Program Associate (KSA)
Brinc, Saudi Arabia
Job Description
1.Who we are
Brinc is a venture capital firm on a mission to discover and back the world’s most talented entrepreneurs, help them create successful companies at scale, and build thriving global ecosystems. We are one of the most active venture capital firms in the world.
Since its inception in Hong Kong, Brinc has invested in over 200+ companies via its 12 accelerator programs and offices in 6 countries. Its 65+ team members are located in 9 countries around the world in order to support the Brinc global portfolio of investments which spans more than 38 countries.
2.What you will do
The program associate will assist the program manager in driving the acceleration program and will be in charge of scheduling, tracking, and implementing mentor/startup matchmaking as well as supporting all ecosystem-building events and training programs.
3.Who you are
You are organised, self-driven, intelligent, humble, team player and excited at the prospect of joining our Brinc family of #GameChangers and helping us execute our vision to build thriving tech ecosystems around the world.
The Program Associate is in charge of ensuring that the Accelerator Program runs well. The Associate is responsible for executing all requested updates or improvements to the program and managing program initiatives and all areas of the program.
The Associate works closely with the startups as the first line of interaction between Brinc and Founders.
4.Key responsibilities
- Managing the program and ecosystem database
- Support in the content building for the program and ecosystem building events
- Coordinating team interviews and any required selection activities for the accelerator
- Support in developing content and engagements on social media liaising regularly with Brinc MENA team to ensure the company vision is implemented accordingly Support with the coordination of startup mentorship sessions
- Maintain program calendar, tracking, and databases.
- Reach out to and secure relevant corporates, mentors, and investors to engage with startups
- Coordinate multiple programs/events running at the same time including scheduling, invitations, communications, and event logistics
- Manage and moderate program calendar, events, sessions, and one on ones
- Liaise with MENA and global team on joint workshops and mentors
- Support with the organization and facilitation of ecosystem events including hackathons, workshops, and design sprints
- Support team with onboarding program participants
5.Desired outcomes
- Support in planning and executing acceleration program
- Support in planning and executing ecosystem activities
- Manage program social media presence
Requirements
1.Ideal Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Project Management, or related fields
- 3 years of relevant work experience
- Familiar with the Incubator/Accelerator models
- Have excellent communication skills, including writing, reading, and fluent speaking in English and Arabic
- Know Google Suite amp; have strong IT skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Attention to detail and problem solving
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask
- Good knowledge of project management methods
2.Nice to have
- Experience working in a startup
- Experience working in the startup ecosystem
- Experience working in a consultancy firm
Benefits
A full-time position that is based in our Riyadh offices.
- A competitive salary
- The opportunity to join a growing venture investor at an early stage and to make a significant impact in its development
- Work in an inspiring environment and receive ongoing training to develop your technical, leadership, and interpersonal skills
- Work for a purpose-driven organization that uses an ESG investment framework in order to help solve the world's most pressing issues by backing and supporting game-changing entrepreneurs.
- Option to travel within the Brinc office ecosystem for work stints (Hong Kong, China, Barcelona, Dubai, Bahrain, Singapore, Sydney, India, Poland, and more coming soon)