About Eko Innovation Center
Eko Innovation Center is created to foster the growth and development of start-ups and entrepreneurship in Nigeria. We take them from concept to commercialization. We are recruiting to fill the position below:
- Job Title: Business Manager
- Locations: Ikoyi & Gbagada, Lagos
- Employment Type: Full-time
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Role Overview
- EIC is an innovation hub and startup accelerator dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs, fostering digital transformation, and driving scalable ventures across Africa.
- We are seeking a tech-savvy and startup-minded Business Manager to oversee operations, manage strategic initiatives, and provide critical support to the Group CEO.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee day-to-day hub and accelerator operations to ensure efficiency and alignment with strategic goals.
- Support the Group CEO in driving and monitoring strategic initiatives across EIC and its portfolio companies.
- Collaborate with startups, mentors, investors, and ecosystem partners to deliver impactful acceleration programs.
- Analyze financial, operational, and program performance data to identify growth opportunities.
- Prepare reports, business plans, and investor-facing presentations for the Group CEO and stakeholders.
- Streamline internal workflows and introduce tech-driven solutions for productivity and scalability.
- Monitor budgets, forecasts, and expenditures to ensure cost-effectiveness.
- Lead or support recruitment, onboarding, and performance evaluation of team members.
- Build and manage strong relationships with vendors, partners, regulators, and key ecosystem stakeholders.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Economics, or related field (MBA or advanced certification is an advantage).
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in business management, operations, or strategic leadership, preferably within the tech, startup, or innovation ecosystem.
- Strong knowledge of the startup lifecycle, accelerators, incubators, and venture ecosystems.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Proven track record of executing strategic projects in fast-paced environments.
- Highly tech-savvy, with proficiency in digital collaboration platforms, project management tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- High level of initiative, adaptability, and problem-solving ability.
Application Closing Date
30th October, 2025.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment@hazonholdings.com using “Business Manager – EIC” as the subject of the mail.
