1. Job Title: Program Director/Manager

Location: Kampala, Uganda

Reporting to: Executive Director

Employment Type: Full-time

Duration: 5 years (with possibility of extension based on performance and organizational priorities)

Earliest Start Date: September 1, 2025

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Role Overview

The Program Director/Manager will be responsible for the overall leadership and delivery of a 5-year accelerator program focused on scaling high-potential EdTech ventures across Uganda. This role requires strong program management skills, a results-driven approach, and the ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide range of partners including startups, government, and ecosystem stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Program Management & Execution

• Lead the full lifecycle of the 5-year accelerator program, including pre-acceleration, acceleration, and post-acceleration support phases.
• Ensure timely execution of activities such as venture onboarding, business support, milestone-based funding, mentorship, and impact reporting.
• Monitor startup performance, learner reach, and program-level outcomes across all cohorts.

Team Leadership

• Manage a high-performing team comprising business analysts, coaches, learning advisors, and operations staff.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to ensure cohesive delivery and alignment with program goals.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including government agencies, schools, regional hubs, and innovation partners.
• Represent the program at national and regional forums, ecosystem events, and collaborative platforms.

Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning

• Oversee implementation of robust MEL systems to track program impact, learning outcomes, and startup growth.
• Lead quarterly reviews, annual reflections, and program adaptation based on data and feedback.

Visibility, Communications & Knowledge Sharing

• Support the communications team in producing reports, case studies, and content that highlights program progress and impact.
• Coordinate public events including Market Access Days, the Demo Day, Swarm Summit showcases, and alumni convenings.

Venture Support Oversight

• Ensure startups receive tailored support in business strategy, market access, learning science integration, and investment readiness.
• Oversee delivery of strategic clinics, peer learning, investor engagements, and mentorship activities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in program management, entrepreneurship support, or startup ecosystem leadership.
• Proven track record of managing complex, multi-year donor-funded programs.
• Deep understanding of the innovation, technology, or education sectors in Africa.
• Strong leadership, team coordination, and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business, Education, Development, Innovation).

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