Position Title: Business Incubation Management Coordinator-Africa

Reports to: Deputy CEO

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Contract Type: One-year Renewable

Job Purpose

The Business Incubation Management Coordinator  – Africa will coordinate the design, implementation,  monitoring, and strengthening  of  agribusiness incubation programs across AAIN’s network of incubators in Africa. The Coordinator will support incubation hubs, start-ups,  youth agripreneurs, and SMEs by  providing technical assistance, capacity building, innovation commercialization support, and ecosystem coordination.

The  role   requires a  proactive  leader  with  strong  technical,  coordination,  and partnership-building  skills who  can support multi-country  incubation initiatives  and ensure alignment with AAIN’s strategic priorities.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

1. Program Coordination & Incubation Management
2. Lead  the planning, coordination, and implementation  of  business incubation

programs across AAIN’s member incubators and regional hubs.

1. Support incubators in strengthening  operational systems, service delivery, and business models to improve efficiency and sustainability.

iii.    Guide  the  development  and  implementation of  incubation methodologies, toolkits, curricula, and frameworks tailored for agribusiness and agri-innovation.

1. iv. Oversee the incubation cycle,  including start-up  recruitment,  pre-incubation, incubation, acceleration, mentorship, and graduation
2. v. Facilitate  innovation,  commercialization, and  support  technology  transfer initiatives within the AAIN
3. Technical Assistance & Capacity Building
4. Conduct  needs  assessments for  incubators  and  design  targeted capacity

development programs.

1. Provide technical advisory services to start-ups and SMEs on business planning, financial modeling, commercialization,  and market entry.

iii.    Facilitate   training  programs,   mentorship   sessions,   masterclasses,  and knowledge-sharing platforms across member incubators.

1. iv. Assist in developing tools for monitoring enterprise performance and identifying high-growth start-ups.
2. Ecosystem Strengthening & Partnerships
3. Collaborate with government agencies, development partners, private-sector

actors,  investors, and  academia to  strengthen the  agribusiness incubation landscape.

1. Support cross-country  partnerships and co-creation  initiatives promoting youth agribusiness, innovation, and enterprise development.

iii.    Represent AAIN in relevant ecosystem  meetings, conferences, and networks.

1. iv. Promote  visibility of   AAIN   incubation  programs  through communication materials, showcases,  and innovation
2. Resource Mobilization & Project Development
3. Provide  technical  support  in  developing project  concepts,  proposals,  and

fundraising initiatives related to incubation and innovation.

1. Identify  funding opportunities and support member incubators in accessing incubation grants, investment funds, or accelerator programs.

iii.    Contribute to the coordination of  donor-funded incubation projects to ensure alignment with donor requirements.

1. Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning & Reporting (MEL)
2. Develop and apply MEL frameworks for incubation activities across Africa.
3. Track performance indicators related to  start-up  growth, job  creation, youth engagement, technology adoption, and investment mobilization.

iii.    Prepare periodic program reports, impact assessments, and success stories for management and partners.

1. iv. Document and disseminate best practices, lessons learned, and innovation case studies.
2. F. Operational & Administrative Coordination
3. Support budgeting, activity planning, logistics, and documentation related to

incubation programs.

1. Maintain accurate  databases  of   incubators,  entrepreneurs, partners, and innovation projects.

iii.    Provide regular updates and analytical briefs to the Deputy CEO and senior management.

1. iv. Ensure  compliance  with  AAIN’s  policies,  quality standards, and  reporting requirements.

Minimun job requirements a) Academic  Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness,  Business Administration,  Entrepreneurship,

Agricultural Economics, Development Studies, or a related field.

• Master’s degree in Agribusiness  Management, Innovation  Management, Project

Management, Business Development, or a relevant field is an added advantage.

1. b) Work Experience

• At least 5 years of experience in business incubation, enterprise development, SME support, innovation ecosystems, or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience working with incubators, accelerators, technology hubs, or entrepreneurship support organizations.
• Experience in coordinating multi-country or multi-stakeholder programs.
• Background in agribusiness development, youth entrepreneurship, value-chain support, or innovation commercialization.
• Experience in  capacity building, training design, mentorship, or  enterprise advisory services.
• Exposure to donor-funded projects and resource mobilization is desirable.

1. c) Key Competencies and attributes

• Strong understanding  of  incubation models, innovation ecosystems, and SME

financing mechanisms.

• Knowledge of agribusiness value chains, agri-technology  trends, and youth agripreneurship.
• Competence in MEL processes, reporting, and data analytics.
• Excellent writing skills for reports, proposals, and communication materials.
• Proficiency  in digital tools, CRM systems, and virtual collaboration platforms.
• Leadership  and  Coordination:  Ability  to  manage complex  programs  and coordinate diverse stakeholders.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to align incubation activities with institutional strategy and market trends.
• Entrepreneurial  Mindset: Passion  for  supporting start-ups,   innovation, and enterprise growth.
• Communication & Networking: Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.
• Results Orientation: Ability to deliver high-quality outputs under tight timelines.
• Expertise in business modeling, enterprise advisory services, and innovation commercialization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to design and facilitate training programs at different levels.
• Knowledge of investment  readiness, start-up  acceleration, and market linkage mechanisms.
• High integrity, professionalism,  and confidentiality.
• Cultural sensitivity and ability to work across diverse African contexts.
• Adaptability, creativity, and proactive decision-making.
• Strong teamwork and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

How to apply: 

Applications should be marked “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF ………………………..” and submit application and the necessary documents electronically to the following address:
The Director, Human Resources
African Agribusiness Incubators Network
E-mail: opportunities@aain.aain.africa

NOTE: Those who applied earlier need not reapply.

Questions? Email: opportunities@aain.africa