20 Africa-Related Job Vacancies in London and Beyond (March 2023)
The ethical Bloom Money app helps people manage all kinds of community savings clubs, including ajo, pardna, esusu, and committees. Set up your savings club in 3 simple steps, and make it easy to send and receive money from your group. Find out more here. Following through to today's read; we have some interesting job vacancies this March including swahili speaking senior advisors, conference producers, saleforce specialists and marketing leads amongst others; feel free to aplly and share.
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EVENT ADVERTISEMENT: How to save money as a Nurse in the UK (06.03.23)
With almost a third of UK nurses saying they have difficulty covering the cost of food and heating their homes and supporting their families (2022, Cavell Nurse's Trust); the need for financial aid and support for nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants, both working and retired is greater than ever before.
Often called ‘Dashi’ in Mali, ‘Likelemba’ in DRC Congo, ‘Djangui’ in Cameroon, ‘Obilimba’ in Kenya or ‘Stokvel’ in South Africa. If I add to that ‘Hagbad’ in Somali, ‘Gameeya’ in Arabic, ‘Esusu’ in Igbo and ‘Eqqub’ in Ethiopia; you get the point. Bloom Money is a savings club app designed to help growing UK communities thrive by using technology to champion community, safety, and convenience — helping you save together for what matters most.
Regulated by the FSA Financial Services Authority; find out more how Bloom Money in anticipation of the 'Bloom Circles' March 2023 App Launch is providing an excellent ethical and transparent way of managing savings with technology that emphasises trust, transparency, and tradition. Join Tholani Alli who will be hosting this event aimed at nurses and healthcare professionals who want an alternative and traditional method to savings. For more info; RSVP here
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GROWTH UK - GHANA BASED
As a Growth Manager your role will be to oversee customer acquisition in key sender markets: the UK as well as France, Belgium, Italy, Spain, Germany and the Netherlands. You will supervise a team conducting customer research; sourcing, negotiating and executing partnerships and events; setting up offline and online advertising campaigns; and sourcing and directing ambassadors.
You will report to a Growth Lead, and work closely with them on the Growth team’s data insights and reporting. The role offers the chance to join an early-stage, high growth startup and to have a positive impact on the communities we serve.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree
- 4+ years experience in a high-growth environment or premier firm, either in consulting or operations or campaign management
- 2+ years managerial experience
- Experience working with Anglophone Africa diasporas in Europe
- Fluent English
- African languages are a plus (Twi, Fante, Ewe)
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EURASIA AFRICA TRAVEL OPERATIONS MANAGER - Coca-Cola
As Travel Operations Manager for Eurasia, Middle East and Africa you will be part of the Global T&E Operations organization. You will manage operational travel services for Coca-Cola associates in your assigned region by focusing on supporting them with all their travel related issues as well as working with regional and global travel service providers (i.e. designated global corporate travel agency) and travelers to identify key program drivers and implement plans to drive increased efficiency, effectiveness, and system savings. Your main goal will be to drive regional compliance to key global travel management cost savings processes (including online booking, advance ticket purchasing, lowest logical airfare and the use of preferred suppliers) and overall compliance to Global Travel & Expenses policy, which you will achieve by providing clarity, training and assistance to your internal clients and consequently and continuously communicating.
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GOVERNANCE & CONTROL LEAD AFRICA ZONE
Brewing the world’s most loved beers and creating meaningful experiences is what inspires AB InBev Africa.
The Governance Lead will work closely and influence key cross functional partners across the business in the adoption of ABI Internal Control standards. The overall missions is to enable the improvement of the control environment within the Africa Zone.
Profile:
- Degree/Honours (Finance/Audit preferred) or equivalent is a requirement; and
- Professional Qualification, i.e. CA(SA), CIA or equivalent will be beneficial.
- More than 5 years business control, internal control or audit experience.
- Experience in leading large teams across different locations.
- Understanding of the principles and application of good corporate governance and internal controls, with specific knowledge of the Africa corporate governance environment.
- Have experience in an Agile environment
- Exposure to Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector preferred in the areas of manufacturing, distribution and finance would be advantageous.
- Understanding and experience of the nature and management of multi-national business operation.
- Good understanding control design and audit testing principles.
- Experience in the use and evaluation of data analytics.
Reporting structure:
- Direct Reports (Solid Line): None
- Dotted Line Reports: None
- Role reports to Zone Internal Control Manager, who reports into the Tax and Control Director for Africa.
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GENDER EQUALITY DIVERSION & INCLUSION SENIOR ADVISOR
The Senior Advisor, Technical Excellence (TE), will be part of the TE team in the Crisis Response, Recovery, and Development (CRRD) departments as well as the Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (GEDI) Unit. In this exciting and critical role, you will lead and coordinate efforts to incorporate GEDI perspectives into IRC’s program quality frameworks as well as support technical units to advance GEDI transformative programming. The position is a dynamic and engaging opportunity to make a substantive impact on advancing GEDI at a global humanitarian organization!
