VFA FELLOWSHIP
For talent looking for a next challenge or planning major career moves, becoming a Venture for Africa Fellow provides a unique opportunity to gain startup experience and local industry knowledge while contributing to meaningful impact at a leading African startup.
TAKE THE LEAP
Q4 2021 FELLOWSHIPS
*All fellowships are available remotely except where otherwise stated
AjoCard | Product Management | Nigeria | Fintech | Learn more | |
Carbon | Product Management | Nigeria | Fintech | Learn more | |
Diool | Product Design | Cameroon | Fintech | Learn more | |
Jumia | Performance Marketing | Kenya | E-commerce | Learn more | |
Lemonade Finance | Strategic Marketing | Nigeria | Fintech | Learn more | |
Shuttlers | Product Management | Nigeria | Transportation | Learn more | |
Turaco | Marketing | Kenya | Insurtech | Learn more | |
Turaco | Customer Experience | Kenya | Insurtech | Learn more |
HOW VFA WORKS
Get Matched
Apply and get matched with a VFA startup partner in your area of interest
Get Immersed
Spend 3 months in this role, during which you will be immersed in the local context, be connected to expert mentors, and get to understand market nuances
Get Working
Work on real project deliverables for your assigned startups while being paid a stipend
Get Hired
While full-time roles are not guaranteed, you are fast-tracked through ordinary application processes for available full-time roles with the startup post the fellowship