Senior Program Manager, Green Growth and Jobs Accelerator Project - Jordan Based

About Flat6Labs & GGJAP

Flat6Labs, the MENA region’s leading seed and early-stage venture capital firm, currently runs the most renowned startup programs in the region. Proudly announcing its partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to manage the 4-year Green Growth and Jobs Accelerator Project (GGJAP). As a vital component of the Danish-Arab Partnership Programme (DAPP) under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark, GGJAP focuses on fostering Youth Employment and Green Jobs in Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, and Tunisia within the MENA region. By supporting local small and medium-sized enterprises, GGJAP aims to catalyze green growth and create opportunities for young women and youth.

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About the role

Flat6Labs is looking for a Senior Program Manager to join our team on the Green Growth & Jobs Accelerator Project (GGJAP) in Jordan. As a seasoned leader, you will be required to oversee the process and the operations of the program, designing and implementing an effective business strategy to position the program as a high-quality leading ecosystem development program locally and internationally, help build relationships, and establish partnerships with local and international partners.
The Senior Program Manager, Green Growth and Jobs Accelerator Project in Jordan is also responsible for managing the GGJAP Jordan program team, as well as handling the selection process of the Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to be inducted into the ecosystem development program, besides following up with the teams’ progress and providing virtual and on-ground assistance to them when required.

Main Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning:

• Develop, drive, and implement the program. 
• Identify partnership opportunities and establish local and international partnerships.
• Identify business objectives and goals in coordination with management and ensure their execution.

Budget Management: 

• Manage project budget, and supervise financial controlling for project spending and procurement.
  

Team Management: 

• Effectively manage the program team, build a culture of team collaboration, and ensure team members are well-oriented on the Flat6Labs process. 
• Oversee training and mentorship programs for the SMEs and assist in recruiting mentors, trainers, and speakers.

Stakeholder Management: 

• Periodically report program progress to management. 
• Report the status of the program and startups to key stakeholders.
• Strengthen engagement with local ecosystems through building partnerships and identifying the best channels to source the best candidates. 
  

Monitoring and Evaluation: 

• Establish effective project management and monitoring mechanisms, and ensure timely delivery of program cycles. Report program progress to management and key stakeholders.

Risk Management: 

• Manage project budget, and supervise financial controlling for project spending and procurement. 
• Identify partnership opportunities and provide oversight on establishing local and international partnerships.

Reporting: 

• Periodically report program progress to management. 
• Report the status of programs and startups to key stakeholders and ensure reports are submitted on time.

Compliance: 

• Follow and perform the Flat6Labs process, and ensure it is well communicated to different team members. 
• Fully handle and coordinate the selection process of SMEs to be inducted into the program cycles.
  

Continuous Improvement:

• Continuously improve team collaboration and orientation on the Flat6Labs process.
• Assist in recruiting high-quality mentors, trainers, and speakers for the program.

Communication: 

• Work closely with the Marketing team to ensure the program and its events are well advertised locally.
• Establish relationships with the entrepreneurial community in the region.
• Supervise the organization and logistics of all program events and assist in putting together the invitee list and inviting different guests and potential investors.