Job Vacancies at Co Creation Hub

CcHUB is Nigeria’s first open living lab and pre-incubation space being designed to be a multi-functional, multi-purpose space where work to catalyze creative social tech ventures take place. The HUB is a place for technologists, social entrepreneurs, government, tech companies, impact investors and hackers in and around Lagos to co-create new solutions to the many social problems in Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:

1.) Community Manager

Job Location: Yaba, Lagos
Job Schedule: Full time

Job Description

• As a Community Manager, you are arguably one of the most important elements when creating and scaling the community units vision in building an inclusive Pan African Innovation Ecosystem. 
• As a community manager, you will be responsible for creating innovative & exciting methods to engage and manage the CcHUB Community, both onsite and online for various practices and units.
• The Community Manager will identify and thoroughly understand the various community needs of the CcHUB Community and will drive the awareness of CcHUB projects through creative, clear and compelling methods through our community of Practice.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategies to expand & deepen the CcHUB Community through various strategic community engagements which will drive new member acquisition and create an active, engaging community.
• Work very closely with the the practices in building and supporting their communities.
• Identify, launch and manage community initiatives that will keep the CcHUB community engaged.
• Work very closely with the communications team, on how to better engage our community online and create content that is relatable. 
• Champion events, internal and external, and ensure a seamless execution of the same
• Manage the physical space of the community to fit the members.
• Understand  & amplify the total customer experience (Create a sense of community among members ).
• Produce bi-monthly reports on community trends including but not limited to data on a number of events, type of event, & the number of attendees at such events.
• Monitor & report on feedback/online reviews, and also liaise with Management to relay customer feedback and insights gained from online conversations within the community.
• Build relationships with customers, potential customers, and industry professionals. Stakeholder engagement.
• Create a welcoming environment: onboarding and assisting community members in a friendly, patient and professional manner 
• Maintain and monitor accurate databases across various platforms (billing, customer data etc)
• Plan weekly, bi-weekly, monthly events, hangouts, digital engagement, workshops and seminars targeted at various community members.
• Answer, screen and forward phone calls, inquiries and requests, and handle them as appropriate. 
• Work with the Administrative Team to ensure space maintenance and management of the co-working space

Qualifications

• A keen understanding of:
  • How to create and sustain active communities in person and online
  • Understand what community engagement is and how to meet the needs of the community 
  • Tools and strategies that enhance community engagement both online and offline
• Successful candidate will have the following experience 
  • Bachelor’s Level or Equivalent in communication, English, journalism, marketing or a related field.
  • Organisational skills to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills. Excellent communication skills to engage with technical and non-technical peers.
  • Experience of working in a large, complex organization with extensive stakeholder management experience
  • Knowledge of marketing trends and techniques.
  • Excellent verbal communication skills
  • Excellent writing skill.

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2.) Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Specialist

Job Location: Lagos
Job Schedule: Full time

Role Overview

• We are seeking a highly skilled Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Manager to lead and implement DEI strategies across the organization’s operations in Nigeria, Kenya, Rwanda, Namibia, and other African countries where CcHUB operates. 
• Reporting to the Safeguarding, Gender, and Child Protection Specialist, the DEI Manager will work collaboratively with the Gender Manager and other teams to ensure that an intersectional safeguarding approach is embedded in all DEI initiatives. 
• The DEI Manager will be responsible for ensuring that CcHUB's practices and units are inclusive, equitable, and culturally sensitive while also driving innovation and thought leadership in DEI across the tech and innovation ecosystem.
• This role will provide technical support in inclusive proposal development, conduct gender and diversity audits, and action key findings to foster a more inclusive environment across CcHUB's programs and human resources interventions. 
• The DEI Manager will also contribute to building CcHUB's reputation as a leader in DEI within the tech and innovation space while supporting the organization’s growth and commitment to an inclusive and equitable work culture.

Key Responsibilities
DEI Strategy Development and Implementation:

• Develop, lead, and manage the implementation of a comprehensive Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion strategy that reflects the needs of CcHUB's diverse stakeholders across Nigeria, Kenya, Rwanda, Namibia, and other regions.
• Collaborate closely with the Safeguarding, Gender, and Child Protection Specialist and Gender Manager to ensure an intersectional approach to DEI, integrating safeguarding principles into all DEI initiatives.
• Develop clear DEI objectives, KPIs, and action plans that align with CcHUB's mission and vision, and work with internal teams to drive progress on these objectives.

