Green Jobs Rising

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✨️Apply to be the Sub-National Health Cluster Coordinator for WHO (Sudan) - tinyurl.com/yc3r5ps6 ✨️Join FHI 360 as a Technical Officer Polio (Uganda) - linkedin.com/jobs/view/4407…

✨️Apply to be a Solar Trainer Consultant at WTS Energy (Mozambique) - tinyurl.com/4j6vprvk ✨️Be the International Consultant, TB/HIV at WHO (Lesotho) - tinyurl.com/53r2e9wp

JOB OPPORTUNITIES - A THREAD. ✨️Apply for System Engineer’s role at EV Raid (Egypt) -:tinyurl.com/bde4d9hx ✨️Become an O&M Technician at Voltalia (Morocco) tinyurl.com/5xfy946z

In our newsletter today, we’re shining light on Valentine Nnamani, founder @OnegridOfficial who is transforming waste into clean, affordable lighting solutions across communities. green-jobs-rising.beehiiv.com/p/a-brighter-f…

✨️Every profession has a place in the green sector. Which is you your profession and would you like to join the green sector?

Celebrating the incredible digital creators in the sustainability space in Africa. @onjolo_kenya @mohadow @the_ecofeminist @charityekezie_ @lizwathuti @MathaiWanjira

DID YOU KNOW? Circular economy in Africa could create ~11 million jobs? Africa generates 70+ million tonnes of waste annually. Globally, waste is expected to grow 73% by 2050. Consider this your sign to step up, position yourself and tap into these opportunities. #circular

What is stopping you from pursuing a green job?

London, United Kingdom | Africa Energies Summit | 12–14 May 2026. lnkd.in/ddTRveC5 Cape Town, South Africa | Enlit Africa | 19–21 May 2026. Nairobi, Kenya | Sustainable Manufacturing Week 2026 | 19th - 22nd May 2026. lnkd.in/dzz7-vEk

Paris, France | Invest in African Energy (IAE) Forum | 22–23 April 2026. lnkd.in/dXHuqApK Cape Town, South Africa | Converge Africa | 4–6 May 2026. lnkd.in/dPU7AE89

A THREAD. In today’s events edition, it’s time to start marking your calendars for key events happening throughout the month of May. Virtual | AGES: Building Skills for Africa’s Green Transition | 29 April 2026 | 14:00–15:00 CAT lnkd.in/dgWvD-cd

Did you achieve the goals you set for Q1?

Major funding highlights: ✨$350M guarantee platform in South Africa (de-risking large-scale investments) ✨$334M transmission project in Angola ✨$50M Amari Power Transmission project (Africa’s first independent transmission project to reach financial close, backed by Gridworks)

Book a slot at the Gauteng Investment Conference (Apr 8) lnkd.in/dBdxGc4M Register for West Africa Automotive Show (May 12)  lnkd.in/dX838NHW Attend DEVAC Infrastructure Summit in South Africa (May 27) lnkd.in/dAAe3n4R

Upcoming events in the greensector. Attend the Manufacturers Energy Security & Efficiency Summit 2026 (Apr 7) lnkd.in/dG7Np4Mm Register for the Chill & Connect Kinshasa, DR Congo (Apr 22) lnkd.in/ddFdi7v6

Join EV Raid as a Business Analyst (Egypt)  lnkd.in/d58Uy-8F  Become a Junior Battery Swapper at Dodai (Ethiopia) lnkd.in/d7P6EGkC  Apply to BYD as a Sales Coordinator (Kenya)  lnkd.in/dC9dhKR7 Water Mission: Country Director (Kenya) lnkd.in/d8qViP2b

Top Green Jobs ☘️ Karm Solar is hiring a Project Manager (Egypt) lnkd.in/d9KV48Mw Become the next Field Service Engineer at Jaza - Solar Energy (Nigeria) lnkd.in/dzJb9YKJ d. Light is looking for a Quality Engineer, Customer Quality (Kenya) lnkd.in/dB9DbvtS

The future of work isn’t AI versus humans, it’s about how humans leverage AI while leading with creativity, judgment and emotional intelligence. What are you doing to adjust and to stay afloat?

DID YOU KNOW? By 2030, up to 3.3 million green jobs could be created across the continent. By 2050, that number could rise to 100 million. If you're thinking about your next step, career or business idea, it might be worth looking here. #greenjobs