Venture Capital and Startup program manager

2 weeks ago


Leeds, United Kingdom International Fertilizer Association (IFA) Full time

In November 2023, the Board of Directors of the International Fertilizer Association (IFA) approved the Association’s Startup Strategy. Development of an online permanent presence
# These three pillars aim to facilitate knowledge sharing, provide access to innovation, and connect fertilizer corporates and startups. All three components include training, external communication, and membership drive. The Strategy also identifies innovation and breakthrough areas that require working more closely with startups, the critical role of partnerships, and resources required to implement the Strategy.
Support implementation of the operational plan for the IFA Startup Strategy and of the IFA work program on plant nutrition products.
# Help manage the Advisory Group on Innovation and Startups and the Working Group on Plant Nutrition Products.
# Lead the development and maintenance of the online presence/platform on innovation and startups on the IFA website.
# Develop the program of the Smart & Green conference, ensuring that it becomes a global flagship event on plant nutrition innovation and technologies.
# Organize regular webinars on emerging areas of innovation and manage and expand a repository of startup video pitches, interviews and presentations.
# Develop training programs for both the fertilizer industry and startups, including identification and management of the trainers.
# Identify potential new Members and help recruit them, in cooperation with the IFA Membership Manager, and support greater engagement of the Members in IFA’s activities related to innovation and startups.
# as far as it relates to innovation, startups and plant nutrition products.

Familiar with the AgTech startup/innovation ecosystem.
# Work experience in one of the venture capital funds or private equity funds focused on AgTech will be an advantage.
# Project management skills with a focus on meeting deadlines and delivering high-quality outcomes.
# Experience in organizing startup competitions, developing programs of conferences and other events on innovation, and developing online platforms.
# Near-native or native fluency in English (main working language). Additional languages are a plus.
# Master's degree in business/finance, ideally with specialization in private equity/venture capital or innovation management.

It is a permanent contract. IFA works in a hybrid mode, requesting staff to be in the office at least once a week.
UK nationality or work permit required if the candidate wishes to be based in London. Nationality or work permit of a European Union Member State required if the candidate wishes to be based in Paris.
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