Vacancies at Co-Creation Hub

Vacancies at Co-Creation Hub

CcHUB is Nigeria’s first open living lab and pre-incubation space being designed to be a multi-functional, multi-purpose space where work to catalyze creative social tech ventures take place. The HUB is a place for technologists, social entrepreneurs, government, tech companies, impact investors and hackers in and around Lagos to co-create new solutions to the many social problems in Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Media Associate

Location: Sabo Yaba, Lagos
Job type: Full-time

Job Description

• Collaborate with Account managers, Practice leads, Media vendors, and team members to come up with and execute media briefs
• Plan, shoot and edit high-quality video content across various platforms
• Cover company events; (photography/videography) and handle post-production of the event
• Edit raw footage into exciting and engaging content for the predetermined audience
• Maintain and manage company equipments
• Collaborate with team members to come up with engaging and innovative content that portrays the diverse stories within the organization.
• Manage data assets and media files in such a way that it can be accessible across several locations

Qualifications

• Must have 2-3 years experience working in the corporate space with a portfolio that cuts across different projects
• Proficiency in Video editing software preferably Adobe Premiere Pro
• Knowledge of photography and use of Adobe Lightroom to edit pictures
• Ability to handle cameras (Canon and Sony systems)
• Creative thinking and visual storytelling
• Proven experience in using sound design, and motion graphics to enhance videos or tell stories
• Strong communication and ability to receive and use feedback.
• Knowledge of scriptwriting and project planning

Ideal Candidate will:

• Be a team player and collaboration
• Take ownership of projects
• Have people skills
• Proficiency in the use of after-effects

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Green and Sustainable Technologies Practice Lead

Location: Sabo – Yaba, Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Purpose

• The newly created role is to establish, lead, and manage the CcHUB Green and Sustainable Technologies Practice, which will promote innovation in green and sustainable technologies.
• This role will be responsible for setting the strategic direction (in consultation with the CcHUB Leadership Team), fostering an ecosystem that supports green tech startups through research, incubation, and acceleration, and securing investment to fuel these innovations.
• The Practice Lead will drive efforts to leverage technology for social change and African prosperity, positioning the practice as a cornerstone in the sustainable tech landscape on the continent.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement a strategic vision (in consultation with the CcHUB Leadership Team) for the Green and Sustainable Technologies Practice that aligns with CCHUB’s mission of fostering social change and African prosperity.
• Ecosystem Support: Spearhead initiatives to support the green and sustainable technologies ecosystem, including conducting research, organizing events, and creating knowledge-sharing platforms.
• Startup Support: In collaboration with the CcHUB Startup Support Unit, oversee programs and projects focused on the incubation and acceleration of startups working in the green and sustainable technologies space, providing mentorship, resources, and guidance to foster innovation and growth.
• Carbon Credits Initiatives: Leverage expertise in the carbon credit market to assist startups in understanding, participating in, and benefiting from carbon credit systems. This involves guiding startups through the process of quantifying their carbon offset capabilities, navigating the carbon credit marketplace, and implementing sustainable practices that qualify for carbon credits to complement the practice’s overarching goal of fostering green and sustainable technologies by adding a financial incentive for carbon reduction and sustainability efforts.
• Investment and Partnership: Collaborate with investors and partners to secure funding for startups and projects within the practice. Evaluate and recommend investments directly in high-potential green and sustainable tech startups (through CcHUB investment vehicles).
• Team Management: Build and manage a high-performing team dedicated to achieving the practice’s objectives. Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning within the team.
• Advocacy and Community Engagement: Act as a leading voice in the green and sustainable technologies community, advocating for policies and practices that support the sector’s growth and sustainability.
• Impact Measurement: Develop and implement frameworks (in collaboration with the Research and M&E Teams) for measuring the social and environmental impact of the practice’s activities and the startups it supports.

Key Skills / Qualifications 

• A Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Sustainable Development, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 7 years of intermediate-level experience in green technology, sustainability, or related sectors, with a proven track record of leading projects or initiatives that have made a significant impact.
• Deep understanding of carbon credit market mechanisms, including both compliance and voluntary markets, alongside a comprehensive grasp of carbon offset standards and verification processes.
• Experience in startup incubation, acceleration, and investment, preferably in the green tech space, is desirable.
• Strong network within the green and sustainable technologies ecosystem, including startups, investors, and policymakers.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management skills.

Skills and Attributes:

• Visionary leadership with the ability to set and drive a strategic vision.
• Deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities within Africa’s green and sustainable technologies landscape.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Passionate about sustainability, innovation, and social change.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Project Accountant

Location: Lagos
Job type: Full-time

Job Purpose

• The Project Accountant (PA) will have the mandate of overseeing end-to-end project finance operations including but not limited to budget preparation, financial planning and analysis, preparation of cost estimates for proposals, reviewing project budget, and preparing timely financial reports to management and clients.
• To be effective in this role, the PA should possess extensive experience in project finance and the ability to provide accurate financial information.

Responsibilities
Planning and Administration:

• Lead project budgeting and forecasting by assigning cost to project work packages and corresponding tasks.
• Work with the wider finance team to design and implement improvement initiatives to drive the overall performance and profitability projects.
• Establish appropriate internal controls and project governance to actively monitor project’s lifecycle and keep it on track.
• Manage all project audits, budgetary control, and accounting in line with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Estimate the time required to complete project activities and collaborate with project managers in setting milestones to adequately deploy project funds.

Financial Analysis and Evaluation:

• Consistently analyze project’s budget to ensure that project managers use funds according to the approved budget categories for optimal budget allocation and utilization.
• Produce analysis on variances between forecast vs actual cost.

Financial Reporting:

• Provides timely project reporting to management and clients relating to cash flow, revenue, and expenses.
• Act as a point of contact for project reporting obligations to clients.
• Collaborate with the operations manager to prepare pre-billing reports and performance certificates to form the basis for raising payment request and project revenue recognition in line with IFRS 15.

Risk Management and Compliance:

• Effectively communicate financial requirements and needs of each project to managers and other stakeholders to ensure compliance to approved expenses, procurement processes and other supporting documentation for reporting to clients and regulatory requirements.
• Actively monitors projects to ensure quality work and identify potential risks.
• Ensures that project managers execute projects deliverables within the agreed budget, timeline and standard. Collaborate with project staff and other stakeholders to ensure that project’s deadlines are met, and accurate time management systems are put in place to book time and validate work done

Qualifications

• 5 years experience as a Project Finance or Accounts Manager or similar in a consulting firm or project-based organization.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or similar.
• A fully qualified Accountant covering either ICAN, ACA, ACCA or CIMA would be desirable.
• The ability to work well under pressure and use own initiative to solve problem.
• Proficient in applying modern data analytics and visualization tools including but limited to PowerBI, Tableau or advanced Excel skills, particularly in manipulation of big financial data and data analysis.
• The ability to always look to improve current processes.
• Exceptional ability to prepare project budgets, financial forecasts, and tax reports.
• Extensive experience in project billing and invoicing.
• Excellent communication skills toward effective collaboration and engagement

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online