projects, managing the relationship between the fellows and program partners.
• Track and evaluate fellowship progress, collect feedback from fellows, mentors, and stakeholders, and use the insights to improve the program.
• Prepare reports and presentations to communicate program outcomes and impact to the leadership team and stakeholders

What you bring

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g. entrepreneurship, project management, design, arts, or related disciplines).
• Proven experience in managing fellowship programs, entrepreneurship programs, talent development initiatives, or similar programs.
• Good understanding of the design industry, including current trends and best practices.
• Experience in human-centered design, business design and strategy
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple tasks and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with fellows, mentors, and partners.
• Demonstrated ability to provide mentorship and guidance to emerging designers.
• Ability to think strategically, set program goals, and measure outcomes.
• Strong organizational skills with keen attention to detail.
• Proficiency in using collaboration tools and project management software.
• Experience in workshop facilitation and project leadership.