Programme Associate at Ubulu Africa

Job Overview 

• The Programme Associate will provide support in the design, coordination, and execution of high-impact programmes that drive innovation and sustainable development across Africa. The role focuses on assisting programme managers and leads with planning, research, stakeholder engagement, logistics, and reporting. The Programme Associate will help ensure smooth delivery of initiatives that create opportunities for growth, collaboration, and impact.

What you will do

• Assist in the delivery of programmes, including incubators, accelerators, workshops, and community initiatives.
• Support programme planning and coordination—scheduling activities, managing timelines, and tracking deliverables.
• Conduct research, landscape mapping, and stakeholder analysis to generate insights for programme design and decision-making.
• Provide administrative and logistical support, including organising meetings, managing documentation, and coordinating events.
• Contribute to monitoring programme milestones, compiling data, and drafting progress reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Help manage relationships with programme participants, partners, and other stakeholders.
• Support the curation and organisation of events, meetups, and workshops to strengthen collaboration within the ecosystem.
• Work with communications teams to share programme updates via newsletters, blogs, and social media platforms.

Skills & requirements you should have

• 3–4 years experience supporting or coordinating programmes in innovation, startups, enterprise support, or related sectors.
• Experience providing administrative and logistical support for projects, events, or capacity-building programmes.
• Ability to conduct research and compile insights to inform programme design.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build good relationships across diverse stakeholders.
• Organisational skills with keen attention to detail and the ability to juggle multiple tasks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft and Google suites; data entry and reporting skills are an advantage.
• Creativity in problem-solving and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.