Innovation Facilitator

Role Overview

Innovation Facilitator at SEA Ventures, based in Saudi Arabia. The role designs, coordinates, and delivers innovation activities, workshops, and engagement sessions that foster creativity, problem-solving, entrepreneurship, and innovative thinking across the organization's programs.

Company Overview

SEA Ventures Group is a strategic innovation and entrepreneurship force driving growth across Saudi Arabia's most promising sectors. The organization specializes in business accelerators and incubators, strategic consultations, and tailored training programs with internationally recognized professional certifications. Services include comprehensive branding, marketing, and event management, enabling startups, corporations, and government entities to innovate, scale, and achieve sustainable growth.

Role Purpose

Support participants, startups, entrepreneurs, students, and stakeholders throughout innovation programs by facilitating learning experiences, guiding ideation processes, and ensuring successful program delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Program Facilitation & Delivery

• Facilitate innovation workshops, bootcamps, design thinking sessions, and entrepreneurship programs.
• Guide participants through ideation, problem-solving, and innovation methodologies.
• Deliver engaging presentations, training sessions, and interactive learning experiences.
• Support participants in developing innovative solutions, business concepts, and project outcomes.
• Foster collaboration, creativity, and active participation during program activities.

Program Coordination & Engagement

• Coordinate innovation events, challenges, hackathons, and startup activities.
• Engage with participants, mentors, trainers, and stakeholders to ensure a positive experience.
• Support onboarding, orientation, and participant communications.
• Monitor participant progress and provide guidance throughout the program journey.
• Ensure smooth execution of workshops, meetings, and program milestones.

Content & Innovation Development

• Assist in designing innovation frameworks, learning materials, toolkits, and workshop content.
• Contribute to the development of innovation methodologies and program activities.
• Research emerging innovation trends, technologies, and best practices.
• Develop interactive exercises and activities that encourage creativity and collaboration.

Reporting & Performance Tracking

• Track participant engagement, attendance, and program outcomes.
• Collect feedback and evaluate workshop effectiveness.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and impact assessments for management and stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives based on participant insights and program results.

Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate with mentors, trainers, industry experts, and partners.
• Maintain professional relationships with participants and stakeholders.
• Represent the organization during innovation-related events and engagements.

General Responsibilities

• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned to support the successful delivery of business operations, programs, projects, initiatives, events, and organizational objectives.
• Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, confidentiality, and a commitment to excellence in all activities and interactions.
• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to accommodate occasional after-hours commitments based on business and program needs.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Innovation Management, Entrepreneurship, Education, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in innovation programs, entrepreneurship, training, facilitation, startup ecosystems, consulting, or related fields.
• Experience facilitating workshops, training sessions, group activities, or innovation-focused programs.
• Knowledge of Design Thinking, Lean Startup, Business Model Canvas, and innovation methodologies.

Skills & Competencies

• Workshop Facilitation and Training Delivery
• Innovation and Creative Thinking
• Design Thinking and Human-Centered Design
• Systems Thinking
• Entrepreneurial Mindset
• Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship Management
• Strong Presentation and Public Speaking Skills
• Excellent Verbal and Written Communication Skills
• Problem Solving and Critical Thinking
• Program Coordination and Execution
• Collaboration and Teamwork
• Planning, Organization, and Time Management
• Adaptability and Flexibility
• Report Writing and Documentation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and presentation tools
• Fluency in Arabic and English, both written and spoken