Code for Africa Recruitment 2026

• Bachelor’s Degree or significant proven expertise in any related disciplines with equivalent combination of practical experience and professional training/certification in any of the following: instructional design and learning technologies, computer science and education, information technology, or other closely related fields.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in training development, creating blended learning solutions for both instructor-led and self-paced training programmes.
• Experience with using multimedia and online web instructional materials, especially for a web-based Learning Management System (LMS) such as WordPress’ LearnDash platform.
• Experience assessing training needs, writing lesson objectives, and storyboarding course outlines/learning journeys.
• Ability to work creatively and accurately under pressure with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and self-organise, and prioritise work when managing multiple timelines and schedules.
• Excellent leadership, team-building, and self-management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred:
Preferred Qualifications and Skills include:

• Knowledge of data journalism and/or multimedia storytelling, or civic technology and civic engagement, or digital democracy approaches.
• Experience with developing courseware formats for new communication channels, including using mobile platforms such as WhatsApp or equivalent social messaging platforms.
• Experience with creating or customising courseware content using InDesign (or equivalent tools), video scribe, audio/narration editing tools and other e-learning design technologies is also an asset.
• Expertise in adult learning and all aspects of instructional design for various formats, including instructor-led, self-directed e-learning, task-driven experiential learning, webinar-driven interactive learning, mobile optimised courseware, and various types of performance support.
• Willingness to teach others and learn/pioneer new techniques.
• Experience in remote collaboration tools, including Slack, Google Drive, and Trello, to manage workflows.
• The ability to communicate and work effectively with curriculum or domain experts and project team members who work remotely and in different time zones.

Language and Location Requirements:

• Location: South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria or anywhere else in Africa
• Languages: English
• Preferred but not required: French and/or Arabic.

• A competitive salary, subject to experience, with opportunities for performance-based growth, both in terms of career path and public stature.
• A dynamic workplace, with a transnational team, occasional international travel, and generous vacation benefits.
• Ongoing opportunities to learn new cutting-edge skills and techniques/technologies to future-proof yourself in a rapidly evolving industry.
• A chance to shine on a global stage, writing for international audiences and interacting with colleagues around the world.

• Demonstrable newsroom management skills in a mainstream media or equivalent digital publishing environment.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and demonstrable aptitude for operationally managing multiple content production teams across countries.
• Demonstrable ability to create team timelines and milestones with clear systems/processes.
• A solid understanding of journalistic or other media-related production systems and workflow methodologies.
• Digital workplace skill sets, including proficiency in collaborative digital work solutions such as Google Drive (Google Docs, Slides, Sheets, etc.), Slack (or equivalents such as Teams), and project management tools like Trello (or equivalents).
• An understanding of media ecosystems and/or digital advocacy and/or digital civic engagement.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to present research insights and shape research outputs.
• The ability to collaborate with a diverse set of multidisciplinary project stakeholders.
• Experience in working with remote, distributed teams with agile methodologies.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented approach to problem solving
• Ability to work under tight deadlines with good prioritisation and time management skills.
• Ability to work with minimal instruction in a teamwork environment.
• Strong organisational, analytical and interpersonal skills.
• High professional standards and ethics.

Preferred:
Candidates who are able to demonstrate the following will have an advantage:

• Competence in open source intelligence (OSINT) research techniques, including data scraping, data mining and other intelligence-gathering techniques.
• Competence in computational linguistics, Natural Language Processing, and specifically the methodologies and tools offered by the MediaCloud.org platform.
• Multiple languages, such as French, Arabic and other languages spoken in Africa.

Language and Location Requirements:

• Location: Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal or South Africa. Exceptional candidates from elsewhere in Africa will be considered.
• International Language: English
• Preferred but not required: Arabic, French, KiSwahili or any other major language spoken in Africa.

• A competitive salary, subject to experience, with opportunities for performance-based growth, both in terms of career path and public stature.
• A dynamic workplace, with a transnational team, occasional international travel, and generous vacation benefits.
• Ongoing opportunities to learn new cutting-edge skills and techniques/technologies to future-proof yourself in a rapidly evolving industry.
• A chance to shine on a global stage, writing for international audiences and interacting with colleagues around the world.

• Evidence of managing a substantive research project or research team.
• Experience in building design approaches and methodologies for research teams, and a familiarity with taxonomies and schemas that inform research projects.
• Strong analytical and logical skills, with a demonstrable track record translating data into actionable insights.
• An understanding of media ecosystems and economies, and/or digital advocacy and/or digital civic engagement.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to write for publication, present research insights, and shape research proposals.
• Meticulous eye for detail to ensure data integrity and analytical precision.
• The ability to collaborate with a diverse set of multidisciplinary project stakeholders.
• Experience in working with remote, distributed teams with agile methodologies.
• Previous experience in contributing to reports and research publications
• Proactive, solutions-oriented approach to problem solving
• Ability to work under tight deadlines with good prioritisation and time management skills
• Ability to work with minimal instruction in a teamwork environment
• Strong organisational, analytical and interpersonal skills
• High professional standards and ethics.

Preferred:
Candidates who are able to demonstrate the following will have an advantage:

• Competence in open source intelligence (OSINT) research techniques, including data scraping, data mining and other intelligence gathering techniques.
• Competence in computational linguistics, natural language processing (NLP), and specifically the methodologies and tools offered by the MediaCloud.org platform.
• Multiple languages, such as French, Arabic and other languages spoken in Africa.

Language and Location Requirements:

• Location: Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal or South Africa. Exceptional candidates from elsewhere in Africa will be considered.
• International Languages: English
• Preferred but not required: Arabic, French, Kiswahili, or any other major language spoken in Africa.

