Friday Spotlight: 35 New Jobs & Must-Attend Events Across Africa
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🌍 Southern Africa (5 Roles)
Government Partnership Lead – Muso (Lusaka, Zambia)
Muso is hiring a Government Partnership Lead to drive national health system transformation in Zambia through high-level coordination with the Ministry of Health and global donors.
Human Resources Business Partner – Wilderness (Maun, Botswana)
Wilderness is hiring an HRBP to lead strategic HR implementation and compliance for its aviation division, driving talent development and regulatory alignment in a dynamic sector.
Team Lead – Mercy Corps (Harare, Zimbabwe)
Mercy Corps seeks a Team Lead to drive strategic leadership and oversee multi-sector urban resilience programming aimed at improving economic opportunities and policy environments for urban populations in Zimbabwe.
Property Administrator – Redefine Properties Limited (Cape Town, South Africa)
Redefine Properties is hiring a Property Administrator to manage tenant accounts, lease administration, and financial reconciliations within a commercial real estate portfolio.
Property Administrator – Eris Property Group (Cape Town, South Africa)
Eris Property Group seeks a Property Administrator to manage lease administration, arrears, and tenant relations for its Cape Town portfolio.
🌍 East Africa (5 Roles)
Chief Financial Officer – Shamiri Institute (Nairobi, Kenya)
Shamiri Institute is hiring a CFO to lead financial strategy, compliance, and sustainability at a fast-growing nonprofit advancing youth mental health across Africa.
Director of People – Busara Center for Behavioral Economics (Nairobi, Kenya)
Busara is hiring a Director of People to lead HR strategy, scale people operations, and foster an inclusive, high-performance culture across its global teams.
Senior Research Manager – GiveDirectly (Lilongwe, Malawi)
GiveDirectly is hiring a Senior Research Manager to lead the evaluation of its largest cash transfer RCT to date, shaping research strategy, stakeholder engagement, and data integrity across Malawi.
Finance Coordinator – African Leadership University (Kigali, Rwanda)
ALU is hiring a Finance Coordinator in Rwanda to manage day-to-day financial operations, ensure compliance, and support accurate reporting across the institution.
Programme Assistant – FAO (Kampala, Uganda)
FAO is hiring a Programme Assistant to drive timber and forest product marketing strategies under a wood-based value chain project supporting small-scale tree growers in Uganda.
🌍 West Africa (5 Roles)
Managing Director – NewGlobe (Dutse, Jigawa, Nigeria)
NewGlobe is hiring a Managing Director to lead large-scale education system transformation programs, managing multi-stakeholder operations and driving measurable impact in Jigawa State.
Customer Success Analyst – SunFi (Lagos, Nigeria)
SunFi is hiring a Customer Success Analyst to support solar energy clients by resolving issues, driving product adoption, and improving customer retention across Nigeria's clean energy market.
Senior Relationship Manager – SeamlessHR (Abuja, Nigeria)
SeamlessHR is hiring a Senior Relationship Manager to lead B2B sales and strategic partnerships for salary-backed loans and embedded finance products targeting large enterprises.
Operations & Logistics Manager – Solar Panda (Dakar, Senegal)
Solar Panda is hiring an Operations & Logistics Manager to lead supply chain, warehousing, and retail logistics as it scales its clean energy operations across Senegal.
Field Officer – Wave (Niamey, Niger)
Wave is hiring a Field Officer to lead agent network operations, ensure compliance, and drive customer engagement as part of its Niger launch.
🌍 Central Africa (5 Roles)
Human Resources Director – AGL Transport & Logistics (Lubumbashi, DRC)
AGL is hiring a Human Resources Director to lead HR strategy, social affairs, and talent development for over 500 employees, driving organizational transformation in a key regional hub.
Senior Project Manager – Turner & Townsend (Kinshasa, DRC)
Turner & Townsend seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead strategic construction project delivery, overseeing client interface, governance, and performance across the DRC.
Evaluation Officer – IMPACT Initiatives (N'Djamena, Chad)
IMPACT Initiatives is hiring an Evaluation Officer to lead humanitarian research, monitoring, and assessment efforts addressing refugee and host community vulnerabilities in eastern Chad.
Human Resources Associate – UNDP (Libreville, Gabon)
UNDP seeks a Human Resources Associate to oversee recruitment, contract management, and HR policy implementation in support of governance and development programs in Gabon.
Administrative and Finance Assistant – UNDP (Yaounde, Cameroon)
UNDP is hiring an Administrative and Finance Assistant in Yaounde to provide critical financial and administrative support for regional environmental crime programs, ensuring smooth program implementation and compliance with UN procedures.
🌍 North Africa (5 Roles)
Managing Consultant - Mastercard (Egypt)
Mastercard is hiring a Managing Consultant in Egypt to lead client engagements and develop data-driven credit risk strategies across multiple industries.
Commercial Project Manager – Baxter (Tunis, Tunisia)
Baxter is hiring a Commercial Project Manager to lead strategic commercial projects across the MEA region, driving market expansion, digital transformation, and distributor management to support growth in kidney care therapies.
