The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) is inviting passionate, mission-driven professionals to join its work of empowering African entrepreneurs and accelerating inclusive economic growth across the continent.

As one of Africa’s leading philanthropy and entrepreneurship institutions, TEF plays a critical role in building entrepreneurial ecosystems, supporting innovation, and creating sustainable livelihoods across all 54 African countries.

This recruitment drive presents an exciting opportunity for professionals who are eager to contribute to entrepreneurship development, research, partnerships, governance, and brand building within a globally respected African institution.

About the Tony Elumelu Foundation

Founded on the philosophy of Africapitalism, the Tony Elumelu Foundation is committed to empowering entrepreneurs as the engine for Africa’s economic transformation. Through funding, training, mentorship, and global networks, TEF has supported thousands of entrepreneurs to start, scale, and sustain businesses that create jobs and drive impact across sectors.

Joining TEF means becoming part of a values-driven organization that believes in African solutions, African leadership, and long-term development through entrepreneurship.

Current Opportunities

The Foundation is currently hiring for the following roles:

Alumni & Mentorship Officer

This role focuses on strengthening engagement with TEF’s growing alumni community and managing mentorship structures that support entrepreneurs beyond the initial programme cycle. The successful candidate will contribute to alumni programming, mentor engagement, and long-term value creation for TEF beneficiaries.

• Application link: https://shorturl.at/pxlrW

Research Manager

The Research Manager will lead and support evidence-based research that informs TEF’s strategy, programmes, and policy engagement. This role is ideal for professionals with strong analytical skills and experience in development research, entrepreneurship ecosystems, or impact assessment.

• Application link: https://shorturl.at/hwFpA

Brand Officer

The Brand Officer will support the development and execution of TEF’s brand strategy, ensuring consistency, visibility, and alignment across platforms and campaigns. This role suits candidates with experience in communications, branding, and storytelling within mission-driven organizations.

• Application link: https://shorturl.at/aHb2k

Internal Audit Officer

This position plays a key role in strengthening governance, accountability, and risk management within the Foundation. The Internal Audit Officer will support compliance, internal controls, and operational integrity across TEF’s programmes and systems.

• Application link: https://lnkd.in/ejKFibu6

Partnerships Officer

The Partnerships Officer will support the identification, development, and management of strategic partnerships that advance TEF’s entrepreneurship agenda. This role involves collaboration with corporates, development partners, and ecosystem stakeholders across Africa and globally.

• Application link: https://lnkd.in/e9WyeCxd

Entrepreneurship Programme Officer

This role supports the design, implementation, and management of TEF’s flagship entrepreneurship programmes. The successful candidate will work closely with entrepreneurs and internal teams to ensure high-quality programme delivery and impact.

• Application link: https://lnkd.in/eeqmjV7e

Why Join the Tony Elumelu Foundation

Professionals who join TEF benefit from:

• Working at the forefront of entrepreneurship and development in Africa
• Contributing to programmes that directly impact African entrepreneurs and job creation
• Being part of a dynamic, purpose-driven, and pan-African team
• Gaining exposure to global partnerships, policy engagement, and innovation ecosystems
• Building a career aligned with impact, integrity, and African-led development

How to Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to review the detailed job descriptions and submit applications through the respective links provided above. Applicants should ensure their skills, experience, and motivation clearly align with the role and with the Foundation’s mission of empowering African entrepreneurs.

These opportunities are ideal for professionals seeking meaningful work at the intersection of entrepreneurship, development, and impact across Africa.

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Disclaimer: Global South Opportunities GSO) is not the fellowship organization. For any inquiries, please contact the official organization directly. Please do not send your applications to GSO, as we are unable to process them. Due to the high volume of emails, we receive daily, we may not be able to respond to all inquiries. Thank you for your understanding.

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