Programme Associate at GrowthAfrica

Programme Associate at GrowthAfrica – GrowthAfrica Kenya Job Details

About the Role

GrowthAfrica is seeking a Programme Associate to join its country team in Kenya on a full-time basis. This is an operational role that forms the backbone of programme delivery, ensuring that all logistical, administrative and data management functions run smoothly across the organisation’s activities. The Programme Associate at GrowthAfrica will coordinate the practical details that allow the team to focus on impact.

This is not a purely administrative position. The successful candidate will be someone who stays informed about the startup and entrepreneurship ecosystem, knows how to build and leverage networks, and takes initiative to identify opportunities without being prompted. You will support the identification of women entrepreneurs in underserved rural and peri-urban communities, contribute to participant engagement and programme delivery, and grow rapidly within a role that offers clear career development. NGO jobs in Kenya at GrowthAfrica combine operational rigour with sector knowledge.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage logistical and administrative support for all country programme activities, including event coordination, workshop planning, travel and accommodation arrangements, venue booking, materials preparation and participant communication.
• Identify and map women entrepreneurs across rural and peri-urban areas through online research, network engagement and active knowledge of the local startup ecosystem.
• Oversee participant outreach, registration and application management for all programme cohorts operating in-country.
• Coordinate data collection from participants and field activities, ensuring accurate capture and timely submission to meet monitoring, evaluation and reporting deadlines.
• Function as the country safeguarding focal point for all participant-facing work, escalating concerns to the designated safeguarding lead in accordance with programme policy.
• Handle petty cash management, expense claims processing and activity retirement documentation in collaboration with the finance team.
• Maintain organised files, participant databases and partner contact systems, keeping all records current and accessible.
• Assist the Programme Lead with country activity planning, reporting and updates, and provide cross-team support during peak delivery periods.

Requirements & Qualifications

• 2 to 4 years of experience in programme administration, project coordination or operational support within an NGO, development organisation or entrepreneurship programme.
• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Business Administration, Social Sciences, Development Studies or a related field.
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities, with demonstrated capacity to track multiple workstreams simultaneously without losing detail.
• Genuine curiosity about sector developments; you read industry publications, follow startup and innovation news, and stay informed about the entrepreneurship landscape.
• Proven networking and relationship-building ability; comfort initiating contact with new people and accessing unfamiliar communities and networks.
• Strong online research capability, with the ability to use findings strategically to identify opportunities and surface talent.
• Proficiency with data collection tools (digital and paper-based), Google Workspace or Microsoft Office, and the ability to learn new systems rapidly.
• Proactive mindset with a self-starting approach; you identify what needs doing and take action without waiting for instruction. You work well under pressure and maintain focus in a fast-moving environment. You must be based in Kenya with valid right to work documentation.
• Solid interpersonal skills and empathy when working with diverse youth participants, coupled with safeguarding awareness.

What to Expect

• This Programme Associate at GrowthAfrica position moves at pace; the organisation works across four countries and operates with speed and accountability.
• You will have mentorship and real opportunity to grow, learning across programme design, operations and the entrepreneurship sector. Early-career professionals are encouraged to apply.
• NGO jobs in Kenya at this level offer exposure to real-world programme delivery and the chance to directly contribute to women entrepreneurship support across the continent.
• The Programme Associate at GrowthAfrica role in Kenya is open to qualified candidates. Click Apply below to submit your application.