GrowthAfrica – Programme Lead

• Translate the master programme strategy into a country operational plan with clear milestones and deliverables.
• Manage programme implementation and ensure delivery against agreed timelines and targets.
• Monitor programme performance and continuously improve implementation processes.
• Ensure programme quality standards are maintained throughout all activities.

• Oversee the complete participant journey from recruitment and outreach to incubation and acceleration.
• Design and implement strategies to identify and engage women entrepreneurs.
• Support outreach activities targeting rural, peri-urban, and underserved communities.
• Monitor participant progress and programme outcomes.

• Facilitate or co-facilitate entrepreneurship training workshops, coaching sessions, and business development activities.
• Deliver high-quality learning experiences for programme participants.
• Support entrepreneur growth through mentorship and ecosystem linkages.

• Lead and supervise the country programme team.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and coaching sessions.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and high performance.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and induction of new team members.

• Build and maintain relationships with:
  • Startup founders
  • Innovation hubs
  • Accelerators
  • Investors
  • Government agencies
  • Development partners
  • Entrepreneur support organizations
• Represent GrowthAfrica at ecosystem events and stakeholder engagements.
• Develop strategic partnerships that strengthen programme delivery and impact.

• Ensure compliance with donor requirements, safeguarding policies, and grant management procedures.
• Monitor programme risks and implement mitigation measures.
• Prepare weekly, quarterly, and annual programme reports.
• Contribute programme data, success stories, and impact reports.

• Bachelor's Degree in:
  • Business Administration
  • Development Studies
  • Social Sciences
  • Project Management
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Related fields
• Postgraduate qualification is an added advantage.

• 8–10 years of experience in:
  • Programme Management
  • Project Management
  • Entrepreneurship Development
  • Business Incubation
  • Accelerator Programmes
  • Innovation Ecosystem Development
• Proven experience managing multi-stakeholder programmes in Sub-Saharan Africa.
• Experience supporting startups, SMEs, and entrepreneurship ecosystems.
• Experience leading and managing teams.
• Strong knowledge of local innovation and startup ecosystems.

• Team Leadership
• Strategic Thinking
• Performance Management
• Coaching & Mentorship
• Decision Making
• Accountability

• Programme Management
• Project Planning
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Entrepreneurship Development
• Startup Ecosystem Development
• Business Incubation
• Accelerator Programme Management
• Grant Management
• Monitoring & Evaluation
• Partnership Development
• Workshop Facilitation
• Report Writing

• Relationship Building
• Communication Skills
• Adaptability
• Innovation
• Problem Solving
• Resourcefulness
• Results Orientation

• Work with one of Africa’s leading entrepreneurship support organizations.
• Support innovative women-led businesses across Africa.
• Gain exposure to entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystems across multiple African markets.
• Work in a diverse and international team environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

GrowthAfrica – Programme Associate

• Provide logistical and administrative support for programme activities.
• Coordinate workshops, training sessions, meetings, and events.
• Manage travel arrangements, accommodation bookings, venues, and participant communications.
• Ensure smooth execution of all programme activities.

• Support identification and mapping of women entrepreneurs in rural and peri-urban communities.
• Conduct ecosystem research and stakeholder mapping.
• Manage participant outreach, recruitment, registration, and application processes.
• Maintain participant engagement throughout programme implementation.

• Coordinate collection of programme and participant data.
• Ensure accurate and timely data entry and reporting.
• Support monitoring, evaluation, learning, and reporting requirements.
• Maintain participant databases and programme records.

• Serve as the country safeguarding focal point during participant-facing activities.
• Escalate safeguarding concerns according to organizational policies.
• Ensure compliance with programme guidelines and safeguarding standards.

• Manage petty cash and activity-related expenditures.
• Support expense claim processing and retirement documentation.
• Coordinate with finance teams on programme expenditure tracking.
• Maintain accurate administrative and financial records.

• Maintain organized programme files and stakeholder databases.
• Update partner and participant records.
• Support preparation of programme reports, updates, and activity plans.
• Assist the Programme Lead and broader delivery team during peak periods.

• Degree or Diploma in:
  • Business Administration
  • Social Sciences
  • Development Studies
  • Project Management
  • Community Development
  • Related fields

• 2–4 years of experience in:
  • Programme Administration
  • Project Coordination
  • NGO Operations
  • Development Programmes
  • Entrepreneurship Support Programmes
  • Administrative Support
• Experience supporting programme implementation and logistics.
• Experience working with community-based projects or development programmes.
• Familiarity with entrepreneurship, innovation, or startup ecosystems is an advantage.

• Programme Coordination
• Project Administration
• Event Management
• Data Collection & Management
• Monitoring & Evaluation Support
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Online Research
• Database Management
• Report Preparation
• Documentation Management
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Google Workspace
• Digital Communication Tools

• Strong Organizational Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Relationship Building
• Communication Skills
• Initiative and Proactiveness
• Adaptability
• Problem Solving
• Time Management
• Teamwork
• Accountability

• Programme Support
• Entrepreneurship Development
• Community Engagement
• Participant Management
• Administrative Coordination
• Research and Analysis
• Safeguarding Awareness
• Operational Excellence

• Join one of Africa’s leading entrepreneurship support organizations.
• Work with innovative women entrepreneurs across Africa.
• Gain exposure to startup ecosystems and entrepreneurship development.
• Be part of a dynamic international team.
• Access career growth and professional development opportunities.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.