Leading Change Africa is seeking a dynamic and experienced Leadership & Entrepreneurship Program Manager to lead the design, implementation, facilitation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of our leadership and entrepreneurship programs.

This is an exciting opportunity for a professional passionate about leadership development, entrepreneurship, youth empowerment, education, and creating meaningful opportunities for young people across Africa.

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About the Position​

 

This position is ideal for someone who combines strong program-management skills with practical experience in leadership development, entrepreneurship, education, facilitation, or youth development.

 

The Program Manager will oversee the learning and programmatic components of LCA's leadership and entrepreneurship portfolio. This includes curriculum development and review, facilitation and, where appropriate, direct instruction, scholar engagement, mentor and volunteer management, guest-speaker integration, experiential learning, pitch preparation, alumni engagement, program evaluation, and network building.

 

This is not primarily a traditional teaching role. The successful candidate should be able to facilitate learning, connect scholars with practitioners and opportunities, create practical learning experiences, and continuously improve programs based on scholar needs, feedback, and outcomes.

 

The Program Manager will also help strengthen, scale, and expand LCA's leadership and entrepreneurship programs, contribute to program visibility and outreach, and represent LCA in selected external meetings, partnerships, events, and professional networks.

 

The Program Manager will work closely with program coordinators and the operational team, who provide logistical, administrative, and coordination support, while receiving strategic direction and leadership from the Director of Operations & Engagement.

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Download the Full Job Description

For complete information about the position, responsibilities, qualifications, expectations, and success indicators, please download the full job description below.​

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TO APPLY:

Interested candidates should submit:

• A current resume/CV.

• A brief cover letter explaining their interest in the position and relevant experience. 

Applications should be submitted to office@leadingchange-africa.org, with awa.maiga@leadingchange-africa.org copied, using the subject line: Application – Leadership & Entrepreneurship Program Manager

Application deadline: October 30, 2026 at 4:00 PM PT. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage of the recruitment process.

Learn more about Leading Change Africa, this position, and our programs on our website.

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Ready to Join Leading Change Africa?

If you are passionate about developing African leaders and entrepreneurs and creating opportunities that can generate lasting impact, we encourage you to apply.