Program Coordinator Africa at

3 weeks ago


Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Seedstars Full time
Seedstars is a global organisation with a mission to impact people's lives in emerging markets through technology and entrepreneurship.
Summary


Program Coordinators are a key middle-point for internal Seedstars execution units and our core programs team to support Program Managers and Program Directors to ensure projects are implemented effectively from inception to closure.

This is a fully remote position. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Key responsibilities
You will be responsible for supporting the program manager with internal and external project coordination.

This includes but is not limited to:
Coordination between different Seedstars units to ensure the project is implemented effortlessly
Ensure the program is following best practices and being executed using the outlined content and curriculum from the Seedstars playbook, and that the best possible experience is being delivered for all involved
Support the program manager in managing relationships with relevant stakeholders
Track quality, operational execution, and customer(entrepreneurs) and partner success metrics
You will run experiments, compile and organize learnings and best practices to be shared internally or replicated in similar programs
You will take the lead in the writing and setup of the reporting and administration of the project
You will do a regular check on plans, budget and team progress

Your profile:
Your mindset

Excellent team player with high levels of empathy
Passion for problem solving and striving for excellence.
Knack for coordination.
Operational excellence with strong attention to detail
Extremely polished and straightforward communication –written and spoken– with different levels of stakeholders

Your Experience

At least 2 years in operational or coordination positions. Such as running entrepreneurial innovation programs, supporting startups, developing startup ecosystem
Experience supporting startup & entrepreneurial programs
Experience working in diverse cultural environments
You are comfortable in using Google Workspace and have experience working with Slack, Zoom, Notion, and Airtable.

Nice to have

You are either a local entrepreneur or innovation enthusiast
You are an active member in your startup community.
Knowledgeable about the startup ecosystem in your country or region

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