Զարգացման և ինկուբացիայի ծրագրերի տնօրեն (անգլերեն)

Source: fast.foundation

FAST seeks an experienced individual to develop and manage acceleration and incubation programs. The Director will be responsible for overall leadership of all innovation, entrepreneurship, and startup development and growth programs, including developing a network of mentors, investors and startups. The candidate will be responsible for seamless program creation, delivery, and quality control and evaluation. In this newly established role, the incumbent will ensure every program is innovative, delivered successfully, and managed with care. This is an extraordinary opportunity for an individual with program development and team management experience. The successful candidate will build new programs, lead them, and partner and work collaboratively with a high-pace management team. The Director is expected to uphold the values and vision of the organization.

 

Responsibilities:

1. Initiate, develop, and implement acceleration and incubation programs according to the strategic objectives of the organization
2. Plan programs from start to completion, including deadlines, milestones, and processes
3. Develop and implement strategies that will maximize the synergies among program areas
4. Plan the activities, resources, budgets and operations of Acceleration and Incubation Programs
5. Generate deal flows, screening of proposals, research, working with entrepreneurs for their proposals, sending proposals to the next level for selecting incubates
6. Induct new entrepreneurs, create incubation plans and implement them, assist in writing business plans, keep track of the incubation process, help the startups prepare proposals for getting funding, etc.
7. Plan various workshops/events/webinars for programs
8. Create the best possible environment in which science and technology related startups can grow and succeed
9. Develop the mentor network for the incubator and work with them to make the Incubated venture successful
10. Forge partnerships with other organizations for providing services to the startups or the Foundation; marketing the program, sponsorships…etc. Liaison with the government and industries
11. Actively promote programs through various channels
12. Establish KPI benchmarks, monitor and measure effectiveness
13. Work with co-ordination with management for setting up grant support and seed funds for start-ups
14. Administration of the acceleration/incubation programs and any other activities which requires the Director’s involvement
15. Coordination of the development, evaluation and implementation of programs goal and objectives
16. Development of relevant, quality training, advisory and mentorship programs, as well as ongoing mentorship of program participants
17. High level coordination with program partners
18. Design and implementation of a robust communications strategy to promote programs.

 

Requirements:

1. Master’s degree in Entrepreneurship, Management, Business Administration, or another relevant field
2. At least 5 years of experience in program development role
3. At least 3 years of experience in a team management role
4. Demonstrated success developing, evaluating, selecting, and successfully operationalizing innovative programs
5. Experience working with information and communication technology to develop and implement program evaluation systems and metrics
6. Strong project execution skills, managing complex, multifaceted projects resulting in measurable successes and program growth
7. Outstanding knowledge of data analysis, reporting and budgeting
8. Experience working with a high-performance, collaborative, constructive peer group
9. Strength in hiring, recruiting, managing, developing, coaching, and retaining individuals and teams, empowering them to elevate their levels of responsibility, span-of- control and performance
10. Deep understanding of human resources, plans for employee performance improvement, and corrective action policies
11. Demonstrated results in managing through complex systems and proven experience negotiating win-win agreements
12. Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and commitment to FAST’s mission
13. Analytical mindset with great problem-solving abilities
14. Excellent understanding of innovation processes
15. Excellent command of English, knowledge of Armenian and/or Russian is highly desirable.
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Application procedure:

All interested candidates are kindly requested to submit their CVs by e-mail to [email protected]. Please indicate the title of the position “VP/Director of Acceleration and Incubation Programs” in the subject line of your e-mail. FAST is grateful to all interested applicants; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview.

 

Application deadline:

February 15, 2018