Intersectionality in Safeguarding and DEI Integration:

• Ensure the intersectionality approach is integrated into all DEI efforts, recognizing how different aspects of identity—such as gender, race, ability, socio-economic status, and age—interact to shape experiences of inequality and discrimination.
• Lead efforts to ensure that CcHUB's programs and operations, around EdTech, Design for Health, Research, Startup Support, Higher Education Innovation, Design Lab, and Learning Science, support teams such as Admin, Community Support, People Team, and Finance Team, among others, are designed to be inclusive and accessible to all, particularly to address any discrimination, lack-inclusion, lack of fairness or any inequality.
• Provide technical support and guidance to ensure safeguarding protocols consider the diverse identities of individuals involved in CcHUB's programs.

Conducting Gender and Diversity Audits:

• Lead gender and diversity audits across CcHUB's practices and units to identify gaps, challenges, and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop action plans based on audit findings, ensuring that CcHUB's interventions promote equity and inclusivity across program design, staffing, and beneficiary engagement.
• Ensure regular monitoring, evaluation, and reporting on progress against gender and diversity audit recommendations.

Technical Support and Inclusive Proposal Development:

• Provide technical support in the development of inclusive proposals and ensure that diversity, equity, and inclusion considerations are integrated into project designs and funding applications.
• Work closely with program teams to develop strategies and interventions that embed DEI in programmatic activities, ensuring that proposals align with DEI best practices and principles.

Collaboration with the People and Culture Team:

• Partner with the People and Culture Team to embed DEI principles into human resources policies and practices, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and career development.
• Support the development and implementation of inclusive hiring practices, ensuring diverse representation across all levels of the organization.
• Contribute to creating an inclusive work environment where all staff, regardless of their background, feel valued, respected, and supported in their professional growth.

Training and Capacity Building:

• Design and deliver DEI and safeguarding training programs for staff, partners, and stakeholders across CcHUB's operations in Africa.
• Build capacity across teams to ensure a shared understanding of DEI principles, particularly how they intersect with safeguarding and gender equality.
• Develop resources, toolkits, and learning materials that support the ongoing education of staff and partners on DEI topics, including unconscious bias, inclusive leadership, and equitable decision-making.

DEI Thought Leadership:

• Position CcHUB as a thought leader in diversity, equity, and inclusion across the tech and innovation ecosystem in Africa.
• Lead on DEI-related research and thought leadership initiatives, contributing to articles, presentations, and external events that promote CcHUB's work in DEI.
• Collaborate with external partners, networks, and organizations to stay informed of the latest trends, best practices, and innovative approaches to DEI, integrating them into CcHUB's strategy.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting:

• Develop and manage DEI monitoring and evaluation frameworks to track progress against goals, measure impact, and identify areas for improvement.
• Prepare regular reports on DEI progress, challenges, and successes, providing recommendations for continued improvement to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Ensure that DEI data is collected, disaggregated, and analyzed to inform decision-making and programmatic adjustments.

 Qualifications and Experience

• 5 - 7 years of experience in diversity, equity, inclusion, safeguarding, or related fields, preferably in international development, tech, or social innovation sectors.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing DEI strategies in multicultural and complex environments, ideally within Africa.
• A strong understanding of intersectionality and its application to safeguarding gender equity, and child protection is desirable.
• Experience conducting gender and diversity audits and translating findings into actionable strategies.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills with the ability to lead trainings, workshops, and capacity-building initiatives on DEI and safeguarding.
• Demonstrated ability to build effective partnerships with internal teams, external stakeholders, and diverse communities.
• Experience in proposal development and providing technical input into program design to ensure inclusivity.
• Strong analytical, monitoring, and reporting skills, with experience in using data to drive decision-making and measure impact.
• A commitment to creating equitable and inclusive spaces for all individuals, particularly those from marginalized and underrepresented groups.

 Skills and Attributes:

• Advanced Degree in Social Sciences, Gender Studies, Human Rights, or a related field.
• Experience working in African contexts with an understanding of the diverse socio-political and cultural dynamics in the region.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities with strong attention to detail.
• Innovative and forward-thinking mindset, with a passion for advancing equity and inclusion within the tech and innovation sectors.

