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Africa Rising brings you 30 roles, 3 events, and New Opportunities Across Africa this Friday — let’s find your next move
It’s Friday, and these opportunities won’t wait.
We’ve lined up 30 fresh roles across Africa’s leading sectors, 3 global summits still open for registration, and 3 opportunities to build or fund your next move.
🌍 Southern Africa (5 Roles)
Senior Civil Engineer/Technologist (Bulk Water Conveyance) – Zutari (Engineering Consulting Firm) – Pretoria, South Africa
Zutari is hiring a Mid-level Senior Civil Engineer or Technologist to lead bulk water conveyance projects (pipelines, pump stations, reservoirs) from design to implementation within their Water team. Responsibilities include project management, hydraulic modeling, 3D design coordination, contract administration, and technical report preparation while collaborating across disciplines.
Gender and Youth Advisor – Mercy Corps (Global NGO) – Lusaka, Zambia
Mercy Corps seeks a Mid-level Gender and Youth Advisor for its SIDA-funded BEDEC program, which supports 100,000+ SMEs, women, and youth in Zambia’s agricultural value chains. The role ensures gender and youth integration across all program components using market systems approaches, and leading gender and youth analysis.
People Learning Partner – Mukuru (FinTech Company) – Harare, Zimbabwe
Mukuru is hiring a Mid-level Learning & Development Specialist (People Learning Partner) to design, deliver, and evaluate impactful learning programs aligned with Mukuru’s strategic people roadmap and business goals. The role will conduct training needs analysis, develop onboarding and skills development initiatives, and track L&D effectiveness through ROI metrics and reporting.
Live Support Consultant – Ozow (Fintech Company) – Cape Town, South Africa
Ozow is hiring a Mid-level Live Support Consultant to provide frontline, omni-channel customer support (voice, email, chat, WhatsApp) within South Africa’s payments landscape. You will resolve customer issues, deliver accurate information, and contribute to a high-quality user experience while working 24/7 shifts.
Junior Product Manager – AfricArena (Tech Ecosystem Platform) – Hybrid, Cape Town, South Africa
AfricArena seeks a Mid-level Junior Product Manager to own and manage the AfricArena Wired app and web platforms, ensuring a seamless user experience for startups, investors, and partners across Africa’s tech ecosystem. You will oversee new feature implementation, user feedback, platform performance tracking, and manage website updates on Wix.
🌍 East Africa (5 Roles)
Director, IT Support Lead – Conservation International (Environmental NGO) – Nairobi, Kenya
Conservation International seeks a Senior-level Director, IT Support Lead for Africa to oversee regional IT support systems, ensuring secure, effective, and sustainable technology operations across Africa offices. This role will manage regional IT staff, lead system upgrades, support network operations, and advise on IT strategy while aligning with CI’s global policies.
Senior HR Business Partner – Conservation International (Environmental NGO) – Nairobi, Kenya
Conservation International seeks a Mid-level Senior HR Business Partner to lead Africa’s People & Culture strategy, aligning workforce planning, talent development, and financial governance with global conservation objectives. This role oversees a regional HR team across multiple countries, ensures compliance with diverse labor laws, and drives DEI and organizational effectiveness.
Regional Communication Officer – Agriterra (International NGO Supporting Farmer Cooperatives) – Kampala, Uganda
Agriterra seeks a Mid-level Regional Communication Officer to implement marketing and communications strategies aligned with Agriterra’s brand, supporting lead generation and stakeholder engagement across the region.
Campus & Facilities Operations Manager – African Leadership University (ALU) (Higher Education Institution) – Kigali, Rwanda
ALU seeks a Mid-level Campus & Facilities Operations Manager to oversee campus operations, facilities management, security, and administrative support to ensure an efficient, high-quality experience for students and staff.
Grants Administrator – One Acre Fund (Agriculture/Climate NGO) – Muramvya, Burundi
One Acre Fund seeks an Entry-Level Grants Administrator to support its Burundi program with GCF and other grant management, focusing on donor compliance, financial oversight, and efficient fund utilization.
🌍 West Africa (5 Roles)
Market Regulatory Lead – Airtel Nigeria (Telecommunications Company) – Lagos, Nigeria
Airtel Nigeria is seeking a Senior-level Market Regulatory Lead to interface with the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and other regulatory authorities, ensuring compliance while managing risks and opportunities arising from the regulatory environment.
Principal Legal Counsel – African Development Bank (AfDB) (Multilateral Development Finance Institution) – Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
The African Development Bank seeks a Mid-level Principal Legal Counsel to provide legal support for public sector operations, policy, and governance, ensuring compliance with the Bank’s rules and policies. Responsibilities include drafting and negotiating financing agreements, issuing legal opinions, supporting project teams, and advising on operational policies.
