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Chief Financial Officer – YXS Capital (Fintech / Venture Capital) – Remote (Global)

YXS Capital is hiring an Executive-level Chief Financial Officer to lead financial strategy and operations for an award-winning venture capital platform backing transformative companies. The role manages capital deployment, financial reporting, investor relations, and operational infrastructure while supporting YXS Capital’s mission to engineer outcomes through proven expertise and global enterprise networks.

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Director of Development – Imagine Worldwide (Nonprofit / Fundraising & Development) – Remote (Global)

Imagine Worldwide is hiring an Executive-level Director of Development to lead fundraising strategy and revenue growth across the organization. The role builds donor relationships, manages major gifts and grants, and drives sustainable funding to support Imagine Worldwide’s global mission of creating lasting positive change.

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Director, Global Health and Development Team – Rethink Priorities (Research / Global Health & Development) – Remote (Global)

Rethink Priorities is hiring an Executive-level Director of Global Health and Development Team to lead research strategy and team operations across global health and development priorities. The role shapes the organization’s research agenda, manages team growth and culture, and drives evidence-based insights that inform high-impact policy and practice in global health and development.

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Head of Marketing & Communications – garden3d (Technology / 3D & Design) – Remote (Global)

garden3d is hiring an Executive-level Head of Marketing & Communications to lead brand strategy, messaging, and go-to-market initiatives globally. The role builds and manages the marketing function, drives customer acquisition and brand awareness, and shapes how garden3d communicates its 3D technology platform to the market.

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Head of Engineering (Remote - Work from Anywhere) – Xapo Bank (Fintech / Banking & Crypto) – Remote (Global)

Xapo Bank is hiring an Executive-level Head of Engineering to lead the technical vision and strategy for a global financial services platform. The role builds and scales engineering teams, oversees product architecture and infrastructure, and drives innovation across Xapo Bank’s mission to provide accessible, secure banking and crypto services worldwide.

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Chief of Staff to CTO – Carrier (Fintech / Financial Services Technology) – Europe

Carrier is hiring an Executive-level Chief of Staff to CTO to drive strategic initiatives and operational excellence for the CTO office. The role manages priorities, coordinates cross-functional teams, and enables the CTO to scale technology leadership across Carrier’s financial services platform.

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Chief Operating Officer – Raising The Village (Nonprofit / International Development) – Pan-African

Raising The Village is hiring an Executive-level Chief Operating Officer to lead operations and strategy across the organization’s pan-African programs and impact initiatives. The role oversees finance, human resources, program delivery, and organizational systems, enabling Raising The Village to scale sustainable community-driven development solutions across Africa.

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Chief People and Culture Officer – Raising The Village (Nonprofit / International Development) – Pan-African

Raising The Village is hiring an Executive-level Chief People and Culture Officer to build and lead the organization’s people strategy, culture, and talent systems. The role shapes organizational values, manages HR operations, and develops teams across a global impact organization committed to strengthening communities and creating sustainable change.

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Multi-county Chief of Party- ECB Project – World Vision (Nonprofit / Child Welfare & Disability Inclusion) – Pan-African

World Vision is hiring an Executive-level Multi-Country Chief of Party to lead the Every Child Belongs Initiative across multiple African countries, ensuring strategic oversight and accountability for disability-inclusive programming. The role manages country directors, drives implementation across health, education, child protection, and WASH sectors, and builds sustainable government and community systems to serve approximately 500,000 children with disabilities and their families.

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Partner Relationship Manager - Somalia – JustMarkets (Fintech / Financial Inclusion) – Sub-Saharan Africa

JustMarkets is hiring a Mid-level to Senior-level Partner Relationship Manager to build and maintain strategic partnerships across Somalia’s financial ecosystem. You’ll identify partnership opportunities, negotiate agreements, and support partner success to expand JustMarkets’ reach in underserved markets and advance financial inclusion across the region.

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VP of Academic Governance & Student Services – ALU (Education / Higher Education Leadership) – Rwanda

ALU is hiring an Executive-level VP of Academic Governance & Student Services to lead academic strategy, institutional governance, and student experience across the organization. The role shapes curriculum standards, oversees student support systems, and ensures academic excellence, advancing ALU’s mission of transforming higher education and creating opportunity across Africa.

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CFO/Global Director of Finance – Educate! (Nonprofit / Education & Social Enterprise) – Tanzania

Educate! is hiring an Executive-level CFO/Global Director of Finance to lead financial strategy and operations across the organization’s East Africa footprint. The role manages budgets, financial planning, donor reporting, and team oversight, driving Educate!’s mission to expand access to quality education and economic opportunity in underserved communities.