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3.) Africa Technology and Creative Group (ATCG) Coordinator

Job Location: Herbert Macaulay Way, Lagos
Employment Type: Contract

Job Summary

• The ATCG Coordinator will serve as the operational focal point for advancing initiatives stemming from the 2025 Convening. This includes implementing the pilot phase of the LaaS project, coordinating policy submissions (e.g., IP Policy, Blockchain & Space Strategies), overseeing membership growth and engagement, and ensuring consistent communication across the network. 
• The ideal candidate will have strong project management skills, familiarity with Africa’s tech or creative ecosystems, and the ability to work independently while effectively collaborating with diverse stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities
Project Management & Implementation:

• Oversee the Localisation-as-a-Service (LaaS) pilot, including scheduling, platform updates, member onboarding, and feedback collection.
• Develop and maintain a detailed work plan to ensure all post-Convening action items (e.g., membership refresh, policy requests, capital engagement) are executed on time.

Membership Engagement & Network Growth:

• Lead the membership registration drive, validate existing member data, and maintain an up-to-date membership database (including skill sets, locations, and service offerings).
• Drive member communication, including newsletters, social media posts, and email updates, ensuring members are informed about upcoming events, policy discussions, and collaboration opportunities.

Policy Liaison & Advocacy Support:

• Coordinate ATCG’s policy engagements with ministries and government agencies (e.g., IP Policy request, Blockchain & Space Strategy consultations).
• Gather inputs from members to produce formal submissions or policy briefs that reflect the network’s collective interests.

Stakeholder & Partnership Management:

• Serve as the primary contact for external partners such as CcHUB, government ministries, investors, and media outlets.
• Identify and cultivate new strategic partnerships (local and pan-African) to expand ATCG’s reach and impact.

Events & Workshops Coordination:

• Organize working group sessions, webinars, or roundtables (e.g., on African capital engagement) to support ongoing discussions and knowledge-sharing within the network.
• Coordinate logistics for any in-person or virtual events, ensuring smooth execution and clear post-event follow-up.

Communications & Marketing:

• Develop engaging content (e.g., blog posts, social media updates, newsletters) highlighting member stories, LaaS success cases, and ATCG milestones.
• Manage the ATCG website and online channels (in collaboration with tech partners) to ensure accurate, up-to-date information.

Reporting & Documentation:

• Track KPIs (e.g., membership growth, number of LaaS matches, policy engagement milestones, investor interest).
• Prepare monthly or quarterly progress reports for the ATCG Leadership and funding partners (including CcHUB).
• Document best practices, lessons learned, and success stories to guide future scaling of ATCG initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, Technology, Creative Arts, or a related field. A Master’s degree is a plus but not required.
• 3+ years of proven experience in operations, project management, or community coordination within tech or creative industries in Africa.
• Demonstrated track record of working with startups, creative enterprises, or tech hubs—experience in cross-border or pan-African contexts is highly beneficial.
• Familiarity with AfCFTA objectives, key players in Nigeria’s tech/creative ecosystem, and broader African innovation landscapes.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to juggle multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence a diverse set of stakeholders.
• Tech-savvy: Comfort using productivity and project management tools (e.g., Trello, Asana, Slack, Google Workspace).
• Self-driven and proactive: Able to work independently while maintaining alignment with broader organizational goals.
• Based in Lagos, Nigeria.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic Thinker: Ability to see the bigger picture of how LaaS and other ATCG initiatives drive AfCFTA adoption in tech/creative sectors.
• Operational Excellence: Skilled at setting up processes, managing timelines, and delivering on commitments.
• Relationship Building: Capable of fostering trust among members, government representatives, partners, and the media.
• Adaptability: Comfortable navigating a fast-paced, evolving environment with changing priorities.
• Innovation and Problem-Solving: Proactive in identifying challenges and proposing creative solutions.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience.
• Opportunity to shape a flagship project (Localisation-as-a-Service) that has pan-African impact.
• Networking opportunities with leading entrepreneurs, policymakers, investors, and creative professionals across the continent.
• Professional growth in an emerging space at the intersection of technology, creativity, and AfCFTA-driven trade.

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