Program Officer, Green Growth & Jobs Accelerator Project (GGJAP) - Egypt Based

About Flat6Labs & GGJAP
Flat6Labs, the MENA region’s leading seed and early-stage venture capital firm, currently runs the most renowned startup programs in the region. Proudly announcing its partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to implement the 4-year (2023-2027) Green Growth and Jobs Accelerator Project (GGJAP). As a vital component of the Danish-Arab Partnership Programme (DAPP) under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark, GGJAP focuses on fostering Youth Employment and Green Jobs in Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, and Tunisia. By supporting local small and medium-sized enterprises, GGJAP aims to catalyze green growth and create opportunities for young women and youth.

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About the Role

Flat6Labs is looking for a Program Officer to join our team on the Green Growth & Jobs Accelerator Project (GGJAP) in Egypt. As a professional, you will be responsible for supporting SMEs in their day-to-day activities as well as supporting the program team in organizing cycle processes, documentation, and events. This role would suit a highly proactive, technology-savvy, and organized individual who is passionate about creating impact.

Also, as a Program Officer, you will be required to oversee the process and the operations of the program, design and implement an effective business strategy to position the program as a high-quality leading ecosystem development program locally and internationally, help build relationships, and establish partnerships with local and international partners.

Main Responsibilities:

Marketing & Outreach:

• Collaborate with the UNDP team to disseminate calls for applications.
• Utilize social media to share the UNDP team's posts about the program update.
• Disseminate calls for applications within the partner network and previous beneficiaries.
• Organize informational sessions to present the program.
• Headhunt potential SMEs that could benefit from the program.
• Support the Program Manager on the outreach strategy in line with UNDP branding guidelines.
• Among others.

Accelerator Implementation:

• Plan and execute pre-accelerator and accelerator phases with the Program Lead's support.
• Scout SMEs to hire as part of the coming cohorts 
• Identify potential experts, mentors, and potential financial institutions based on the needs assessment results.
• Manage virtual & physical workshops and events as part of the accelerator program.
• Advise selected SMEs on their business development needs.
• Run a needs assessment for the selected SMEs and prepare all the documents requested
• Analyze the needs assessment results and align with the Team leader on the action plan for each SME.
• Support SMEs during the program and ensure they respond to all queries or challenges they are facing
• Ensure a seamless onboarding/offboarding journey for all SMEs.
• Support the business development affairs that might open doors to opportunities for SMEs 
• Among others.

Reporting:

• Collect the necessary data and information requested by the donor from the accelerated SMEs.
• Work on the needed reports for office hours and the needs assessment to submit to the donor
• Follow up with the engaged mentors on the reports for each session 
• Support in the preparation of  the accelerator report
• Among others.

Communication:

• Attend weekly meetings with the UNDP country office and F6L regional team.
• Support program communication on social media channels.
• Ensure timely responses to queries or challenges from entrepreneurs.
• Actively promote internally and externally the GGJAP to key stakeholders.
• Among others.

• A  bachelor's degree in business administration & management, or any other related field.
• At least 3-5 years of experience in business advisory, finance, and investment or management consulting projects.
• At least 2 years of facilitation experience (conducting workshops and meetings with company leadership).
• A good knowledge of the green business environment and processes in Egypt (Optional)

• Previous experience in SMEs/ startup accelerator programs
• Fluency in English and Arabic is required. 
  

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At Flat6labs, we're all about helping you shine, no matter where you come from or who you are– what matters to us is your passion and talent. We're proud to be an equal-opportunity employer, and we're on a mission to build a team as diverse as the world we live in. Join us in making our workplace a welcoming home for everyone to shine.

What’s in it for you?

• Get the chance to work with high-potential growth startups and bright entrepreneurs from different backgrounds.
• Engage in the buzzing startup community in the MENA region.
• Work in an environment supporting creativity and proactivity, and be part of a small, dynamic team.
• Competitive package including medical insurance at one of the top medical insurance providers.
• Hybrid working model & Flexible working hours