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Chief Investment & Business Officer (CIO) – Bio Usawa Inc. (Biotech / Monoclonal Antibodies Manufacturing) – Kigali, Rwanda

Bio Usawa Inc. is hiring an Executive-level Chief Investment & Business Officer to drive investment strategy, business development, and commercial growth for Africa’s leading monoclonal antibody manufacturer. The role shapes funding partnerships, scales operations across East Africa, and accelerates Bio Usawa’s mission to deliver quality, affordable lifesaving therapeutics to patients across Africa and beyond.

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Country Director - Mercy Corps, Uganda (National Position) – Mercy Corps (Nonprofit / International Development) – Kampala, Uganda

Mercy Corps is hiring an Executive-level Country Director to lead all operations, strategy, and impact across Uganda. The role oversees program delivery, manages local and international teams, and represents Mercy Corps to government and partners, advancing the organization’s mission of alleviating suffering and poverty in fragile and conflict-affected regions.

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Executive Director – CVPeople Tanzania (Talent & HR / Professional Services) – Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

CVPeople Tanzania is hiring an Executive-level Executive Director to provide strategic leadership and drive the organization’s growth across East Africa. The role sets organizational strategy, manages operations, and leads teams to advance CVPeople’s mission of connecting talent with opportunity in Tanzania and the region.

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Vice President & Profit Center Head, Rubber – Olam Agri (Agriculture / Rubber & Commodities) – Ghana

Olam Agri is hiring an Executive-level Vice President & Profit Center Head for Rubber to lead the business unit’s strategy, operations, and financial performance across West Africa. The role oversees production, supply chain, and commercial teams while driving profitability and growth in Olam Agri’s global rubber supply chain.

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Chief Financial Officer (CFO) & Head of Strategy – Afrinvest West Africa Ltd (Fintech / Microfinance Banking) – Nigeria

Afrinvest West Africa Ltd is hiring an Executive-level Chief Financial Officer & Head of Strategy to lead financial stewardship and digital transformation at a recently acquired microfinance bank. The role drives strategic financial performance, regulatory compliance, and growth strategy execution while positioning the institution as a digitally-led leader in financial inclusion across West Africa.

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Managing Director Everllence Senegal – Everllence (Energy / Field Service & Utilities) – Dakar, Senegal

Everllence is hiring an Executive-level Managing Director for Everllence Senegal to lead regional operations and drive energy reliability across West Africa. The role oversees strategy, team management, and field service delivery, advancing Everllence’s mission to strengthen energy infrastructure and operational excellence in underserved markets.

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Regional Director – Meda (Nonprofit / International Development) – Senegal

Meda is hiring an Executive-level Regional Director for West and Central Africa to lead strategy, operations, and impact across the region. The role oversees program delivery, partnerships, and team leadership to advance Meda’s mission of sustainable development and health outcomes in underserved communities.

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Female General Manager – The Borough Lagos (Hospitality / Hotel Management) – Lekki Phase 1, Lagos, Nigeria

The Borough Lagos is hiring a Senior-level Female General Manager to lead all operations and strategic direction of the property. The role oversees guest experience, staff management, revenue optimization, and brand standards, driving The Borough’s mission to deliver exceptional hospitality and memorable stays in Lagos.

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Chief Executive Officer – Cinergy (Pty) Ltd (Energy / Utilities & Power) – South Africa

Cinergy (Pty) Ltd is hiring an Executive-level Chief Executive Officer to lead strategy, operations, and growth across the organization’s pan-African energy and utilities portfolio. The role sets vision and direction for the company, oversees executive teams, and drives commercial and operational excellence to advance Cinergy’s position in Africa’s energy sector.

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Chief Operating Officer (COO) – Boomerang Marketing (Consulting & Advisory / Business Process Outsourcing) – Wynberg, South Africa

Boomerang Marketing is hiring an Executive-level Chief Operating Officer (COO) to lead operations, drive growth, and inspire the organization across Southern Africa. The role oversees strategy execution, team leadership, and operational excellence, positioning Boomerang as a dynamic force in the consulting and BPO sector.

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Chief Finance and Enablement Officer – SmartStart (Talent & HR / Organizational Development) – Johannesburg, South Africa

SmartStart is hiring an Executive-level Chief Finance and Enablement Officer to provide strategic financial leadership and organizational stewardship that enables the company to deliver its strategy. The role combines CFO responsibilities with people and culture enablement, ensuring SmartStart’s financial health and operational excellence while fostering a workplace where everyone can work freely and thrive.

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VP of Engineering - Kuda Technologies Ltd – Kuda (Fintech / Mobile Banking) – South Africa

Kuda is hiring an Executive-level VP of Engineering to lead the technology strategy and engineering organization across the pan-African fintech platform. The role builds and scales high-performing engineering teams, drives product innovation, and ensures technical excellence as Kuda makes financial services accessible and affordable for millions of Africans.

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Country Manager - Zambia – BURN MANUFACTURING (Energy / Clean Cooking & Distribution) – Lusaka, Zambia

BURN Manufacturing is hiring a Senior-level Country Manager to lead market expansion, sales, and operations across Zambia. The role drives revenue growth, manages distribution networks, and builds local partnerships to scale access to clean cooking solutions, advancing BURN’s mission of replacing harmful biomass fuels with sustainable energy products.

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Chief Information Officer – MTN (Telecom / Digital Transformation & IT Leadership) – Douala, Littoral, Cameroon

MTN is hiring an Executive-level Chief Information Officer to lead digital transformation and position MTN Cameroon’s technology function as an industry leader driving innovation and operational excellence. The role shapes IT strategy, builds a high-performing multidisciplinary tech team, and navigates macroeconomic challenges to enable sustainable growth across the organization.

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Chief of Party – Abt Global (Healthcare / Malaria Control & HIV) – Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo

Abt Global is hiring an Executive-level Chief of Party to lead malaria vector control and HIV/AIDS service delivery implementation across the Democratic Republic of Congo. The role manages all project operations, coordinates with government ministries and U.S. State Department partners, and ensures on-time, on-budget delivery of health outcomes while strengthening local capacity across 14 partner countries.

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Head of Road Freight – DGF Cameroon PLC (Logistics / Road Freight Operations) – Douala, Cameroon

DGL Cameroon PLC is hiring a Senior-level Head of Road Freight to lead and optimize the road freight operations across the region. The role manages fleet performance, driver teams, route efficiency, and customer service delivery, driving DHL’s mission to connect people and businesses through reliable logistics solutions.

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Head of Energy Infrastructure – Spiro (Energy / Energy Infrastructure) – Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

SPIRO is hiring an Executive-level Head of Energy Infrastructure to lead strategy, deployment, and operational performance of energy systems across the region. The role drives infrastructure development and operational excellence, positioning SPIRO as a key player in Central Africa’s energy transition and logistics ecosystem.

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Senior Manager – Glencore Copper / Kamoto Copper Company S.A (Energy / Copper Mining) – Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of Congo

Glencore Copper is hiring a Senior-level Manager - Strategic HRBP to drive human resources strategy and business partnership at Kamoto Copper Company in Kolwezi. The role aligns talent management, organizational development, and people initiatives with mining operations, supporting Glencore’s position as a leading global copper producer.

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Director of Treasury & Markets – Afreximbank (Fintech / Trade Finance & Banking) – Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

Afreximbank is hiring an Executive-level Director of Treasury & Markets (Resource Mobilisation) to lead funding strategy, execute capital plans, and manage the Resource Mobilisation Department. The role secures broad market access and deep liquidity for Africa’s premier trade finance institution, reporting to the Group Treasurer and driving Afreximbank’s mission to finance intra-African trade and development.

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Director, WWF-North Africa – World Wide Fund for Nature (Nonprofit / Conservation & Environment) – Tunis, Tunisia

World Wide Fund for Nature is hiring an Executive-level Director, WWF-North Africa to lead the organization’s conservation strategy and operations across the North Africa region. The role drives WWF’s mission to protect wildlife and ecosystems by managing regional programs, partnerships, and teams to advance sustainable environmental impact across the continent.

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Sudan INGO Forum Director – Mercy Corps (Nonprofit / International Humanitarian) – Sudan

Mercy Corps is hiring a Senior-level Sudan INGO Forum Director to lead coordination and advocacy across international NGOs operating in Sudan. The role convenes member organizations, facilitates dialogue with government and donors, and strengthens the collective voice of the humanitarian sector, advancing Mercy Corps’ mission of alleviating suffering and building resilient communities.

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Associate Director, Deputy Head Egypt, Financial Institutions – EBRD (Fintech / Financial Institutions) – Cairo, Egypt

EBRD is hiring a Senior-level Associate Director and Deputy Head Egypt to lead financial institutions strategy and operations across North Africa. The role oversees portfolio management, client relationships, and team leadership while advancing EBRD’s mission to foster market economies and democratic governance in emerging regions.

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Project Leader or Principal, Morocco – Boston Consulting Group (Consulting / Strategy & Advisory) – Casablanca, Morocco

Boston Consulting Group is hiring a Senior-level Project Leader or Principal to lead high-impact consulting engagements across North Africa from the Casablanca office. You’ll drive client strategy work, manage cross-functional teams, and shape business transformation initiatives, advancing BCG’s mission to help organizations solve their most critical challenges.

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Hire an Executive Assistant through Africa Rising

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Recruit through Africa Rising

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Put your senior openings in front of an audience of experienced professionals and decision makers across the continent.

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Chief of Staff for Engineering – Parity Technologies (Technology / Blockchain Infrastructure) – Remote (Global)

Parity Technologies is hiring an Executive-level Chief of Staff for Engineering to partner directly with the Founder and drive organizational alignment across the company’s engineering leadership. You’ll translate vision into clear decisions, own cross-functional problem-solving, and design the operating rhythm for leadership—helping Parity build the core infrastructure powering Web3 and decentralized applications.

