Startup Investment and Programs Manager

• Lead the end-to-end management of startup investment and support programs (e.g., Invest IT),including drafting RFPs, coordinating procurement processes, evaluating proposals, and selectingservice providers. • Manage and oversee the implementation of programs, ensuring alignment with objectives,timelines, and defined KPIs, and monitoring the performance of implementing partners and serviceproviders. • Manage and coordinate international startup programs and initiatives (e.g., global missions andbilateral collaboration programs) in collaboration with partners such as JICA, including participantselection, follow-up, and outcome tracking. • Co-design and implement collaborative startup programs with international partners (e.g., JICA),including defining governance models, operational frameworks, KPIs, and reporting mechanisms. • Develop, manage, and expand a network of investors, venture capital firms, and ecosystempartners, and facilitate connections between startups and potential investors to support investmentopportunities. • Identify and initiate strategic partnership opportunities with local and international organizations(e.g., JICA, GIZ, and others) to support program development, investment readiness, and access toglobal markets. • Support and participate in investor engagement activities, including meetings, networking events,and ecosystem gatherings to strengthen relationships and create opportunities for startups. • Develop and maintain program monitoring systems, track performance against KPIs, and ensuretimely and structured reporting on program outcomes and impact. • Prepare regular reports and updates. • Contribute to the continuous improvement and development of startup support programs,particularly in areas related to investment readiness, internationalization, and partnerships. • Coordinate with internal departments to ensure smooth program implementation and compliancewith organizational procedures. • Perform any other duties as assigned by the direct manager as required. • Strong program and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiativessimultaneously • Solid understanding of startup ecosystems, investment processes, and funding dynamics • Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships withinvestors, partners, and ecosystem players • Ability to develop and expand networks with venture capital firms, angel investors, and industrystakeholders • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with startups,partners, and senior stakeholders • Analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience in defining KPIs, tracking performance, andreporting on program outcomes • Ability to work with international partners and in cross-cultural environments • Strategic thinking combined with a hands-on approach to execution • Good understanding of emerging technologies and trends (e.g., AI, data-driven startups) is a strongadvantage • High level of ownership, initiative, and ability to work independently • Strong program and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiativessimultaneously • Solid understanding of startup ecosystems, investment processes, and funding dynamics • Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships withinvestors, partners, and ecosystem players • Ability to develop and expand networks with venture capital firms, angel investors, and industrystakeholders • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with startups,partners, and senior stakeholders • Analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience in defining KPIs, tracking performance, andreporting on program outcomes • Ability to work with international partners and in cross-cultural environments • Strategic thinking combined with a hands-on approach to execution • Good understanding of emerging technologies and trends (e.g., AI, data-driven startups) is a strongadvantage • High level of ownership, initiative, and ability to work independently