Internship | Job Vacancies at GrowthAfrica

Reach out to us for stories from Africa´s entrepreneur scene or on the vast business opportunities that the continent holds in stock for international businesses. We have the stories if you have the coverage. We grow local and international ventures and businesses through acceleration, strategic advice and access to investments. We are growth frontiers. We focus on growing successful enterprises in Africa through business acceleration, strategic advice and access to investments. We are the business runway to success for local businesses seeking a platform for their business take-off and for international companies in need of a market landing space and growth hub. GrowthAfrica is set up as a non-profit foundation in Kenya. It separately also operates a for-profit organisation. In line with its commitment to anchor itself GrowthAfrica is locally registered in Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, Zambia, Malawi and Ghana.

OPPORTUNITY: PROG. ASSOCIATE (Rwanda, Uganda, Ghana & Kenya)

As GrowthAfrica expands its work supporting entrepreneurs and entrepreneurship ecosystems across Africa, we are looking for Programme Associates to join our team in #Rwanda, #Uganda, and #Ghana and #Kenya.

The role is at the centre of programme delivery. The work involves helping ensure that entrepreneurs are identified, participants are supported, activities are delivered, data is captured, relationships are maintained, and that the many moving parts behind successful programmes come together effectively.

We are looking for people who are naturally curious and pay attention to what is happening around them. Talent who knows how to find info, connect with others, build relationships, and make things happen.

Many of the programmes you will support, focus on women entrepreneurs operating in communities and locations that are often overlooked. Reaching the entrepreneurs requires initiative, curiosity, strong networks, and an interest in understanding what is happening on the ground.

EXCITING OPPORTUNITY
Entrepreneurship support is ultimately about people. The entrepreneurs we work with are building businesses, creating jobs, supporting families, and contributing to economic growth across their communities.

The role provides an opportunity to contribute directly to that work while gaining practical experience in programme delivery, entrepreneurship support, ecosystem development, and innovation across Africa.

You will join a team working across countries, sectors, and partners.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

◽has 2–4 years of experience in programme admin. or project coordination
◽enjoys working with people and building relationships
◽is organised and attentive to detail
◽has strong research skills and knows how to find info and opportunities
◽follows developments within entrepreneurship, innovation or business
◽takes initiative and does not wait to be told what needs doing

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

🟩 exposure to entrepreneurship and ecosystem development across Africa
🟩 experience working with entrepreneurs, partners, and ecosystem actors
🟩 the opportunity to learn from an experienced and international team
🟩 impactful role in one of Africa's leading entrepreneur support orgs.
🟩 contribute to programmes supporting women entrepreneurs in 4 countries

THIS IS FOR YOU IF

✔ you enjoy helping things come together
✔ you are curious about entrepreneurs and business
✔ you enjoy working with people
✔ you are motivated by learning and growth
✔ you want your work to contribute to something larger than yourself

Locations: Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, Ghana
📌 Job description: https://lnkd.in/euqBX8xK
🚀 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/ewDjDjiN
📅 Deadline: 25 June 2026 at 23:59

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