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Business Development Director – ATR Consulting (Consulting / Business Development & Advisory) – Remote (Pan-African)

ATR Consulting is hiring a Senior-level Business Development Director to drive growth and expand the firm’s client base across Africa. The role identifies new market opportunities, builds strategic partnerships, and leads business development initiatives that strengthen ATR Consulting’s position as a trusted advisory partner across the continent.

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Executive Vice President, Evidence – Evidence Action (Nonprofit / Global Health & Evidence) – Remote (US)

Evidence Action is hiring an Executive-level Executive Vice President, Evidence to lead the organization’s research, evaluation, and evidence strategy across global health interventions. The role shapes how Evidence Action identifies neglected health issues, validates solutions, and scales proven interventions that transform lives at unprecedented scale.

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VP Engagement – ALU (Education / Higher Education & Leadership) – Rwanda, Mauritius or Remote

ALU is hiring a Executive-level VP Engagement to lead stakeholder relationships and drive institutional partnerships across Africa’s higher education ecosystem. The role builds and nurtures connections with students, alumni, employers, and communities, advancing ALU’s mission to transform Africa through innovative, technology-enabled education and career pathways.

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Admissions Director – ALU (Education / Higher Education) – Pan-African

ALU is hiring a Senior-level Admissions Director to lead recruitment strategy and build a diverse student body across ALU’s pan-African campuses. The role manages admissions operations, sets enrollment targets, and shapes the student experience from application through enrollment, advancing ALU’s mission of transforming Africa through world-class technology education.

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Senior Global Programs Director – Sparkmicrogrants (Nonprofit / International Development) – Pan-African

Sparkmicrogrants is hiring a Senior-level Global Programs Director to lead program strategy and implementation across Africa, scaling impact through microgrants and community-driven development initiatives. The role oversees regional teams, manages partnerships, and drives program innovation to advance Sparkmicrogrants’ mission of empowering grassroots organizations and entrepreneurs across the continent.

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Head of Finance / Chief Financial Officer – Kenyan agriculture organisation (Agriculture / Finance Leadership) – Kenya

A Kenyan agriculture organisation is hiring an Executive-level Head of Finance / Chief Financial Officer to lead financial strategy, operations, and reporting across the business. The role manages budgets, financial planning, compliance, and stakeholder reporting while supporting the organisation’s mission to advance sustainable agriculture and food security in East Africa.

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General Manager – Oxford HR (Agriculture / Agricultural Management) – Kenya

Oxford HR is recruiting on behalf their client a Senior-level General Manager to lead operations and strategy for a Kenyan agriculture organisation. The role oversees day-to-day management, team leadership, and business growth initiatives, driving the organisation’s mission to strengthen agricultural productivity and impact across East Africa.

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Regional Finance Director, Africa – Mercy Corps (Nonprofit / International Development) – Kenya

Mercy Corps is hiring a Senior-level Regional Finance Director, Africa to oversee financial strategy, compliance, and operations across the organization’s pan-African programs. The role manages budgets, financial reporting, and audit processes while supporting Mercy Corps’ mission to build secure, productive, and just communities in fragile and conflict-affected regions.

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Ampersand Energy - Director of Marketing – Ampersand Energy (Energy / Clean Energy & Utilities) – Kenya

Ampersand Energy is hiring an Executive-level Director of Marketing to lead brand strategy, market positioning, and growth communications across East Africa’s energy sector. The role shapes how Ampersand communicates its clean energy solutions to customers, partners, and stakeholders, driving awareness and adoption of sustainable energy access in the region.

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Head of Mines – Dangote Industries Limited (Energy / Mining & Extraction) – Mtwara, Tanzania

Dangote Industries Limited is hiring an Executive-level Head of Mines to oversee mining operations at the Mtwara Plant in Tanzania. The role manages extraction, safety, compliance, and operational efficiency across the mine site, driving Dangote’s integrated energy and utilities strategy in East Africa.

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Country Director Ghana – Right to Play (Nonprofit / Youth Development & Sport) – Accra, Ghana

Right to Play is hiring an Executive-level Country Director to lead the organization’s operations and impact strategy across Ghana. The role oversees program delivery, team management, partnerships, and fundraising to advance Right to Play’s mission of using sport and play to develop resilient, healthy children in vulnerable communities.

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Country Director, Nigeria – Resolve To Save Lives (Healthcare / Public Health Leadership) – Abuja, Nigeria

Resolve To Save Lives is hiring an Executive-level Country Director for Nigeria to lead the organization’s strategy, operations, and partnerships across the country. The role drives epidemic prevention and response initiatives, manages a local team, and advances RTSL’s mission of saving lives by preventing epidemics and building health security in West Africa.

