Program Associate

Bolt is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual who is eager to challenge and transform the state of entrepreneurship in the MENA region. The Program Associate will play a key role in raising awareness about Bolt’s mission and offerings. As the backbone of a program, they will support its smooth execution and ensure a positive experience for startups: wearing many hats, from logistics and communication to data management and relationship building.

About Bolt:

Bolt is a Dubai-based consultancy with a program design focus. We are on a mission to help the next generation of entrepreneurs find their inner superhero.

We work with experienced entrepreneurs and industry leaders to support founders to bring their businesses to life through bespoke training programs, hackathons, and mentorship. Our clients are companies with a need for innovation, we have built a network of 150+ mentors across 20 different industries. To learn more, visit our website.

Key Responsibilities

● Assist program managers with developing and implementing program plans. This may involve creating presentations, program content planning and design.

● Handle administrative tasks and support in logistics associated with our programs

● Support in planning and contributing to keeping the organization of all tasks in order

● Conduct research and data analysis to inform program decisions.

● Support program outreach and communication efforts. This could involve outreach, creating marketing materials, managing social media accounts, or coordinating events.

● Track program progress and measure effectiveness. This may involve collecting and analyzing data, and generating reports.

● Liaise with stakeholders and partners to build relationships and assess needs.

● Prepare reports, presentations, and other program-related documents.

● Stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practices related to the program area.

Who You Are

You know how to be a great team player and you enjoy being in a flexible and dynamic environment. Being positive and supporting your team is second nature to you, you adapt to change and work independently. You are passionate about the Startup Ecosystem in the United Arab Emirates. Most importantly, you are highly organized and a great communicator. The role requires you to interact with multiple stakeholders such as our mentors, partners and especially the startup founders on a daily basis. You will also have to be hands on and provide support for our internal events.

Requirements

● Highly focused, self-driven and very organized, with great attention to detail

● Have a Bachelor’s degree in Business or other

● Have at least 1-2 years relevant work experience

● Looking to channel your curiosity and passion for innovation into bridging the knowledge gap between the United Arab Emirates and the world’s growing tech ecosystems

● Excited about working in a diverse environment with different types of people from around the world speaking different languages, exhibiting cross-cultural awareness and understanding

● Team player and problem solver

● Multi-tasker with strong communication skills Benefits

● Working remotely as per the project demands

● Flexible working style

Other Skills:

● Excellent communication skills, including writing, reading and fluent speaking in English.

● Willingness to work hard and be on call as required.

● Excellent organizational skills and responsibility.

● Ability to provide work direction and achieve goals through self-motivation with minimal supervision.

● Aptitude in resolving issues with a customer-focused orientation.

● Good knowledge of Canva, Excel, Google Drive, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams