The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) Recruitment 2026: Multiple Positions in Lagos
Organization: The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF)
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-Time
Available Roles: Alumni & Mentorship Officer, Brand Officer, Research Manager
Application Deadline: September 10, 2026 (Within 10 Days)
About the Tony Elumelu Foundation
The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) is the leading philanthropy empowering a new generation of African entrepreneurs, driving poverty eradication, catalyzing job creation, and ensuring inclusive economic development across all 54 African countries. Guided by the philosophy of Africapitalism, the Foundation positions the private sector as the primary engine for Africa’s economic growth.
Available Positions & Qualifications
1. Alumni & Mentorship Officer
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Role Level: Experienced Non-Manager (4–7 years experience)
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Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or related fields (Master’s is an added advantage).
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Key Responsibilities: Lead operational delivery of TEF’s alumni engagement and mentorship programmes across Africa, manage alumni databases, coordinate mentor recruitment, and track business impact.
2. Brand Officer
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Role Level: Experienced Non-Manager (Minimum 5 years experience)
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Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Mass Communication, or related fields.
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Key Responsibilities: Manage TEF’s brand identity across digital and traditional platforms, design visual assets, support purpose-driven storytelling campaigns, and maintain global brand guidelines.
3. Research Manager
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Role Level: Manager (Minimum 10 years experience)
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Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Public Policy, Political Economy, Business, or Statistics.
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Key Responsibilities: Lead the strategic revival of the Africapitalism Institute, drive policy-relevant pan-African research, design econometric models, analyze large datasets, and engage global think tanks.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply for their respective positions using the official job portal link below before the deadline:

