Wrapping Up the Week: Your Friday Highlights
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🌍 Southern Africa (5 Roles)
Managing Executive – Vodafone South Africa (Telecommunications Company) – Johannesburg, South Africa
Vodafone is hiring a Senior-level Finance Director to oversee the Finance Operations and Controls processes for Vodacom South Africa. This role involves leading a team focused on financial accounting, reporting, and operational efficiency.
Finance Director – Partners In Health Lesotho (Non-profit Global Health Organization) – Maseru, Lesotho
Partners In Health (PIH) is hiring a Senior-level Finance Director to oversee the strategic financial planning and reporting for its Lesotho operations. The Finance Director will play a critical role in developing and leading an efficient finance team while ensuring the effective implementation of financial systems and controls in line with PIH Lesotho’s mission.
Head: Business Operations & Products – Sanlam Group (Financial Services Institution) – Johannesburg, South Africa
Sanlam is hiring a Senior-level Head: Business Operations & Products to lead the platforms, systems, and operations that drive Sanlam Corporate’s product and service delivery. This role focuses on ensuring operational excellence by integrating platform management, process optimization, and automation.
Enterprise Manager – Ozow (Fintech Company) – Cape Town, South Africa
Ozow is hiring a Mid-level Enterprise Manager to drive commercial growth by identifying, pursuing, and closing high-value enterprise deals. This role requires a hunter mindset with a focus on meeting ambitious revenue targets in the fintech space.
Risk and Onboarding Operations Lead – Ozow (Fintech Company) – Cape Town, South Africa
Ozow is hiring a Mid-level Risk and Onboarding Operations Lead to safeguard both the business and its customers. In this role, you'll stay ahead of the game by detecting vulnerabilities before they become threats and crafting strategies that strike the perfect balance between security and user experience.
🌍 East Africa (5 Roles)
Head of Governance and Assurance – Absa Group (Financial Services Group) – Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Absa Group is hiring a Mid-level Head of Governance and Assurance in Tanzania to lead and manage the company’s governance frameworks, risk management, and internal control systems. This role will be responsible for developing and implementing risk appetite, managing risks in critical processes, and ensuring governance standards are adhered to across Absa’s operations
Head - Talent Acquisition, Learning and Development – Airtel Malawi Plc (Telecommunications Company) – Lilongwe, Malawi
Airtel Malawi Plc is hiring a Mid-level Head of Talent Acquisition, Learning, and Development to develop, coordinate, and implement the company’s training programs, ensuring the development of high-standard competencies aligned with departmental needs. This role also involves handling employee engagement and ensuring efficient talent acquisition and employee development.
Investment Officer – Inkomoko (Impact Investment Organization) – Asosa, Benishangul-Gumuz, Ethiopia
Inkomoko is hiring a Mid-level Investment Officer to support entrepreneurs in Ethiopia by managing investment preparation, portfolio management, and investment management systems. The ideal candidate will work closely with borrowers to ensure effective investment delivery, monitor financial performance, and provide essential support in portfolio management and risk mitigation.
Project Manager – Odoo (Software Company) – Nairobi, Kenya
Odoo is hiring an Entry-level Project Manager to oversee the implementation of Odoo’s software solutions for clients across various industries. In this role, you will be directly engaged with clients to analyze their needs, configure and implement tailored solutions, and train users on how to best leverage Odoo’s products.
Customer Support Operations Agent – Bolt (Technology Company) – Nairobi, Kenya
Bolt is hiring an Entry-level Customer Support Operations Agent to handle customer inquiries and provide exceptional support through chat, email, and voice. This role involves working with a dynamic team to resolve customer issues across various verticals and maintain high-quality support standards in line with SLAs.
🌍 West Africa (5 Roles)
Chief Investment Officer (Origination) – African Development Bank Group (AfDB) (International Development Organization) – Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
AfDB is hiring a Chief Investment Officer (Origination) to lead and structure private sector investments in the energy value chain. This position will focus on driving business opportunities and executing transactions related to private investments, including Independent Power Projects (IPPs) and corporate loans, as well as developing innovative financing solutions.
Principal Manager, Advice for Small Businesses – European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) (Multilateral Development Bank) – Cotonou, Benin
EBRD is hiring a Senior-level Principal Manager for Advice for Small Businesses (ASB) to oversee and manage the conception, implementation, and evaluation of advisory activities in Benin. This position will lead a local team to deliver impactful SME development initiatives in alignment with the Bank's strategic priorities, focusing on business development, portfolio management, and fostering strong relationships with key stakeholders.