• A competitive salary, subject to experience, with opportunities for performance-based growth, both in terms of career path and public stature.
• A dynamic workplace, with a transnational team, occasional international travel, and generous vacation benefits.
• Ongoing opportunities to learn new cutting-edge skills and techniques/technologies to future-proof yourself in a rapidly evolving industry.
• A chance to shine on a global stage, writing for international audiences and interacting with colleagues around the world.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education / Social / Economic Sciences, Media Studies, Technology, International Development or related fields.
• 5+ years of educational programme development experience, preferably at development organisations (NGOs/CSO/non-profit), technology/media communities or high-growth startups.
• 3+ years managing teams (with direct reports), preferably to design and develop highly technical training programs and curriculum materials.
• Demonstrable experience in various learning modalities, such as online, in-person led, eLearning, and blended learning methodologies, as well as in individual mentorship.
• Experience in identifying training and development needs through training needs analysis.
• Ability to design and produce training materials for various learning modalities
• Demonstrable experience in programme and project management, including managing multiple concurrent projects and managing process improvement efforts.
• Experience building and managing relationships with stakeholders such as media institutions, governments, international organisations, educational institutions, and other private and not-for-profit organisations in the civic technology and media ecosystem.
• Demonstrable experience managing databases
• Excellent written communication skills
• Strong administrative skills and precision in handling budgets and contracts.
• Have an enthusiastic, generous, nimble and hands-on approach.
• Proficient in the English language (spoken and written).
• Understanding of donor funding and reporting.

Preferred:
candidates who are able to demonstrate the following will have an advantage:

• Understanding current training delivery mechanisms and tools, and being forward-thinking with respect to new ways of delivering training.
• Experience in Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) system, measuring training results and learning effectiveness.
• Strong research and writing skills and the ability to write in a non-academic, accessible and engaging manner.
• Previous experience in the creation and delivery of learning packages, including in instructional design.
• Ability to lead cross-functional consultation on training strategy and curriculum development.
• Experience working with subject matter experts to develop blended learning models to match the appropriate methods
• Experience working with industry-standard Learning Management Systems (LMS) and designing self-directed e-learning modules.
• Deep understanding of the technology and media ecosystem in Africa.

Language and Location Requirements:

• Location: Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal or South Africa. Exceptional candidates from elsewhere in Africa will be considered.
• Languages: English
• Preferred but not required: Arabic, French, Kiswahili, or any other major language spoken in Africa.

• A competitive salary, subject to experience, with opportunities for performance-based growth, both in terms of career path and public stature.
• A dynamic workplace, with a transnational team, occasional international travel, and generous vacation benefits.
• Ongoing opportunities to learn new cutting-edge skills and techniques/technologies to future-proof yourself in a rapidly evolving industry.
• A chance to shine on a global stage, writing for international audiences and interacting with colleagues around the world.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Arts or Design, Communications or 3 – 5 years of experience in UI/UX and/or web design.
• Knowledge of layouts, graphic fundamentals, typography, print, and the web
• Deep knowledge of the Adobe Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign
• Proficiency with Adobe XD or other collaborative UX/UI tools such as Sketch or Figma
• Able to work with technical staff and projects to create powerful user experiences
• Able to work with writers, developers and product managers to plan out visual content across multiple platforms.
• A portfolio featuring excellent graphic design and UI/UX skills
• Excellent eye for details, with a creative mindset and problem-solving skills.

Preferred:
Candidates who are able to demonstrate the following will have an advantage:

• Experience in setting up and customising WordPress or Webflow sites, with frameworks such as Elementor or equivalent
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Multiple languages, such as Kiswahili and French, or other languages spoken in Africa
• Robust data visualisation skills (including the creation of charts, graphs and maps)
• Familiarity in HTML / CSS and/or JavaScript / MapBox / D3JS
• Experience in international development and/or social entrepreneurship.

Language and Location Requirements:

• Location: Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda or anywhere else in Africa
• Language: English
• Preferred but not required languages: Amharic, Arabic, Hausa, French or Kiswahili.

• A competitive salary, subject to experience, with opportunities for performance-based growth, both in terms of career path and public stature.
• A dynamic workplace, with a transnational team, occasional international travel, and generous vacation benefits.
• Ongoing opportunities to learn new cutting-edge skills and techniques/technologies to future-proof yourself in a rapidly evolving industry.
• A chance to shine on a global stage, writing for international audiences and interacting with colleagues around the world.

FAQs

1. What is Code for Africa Recruitment 2026 all about?

Code for Africa Recruitment 2026 is a hiring initiative by Code for Africa (CfA), a leading civic technology and data journalism organization. The recruitment aims to fill various roles such as data analysts, software developers, researchers, media specialists, and project managers across Africa. It focuses on attracting skilled professionals passionate about technology, transparency, and social impact.

2. How can I apply for Code for Africa Recruitment 2026?

Interested candidates can apply by visiting the official Code for Africa careers portal. Applicants are required to create a profile, select a suitable job position, and submit relevant documents such as a CV, cover letter, and portfolio (if required). It is important to carefully read the job description and meet the eligibility criteria before applying.

3. What are the requirements for Code for Africa Recruitment 2026?

The requirements vary depending on the position applied for. However, general requirements include:

A relevant educational background (e.g., IT, journalism, social sciences)

Strong technical or analytical skills

Experience in data, media, or technology-related fields

Good communication and teamwork abilities

Passion for civic engagement and digital innovation

Some roles may also require prior experience in open data, investigative journalism, or software development.

4. Is Code for Africa Recruitment 2026 open to all African countries?

Yes, Code for Africa typically recruits talent from across the African continent. Many roles are remote-friendly, allowing applicants from different countries to apply. However, certain positions may be location-specific depending on project needs, so applicants should check the job details carefully.