Programs & Partnerships Manager

Nucleus Ventures (NV)

Key Responsibilities

• 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.