We are looking for

a Program Coordinator

to implement a specialized incubation and acceleration program focused on legaltech and compliance at the Westerwelle Startup Haus Tunis.

This is your chance to advance a career promoting entrepreneurship and innovation in Tunisia and internationally. The Westerwelle Startup Haus Tunis is part of a global network of startups with headquarters in Berlin, Germany and pan-African locations in Rwanda and Tanzania. We work with a variety of public and private partners to deliver entrepreneurship support programs, including the German cooperation, US Embassy and European Commission. We work on a variety of topics, including digitalization, green economy, cultural and creative industries, and social entrepreneurship. 

 

As a Coordinator, you will take ownership in running a specialized 14-month program for accelerating legaltech entrepreneurs. To be successful in this role, you need to be passionate about compliance and entrepreneurship, with a results-oriented approach to management. Above all, we are looking for a motivated team player to help us grow our strategy and empower entrepreneurs in Tunisia. Your main point of contact will be the Program Manager in Tunisia. 

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for legaltech startup founders
• Implement programme activities according to a pre-designed curriculum and workplan, with results-oriented adjustments in coordination with Program Manager 
• Source experts from a vetted database and find new experts 
• Prepare online and offline events for the founders to share learnings and build meaningful connections 
• Procure quality materials, venues, service providers in budget on-time 
• Acquire and manage partnerships in investment, corporate and public sector
• Report all programme activities into internal and external systems 
• Manage multiple levels of stakeholders in order to deliver the best program for entrepreneurs

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• 2+ years’ experience in program management
• Demonstrated experience in legal, justice and/or compliance topics, especially in conjunction with entrepreneurship
• Fluent written English and good verbal communication skills
• Fluent French an asset
• International experience an asset