Program Officer

ABOUT  RENEW CAPITAL

Renew Capital is a pan-Africa investment firm with a presence in 13 countries. We back the bold founders using technology to pursue Africa’s greatest opportunities.

With more than a decade of investing on the continent, Renew Capital is among the most active investors building Africa’s thriving private sector.

Renew Capital is powered by a team of investment, finance, legal, advisory and market development professionals. Our bench includes seasoned investors, analysts, operators and ecosystem experts with deep experience scaling businesses across Africa.

ROLE SUMMARY

The Program Officer plays a critical execution role in the design, coordination and delivery of Renew Capital’s startup and ecosystem programs. This role sits at the operational core of program implementation, ensuring that activities are delivered on time, to a high standard and in alignment with program objectives, stakeholder expectations and compliance requirements.

The Program Officer works closely with program managers, founders, mentors, partners and internal teams to coordinate program activities end-to-end, support founder engagement and maintain strong documentation, tracking and operational discipline across cohorts.

Responsibilities:

The Program Officer’s responsibilities are focused on four core areas:

1. Program Execution & Operations

• Execute startup program operations end-to-end, ensuring activities are delivered on schedule and meet quality standards.
• Coordinate program calendars, sessions, masterclasses, workshops and cohort-wide activities.
• Support logistics and operational readiness for program events, including sessions held outside standard working hours when required.
• Demonstrate flexibility and ownership by supporting tasks beyond the written scope as needed.

2. Stakeholder Coordination

• Support startup sourcing and intake workflows, including application tracking, follow-ups, selection support and onboarding.
• Coordinate mentors, coaches and subject matter experts, including outreach, scheduling, briefing and session preparation.
• Support ongoing engagement with ecosystem stakeholders, including partners, institutions, experts and founders.

3. Tracking, Documentation & Reporting

• Track program progress and key execution metrics, including attendance, engagement, completion rates and milestone achievement.
• Maintain structured documentation and program records in coordination with the program team.
• Support compliance, audit and reporting requirements through strong documentation and operational discipline.

4. Continuous Improvement & Internal Collaboration

• Contribute to improving internal tools, templates and workflows to increase efficiency, consistency, and quality.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams to ensure alignment across program objectives, delivery and reporting.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 4–7+ years of experience in program management, project management, operations, consulting, startups, venture capital or entrepreneurship support.
• Strong execution skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.
• Comfort working with founders, senior stakeholders and external partners.
• Strong written communication skills and documentation discipline.
• High attention to detail, reliability, and follow-through.
• Languages: Fluent in Arabic, French and English (spoken and written, mandatory).

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Experience working with accelerators, venture studios, entrepreneurship programs or ecosystem initiatives.
• Familiarity with KPI tracking, cohort monitoring, and structured performance reporting.
• Experience operating in compliance-heavy environments, including public programs, donor-funded initiatives or financial services.
• Proficiency with tools such as Google Workspace and HubSpot.

WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS

Renew Capital’s programs are a key lever for strengthening the startup ecosystem by delivering structured, high-quality support to founders and partners. As program activity scales across markets, strong execution, coordination and documentation are essential to credibility and impact. The Program Officer plays a central role in translating program strategy into well-run, compliant, and effective delivery, which directly shapes founder experience, stakeholder confidence and the overall success of Renew Capital’s ecosystem initiatives.

Location and Travel Opportunities:

The position is based in Casablanca, Morocco, and includes travel across Morocco as needed.

About Renew Capital:

We invite you to learn more about Renew Capital by visiting our website: www.renewcapital.com. 

Application Process:

Renew Capital invites qualified applicants to fill out the application form on our website here.

Renew Capital is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran or disability status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Further, Renew Capital supports gender-based pay equity and is committed to compensating women and men equally, for equal work.