Senior Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone Officer – African Development Bank Group (AfDB) (International Development Organization) – Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
AfDB is hiring a Mid-level Senior Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone Officer to support the development and implementation of projects under the Feed Africa Strategy. This position will focus on driving agriculture transformation through the development of Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZs).
Talent Acquisition Trainee – Philip Morris International (PMI) (Global Tobacco and Smoke-Free Products Company) – Dakar, Senegal
PMI is hiring an Entry-level Talent Acquisition Trainee to join their People & Culture team in Dakar. The position offers a hands-on opportunity to gain experience in recruitment, employer branding, and onboarding while supporting PMI’s transformation to a smoke-free future.
Sales Executive – Verto (Fintech Company) – Lagos, Nigeria
Verto is hiring an Entry-level Sales Executive to focus on generating new business within the Nigerian market. The successful candidate will drive client acquisition, foster relationships, and contribute to revenue growth by promoting Verto’s innovative solutions in the payments and foreign exchange space.
🌍 Central Africa (5 Roles)
Country Manager, Angola – Zutari (Engineering Firm) – Luanda, Angola
Zutari is seeking a Senior-level Country Manager for Angola to lead its operations and drive strategic initiatives. The role involves developing and executing business strategies, building and nurturing client relationships, leading a high-performing team, ensuring successful project delivery, and managing financial performance.
Senior Specialist - Project Management, Technology – MTN Cameroon (Telecommunications Company) – Douala, Littoral, Cameroon
MTN Cameroon is seeking a Mid-level Senior Specialist for Project Management in Technology. This role involves managing large and complex enterprise projects, ensuring timely delivery, client satisfaction, and budget optimization.
Logistics Supervisor – One Acre Fund (Non-Profit Organization) – Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
One Acre Fund is seeking a Mid-level Logistics Supervisor to manage procurement, stock management, and deliveries to support smallholder farmers. This role is based in Kinshasa and involves optimizing costs, strengthening supplier relationships, and ensuring smooth operations for the organization.
Payroll Consultant – KPMG (Global Audit and Consulting Firm) – Lisbon, Portugal
KPMG is seeking a Mid-level Payroll Consultant to join its dynamic team. This role involves managing and providing payroll services, ensuring compliance with local regulations and delivering effective solutions to clients across different industries.
Human Resources Associate – UNDP (International Development Organization) – Libreville, Gabon
UNDP is seeking a Mid-level Human Resources Associate for its office in Libreville, Gabon. This fixed-term position will focus on providing comprehensive HR support, including recruitment, staffing, performance management, and employee welfare, contributing to the overall mission of the UNDP in promoting sustainable development.
🌍 North Africa (5 Roles)
Head of Operations Center – Siemens Healthineers (Medical Technology Institution) – Cairo, Egypt
Siemens Healthineers is seeking a Senior-level Head of Operations Center. The role involves managing and overseeing all logistics processes, from order entry to returns management, ensuring efficient resource utilization, and maintaining high service quality.
Consultant, Advisory – JESA Group (Consulting Firm) – Casablanca, Morocco
JESA Group is seeking a Mid-level Consultant for its Advisory & Digital Solutions team. This role involves providing management consulting services to clients in industries like mining, chemicals, manufacturing, and more across Africa and the Middle East.
Global Procurement Assistant Analyst – PepsiCo (Global Food and Beverage Company) – New Cairo, Egypt
PepsiCo is seeking a Mid-level Global Procurement Assistant Analyst to join its team. This role involves coordinating waste management and scrap selling requests, collaborating with various internal departments and external partners, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
Creative Desk Project Manager – Mastercard (Global Financial Services Company) – Casablanca, Morocco
Mastercard is seeking a Mid-level Creative Desk Project Manager to manage production resource planning for marketing communications. This role involves ensuring the efficient delivery of creative campaigns, working closely with production teams, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders in the Middle East & Africa region.
Partnership Officer – Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) (Humanitarian Organization) – Port Sudan, Sudan
The NRC is seeking a Mid-level Partnership Officer to support the application of a cross-sector, comprehensive access and partnership approach for programming in Sudan. This role involves strengthening NRC’s ability to access vulnerable populations affected by conflict and displacement through effective local partnerships.