Secretary to the Country Manager – African Development Bank (AfDB) (Multilateral Development Finance Institution) – Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
The African Development Bank seeks a Mid-level Secretary to the Country Manager in Ouagadougou to provide administrative and executive support, manage scheduling, prepare briefing documents, coordinate meetings with stakeholders, and handle correspondence.
Senior Technical Talent Acquisition Specialist – Reliance Health (HealthTech Company) – Lagos, Nigeria
Reliance Health seeks a Mid-level Technical Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead full-cycle recruitment for tech, product, and data science roles in emerging markets. Based in Lagos, you will collaborate with hiring managers, refine recruitment processes, develop employer branding, and manage candidate pipelines.
Innovation Analyst – Babban Gona (Agriculture Social Enterprise) – Lagos, Nigeria
Babban Gona seeks an Entry-Level Innovation Analyst to support the design and scaling of transformative solutions for smallholder farmers. You will conduct research, analyze data, track pilots, and collaborate cross-functionally to improve value delivery to farmers.
🌍 Central Africa (5 Roles)
Chief Executive Officer – Elliot Scott Group L.L.C (Staffing & Recruitment Firm, Real Estate & Construction Focus) – Kinshasa, DRC
Elliot Scott Group is hiring an Executive-level CEO to lead and scale its real estate and construction operations with a focus on Francophone market expansion, particularly in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The CEO will drive strategic growth, oversee residential and commercial projects, manage ready-mix concrete operations, lead cross-border development, and build strong relationships with investors and government authorities.
Head of Supply Chain – Helios Towers (Telecom Infrastructure Company) – Brazzaville, Republic of Congo
Helios Towers seeks a Senior-level Head of Supply Chain to lead and optimize procurement, logistics, inventory, and warehouse operations to support telecom infrastructure expansion across the region. The role involves managing supplier relationships, overseeing SAP-driven inventory systems, ensuring compliance with import/export procedures, driving cost optimization, and aligning supply chain operations with Helios Towers’ strategic objectives.
Senior Team Member, Net Asset Valuation – RHB Banking Group (Banking & Asset Management) – Yaoundé, Cameroon
RHB Banking Group seeks a Mid-level Senior Team Member, Net Asset Valuation (NAV) to oversee accurate and timely NAV calculations for various managed funds within its Asset Management division. Responsibilities include performing and reviewing NAV calculations, validating NAV components, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
National Ombudsperson – SOS Children’s Villages Chad (Child Protection NGO) – N'Djamena, Chad
SOS Children’s Villages is hiring a Mid-level National Ombudsperson to independently support children and youth in unresolved safeguarding concerns across its Chad programs. The role involves providing confidential, impartial, independent, and informal mediation, guiding fair processes, identifying trends, and making recommendations to improve child protection systems.
Administrative Assistant – International Labour Organization (ILO) (UN Agency) – Kinshasa, DRC
The ILO is hiring a Mid-level Administrative Assistant (G6) on a 12-month renewable contract to support its employability component under the AfDB-funded RN2 Kananga-Kabeya-Kamuanga Road Project in the DRC. The role involves providing administrative and operational support, managing travel and workshop logistics, and handling procurement and financial processes.
🌍 North Africa (5 Roles)
Cooperative Advisor – Mercy Corps (Global NGO) – Remote, Kauda, Sudan
Mercy Corps is seeking a Senior-level Consultant Cooperative Advisor to support the THABAT Project in Sudan, focusing on scaling and strengthening community consumer cooperatives to improve food security and resilience in conflict-affected areas.
Data Scientist – Boston Consulting Group (Management Consulting Firm) – Casablanca, Morocco
BCG X, the tech build and design unit of Boston Consulting Group, is seeking a Mid-level Data Scientist in Casablanca, Morocco to join its rapidly growing analytics and AI team. The role involves applying data science and advanced analytics to real-world business problems across various industries and regions, enabling clients to become AI-driven organizations.
Child Protection Facilitator – International Rescue Committee (IRC) (Humanitarian INGO, Child Protection & Education) – Alkufra, Libya
The IRC is seeking a Mid-level Child Protection Facilitator in Alkufra, Libya to support its child protection and non-formal education programming for vulnerable children in conflict-affected communities. The role involves delivering remedial and catch-up classes, facilitating life skills sessions, conducting child protection awareness activities, and contributing to psychosocial support initiatives to improve the protection environment for children.
