Jr. 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 Junior Program Officer provides critical administrative, coordination and operational support to ensure the smooth execution of Renew Capital’s startup and ecosystem programs. This role is highly detail-oriented and execution-focused, sitting at the foundation of program delivery, documentation and compliance.

The Junior Program Officer works closely with the Program Officer, program managers, accountants, founders, mentors and external partners to maintain clean records, support logistics and ensure operational readiness across all program activities.

Responsibilities:

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

1. Program Administration & Documentation

• Maintain clean, structured program documentation, including cohort files, trackers, attendance sheets, and deliverables.
• Own the full administrative function of the program, including filing, archiving, signatures, printing/scanning, and maintaining audit-ready records.
• Ensure strong naming conventions, version control, and organization across all program folders and records.
• Assist in preparing summaries, meeting notes, and reporting inputs.

2. Financial & Compliance Support

• Coordinate closely with the accountant of the Moroccan entity, including administrative follow-up, supporting documentation, invoices, and program-related financial files.
• Ensure compliance with program requirements and expectations across public partners, internal teams, and service providers.
• Support compliance, audit, and reporting readiness through accurate documentation and disciplined processes.

3. Coordination & Operational Support

• Coordinate session logistics, including calendars, confirmations, materials, reminders, and follow-ups.
• Ensure operational readiness ahead of sessions and events, including participant lists, badges, files, checklists, and supplies.
• Support application intake tracking and ensure data quality across records and systems.
• Support founder and mentor communications, including email and WhatsApp coordination, confirmations, and instructions.

4. Team Support & Flexibility

• Support additional tasks beyond the written scope as needed to keep program execution smooth.
• Be available to support program events outside standard working hours when required.
• Be able to travel within Morocco and internationally, depending on program needs.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1–3 years of experience in coordination, administration, operations or project support (startup, corporate, NGO or university program experience acceptable).
• Extremely high attention to detail and strong organizational habits.
• Comfort working with documentation, structured processes, and repeated operational tasks.
• Strong communication skills and consistent follow-through.
• Languages: Fluent in Arabic, French and English (spoken and written, mandatory).

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Exposure to startup ecosystems, accelerators, entrepreneurship programs or event coordination.
• Familiarity with tools such as Google Workspace, HubSpot, Airtable, Notion and Canva.
• Ability to support occasional evening or weekend events when required.

WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS

High-quality programs depend on strong operational foundations. The Junior Program Officer ensures that documentation, coordination, and administrative execution are handled with precision and reliability, enabling Program Officers and managers to deliver effective, compliant and well-run programs. This role is essential to maintaining stakeholder trust, audit readiness and a seamless experience for founders, partners and internal teams.

Location and Travel Opportunities:

This role is based in Casablanca, with frequent travel to Rabat 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.