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Chief of Staff – One Acre Fund (Agriculture / Smallholder Farmer Support) – Nigeria

One Acre Fund is hiring an Executive-level Chief of Staff to support leadership and drive strategic initiatives across West Africa’s largest smallholder farming program. The role manages cross-functional priorities, coordinates with country teams, and ensures operational excellence as One Acre Fund equips 5.5 million farmers with supplies, credit, training, and services to boost productivity and resilience.

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Nigeria Country Director – Digital Green (Agriculture & Food / Agricultural Technology) – Abuja, Nigeria

Digital Green is hiring an Executive-level Nigeria Country Director to lead the organization’s strategy, operations, and impact across West Africa’s agricultural sector. The role builds partnerships with farmers and stakeholders, manages local teams, and scales Digital Green’s digital agriculture platform to improve smallholder farmer productivity and food security.

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Head of Store, Dangote Granite Mines – Dangote Industries Limited (Construction & Mining / Aggregate & Materials) – Lagos, Nigeria

Dangote Industries Limited is hiring a Senior-level Head of Store to oversee inventory management and logistics operations at Dangote Granite Mines. The role manages warehouse operations, stock control, and supply chain efficiency to support the mining division’s production and delivery goals, advancing Dangote’s position as Africa’s leading industrial conglomerate.

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Director of Finance – ADMARC Limited (Agriculture / Food & Commodities) – Lilongwe, Malawi

ADMARC Limited is hiring an Executive-level Director of Finance to lead financial strategy, reporting, and operations for a major agricultural commodities organization. The role manages budgets, financial controls, and stakeholder reporting while supporting ADMARC’s mission to stabilize food security and farmer livelihoods across Southern Africa.

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Head of Product Management – Healthy Learners (Nonprofit / Education & Development) – South Africa

Healthy Learners is hiring a Senior-level Head of Product Management to lead product strategy and development across the organization’s education and impact initiatives. The role shapes product roadmap, drives user-centered design, and partners with cross-functional teams to scale Healthy Learners’ mission of improving learning outcomes and health for underserved communities.

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Director, Operational Technology Infrastructure – AngloGold Ashanti (Mining / Operational Technology Infrastructure) – Johannesburg, South Africa

AngloGold Ashanti is hiring an Executive-level Director of Operational Technology Infrastructure to lead the design, deployment, and management of critical IT systems across mining operations. The role oversees technology strategy, infrastructure resilience, and digital transformation initiatives that enable safe and efficient gold production at one of the world’s largest gold mining companies.

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Head of Professional Services (Projects) – lumine group (Technology / Professional Services & Systems Integration) – South Africa

Lumine Group is hiring an Executive-level Head of Professional Services (Projects) to build and lead a high-performing delivery team while driving strategic growth of the professional services business. The role owns end-to-end project delivery, client relationships, operational efficiency, and KPI performance across systems integration and technology implementation engagements, positioning Lumine as a trusted delivery partner in the region.

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Director de Governança de Riscos – Standard Bank Group (Fintech / Risk Governance) – Luanda, Angola

Standard Bank Group is hiring an Executive-level Director de Governança de Riscos to implement, monitor, and lead the Risk Governance Framework across the organization. The role drives effective governance policy administration, provides risk governance advisory services, and ensures compliance with regulatory mandates, supporting Standard Bank’s mission as a leading African financial services institution.

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Country Director DRC - 2025684 – World Relief (Nonprofit / Humanitarian & Development) – Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo

World Relief is hiring an Executive-level Country Director DRC to provide strategic and operational leadership for the organization’s humanitarian and development programs across the Democratic Republic of Congo. The role oversees program portfolio management, financial stewardship, team security, and donor relations to deliver high-impact and sustainable responses in one of the world’s most complex operating environments.

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Director, WWF-North Africa – World Wide Fund for Nature (Nonprofit / Conservation & Environment) – Tunis, Tunisia

World Wide Fund for Nature is hiring an Executive-level Director, WWF-North Africa to lead the organization’s conservation strategy and operations across the North Africa region. The role drives WWF’s mission to protect wildlife and ecosystems by managing regional programs, partnerships, and teams to advance sustainable environmental impact across the continent.

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African Philanthropy Director – CorpsAfrica (Nonprofit / International Development) – Multiple Countries (North Africa)

CorpsAfrica is hiring a Senior-level African Philanthropy Director to lead fundraising and donor relations across North Africa and build sustainable revenue streams. The role cultivates relationships with foundations, institutional donors, and high-net-worth individuals to fuel CorpsAfrica’s mission of developing African leaders and strengthening communities across the continent.

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Head of Risk & Compliance – Broco (Fintech / Risk & Compliance) – Algiers, Algeria

Broco is hiring an Executive-level Head of Risk & Compliance to establish and lead the risk management and regulatory compliance function across the organization. The role develops compliance frameworks, manages regulatory relationships, and ensures Broco operates within all applicable financial services regulations in North Africa.