Key Account Manager (General Merchandise) – Jumia (E-commerce & Digital Services) – Egypt
Jumia, Africa’s leading pan-African e-commerce platform, is hiring a Mid-level Key Account Manager to manage and grow key accounts within the Home Appliances and General Merchandise categories. The role involves developing strong client relationships, driving sales and category revenue and executing promotional strategies.
Operations Analyst – United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) (UN Agency, Sexual & Reproductive Health) – Tripoli, Libya
UNFPA is seeking a Mid-level Operations Analyst on a 6-month temporary appointment (renewable) to support the Libya Country Office. The role involves providing strategic, financial, and administrative support for effective execution of UNFPA’s portfolios, ensuring accountable resource management, budget oversight, HACT implementation,
🌍 International & Pan-African (5 Roles)
Distribution Footprint Program Manager – Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) (International NGO) – Global
MSF is seeking a Mid-level Distribution Footprint Program Manager on a 12-month contract to lead its supply chain transformation strategy globally. The role involves analyzing and optimizing MSF’s distribution footprint across regions, overseeing related initiatives to align with organizational objectives, and ensuring effective collaboration across MSF entities for supply chain efficiency and climate impact reduction.
Medical Content Editor – Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) (International NGO) – Global
MSF is seeking a Mid-level Medical Content Editor to join its International Guidelines Publication team. The role involves ensuring MSF’s international medical guidelines are high-quality, evidence-based, and adapted for field staff in resource-limited settings through structured editing, quality checks, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
Sales Development Representative – Growth Troops (AI & Emerging Tech Sales) – Remote, Pan-African
Growth Troops, a high-growth startup advancing AI and emerging tech solutions, is hiring a Mid-level Sales Development Representative to drive outbound prospecting and lead qualification across its Pan-African markets. The role involves using AI tools for personalized outreach, booking discovery calls, and supporting sales pipeline growth within a fast-paced, metrics-driven environment.
Project Manager – Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) ACCESS (International NGO) – Pan-African
MSF is seeking a Mid-level Project Manager to strengthen project management and planning across its Access initiatives. The role involves supporting teams to structure and deliver projects aligned with the Strategic Plan, ensuring consistent methodologies, on-time delivery, and quality assurance while fostering a project management culture within MSF ACCESS.
Tuberculosis Technical Advisor – Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) ACCESS (International NGO) – Pan-African
MSF is seeking a Mid-level Technical Advisor to lead strategy and technical analysis on access to TB treatment, diagnostics, and prevention. The role involves guiding research, pipeline tracking, and advocacy strategies to address access barriers for TB care in resource-limited settings, while collaborating with MSF’s TB Working Group, TACTIC, operational teams, and global policy forums.
📌 Events & Other Opportunities
🗓️ Events
Smart Africa Summit (SAS) 2025 [Repost]
What it is: A premier summit bringing together African governments, innovators, investors, and partners to advance Africa’s digital transformation through collaboration, policy discussions, and innovation showcases.
When: July 22-24, 2025
Where: Kigali, Rwanda
Africa/Week 2025 (Norrsken) [Repost]
What it is: Africa/Week is a curated annual event hosted by Norrsken in Kigali, bringing together Africa’s leading technology founders, investors, and ecosystem enablers to explore how technology and entrepreneurship are shaping the continent’s future.
When: November 20-21, 2025
Where: Kigali, Rwanda
Africa Digital Finance Summit (ADFS) 2025 [Repost]
What it is: Africa’s premier gathering for digital finance leaders, innovators, and policymakers to shape the future of African finance through innovation and collaboration.
When: November 12-14, 2025
Where: Cape Town, South Africa
💎 Opportunities
Peace Corps: English Education Teacher in Cameroon
This is a volunteer opportunity with the Peace Corps as an English Education Teacher in Cameroon. You will teach English to high school students in rural areas, helping them build communication skills that open up future opportunities. You will also work alongside local teachers to create more interactive lessons. This is a 15-month volunteer commitment, with the option to extend, allowing you to support education while experiencing and integrating into Cameroonian culture and daily life.
Call for Founders – Agritech (Mstudio, Abidjan)
This is an opportunity to co-found an Agritech startup in Côte d’Ivoire with Mstudio, a leading startup studio in Abidjan. The mission is to boost agricultural productivity and profitability in Africa through innovative tech solutions that fit local realities, tackling challenges like supply chain optimization, crop management, and farmer financing.
AI Futures Fund
The AI Futures Fund partners with startups to build the next generation of AI products. Supported by Google DeepMind and Google Labs, the program offers selected startups early access to advanced AI models like Gemini and Veo, opportunities for equity investment, cloud credits, and collaboration with Google’s engineers, researchers, and designers to accelerate product development and scale. It aims to empower founders to unlock innovative AI-powered features and bring transformative products to market.
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