Job Description

About Nucleus Ventures:

Nucleus Ventures (NV) is a boutique innovation and venture-building organization with a strong track record in entrepreneurship programs, corporate innovation, and advisory services. Based in Beirut and active across France, the UK, and Cyprus, NV designs and runs incubation, acceleration, and capacity-building programs for startups, corporates, and development partners.

Working through a network of subject matter experts, entrepreneurs, and international partners, NV helps organizations and ecosystems grow by connecting innovation, purpose, and impact — all under the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) framework.

Role Overview:

The Programs & Partnerships Manager will lead and expand NV’s programs and venture-building activities, managing the design and delivery of incubation, acceleration, and capacity-building initiatives. This role combines hands-on program management, donor relations, and strategic partnership development — ideal for someone who thrives in a small, entrepreneurial team with a big regional mission.

Rather than joining a large organization, this person will help shape and grow NV’s Programs and Venture Building division, while growing professionally alongside it.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Program Management

• Design, implement, and manage NV’s incubation, acceleration, and capacity-building programs.
• Develop program frameworks, budgets, KPIs, and reporting tools.
• Ensure programs meet performance targets, impact objectives, and donor compliance standards.
• Supervise coordinators, mentors, and trainers to ensure quality and consistency.
• Produce progress and impact reports, case studies, and communication materials showcasing results.

2. Donor Relations & Reporting

• Manage relationships with donors, development agencies, and institutional partners.
• Prepare professional narrative and financial reports in line with donor guidelines.
• Support proposal audits, monitoring, and evaluation processes.
• Represent NV in donor and partner meetings with professionalism and strategic insight.

3. Business Development & Strategic Partnerships

• Identify and pursue new funding opportunities, grants, and RFPs aligned with NV’s mission.
• Co-lead concept notes and proposal writing with the CEO.
• Build partnerships with corporates, investors, universities, and NGOs to co-create programs.
• Represent NV at ecosystem events and conferences to strengthen visibility and network reach.
• Maintain a forward-looking pipeline of collaborations that fuel NV’s growth.

4. Venture Building Leadership

• Contribute to developing NV’s Venture Building division and startup support methodology.
• Work with mentors and experts to design impactful startup journeys and mentorship frameworks.
• Implement monitoring tools and KPIs to track startup and program outcomes.
• Strengthen NV’s position as a credible regional actor in entrepreneurship and innovation.

5. Team Coordination & Internal Systems

• Coordinate with the CEO and team on priorities, program timelines, and resource planning.
• Implement efficient workflows, documentation processes, and impact tracking systems.
• Support the recruitment, onboarding, and development of team members as NV grows.
• Foster a collaborative, purpose-driven, and impact-oriented work culture.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Development Studies, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in program management, entrepreneurship ecosystems, or donor-funded projects.
• Strong understanding of startup incubation, acceleration, and innovation ecosystems.
• Proven experience in proposal writing, donor reporting, and partnership development.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and presentation skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, self-motivated, and comfortable in a lean, fast-paced environment.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) & Arabic. French is a strong asset.

What This Role Offers

• The opportunity to build and grow NV’s Programs and Venture Building division.
• Exposure to regional innovation ecosystems and collaboration with international donors and partners.
• A chance to make a tangible impact by shaping entrepreneurship and innovation programs across the MENA region.

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