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Head of Business Development - CPD – L’Oréal (Consumer Products / Beauty & Personal Care) – Morocco

L’Oréal is hiring a Senior-level Head of Business Development for the Consumer Products Division to drive growth strategy and market expansion across North Africa. The role develops business opportunities, leads cross-functional partnerships, and builds market presence for L’Oréal’s portfolio, advancing the company’s position as a global beauty and personal care leader.

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Head of growth – Yassir (Technology / Mobility & Logistics) – Algiers, Algeria

Yassir is hiring an Executive-level Head of Growth to define and execute the growth strategy by owning the business plan, growth initiatives, and commercial roadmap. The role leads a team of analysts to track performance, hit targets, and drive data-backed improvements while collaborating cross-functionally to optimize user journeys and scale Yassir’s mobility platform across North Africa.

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Director of Creative Strategy – Superside (Technology / Creative Services) – Remote (Global)

Superside is hiring an Executive-level Director of Creative Strategy to lead and evolve the Strategy function, shaping how insight-driven creativity drives excellence across the business. You’ll build scalable strategic frameworks, mentor a team of strategists, and partner with executive customers to solve complex challenges while ensuring strategy becomes a key driver of customer success and commercial growth.

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(Senior) Director, Global Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning – Evidence Action (Nonprofit / Global Health & Impact) – Remote (Global)

Evidence Action is hiring a Senior-level Director, Global Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning to lead data systems and impact measurement across the organization’s global health interventions. The role designs and oversees MEL strategies, builds evidence of program effectiveness, and ensures rigorous learning informs Evidence Action’s mission to deliver proven solutions that transform lives at scale.

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Head of Brand Design and Creative – Wave (Fintech / Mobile Money & Payments) – Remote (Global)

Wave is hiring an Executive-level Head of Brand Design and Creative to define and scale Wave’s brand expression across Africa’s fastest-growing fintech platform. You’ll build and lead a global creative team, establish brand systems and processes, and ensure Wave’s visual identity supports its mission to make Africa the first cashless continent.

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Head of Growth and Operations – Abundio Energy (Energy / Solar & Storage) – Remote (Global)

Abundio Energy is hiring an Executive-level Head of Growth and Operations to scale the company’s solar carport and energy management platform globally. The role drives commercial expansion, operational excellence, and cross-functional strategy, positioning Abundio to accelerate distributed renewable energy adoption and grid modernization.

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Regional SDR Director – Canonical (Technology / Enterprise Software) – Remote (Global)

Canonical is hiring an Executive-level Regional SDR Director to lead sales development strategy and build high-performing teams across global regions. The role manages SDR operations, drives pipeline generation, and scales revenue growth for Ubuntu and open-source enterprise solutions, supporting Canonical’s mission to advance open-source infrastructure and cloud computing.

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CEO – Ripple Effect (Talent & Human Capital / Organizational Development) – UK, Kenya

Ripple Effect is hiring an Executive-level Global CEO to lead the organization’s vision and strategy across East Africa and beyond. The role drives organizational growth, manages stakeholder relationships, and builds high-performing teams to advance Ripple Effect’s mission of transforming talent and human capital development across the region.

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Chief Technology Officer – Wave (Fintech / Mobile Money & Payments) – Pan-African

Wave is hiring an Executive-level Chief Technology Officer to own engineering strategy, systems, and leadership across the organization as it scales financial services across Africa. The role sets reliability and performance standards for a platform serving millions, leads a ~100-person engineering team, and protects Wave’s mission to make Africa the first cashless continent.

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Head, Power Plant – Dangote Industries Limited (Energy / Power Generation) – Africa

Dangote Industries Limited is hiring an Executive-level Head of Power Plant to oversee operations, maintenance, and performance of the Ibese power facility. The role manages plant teams, ensures operational efficiency and safety compliance, and supports Dangote’s integrated manufacturing operations with reliable, cost-effective power generation.

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Director, Africa Agriculture and Trade Investment Fund (“AATIF”) – Cygcap (Fintech / Agricultural Finance) – Preferably Amsterdam, or Nairobi/London, Amsterdam

Cygcap is hiring an Executive-level Director for the Africa Agriculture and Trade Investment Fund (AATIF) to lead investment strategy and portfolio management across East Africa. The role shapes funding decisions, manages stakeholder relationships, and drives capital deployment to strengthen agricultural value chains and trade finance, advancing Cygcap’s mission of unlocking growth in African agriculture.

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Director / Associate Director, Research-Informed Delivery – Precisiondev (Nonprofit / International Development) – Multiple Countries

Precisiondev is hiring a Senior-level Director or Associate Director of Research-Informed Delivery to lead evidence-based program implementation across Asia. The role designs and oversees delivery strategies that translate research insights into impact, partnering with teams to ensure development initiatives are grounded in data and drive measurable outcomes.

