GrowthAfrica, a leading business accelerator and entrepreneur support organisation, is recruiting Programme Leads in Kenya, Ghana, Uganda and Rwanda as it expands efforts to strengthen startup ecosystems and support women-led businesses across Africa.
The organisation is seeking experienced professionals with strong knowledge of their local innovation landscapes to oversee programme delivery, build partnerships and help entrepreneurs access opportunities for growth.
The recruitment drive is part of GrowthAfrica’s wider mission to promote digital innovation, entrepreneurship and inclusive economic development across sub-Saharan Africa.
Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Nairobi, GrowthAfrica has supported more than 5,000 businesses through business acceleration, incubation, investment readiness programmes and ecosystem development initiatives. The organisation works with entrepreneurs, investors, development partners and public institutions to improve access to capital, markets, technology and business support.
Under the new roles, Programme Leads will serve as GrowthAfrica’s main representatives in their assigned countries and will be responsible for turning regional strategies into local action. Around two-thirds of the position will focus on delivering acceleration programmes and supporting participating entrepreneurs.
Key responsibilities include managing entrepreneur recruitment, coordinating incubation and accelerator activities, organising workshops and training sessions, leading local programme teams and building relationships with investors, mentors, innovation hubs and government agencies.
The successful candidates will also oversee compliance with grant and safeguarding requirements while contributing to programme monitoring and evaluation.
A major priority of the initiative is supporting women entrepreneurs and expanding access to business opportunities beyond major cities. GrowthAfrica said Programme Leads will play an important role in identifying promising women-led ventures, encouraging participation from underserved communities and creating pathways for long-term business growth.
Applicants are expected to have between eight and ten years of programme or project management experience, particularly in entrepreneurship support, incubation or accelerator programmes. A degree in business, development studies, social sciences or a related field is required, while postgraduate qualifications and local language skills would be an added advantage.
The organisation is also looking for candidates with experience managing teams, engaging multiple stakeholders and working within startup ecosystems across sub-Saharan Africa. Existing relationships with innovation hubs, investors and entrepreneurship networks are considered beneficial.
GrowthAfrica said the positions offer an opportunity to contribute directly to Africa’s innovation economy by helping startups become market-ready and investment-ready while supporting job creation and economic development.
The organisation noted that successful candidates will gain exposure to regional innovation networks, multi-country programme implementation and entrepreneurship ecosystem development while working in a diverse international environment.
Applications are open to qualified professionals residing in Kenya, Ghana, Uganda and Rwanda who have legal authorisation to work in their chosen country. The deadline for submissions is 25 June 2026.
GrowthAfrica added that it is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
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