About the job
BACKGROUND
Allan & Gill Gray Philanthropy Rwanda (AGGPR) is on a transformative mission to cultivate responsible entrepreneurs across Africa for the greater good.
Our Vision is to foster an empowered, thriving, and ethically engaged African citizenry filled with dignity and hope.
Our Mission is to combat poverty through investment in, nurturing, and empowering responsible entrepreneurs and leaders who drive meaningful job creation while exemplifying ethical leadership values.
Our Core Values include a long-term commitment, humility, excellence, responsible stewardship, and a dedication to diversity and inclusion.
Jasiri, a flagship program of AGGPR, is dedicated to investing in and empowering entrepreneurs who contribute to societal betterment and poverty alleviation through the creation of impactful new businesses across Africa.
Jasiri Talent Investor is a one-year program aimed at high-potential individuals with exceptional entrepreneurial abilities, fostering a community of high-impact responsible entrepreneurs. Participants receive funding and guidance through team formation, idea generation, business validation, and market entry. The program connects Jasiri Fellows with ambitious co-founders and provides support at individual, team, and business levels through experienced facilitators and coaches.
Jasiri Growth Accelerator focuses on early-stage startups that may be too risky for traditional commercial funding. These ventures, poised for high growth and demonstrating product-market fit, receive essential funding and support in preparing for investment.
Wavumbuzi is a Jasiri pipeline initiative that offers a free, annual six-week online entrepreneurship challenge aimed at developing the entrepreneurial mindset of secondary and high school students nationwide. This challenge equips learners with the competencies to become the next generation of global leaders and innovative thinkers.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Wavumbuzi Programme Manager will serve as a strategic and operational leader, responsible for the effective planning, coordination, and execution of the Wavumbuzi Challenge and related initiatives at the national level. This role merges tactical execution with ecosystem engagement, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration to drive success and impact.
