Application Guide

How to Apply for Head of DACH Labour Mobility and Venture Builder

at Africa Jobs Fund

🏢 About Africa Jobs Fund

The Africa Jobs Fund is a mission-driven investment fund that builds and funds ventures in export manufacturing and international labor mobility to increase incomes for Africans. It stands out by taking a hands-on venture builder approach, not just providing capital, and focuses on connecting African workers to jobs in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland (DACH). Working here means directly shaping scalable solutions to labor shortages and economic migration.

About This Role

As Head of DACH Labour Mobility and Venture Builder, you will own the entire lifecycle of building and funding companies that recruit, train, and place African workers in DACH care, logistics, and trades sectors. You will map labor corridors, identify employer bottlenecks, assess investments, structure deals, and provide hands-on support to founders, aiming to fund 10+ companies annually. This role is impactful because it bridges two critical needs: filling DACH labor gaps and creating life-changing income opportunities for Africans.

💡 A Day in the Life

You might start your day with a call with a DACH care employer to understand their hiring needs, then meet with a potential founder in Nairobi to assess their recruitment model. Later, you'd analyze a deal's cost-effectiveness, structure terms, and prepare an investment memo for the fund. Travel to DACH and across Africa is frequent, so days often blend virtual meetings and on-site visits.

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🎯 Who Africa Jobs Fund Is Looking For

  • Has founding or senior operating experience with full P&L responsibility, ideally in recruitment, labor mobility, or a related sector.
  • Possesses deep experience in Africa (e.g., working with local partners, navigating regulatory environments) and established employer relationships in DACH (Germany, Austria, Switzerland).
  • Is fluent in German and English, with a strong understanding of DACH labor markets, particularly in care, logistics, and trades.
  • Demonstrates a track record of building and scaling companies from inception to growth, including fundraising and deal structuring.

📝 Tips for Applying to Africa Jobs Fund

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Highlight specific examples of companies you founded or led that achieved scale, emphasizing P&L ownership and outcomes.

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Quantify your Africa experience: mention countries, sectors, and number of workers placed or partnerships established.

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Name specific DACH employers or industry associations you have worked with to prove your network.

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Show your understanding of DACH labor mobility challenges (e.g., visa processes, credential recognition) by referencing recent policy changes or pilot programs.

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Explain why you are excited about the venture builder model and how you would source and vet founders for this specific mission.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your unique blend of DACH employer relationships and on-the-ground Africa experience, with concrete examples.', 'A success story where you built or scaled a labor mobility venture, including metrics (e.g., number of placements, revenue growth).', 'Your approach to identifying and overcoming bottlenecks in hiring and recognition across DACH care, logistics, and trades.', "Why you are drawn to the Africa Jobs Fund's mission and how you would contribute to funding 10+ companies annually."]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Study the Africa Jobs Fund's portfolio companies and investment thesis to understand their venture-building approach.
  • → Research current DACH labor shortages and immigration policies, especially for care, logistics, and trades, including recent reforms like Germany's Skilled Immigration Act.
  • → Identify key players in African labor migration (e.g., recruitment agencies, training centers) and DACH employer associations to understand the competitive landscape.
  • → Look into the founders and team behind Africa Jobs Fund to understand their backgrounds and priorities.
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you map labor corridors between specific African countries and DACH sectors, and which corridors would you prioritize first?
2 Describe a time you assessed an investment in a labor mobility venture. What metrics did you use and what was the outcome?
3 What are the biggest bottlenecks in DACH care, logistics, and trades for hiring African workers, and how would you address them?
4 How would you find and evaluate founders for new ventures, and what support would you provide in the first 100 days?
5 Given your experience, how would you structure a deal with a DACH employer and an African recruitment partner to ensure cost-effectiveness?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Being vague about your DACH employer network or Africa experience—provide specific names and numbers.
  • Focusing only on investment analysis without demonstrating hands-on venture building or operational scaling.
  • Ignoring the German language requirement or DACH cultural nuances in your application.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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