Education: Graduate degree required in relevant field, or equivalent work experience
Work Experience: 5+ years of related experience that includes:
- Proven record leading and influencing organizational partners to adopt intersectional feminist lens as core of programming approach and activities.
- Experience in developing and implementing tools and framework to support gender, power, and inclusion analysis
- At least 3 years field experience in humanitarian or development settings.
- Experience building communities of practice
Demonstrated Skills And Competencies
- Deep cultural sensitivity and understanding of how to operate and put forward ideas and plans in a global organization with varying contextual needs and across multiple stakeholders
- Ability to work independently and with multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary teams across different time zones
Language Skills
- Excellent spoken and written English
- Proficiency in at least one other language spoken in IRC regions (French, Arabic, Spanish, Swahili, etc.)
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SOCIAL RESEARCH & EVALUATION LEAD - IPSOS TANZANIA
The Ipsos Africa Centre for Development Research & Evaluation is part of our global Public Affairs division, which is a leading provider of research and evaluation services globally to the public sector.
Ipsos are seeking a Social Research and Evaluation Expert to lead our Africa Centre for Development Research and Evaluation team in Tanzania. This is an exciting role heading up a vibrant team that focuses on leading research and evaluation projects for clients in the development sector. The role will enable you to work on some fascinating projects, and build and strengthen the team in Tanzania, and implement our vision and mission in Tanzania.
- You have a strong technical understanding of research and evaluation, through overall methods and from sampling, through instrumentation, analysis and reporting and are able to design, implement and write reports on research and evaluation projects.
- You have a minimum 10 years’ experience in working for a consultancy working in the development sector or for a donor-funded organisation, with a strong component of research and / or evaluation at the design and reporting level (experience in conducting fieldwork only would not qualify here).
- You must have led external evaluations of donor-funded projects.
- You have worked in a business environment providing services to clients.
- You must have experience writing winning proposals.
- You have expertise in one of our Ipsos Tanzania sectors of focus (Public health, Agriculture, Market systems development/financial deepening, Environment, Gender, Environment or related).
- You have excellent oral and written English to international standards.
- You are able to organize, mentor, engage and motivate a multicultural team.
- You are ready and willing to integrate into a hardworking and fun team.
- Ideally a Tanzanian citizen or have the right to work in Tanzania, but this is also open to candidates from outside Tanzania.
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CONFERENCE PRODUCER, GREEN ENERGY AFRICA
The Content Producer for AOW & GEA will have an integral role in the team, and will work closely with the Head of Content and VP Energy & Government Relations. Key to this role is the ability to work well with internal and external stakeholders to continually create new, revenue generating content propositions matching the market requirements. This Content Producer also becomes part of a network of content producers in the business who will be required to contribute to best practice evolution team training and overall PR of the content division at Hyve Group.
Key responsibilities
- Conduct market research in line with the event and digital strategy to ensure the right level and type of content to attract key visitors
- Conduct meetings and calls with key visitors/partners/industry players/associations to determine areas of interest and potential speakers
- Commission and write articles and white papers
- Write programmes, marketing copy and confirm appropriate speakers for online sessions such as webinars, roundtables
- Determine who (other than Hyve) might be responsible for creating content (for example associations)
- Write draft agendas for live content features based on feedback from meetings and calls
- Identify, invite and confirm speakers for live sessions – (including keynotes)
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SALESFORCE SPECIALIST - MOTHERS2MOTHERS
mothers2mothers (m2m) is an African Primary Health Care organisation that employs women living with HIV as community health workers across 10 African nations. These “Mentor Mothers” deliver integrated health services at clinics and in communities to ensure everyone, everywhere, has access to the services they need to be healthy and stay in care.
The Salesforce Specialist will work to support the Global Resource Mobilisation (GRM) and Business Development (BD) teams to ensure Salesforce is fit for purpose and enables day-to-day donor relationship management and data management. Producing reports, dashboards, and innovating processes to enable our internal team to automate processes, access and interpret data. This will be a unique opportunity to work across the organisation and use your exceptional interpersonal skills to capture the teams’ requirements and help to design and support new and efficient processes. You will make an impact through improving functionality and become a valued member of the team contributing towards the whole organisation having an understanding of Salesforce.
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AFRICA PRACTICE INTERN (LONDON)
Africa Practice is an Africa-focused strategic advisory firm operating at the nexus of industry and government. They are seeking a full-time intern to join the team within a hybrid role based in London. This role supports their strategic communications and advocacy work in Africa and internationally. If the successful candidate is based in London, they would expect them to partly work from home and come into the office 2-3 days per week. If the candidate is not based in London, they could come in once a week, or on a mutually agreed schedule.
