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Focus
Hub Nigeria is a technology innovation and digital
entrepreneurship center in the Niger Delta of Nigeria with a
mandate to create sustainable business models dedicated to
solving development challenges encountered in the Niger
Delta.
We have three main ideologies that guide our actions
- Promoting technology and innovation use for development
- Creating job opportunities and wealth
- Revolutionize the start-up movement in the Niger Delta to
facilitate the development of the region and to maximize the
opportunities available for everyone
We are currently supporting a number of startups and we need
smart, young and technology savvy people to work with our team in
the position below:
Job Title: Volunteer Project Assistant
Location: Port Harcourt
About You
- Are you interested in social innovation, ICT4D and
technology entrepreneurship? Are you entrepreneurial and can
work under little or no supervision?
- Do you have a solid understanding of what technologies fit
where in a business context? Then apply for any of these
position.
Main Responsibilities
- Provide support to startups in fine tuning their business
plans
- Participate in strategy and business development
- Deliver high-quality marketing and sales strategy support
- Provide content for blog and other media platforms
- The roles require a working knowledge of
technology/programming language and understanding of the place
of ICT in international development. Be prepared to tackle new
challenges and ultimately push the sector towards a better
practice.
- Contribute to project Planning and business development to
ensure that technical aspects are well integrated into broader
project goals
Qualification
- MBA candidates seeking for internship positions, recent
graduates or interns with Degree in Engineering, Sciences,
business or other related fields Working experience in
Startup/engineering firm is desirable but not compulsory
- Less than 28 years of age
- Based in Port Harcourt
Requirements
Who we are looking for:
- Highly entrepreneurial
- High motivation, good work ethic, maturity and personal
initiative
- Aptitude for, and enjoyment of, leading and managing teams
- Primary and secondary market research skills desired
- Fundraising skill
- Stakeholder and Partnership Management Skill
- Social Media Skills
- Sense of Humor
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong attention to detail, with a quality-focused mindset
- Analytic problem solving skills, with a creative and
innovative outlook
About You
- You are passionate about Word Press, believe that all
websites should be responsive out of the box, and know that
following coding standards is not optional, it’s required.
- You are a self-starter and not afraid to use Google to find
inspiration.
- You enjoy a challenge and are open to different ideas and
working in a collaborative environment.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their cover
letter and Resume to: vacancy@focushub.net
stating the position applied for on the subject area.
Application Deadline 29th May, 2015.