National Service Position - Programs Assistant_ Westerwelle Startup Haus Accra

Location: Accra, Ghana

Application Deadline: on a rolling basis

About Westerwelle Startup Haus Accra

The Westerwelle Foundation for International Understanding, headquartered in Berlin, Germany, is a non-profit organization established in 2013 by Dr. Guido Westerwelle, former German Minister for Foreign Affairs, and Ralph Dommermuth, CEO and Founder of United Internet AG.

The Foundation's work aims to accelerate digital transformation in emerging economies and create positive spill-over effects that strengthen transparency, integrity, and innovation within both private and public sector institutions. To support entrepreneurship ecosystems and foster innovation, the Westerwelle Foundation operates entrepreneurship hubs known as Westerwelle Startup Haus. These hubs are currently located in Tunis (Tunisia), Kigali (Rwanda), Arusha (Tanzania), Mombasa (Kenya), and Accra (Ghana), providing entrepreneurs with access to workspaces, networks, mentoring, and entrepreneurship support programmes tailored to different sectors and stages of business development.

The Westerwelle Startup Haus Accra (WSHAC), located in Accra and officially opening this year, serves as a collaborative entrepreneurship hub connecting founders, innovators, investors, corporates, universities, and ecosystem partners. Through flexible workspaces, entrepreneurship programmes, networking events, and strategic partnerships, WSHAC supports entrepreneurs in building scalable businesses while strengthening Ghana's innovation ecosystem and fostering collaboration across Africa.

Overview

The Programmes Associate supports the delivery of WSHAC's programme calendar, including the Ghana Startup Series, so that sessions run on schedule, participants are well handled, and programme data is complete and reliable.

Key Responsibilities

Programme delivery

• Support outreach and applications: publish calls, respond to applicant queries, and compile applications for review.

• Maintain participant lists, contact records, and attendance logs for every session.

• Prepare session materials, name badges, handouts, and feedback forms.

• Coordinate room setup, equipment, and refreshments with the Operations & Admin Support and the front desk.

• Liaise with speakers, trainers, and mentors on scheduling, briefing packs, and logistics on the day.

Data and reporting

• Record attendance, feedback, and participant data accurately within the same week as each session.

• Maintain the programme tracker and flag slippage against the delivery calendar early.

• Draft short session reports and collect quotes, photographs, and case study material, sharing them with the Community & Marketing Assistant for publication.

Community and follow-up

• Maintain the mentor, expert, and facilitator contact database.

• Follow up with founders on actions, deadlines, and submissions between sessions.

 

Qualification & Experience

• Degree in business, economics, development studies, social sciences, communications, or a related field.
• Eligible national service Candidate for 2026/2027 cycle

• Strong written English, with the ability to draft a clear email and a short report without heavy editing.

• Highly organised, works to deadlines, and comfortable managing detail across several activities at once.

• Confident dealing with founders, facilitators, and senior guests.

• Strong Excel or Google Sheets skills, and willing to learn Airtable.

• Genuine interest in entrepreneurship and Ghana's startup ecosystem.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to help build and shape one of Ghana's newest entrepreneurship hubs from the ground up.
• A dynamic, international, and purpose-driven working environment.
• Exposure to startups, investors, international partners, and innovation ecosystems across Africa and Europe.
• Opportunities for professional development and international collaboration within the Westerwelle Foundation network.
• A collaborative team culture built on trust, ownership, creativity, and impact.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV through the application link and complete the relevant application questions. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We aim to provide feedback within two weeks of the application deadline.