Project Manager(Open Living Labs) Vacancy Co-Creation Hub (CcHUB)

Co-Creation Hub (CcHUB), Nigeria’s premiere Social Innovation Centre seeks an experienced Project Manager with the ability to manage multiple projects and an interest in social issues and technology to work in our Open Living Labs Unit. Are you an effective project manager? Do you have passion for executing projects at high levels of quality, on time and on budget? Do you have an interest in solving social problems?

 Co-Creation Hub (CcHUB) is recruiting this November, 2016 for the following position:

 Job Position: Project Manager, Open Living Labs

Job Information              

The Project Manager will manage CcHUB’s open living lab projects aimed at smart application of technology to solve social and commercial challenges in Nigeria. The projects will be with a range of stakeholders including NGOs, corporations, development partners, students, the software developer community and subject matter experts in a wide range of sectors.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

•Responsible for a range of projects, defining project scope, goals and deliverables in collaboration with key stakeholders

•Conduct background research on the focus area/topic of prospective interventions to define the scope of engagement

•Develop project documentation including proposals, project plans and reports

•Responsible for achieving project milestone deliverables/timelines, track and report on all project metrics

•Identify and engage new stakeholders including research institutes, NGOs, technical partners and end-users

•Organise and support facilitation of events including stakeholder workshops, ideation sessions and hackathons

•Manage the logistics of every activity organised

•Develop content of all external communication (website, press releases, banners, social media etc) in conjunction with the Communications Manager

•Use online and offline channels to disseminate information on each project to ensure maximum participation of critical stakeholders

•Manage teams of developers to deliver technology projects to a high level of quality

•Track and report on key quantitative & qualitative metrics to ascertain performance & impact of the different projects

•Carry out other duties as assigned by the Director of Open Living Labs.

QUALIFICATIONS

•Previous experience of project management techniques and knowledge

•Understanding of contemporary social issues in Nigeria and efforts towards their resolution

•Demonstrated success managing complex projects in an NGO, development agency or a commercial organisation

•Social Self-starter, able to work independently, and entrepreneurial; enjoys creating and implementing new initiatives

•Strong written and oral communication skills

•Ability to build and manage relationships

Note: This position offers a competitive salary depending on applicant’s experience

Method of Application

Please send through a CV and cover letter explaining why you are the best person for the role in an email with the subject ‘Project Manager OLL’ to careers@cchubnigeria.com.