Ideal Candidate:
Minimum 2:1 degree in social sciences, humanities or other relevant subject * Languages: Professionally fluent written and spoken English essential; strong written and spoken French a distinct advantage * Excellent communications and digital skills, with creative flair * Good grasp of political and economic issues * Keen interest in current affairs and curiosity about commercial and political developments in Africa * Interest in media and proficiency in social media * Good organisation, administrative and prioritisation skills to ensure deadlines are met
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EARLY CAREERS MANAGER
Savannah Energy is a young, high growth, highly ambitious African-focused energy company. The Early Careers will be responsible for leading and managing programmes aimed at attracting, developing, and retaining recent university graduates and other early-career professionals. You will play a crucial role in identifying and nurturing the talent of the next generation of employees and leaders within an organisation.
Ideal Candidate Qualifications include:
- Ideally experience working in Africa or with African countries in an oil and gas or related industry
- a bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field, as well as several years of experience in early career talent acquisition and development.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, as well as the ability to build and maintain relationships, are also important for success in this role.
- Understanding of key trends, research and generations in early careers with a focus on marketing, attraction, diversity and future skills
- Strategic thinker with a creative mindset and ability to create change and challenge status quo (remaining globally aligned to our brand and culture but also addressing local needs/differences), strong time management, attention to detail and multitasking
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STATUTORY REPORTING MANAGER (LOCATION AGNOSTIC)
MSF AFRICA are a cutting edge of fintech in Africa and seek a dynamic and motivated accounting professional to join the finance team at MFS Africa. The Finance Manager will be responsible for preparing consolidated financial, including preparing management accounts, cost centre reporting and analysis, and other financial reports needed for the group. They will work with the accountants to drive an efficient month-end close, ensure data integrity, and improve timeliness and usefulness of reports. This position would also be expected to assist with closing external audits and some forecasting.
Duties and Responsibilities include:
Design and implementation of processes and key controls to reduce the risk of inaccurate or untimely resolution of key and complex financial reporting matters
Perform analytical review on group numbers and review with Group Financial Controller and CFO
Assist on integration of newly acquired companies (accounting policy alignment, IFRS implementations, PPA..) and review yearly and/or ad-hoc impairment testing
Coordinate technical issues with external auditors and advisors, including preparation of technical memos on key issues
Lead in the interpretation of IFRS and setting of MFS Africa’s IFRS Accounting Policies – anticipation of key future issues and developing teams to consider implications and alternatives
Other ad-hoc projects and/or support as needed by Financial Controller
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GLOBAL HEAD OF ADMINISTRATION
Based in fantastic Offices, your title will be the Global Head of Administration and Facilities, a new role for the company which makes it an incredibly exciting opportunity. You will be joining a company with a strong core ethos of sustainability, stimulating positive change and collaboration.
You will be overseeing and managing the operational side of the business including, a large amount of reporting, collaborating effectively with teams across the business to optimize processes and logistics. A passion for Africa and a willingness to travel and spend time in their regional African locations is also a requirement.
Your duties:
Day-to-day operations across all regions in the company * Co-ordinating facilities and infrastructure requirements * Develop and improve on related organisational policies and procedures * Propose and implement group wide Administration & Facilities standards * Negotiate contracts and agreements with vendors * Proposing and implementing companywide budgets * Special Projects * Coaching, mentoring, and developing career paths.
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AFRICAN SUPPLIES LTD - OPERATIONS/OFFICE MANAGER
African Supplies Ltd (ASL) is a small and highly effective team with a consistent employee satisfaction rating of over 95% and historic sales of over £250 million. They represent some of the biggest brands in construction materials in over 35 countries across Africa and the Middle East.
Responsibilities include:
Leading a small operations team who manage orders from receipt to completion, ensuring accuracy and compliance at every stage. The breadth of products and customers is wide, so you’ll be calm under pressure and be able to handle multiple tasks.
Receiving and processing orders generated by the Sales Team, you’ll delegate tasks but maintain responsibility for each order until received by the customer. You’ll manage credit control and monitor sales versus the budget.
General responsibilities include managing some orders yourself, liaising with customers, manufacturers, export agencies, the Sales and Accounts Teams, and assisting with general administration of the company.
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SENIOR FISHERIES OFFICER
Blue Venture are currently recruiting two experienced Fisheries and/or Marine Conservation Officers (one in the Africa region, one in the Asia region) with a passion for supporting data-driven learning and decision-making. These positions will play an integral role in our evolving operations supporting field teams and partners with community-based fisheries management and conservation.
The successful candidate will be a motivated, proactive and highly organised individual, with an excellent knowledge of small-scale fisheries management processes and an ability to perform statistical analyses and produce high-quality reporting.
