Program Officer

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & JOB TASKS

• Support the business acceleration and incubation, work with incubated teams, and anticipate and respond to their needs.
• Assist in developing the program, plan, and execute the program as per the guidelines.
• Ensure implementation of the program to comply with Berytech core principles, standards, and procedures.
• Organize all aspects of the competition set-up including but not limited to communication and branding, outreach, criteria, implementation, training workshops, pitching, and incubation support.
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate management information.
• Work on specific platforms and business tools.
• Follow up and maintain close coordination with internal and external parties working on the grant disbursement during the incubation phases.
• Produce reporting on the progress and status of projects ensuring that issues are escalated and managed as required.
• Work on researching new practices and improving existing tools of the program.
• Coordinate activities and ensure deadlines and responsibilities remain aligned.
• Build and maintain relationships with partners, ecosystem partners, and the community.
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and business ethics codes.
• Present a positive, professional image of the company with all customers and suppliers, internal and external.

EDUCATION & SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience: At least one year of experience in the Business support field, ideally with an incubator or accelerator.
• Language: Fluent in Arabic and English, French is a plus.

Additional Skills 

• Strong organizational and administrative skills: the ability to manage and prioritize tasks and projects effectively.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills: the ability to communicate effectively with staff, stakeholders, and third parties.
• Attention to detail: the ability to maintain accurate records and documents.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, and other relevant Software.
• Strong team-working skills: the ability to work effectively as part of a team and to support senior staff.
• Time management skills: the ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong research and data analysis skills: the ability to collect and analyze data to support program development and evaluation.
• Learning interest: willingness to learn and adapt to new skills knowledge and technologies as needed.