Program Officer Flat6labs

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.

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

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

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.

• 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.