Senior Full Stack Developer – Tingis Web (Tangier, Morocco)
Tingis Web is hiring a Senior Full Stack Developer to lead the end-to-end design and implementation of scalable web applications, driving innovation and mentoring junior developers across global teams.
Digital Health Associate – Reliance Health (Remote, Egypt)
Reliance Health is hiring a Digital Health Associate to deliver patient-centered virtual primary care across emerging markets, driving innovation in accessible healthcare delivery.
Strategy Intern – Africa50 (Remote, Casablanca, Morocco)
Africa50 is hiring a Strategy Intern to support the development and execution of strategic priorities, driving growth and innovation in Africa’s infrastructure investment landscape.
🌍 Remote (5 Roles)
Business and Reporting Analyst – JUMO (Remote, South Africa)
JUMO is hiring a Business and Reporting Analyst in South Africa to lead data domain ownership and deliver scalable analytics solutions that drive financial inclusion.
Portfolio Manager – 500 Global (Remote, Georgia)
500 Global is hiring a Portfolio Manager to strategically manage and support startup founders across Eurasia, driving growth and optimizing portfolio performance.
Investment Associate – Kiva (Remote, Nairobi or Bogota)
Kiva is hiring an Investment Associate to support due diligence, financial analysis, and performance monitoring of social enterprises across global impact portfolios.
Customer Success Manager – RemoFirst (Remote, South Africa)
RemoFirst is hiring a Customer Success Manager to lead client onboarding and support across the EMEA region, driving customer satisfaction and growth for a global HR tech platform serving Fortune 500 companies.
Lead Designer – Borderless (Remote, Africa)
Borderless is hiring a Lead Designer to shape its brand identity and visual strategy across all platforms while producing bold content and representing the company through UGC-style videos.
🌍 International & Pan-African (5 Roles)
Mobilizing Alliances Director– IDRC (Ottawa, Canada)
IDRC seeks a Director to lead strategic partnership development and resource mobilization globally, driving the Mobilizing Alliances Framework to expand research impact and foster sustainable collaborations.
Senior Director – Coca-Cola (Johannesburg, South Africa)
Coca-Cola is hiring a Senior Director to lead Studio X operations across Africa, driving integrated marketing execution and regional alignment within a global innovation network.
Project Delivery Manager – Mixta Africa (Remote, Multiple African Countries)
Mixta Africa is hiring a Project Delivery Manager to lead end-to-end execution of complex real estate developments across residential, commercial, and hospitality sectors.
Junior Transaction Lawyer – Africa GreenCo (South Africa)
Africa GreenCo is hiring a Junior Transaction Lawyer to support renewable energy transactions and legal structuring across Sub-Saharan Africa's evolving power markets.
Project Support Assistant – War Child (Africa, DRC)
War Child is hiring a Project Support Assistant to oversee administrative, financial, and logistical operations at its Masisi base, ensuring compliance and efficient program support in a conflict-affected region.
📌 Events & Other Opportunities
🗓️ Events
Webinar: Scaling African Startup Teams in the Age of AI
What it is: A live webinar featuring Paul Breloff, founder of Shortlist, discussing how startup teams in Africa can scale effectively in the era of AI. The session will also explore common hiring mistakes and future trends in talent strategy.
When: Tuesday, June 3, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM GMT+2
Where: Zoom (Online Event)
Africa Fintech Mixer 2025
What it is: An exclusive networking event for fintech industry leaders, operators, and investors focused on Africa. The mixer encourages innovation and collaboration alongside the Money20/20 conference.
When: Tuesday, June 3, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM GMT+2
Where: Online (Webinar)
👉 To participate or inquire, contact: GEI@worldbank.org
Making Digital Tools Work for Farmers
What it is: A webinar exploring how digital agriculture tools (D4AG) in Sub-Saharan Africa can improve smallholder livelihoods and promote gender equality. The session will present research findings and practical recommendations based on studies in Mali.
When: Tuesday, June 3, 2025, 3:00 PM Africa/Dakar time (GMT+0)
Where: Klein Canvas, Volkshotel, Amsterdam
💎 Opportunities
Expression of Interest (EoI) for Partnership with Welthungerhilfe Uganda
A formal application process inviting organizations to express interest in partnering with Welthungerhilfe Uganda. The EoI gathers essential information to assess potential collaborators for development and humanitarian projects. Submission does not guarantee partnership but initiates the evaluation process.
WIA Young Leaders Program 2025
A prestigious program supporting and empowering young African women leaders aged 25 to 40, from Francophone, Anglophone, and Lusophone backgrounds. The initiative offers high-level networking, customized training, mentorship by international leaders, and learning expeditions to boost professional and social advancement. It aims to develop dynamic, innovative, and inclusive leadership for Africa’s future.
Voices from the South: Storytelling for Impact
A journalism training program for emerging storytellers from the Global South, focused on reporting health challenges and humanitarian crises with depth and impact. The program includes virtual courses from July to October 2025, followed by an in-person training and simulation in Abu Dhabi in November 2025.
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