Programs & Projects Coordinator (Accelerator & Projects Lead)
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Practices
- Agile
- Education
- Master's degree
Lab Limited is a leading innovation hub and venture builder driving climate adaptation & resilience, entrepreneurship, talent development, and digital transformation across Tanzania and East Africa. Smart
Lab designs and implements accelerator programs, corporate innovation initiatives, learning schools, and donor-funded projects, working with startups, corporates, governments, and development partners. Role Summary The Programs & Projects Coordinator will lead the Accelerator & Projects Department, overseeing the design, coordination, and delivery of Smart
Lab’s accelerator programs, donor-funded projects, and strategic innovation initiatives. This role combines program leadership, project management, stakeholder coordination, and execution excellence. The position is central to ensuring Smart
Lab delivers high-impact, well-governed, and scalable programs aligned with its mission and partners’ expectations. Key
- Accelerator & Program Leadership Accelerator & Program Leadership Lead the end-to-end management of Smart
Lab accelerator programs (e.g. climate, resilience, fintech, agritech, innovation challenges). Coordinate startup recruitment, selection, onboarding, and cohort management. Oversee program delivery including: Bootcamps Mentorship & coaching Technical assistance Investor readiness & demo days Ensure programs align with Smart
Lab’s innovation methodology, donor frameworks, and market needs. 2. Project Management & Delivery Manage d