Main purpose of job:

The UK-Nigeria Tech Hub is part of the International Tech Hub Network, which is delivered by the Department for Science ,Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office under the UK Government’s Digital Access Programme (DAP) . The DAP programme promotes digital inclusion and inclusive growth in partner countries. The International Tech Network in Africa consists of Hubs located in South Africa, Kenya, Indonesia and Brazil. The Hub teams work with players in the science, technology and innovation ecosystem to find innovative solutions to local development challenges, thereby driving sustainable economic growth to serve women, marginalised youth and disabled people in particular. The Hubs forge innovative partnerships between the UK and international tech sectors, stimulate local digital economies, and build high-end digital skills to drive sustainable jobs and growth.

The job holder will be required to support the Tech Hub Director in the development and delivery of the programme plan, manage risks, monitor implementation and reporting on project progress against set intervention targets for the Digital Access Programme (DAP) and the International Technology Hub Network.

The aims of the Hub are to:

• Identify, develop, and deliver tailored interventions responding to the needs and opportunities for inclusion in the local tech sector, for example promoting opportunities for youth and women. Interventions will generally be delivered by local and/or international partners.
• Support tech entrepreneurship through partnerships with local digital ecosystem stakeholders including incubators, accelerators and private sector firms, Nigerian government departments and agencies and non-profit organisations, to improve the technology and innovation ecosystem in Nigeria.
• Facilitate partnerships and linkages between local tech firms (including tech start-ups) and UK businesses (across all sectors) in the form of commercial partnerships or joint ventures.

This role is a fixed term contract based in Lagos.

• This role will suit individuals with experience of the UK/Nigeria tech and startup space. The applicant would ideally bring a network of business contacts in Nigeria, using this to expand the Hub’s network.
• Experience in, and knowledge of, the tech sector and startup scene within Nigeria
• Strong track record of leading successful delivery in either industry or government
• Proven track record of developing and running programmes and partnerships from the ground up
• Proven project management and budget management skills
• Strong organisational skills   
• Confident writer and experience managing communications materials including social media messaging and newsletters
• Well networked within the tech sector (private sector firms and/or start-up’s)
• Knowledge of the Nigerian business landscape
• Ability to engage credibly with senior government and senior industry stakeholders
• Willingness to travel within Nigeria
• Highly motivated, passionate about innovation and technology
• Open and clear communicator, excellent networking skills including across international environments
• Experience of working in an international development context, including managing/working with development programmes, including in Nigeria.
• Experience of working in or with government in Nigeria.
• Experience of working in the private sector or organised civil society in relevant fields.
• Experience at policy, regulatory as well as field level will be considered relevant.