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Chief Technology Officer (CTO) – Delta40 (Retail & E-commerce / Technology Leadership) – Nairobi, Kenya

Delta40 is hiring an Executive-level Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead technology strategy and innovation for GreenBay’s retail and e-commerce operations across East Africa. The role shapes the tech vision, builds and mentors engineering teams, and drives digital transformation to scale GreenBay’s platform and competitive edge in the region.

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Chief Strategy & Scale Officer – Idinsight (Nonprofit / Development & Impact) – Nairobi, Kenya

Idinsight is hiring a Executive-level Chief Strategy & Scale Officer to lead organizational strategy and drive growth across East Africa’s development impact work. The role shapes long-term vision, builds partnerships with funders and stakeholders, and scales Idinsight’s evidence-based solutions that help organizations and governments solve complex development challenges.

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Country Director - Kenya – Pharo Foundation (Nonprofit / Development & Impact) – Nairobi, Kenya

Pharo Foundation is hiring a Senior-level Country Director for Kenya to lead the organization’s strategy, operations, and impact across the region. The role oversees program delivery, stakeholder relationships, and team management, advancing Pharo’s mission of driving sustainable development and social impact in East Africa.

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Executive Director – RavelWorks Africa (Accelerators & Incubators / Startup Support & Ecosystem Development) – Kampala, Uganda

RavelWorks Africa is hiring an Executive-level Executive Director to lead the organization’s mission of building feminist leadership and movement across Africa. The role sets strategic direction, manages stakeholder relationships, and oversees programs that support entrepreneurs and changemakers, advancing RavelWorks’ vision of inclusive economic opportunity across the continent.

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General Counsel - Readvertised – Village Enterprise (Nonprofit / Economic Development) – Kenya

Village Enterprise is hiring a Senior-level General Counsel to provide legal leadership and governance support across the organization’s operations in East Africa. The role advises on compliance, contracts, and organizational strategy while supporting Village Enterprise’s mission to empower rural entrepreneurs and lift families out of poverty.

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Vice President & Profit Center Head – Olam Agri (Agriculture / Agribusiness & Supply Chain) – West Africa

Olam Agri is hiring an Executive-level Vice President & Profit Center Head to lead a regional business unit and drive profitability across West Africa’s agricultural operations. The role sets strategy, manages P&L accountability, oversees cross-functional teams, and scales Olam Agri’s position as a global leader in sustainable food and agribusiness solutions.

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Country Director - Nigeria – Terre des hommes (Nonprofit / Child Protection & Development) – Lagos, Nigeria

Terre des hommes is hiring an Executive-level Country Director to lead the organization’s operations and strategy across Nigeria. The role oversees program delivery, team management, and stakeholder relationships to advance Terre des hommes’ mission of protecting children’s rights and improving their living conditions in West Africa.

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Country Director – Fauna & Flora (Nonprofit / Conservation & Development) – Guinea & Liberia

Fauna & Flora is hiring a Senior-level Country Director for Guinea & Liberia to lead conservation and development initiatives across both countries. The role oversees strategy, partnerships, and on-the-ground programs that protect biodiversity and support communities, advancing Fauna & Flora’s mission of integrating conservation with sustainable development in West Africa.

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Country Manager – Astria Learning (Education / EdTech & Learning) – Lagos, Nigeria

Astria Learning is hiring a Senior-level Country Manager – Nigeria to lead market expansion and operations across West Africa’s largest education market. The role drives strategy, builds partnerships with schools and stakeholders, and scales Astria’s learning platform to reach more students, advancing the company’s mission of making quality education accessible across Africa.

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General Manager – Taptapsend (Fintech / Cross-border Remittances) – Lagos, Nigeria

Taptap Send is hiring a Senior-level General Manager, Nigeria to develop supply-side partnerships and scale the user base across the country’s remittance market. You’ll own P&L, lead a ground team, and drive customer acquisition, retention, and product quality—establishing Taptap Send as Nigeria’s leading remittance platform while serving diaspora communities with accessible digital finance.

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Chief Operating Officer – Peach Payments (Fintech / Payments) – Johannesburg, South Africa

Peach Payments is hiring an Executive-level Chief Operating Officer to lead operational strategy and execution across the organization. The role oversees finance, compliance, technology, and people functions, driving efficiency and growth as Peach Payments expands its payment solutions across Southern Africa.

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Managing Director - Orphoz – McKinsey & Company (Consulting / Strategy & Advisory) – Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

McKinsey & Company is hiring an Executive-level Managing Director to lead the Orphoz initiative across Southern Africa and drive strategic advisory impact in the region. The role shapes client engagements, builds and mentors consulting teams, and advances McKinsey’s mission of helping organizations solve their most critical challenges and build lasting competitive advantage.

