6 Job Openings at Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF)

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The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) is Africa’s leading philanthropic organization dedicated to empowering a new generation of African entrepreneurs across all 54 countries on the continent. Established in 2010 by African investor and philanthropist Tony O. Elumelu, the Foundation is rooted in the philosophy of Africapitalism, which posits that the private sector is the primary driver of Africa’s social and economic transformation.

The Foundation offers unparalleled access to a comprehensive ecosystem of support designed to scale early-stage businesses and “institutionalize luck” for African innovators. Beneficiaries receive a $5,000 non-refundable seed capital grant, world-class business management training, and one-on-one mentorship from a global network of over 9,000 experienced business leaders.

Individuals interested in the latest recruitment at Tony Elumelu Foundation should review the job details, requirements, and application process provided below.

Alumni & Mentorship Officer at TEF

Location: Lagos | Nigeria
Type: Full Time
Qualifications: BA/BSC/HND
Category: Admin Jobs

Description:
The Alumni & Mentorship Officer will lead alumni engagement and mentorship programmes at TEF, ensuring alumni are supported, connected, and guided post-funding. This role enhances the growth, sustainability, and impact of alumni ventures across Africa.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain a centralized alumni database capturing profiles, business metrics, and engagement history.
• Track metrics such as revenue growth, job creation, social impact, and funding raised.
• Recruit and vet high-quality mentors globally.
• Implement TEF’s Alumni Engagement Strategy.
• Identify and recognize high-impact alumni via newsletters, campaigns, and storytelling.
• Plan and execute alumni and mentorship events, workshops, and masterclasses.
• Engage with Hub Leads across African countries to support local alumni activities.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor’s in Business Administration, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 4–7 years’ experience in programme management, alumni relations, or mentorship coordination.
• Strong understanding of African entrepreneurial ecosystems and SME development.

APPLY HERE: Alumni & Mentorship Officer

Research Manager at TEF

Location: Lagos | Nigeria
Type: Full Time
Qualifications: BA/BSC/HND – MBA/MSC/MA
Category: Research Jobs

Description:
The Research Manager will lead the Africapitalism Institute as a pan-African research platform, driving policy-relevant studies that inform entrepreneurship, private-sector growth, and inclusive economic transformation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead strategic direction and operationalization of the Africapitalism Institute.
• Design curricula, teaching materials, and learning frameworks for universities and executive platforms.
• Conduct research on Africapitalism, entrepreneurship, SMEs, and economic growth.
• Perform advanced data analysis and generate insights for policymakers and investors.
• Produce research publications, policy briefs, white papers, and annual reports.
• Engage policymakers, academics, and development partners to advance Africapitalism discourse.
• Contribute to resource mobilization via grants and partnerships.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Master’s degree; PhD preferred.
• Bachelor’s in Economics, Development Economics, Public Policy, Business, Statistics, or related fields.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in academic, policy, or applied research.
• Proficiency in Stata, SPSS, or equivalent; strong research writing and presentation skills.

APPLY HERE: Research Manager

Brand Officer at TEF

Location: Lagos | Nigeria
Type: Full Time
Qualifications: BA/BSC/HND
Category: Media Jobs

Description:
The Brand Officer supports the development and execution of TEF’s brand across platforms, strengthening TEF’s identity and ensuring compelling, consistent brand representation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute brand strategy across communication channels.
• Review materials for visual, tonal, and narrative alignment.
• Develop brand-led content and campaigns highlighting TEF’s programmes and impact.
• Monitor media coverage and social conversations.
• Coordinate with internal teams, agencies, and vendors to deliver brand materials.
• Track brand performance metrics and prepare reports.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor’s in Marketing, Communications, Branding, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in brand management, communications, or marketing.
• Strong storytelling, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.

APPLY HERE: Brand Officer

Internal Audit Officer at TEF

Location: Lagos | Nigeria
Type: Full Time
Qualifications: BA/BSC/HND + ACA/ACCA/CISA (mandatory)
Category: Finance Jobs

Description:
Responsible for conducting financial, operational, and compliance audits to ensure internal controls, risk management, and governance effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement risk-based audit plans.
• Audit donor-funded projects for compliance and fund utilization.
• Identify control deficiencies and recommend corrective actions.
• Perform financial and operational audits, including procurement and grant disbursement.
• Prepare audit reports and collaborate with program teams and external auditors.
• Train staff on internal controls and fraud risk management.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or Risk Management.
• Minimum 4–7 years’ experience in internal audit or financial control.
• Knowledge of IIA audit standards, COSO framework, and audit analytics.

APPLY HERE: Internal Audit Officer

Partnerships Officer at TEF

Location: Lagos | Nigeria
Type: Full Time
Qualifications: BA/BSC/HND; Master’s preferred
Category: Sales Jobs

Description:
Manage partnerships, donor engagement, and relationship-building to support entrepreneurship initiatives and policy advocacy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handle relationship management and contract negotiations.
• Draft proposals, concept notes, and reports.
• Maintain partnerships database and ensure timely deliverables.
• Organize policy and entrepreneurship roundtables.
• Drive campaigns to support entrepreneurship across regions.
• Implement strategies to influence policy and academic research on Africapitalism.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Minimum 4–7 years’ experience in partnership management across NGOs, corporate, or innovation sectors.
• Proven track record in securing and managing international partnerships.

APPLY HERE: Partnerships Officer

Entrepreneurship Programme Officer at TEF

Location: Lagos | Nigeria
Type: Full Time
Qualifications: BA/BSC/HND
Category: Project Management Jobs

Description:
Oversee off-cycle entrepreneurship programmes, including applications, training, mentoring, pitching, and seed capital disbursement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate off-cycle programme activities and curriculum development.
• Develop guides, scripts, and project management systems for programme tracking.
• Conduct beta testing of new programme initiatives.
• Oversee volunteers/contract staff to meet programme KPIs.
• Manage internal and external stakeholder relationships.
• Ensure mentor and alumni engagement for quality programme delivery.
• Work with Legal and Compliance teams to mitigate programme risks.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor’s in Social Sciences, Business Administration, Development Studies, Economics, or related field.
• Minimum 4–6 years’ experience in programme/project management in development, philanthropy, or entrepreneurship.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with programme management/CRM tools is a plus.

APPLY HERE: Entrepreneurship Programme Officer