Bridge and Accelerator Program Manager Geneva

SINGA Schweiz

Bridge and AcceleratorProgram Manager GenevaDuration: Permanent PositionStarting date: April 1st 2025, or as per agreementOccupation rate: 70% (29.24 hours per week)Location : SINGA Office in GenevaSINGA Switzerland was founded in 2016 in Zurich and expanded to Geneva in 2018, and is partof the international SINGA Global network. Our vision is an inclusive society, where everyonehas access to the same opportunities to fulfill their potential. The SINGA incubator providespeople with refugee and migrant experiences tools to obtain entrepreneurial competences anda local network to have better access to the Swiss labor market. The SINGA Incubator providesindividual mentoring, weekly face-to-face workshops and 1:1 support with experts in businesscreation. This program is based on an active community of pro bono experts and volunteerswho contribute their individual skills and expertise and learn from each other on an eye to eyelevel.As the new Bridge and Accelerator Manager based in Geneva, you will take on a versatile andvaried role. In your day-to-day tasks, you will contribute to the development of the participants'business ideas and be responsible for organizing the necessary support for them to launch andscale their businesses. In order to continuously evolve the offers of SINGA, you will developnew approaches and strategies in collaboration with the team and implement and evaluatethem. In your day-to-day work you will work in alignment with the Bridge and AcceleratorProgram Manager in Zurich under the supervision of the CFO / Operations Manager in Genevaand occasionally exchange with the international SINGA network.Your professional experience, skills and attributes:➢ Experience (at least 3 years) in (leading/building) a business development program,with a focus on entrepreneurship education and/or having personal entrepreneurshipexperience.➢ Very well connected with the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the Geneva area and / orSwitzerland.➢ Connections or experience working with companies from the private sector as well asinvestors network in Switzerland is a plus (BAs, VCs, Impact investment etc.)➢ Very good interpersonal skills, patient and enjoy working with people➢ Excellent strategic thinking, strong organizational skills, and very good timemanagement and prioritization skills➢ Strong skills in French and English (min. C1-levels) are a must for this position➢ Values in line with those of SINGA and commitment to its mission➢ Able to work in an agile environment within a small team (3 in Zurich and 4 in Geneva)➢ Proactive attitude, self-starter skills, team orientation and motivation to make an impactround up your profile➢ Able to travel regularly to Zurich➢ Knowledge of the social services system and a passion for CRMs are a plus.SINGA is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace, and we activelyimplement policies to ensure equal opportunities for all. We believe that a variety ofperspectives and experiences enrich our programs and contribute to the success of ourmission. We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all of these criteria. Weencourage individuals with refugee and migrant backgrounds to apply.Your responsibilities:➢ Organization and coordination of the Bridge and Accelerator programs and the relatedmentoring program including:○ Recruitment of participants and follow-up during the duration of the program○ Planning, organising, and facilitating workshops and events (incl. moderationand speaker coordination), and management of the overall program timeline andresources○ Identifying the needs of the participants and organizing 1-1 individual supportwith partners and volunteers○ Recruitment and management of (pro-bono) workshop leaders, individualexperts as well as mentors as well as partnership management with companies○ Planning and organising punctual workshops and offers to support volunteers,based on needs and interests of the volunteer community.➢ Manage the alumni community (identify ambassadors among SINGA alumni founders,support them in organising quarterly community meetings as well as punctual eventsex. Christmas Marketers or Pop up stores, develop internal communication channelswith the alumnis)➢ Foster a collaborative and inspiring environment that encourages innovation, creativity,and personal/professional growth among participants.➢ Maintaining the CRM with relevant stakeholders, progress and program deliverables.➢ Support in organizing SINGA’s annual event planned in late 2025.➢ Collect data from participants and mentors in line with the impact evaluation strategy ofSINGA, ensuring the delivery of critical program KPIs.What we offer:➢ A challenging, exciting, and impactful job with a lot of creative freedom in a young,dynamic team.➢ The opportunity to contribute to the inclusion of people with refugee and migrantexperiences and support a change towards a more inclusive society and innovativeeconomy in Switzerland.➢ The chance to develop a broad professional network.➢ Flexible working hours.➢ Central workplace in Geneva, partial remote work possible.➢ A wage appropriate to the market of small advocacy organizations/NGOs.Application dossier:Please include the following documents in your application dossier:➢ CV (English)➢ 3 reference contacts / letters➢ A video of max 3 minutes (in French), where you answer the following questions:- Who are you?- Why do you think you are the right fit for this role?- Please share a concrete example of a (business) program you have coordinatedin the past. What are the achievements you are most proud of? Whichchallenges did you face?- To conclude, what was the most helpful criticism you ever received?We look forward to receiving your application!Please send your complete dossier to SINGA latest byFebruary 15th to careers @ singaswitzerland.chShortlisted applicants will be invited to an online interview on February 19th.The second round of interviews will be planned on site in Geneva on February 24th.Information about SINGA can be found on our website.