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Chief of Staff - People Operations Team – Remodelboom (Talent & HR / People Operations) – South Africa

RemodelBoom is hiring a Senior-level Chief of Staff for People Operations to manage hiring pipelines, candidate experience, and HR support for a fast-growing revenue-sharing growth partner. You’ll be the warm first impression candidates have of RemodelBoom, blending recruiting administration, process management, and genuine people focus to build an exceptional team.

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Deputy Country Director (Operations) – GiveDirectly (Nonprofit / International Development) – Lilongwe, Malawi

GiveDirectly is hiring a Senior-level Deputy Country Director (Operations) to lead operational strategy and execution across Southern Africa. You’ll oversee program delivery, team management, and logistics to ensure GiveDirectly’s direct cash transfer model reaches vulnerable communities efficiently and at scale.

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General Manager - Sales – Olam Agri (Agriculture / Sales & Distribution) – Matola , Mozambique

Olam Agri is hiring a Senior-level General Manager - Sales to lead regional sales strategy and drive revenue growth across Southern Africa. The role manages sales teams, builds customer relationships, and executes commercial initiatives that expand Olam Agri’s market presence in agriculture and food supply.

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Project Director – Save the Children International (Nonprofit / Emergency Response & Health) – Ituri Province, Democratic Republic of Congo

Save the Children International is hiring a Senior-level Project Director to lead the Kinga Maisha multi-sectoral program responding to the Ebola outbreak in Eastern DRC’s Ituri province. The role oversees integrated health, nutrition, WASH, and protection interventions across 13 health zones, managing consortium partnerships and Observational Care Centres to support affected communities over a 12-month US Government-funded initiative.

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Deputy Project Director – Jhpiego (Nonprofit / Global Health & Agriculture) – Yaoundé, Cameroon

Jhpiego is hiring a Senior-level Deputy Project Director to oversee agricultural and food security initiatives across Central Africa. The role manages project teams, coordinates with local partners, and ensures program delivery that strengthens food systems and livelihoods, advancing Jhpiego’s mission of making lifesaving services and sustainable development accessible to underserved communities.

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Business Development Director – Visa (Fintech / Payments & Digital Finance) – DRC

Visa is hiring an Executive-level Business Development Director to lead strategic growth with key clients in the DRC, driving revenue and market share through relationship management and consultative selling. The role shapes market strategy, champions innovative payment solutions, and mentors teams to accelerate digital payments adoption across Central Africa, positioning Visa as the trusted partner in an evolving payments ecosystem.

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Sr. Manager, Visa Government Solutions, West & Central Africa – VISA (Fintech / Government Payments Solutions) – DRC

Visa is hiring a Senior-level Manager, Visa Government Solutions to drive digital payments adoption across West and Central Africa’s public sector. The role executes sales strategy, builds government relationships, manages complex RFPs, and partners with ecosystem players to help governments modernize service delivery through digital payments and data, advancing Visa’s mission to be the best way to pay and be paid globally.

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Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Live Freight – Live Freight (Logistics / Freight Forwarding) – El Raml, Egypt

Live Freight is hiring an Executive-level Chief Executive Officer to drive strategy, business growth, and operational excellence across the organization. The role sets company direction, leads the management team, and scales Live Freight’s logistics and freight forwarding operations across North Africa.

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Chief of Party, Anticipated Food for Progress Opportunity – RTI International (Agriculture / Food Security & Development) – Morocco

RTI International is hiring an Executive-level Chief of Party to lead a Food for Progress program across North Africa, overseeing strategy, partnerships, and implementation. The role manages teams and coordinates with government and community stakeholders to advance food security and agricultural development, driving RTI’s mission of applying research and technical expertise to solve development challenges.

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Country Head of Global Trade Solutions – HSBC (Fintech / Trade Finance) – Cairo, Egypt

HSBC is hiring an Executive-level Country Head of Global Trade Solutions to own the GTS strategy for Egypt, drive franchise growth, and deliver P&L targets. The role shapes strategic initiatives, builds customer-focused solutions, and represents HSBC with regulators and industry bodies, advancing HSBC’s position as a leading global trade finance partner in North Africa.

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Country Manager – Mur&Partners (Technology / Regional Leadership) – Cairo, Egypt

Mur&Partners is hiring an Executive-level Country Manager to establish and lead operations for a multinational technology company across Egypt. The role drives market strategy, builds local teams, and manages P&L to expand the company’s footprint in North Africa’s growing tech sector.

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Regional Director, Arab Support Centre – World Scout Bureau (Nonprofit / Youth & Community Development) – Cairo, Egypt

World Scout Bureau is hiring an Executive-level Regional Director for the Arab Support Centre to lead Scouting initiatives and organizational strategy across North Africa. The role oversees program delivery, builds partnerships with national Scout organizations, and manages regional teams to advance World Scout’s mission of developing young people as active global citizens.

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