You will demonstrate a proven track record of fisheries and/or conservation research and reporting, as well as exceptional written communications. Ideally, you will have experience in community-based conservation and development initiatives across either Africa and/or Asia.
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Flutterwave - CRM & EMAIL MARKETING LEAD
Flutterwave are on the lookout for an experienced marketing manager who will be responsible for converting signups into active customers and nurturing these relationships to generate maximum lifetime value across all products.
The Ideal candidate:
- Experience working with an Email Service Provider - customer.io experience is desirable
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience working in a similar role
- A particular interest to develop CRM, customer communication and email marketing skills
- A desire to work across multiple channels and to be involved in designing and delivering marketing automation
- Educated to a degree level, ideally with a 2.1 or 1st class degree (or international equivalents/postgraduate qualification)
- Knowledge of Google Analytics
- Familiarity with analytical and database tools
- Excellent written communication and copywriting skills
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PERIVOLI AFRICA RESEARCH CENTRE (PARC) COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER (BRISTOL):
The post holder will provide communications expertise and support for the Perivoli Africa Research Centre (PARC) to engage successfully and grow the Centre’s internal and external audiences, and stakeholders.
PARC was launched in 2020 and represents the University of Bristol’s cross-disciplinary commitment to championing transformation in research and partnership to advance Africa’s achievement of its own aspirations.
PARC acts as:
- a connector of people and constituencies within the University, the continent and globally who are invested in the generation and use of knowledge to accomplish Africa’s priority agendas.
- a catalyst and forum for interdisciplinary inquiry, practice and learning predicated on mutual respect and inclusion.
PARC is generously supported by the Perivoli Foundation.
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UTOPIA THEATRE - MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER:
Utopia Theatre is a leading voice for African Theatre in the UK. Formed in 2012 by director Mojisola Kareem-Elufowoju, with a mission to bring contemporary work celebrating elements of life, culture, language and traditions from Africa to the British stage.
Salary: £26,000.00-£29,000.00 per year * Benefits: Company pension * Schedule: Monday to Friday * Ability to commute/relocate:
- Sheffield: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sheffield
Application deadline: 13/03/2023
Expected start date: 03/04/2023
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PRINCIPAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT - ENERGY SYSTEMS (PH & STORAGE)
Within the Energy Systems & Storage Projects team the intention is to develop a fully renewable Southern African electrical energy supply for Anglo American mine, processing and smelting assets, including making these more resilient to the occurrence of loadshedding on the South African grid. Thus, De Beers Group is seeking a Principal Project Manager (Energy Systems) to use a robust scientific, engineering and project management approach to deliver PHS and Storage projects within the Anglo American Group.
You will be tasked with coordinating the delivery of PHS & Storage opportunities with partners, AA plc business units and the wider Anglo American group team.
Other responsibilities will include:
- Provide technical, safety and project leadership in the planning and execution of commercial scale PHS and Storage projects within the group.
- Strategy development in the selection of PHS and Storage opportunities and their integration into the wider group value chain and the delivery of co-benefits to the AA group.
- Tactical planning of commercial, engineering and project delivery of PHS and Storage projects
- Lead engagement with certification bodies as applicable
- Coordinate project delivery
- Driving PHS and Storage projects from concept to pilot to full-scale deployment.
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SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER (SHELL) (TAMWORTH, STAFFORDSHIRE)
Please Note: This position requires that the successful candidate will be: Commute regularly to Tamworth, Staffordshire. Excellent communication skills across all levels of the organisation. While proficiency in English is preferred, Dutch or African language is advantageous * Must be willing to travel within the cluster but also to the rest of Europe and Africa if needed * The successful candidate will need to work mainly virtually, across cultures and geographically boundaries within the Region.
Shell would be keen to hear from individuals with a Masters Degree in Engineering/MBA or equivalent work experience including:
Extensive Project Management experience (at least 10 years) and strong managerial skills * External Project Management Accreditation or Project Management certification (APM, PMI or PE1) * Portfolio Management, Project Delivery, Contractor Management, Cost & Schedule Control and Asset Integrity experience * Experience in the project engineering or oil industry and management of engineering and construction contracts.
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PROJECT MANAGER - HYBRID ENERGY-AGRICULTURE SYSTEMS IN EAST AFRICA (SHEFFIELD)
The Sheffield School of Biosciences is appointing a Project Coordinator to coordinate an international project investigating the performance and livelihood impacts of hybrid energy-agriculture systems in East Africa.
It is essential that the applicant will have the willingness and ability to travel to Kenya and Tanzania to support project events including organisation of the end of project event in East Africa.
Under the supervision of the Principal Investigator, the Project Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of administration for this project including, financial administration and budget reporting, leading organisation and coordination of activities within the consortium and managing day-to-day administrative tasks related to the project.
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Written by Tholani Alli, Community Builder @ Bloom Money