Growth Africa
About the role
As Programme Lead, you are accountable for the day-to-day execution of all programme activities within your
country. At least two thirds of your time is dedicated to hands-on delivery. You will lead a small country team
and be the primary face of GrowthAfrica for local stakeholders, partners and participants.
You know your country’s startup and innovation ecosystem from the inside. You have credibility on the ground,
relationships with the right people and the operational discipline to translate energy and ambition into results
that can be measured and built upon. You figure things out. If something is not working, you fix it.
Key responsibilities
▪ Translate the master programme plan into a rolling country operational plan with monthly milestones and
clear task ownership.
▪ Oversee the full participant pipeline from outreach and recruitment through incubation to acceleration,
within country targets.
▪ Directly facilitate or co-facilitate workshops and participant sessions when required, maintaining
programme quality standards throughout.
▪ Line-manage and develop the country team, conducting regular check-ins and performance reviews, and
creating a culture of accountability and high performance.
▪ Manage relationships with local ecosystem partners, co-working hubs, mentors, investors and government
stakeholders.
▪ Think creatively about how to identify and reach the right women entrepreneurs, particularly in rural and
peri-urban communities that are easy to overlook.
▪ Ensure country-level compliance with grant disbursement procedures, safeguarding policies and reporting
requirements.
▪ Report to the Head of Programme weekly and contribute data and narratives to quarterly and annual
reports.
▪ Support the recruitment, onboarding and induction of country team members in coordination with the
Head of Programme.
Qualifications and requirements
▪ You have 8 to 10 years of experience in programme or project management, preferably in
entrepreneurship support, incubation or accelerator programmes.
▪ You hold a degree in Business, Development Studies, Social Sciences or a related field. A postgraduate
qualification is an asset.
▪ You have a demonstrated track record of hands-on delivery in a multi-stakeholder programme
environment in sub-Saharan Africa.
▪ You have a strong understanding of the local startup and innovation ecosystem in the country of
assignment. Named networks, hubs and relationships matter.
▪ You have experience managing small teams and fostering a performance-oriented culture.
▪ You have excellent facilitation, communication and relationship management skills, with participants,
partners and senior stakeholders alike.
▪ You are resourceful and solutions oriented. You do not wait for perfect conditions. You make it work.
▪ You have a genuine commitment to supporting women entrepreneurs and understanding of what
authentic engagement with that community requires.
▪ Local language proficiency is a strong advantage.
▪ You must be based in your country of application with valid right to work documentation.
Why GrowthAfrica
▪ Join a vibrant, international and diverse team united by a shared passion for Africa’s growth and
entrepreneurship.
▪ A meaningful role inside one of Africa’s leading entrepreneur support organisations.
▪ The chance to shape how innovative, women-led businesses scale across the continent.
▪ Exposure to innovation, entrepreneurship and ecosystem development at scale across four African
markets.
▪ A competitive salary and benefits.
How to apply
Applications close 25th June 2026. To apply, click (here). GrowthAfrica is an equal opportunity employer and
welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.