🌍 Remote (5 Roles)
Director of ICT Services – Imagine Worldwide (Non-profit Education Organization) – Remote (Africa)
Imagine Worldwide is seeking a Senior-level Director of ICT Services to join their team. This role will involve strategic leadership and management of ICT operations, including overseeing network infrastructure, cybersecurity strategies, and internal IT support.
Senior Product Engineer (Frontend) – Buffer (Social Media Management Software Company) – Remote
Buffer is seeking a Mid-level Senior Product Engineer (Frontend) to join their Content Creation team. As a Senior Frontend Engineer, you will lead the development of core parts of the content creation experience, including a new composer, AI-powered features, and content planning tools.
Finance Manager – APRI (Research Think Tank) – Remote (Abuja or elsewhere in Africa)
APRI is seeking a Mid-level Finance Manager to support their growing finance and operations team. This role involves hands-on financial administration, project support, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
Sand Rockstar Radar – Sand Technologies (Digital Transformation Company) – Remote
Sand Technologies is seeking a Mid-level professionals to join their dynamic team in various roles. As part of a global leader in digital transformation, the successful candidates will contribute to harnessing technology in industries like telecom, healthcare, and utilities, while working with cutting-edge tools in AI, data science, software engineering, and IoT.
Sales Development Representative – Verto (Fintech Company) – London, UK
Verto is seeking an Entry-level Sales Development Representative (SDR) to join their team in London. As an SDR, you'll play a pivotal role in driving business growth within the UK market by generating new business opportunities and qualifying potential clients.
🌍 International & Pan-African (5 Roles)
Software Engineer – Remoteli (Remote Staffing Solutions Company) – Ghana/Rwanda
Remoteli is seeking a Senior-level Software Engineer to join their team. In this role, you'll work on customizations, extensions, and integrations for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, ensuring reliable and scalable solutions.
Investment Officer – IFC (International Finance Corporation) – Dakar, Senegal or Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
IFC is seeking a Senior-level Investment Officer to join their team in the Manufacturing, Agribusiness, and Services (MAS) sectors in Africa. This role involves leading transactions, managing portfolios, and developing strategies for growth in the services sectors, including tourism, retail, health, and education.
Senior Inclusive Business Innovator – Bopinc (Non-profit Organization) – Pan-African
Bopinc is seeking a Senior-level Inclusive Business Innovator to lead large-scale programs, provide strategic business advisory to companies on inclusive business, and drive business development. The ideal candidate will have experience working with start-ups and corporates in emerging market.
Customer Service Team Lead – Remoteli (Remote Staffing Solutions Company) – Ghana/Rwanda
Remoteli is seeking a Mid-level Customer Service Team Lead to oversee and support a multilingual customer service team. This role involves monitoring team performance, handling escalated inquiries in English, French, and Spanish, and ensuring effective collaboration with other departments to enhance the customer experience.
Programme Outreach Assistant – Africa-Europe Foundation (Nonprofit Organization) – Hybrid, Belgium
The Africa-Europe Foundation is seeking an Entry-level Programme Outreach Assistant for a 6-month paid traineeship. In this role, you will assist in the coordination of events, strategic communications, and content creation.
📌 Events & Other Opportunities
🗓️ Events
Tech in Ghana: The Royal Edition Kumasi 2025
What it is: A premier technology conference spotlighting Ghana's vibrant tech ecosystem, featuring innovators, investors, and thought leaders.
When: 2025
Where: Kumasi, Ghana
💎 Opportunities
Interpreter/Translator Application
Landesa, a global land rights organization, seeks interpreters and translators to assist with live, written, and audio translation services in multiple languages (Amharic, Arabic, Bangla, French, Spanish). The services will support their Center for Women’s Land Rights, focusing on gender-just tenure rights for people in rural, poverty-stricken areas
Expert Pool with Experience in Madagascar
Landesa seeks an expert for a 13-month GIZ program aimed at strengthening the rights, resources, and representation of women in rural areas of Madagascar, Mali, and Kenya. The role involves providing capacity development, coordinating with experts, and supporting training and consultation activities.
Team Lead & Lead Trainer (Female)
Landesa is looking for a Team Lead & Lead Trainer for a 13-month GIZ program focused on strengthening women's rights and resources in Madagascar, Mali, and Kenya. The role involves developing and implementing capacity development programs, training, and managing multi-stakeholder processes for women's empowerment in sustainable land resource management
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