Application Guide

How to Apply for Head of North America Labour Mobility and Venture Builder

at Africa Jobs Fund

🏢 About Africa Jobs Fund

The Africa Jobs Fund is a mission-driven investment firm that funds and builds ventures in export manufacturing and international labor mobility to boost incomes for Africans. What makes it unique is its dual focus on venture building and job creation—directly connecting African workers to high-income jobs in Canada and the US. Working here means shaping both investment strategy and on-the-ground operations to create scalable impact.

About This Role

As Head of North America Labour Mobility and Venture Builder, you will be responsible for identifying, funding, and building companies that place African workers into employer-sponsored roles in Canada and the US. You'll map market opportunities, structure deals, and support portfolio companies from launch to scale. This role is impactful because it directly increases incomes for African workers while generating returns for investors.

💡 A Day in the Life

Your day might involve meeting with potential founders in Nairobi or Lagos to assess their ventures, then analyzing market data to evaluate a new province-sector opportunity. Later, you could be on a call with a Canadian employer negotiating a partnership, and end the day structuring a financing deal for a portfolio company. Expect a blend of strategic thinking and hands-on execution.

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🎯 Who Africa Jobs Fund Is Looking For

  • Founder or senior operator with full P&L responsibility, ideally in labor mobility, immigration, or workforce solutions.
  • Deep networks across Africa (e.g., recruitment agencies, government contacts, employer groups) and familiarity with African labor markets.
  • Strong analytical skills to assess investments, structure deals, and conduct cost-effectiveness analyses for new ventures.
  • Bonus: Experience with Canadian immigration pathways (e.g., LMIA, Provincial Nominee Programs) or US visa routes (H-2B, EB-3), and French language proficiency.

📝 Tips for Applying to Africa Jobs Fund

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Highlight any direct experience you have with employer-sponsored immigration to Canada or the US—even if not in a venture context—as this is a key differentiator.

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Quantify your Africa connections: mention specific countries, employer partnerships, or recruitment pipelines you've built or leveraged.

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Demonstrate your ability to build from scratch: describe a venture or initiative you founded, including how you secured initial funding and scaled operations.

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Show familiarity with cost-effectiveness analysis: provide an example where you assessed the financial viability of a labor mobility program or similar initiative.

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If you have French skills, explicitly state your proficiency level and how it could help in Canadian markets (e.g., Quebec).

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

Emphasize your founder/operator experience with P&L ownership, your deep Africa networks, and any direct exposure to North American immigration pathways. Also highlight your ability to structure deals and support portfolio companies operationally. Convey your passion for creating economic opportunities for Africans through labor mobility.

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Understand the Africa Jobs Fund's existing portfolio and investment thesis—review their website, press releases, and any reports on labor mobility.
  • → Research current Canadian immigration programs (e.g., Temporary Foreign Worker Program, Provincial Nominee Programs) and US visa options (H-2B, EB-3) relevant to African workers.
  • → Identify key sectors in Canada and the US that rely on immigrant labor (e.g., agriculture, healthcare, tech) and note any recent policy changes.
  • → Learn about African labor migration trends and remittance flows to understand the impact potential of this role.
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk us through a time you built a venture from scratch—what was your approach to finding product-market fit and securing early customers?
2 How would you map market opportunities for African labor mobility across Canadian provinces and US sectors? Which sectors or provinces do you see as most promising and why?
3 Describe your experience with employer-sponsored immigration routes (e.g., LMIA, H-2B). How would you navigate regulatory challenges?
4 How would you structure a deal with a North American employer to ensure cost-effectiveness for both the employer and the worker?
5 What are the biggest operational bottlenecks in placing African workers in North American jobs, and how would you solve them?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Focusing only on investment experience without demonstrating operational or venture-building chops—this role requires both.
  • Underestimating the importance of Africa connections; generic statements about 'emerging markets' won't suffice.
  • Ignoring the regulatory complexity of immigration; showing naivety about visa processes or compliance can be a dealbreaker.

📅 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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