Project Officer Vacancy at Co-Creation Hub (CcHUB)

Co-Creation Hub (CcHUB) is a social innovation center dedicated to accelerating the application of social capital and technology for economic prosperity. CcHUB is Nigeria’s first open living lab and pre-incubation space designed as a multi-functional space where work to catalyze creative social tech ventures occurs.

Job Position: Project Officer

Location: Lagos

Job Information              

Are you passionate about making a difference?

Do you have experience in managing innovative projects? We are looking to hire a Project Officer, who will support our innovative projects.

Our projects are aimed at applying technology to solve social challenges in Nigeria. As project officer, you would be able to support multiple projects, with a range of stakeholders including civil society, corporations, development partners, students, the software developer community and subject matter experts in a wide range of sectors.

Responsibilities include:

Working on a range of projects, in line with project scope and goals, in collaboration with key stakeholders.

Assisting with developing project documentation including proposals, project plans and reports.

Developing project documentation including proposals, project plans and reports.

Achieving project milestone deliverables/timelines, tracking and reporting on project metrics.

Organising and supporting the Project Manager in the facilitation of events including stakeholder workshops, ideation sessions and hackathons.

Developing content of all external communication (website, press releases, banners, social media etc) in collaboration with the Communications Manager.

Using online and offline channels to communicate information on project to ensure maximum participation of critical stakeholders.

Managing the logistics of all activities.

Managing teams of software developers to deliver technology projects to a high level of quality.

Carrying out other duties as assigned by the Project Manager.

Qualifications:

Previous experience of project management techniques and knowledge.

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

Demonstrated success managing projects in an NGO, development agency or commercial organisation.

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

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

Strong written and oral communication skills.

Ability to build and manage relationships

Method of Application

If this interests you, please send a CV and Cover letter explaining your suitability for the role in an email with the subject ‘Project Officer’ to careers@cchubnigeria.com on or before Wednesday the 10th of May 2017. OR Click here to apply