
These are the 5 skills African employers are looking for
Jobseekers say opportunities are hard to come by, while employers claim candidates lack the required skills. To bridge this gap, here are five qualities Africa's employers are looking for...
BA (Hons) in Biochemistry and French, Grinnell College; dual Master’s degrees in Public Health, University of Sheffield and Ecole des Hautes Etudes en Santé Publique, France. Trained as a biochemist and statistician. Background in data science, impact investing and public health. Collaborates across public, private and social sectors. Work experience spans three continents and involves major operational roles, including managing a team of 300 people on a $50 million social marketing programme in Nigeria. Founder, Young Business Agency, a youth employment accelerator designing tailored content to help youth bridge 21st century workforce skills gaps. Supply Chain Logistics Programme Manager, Clinton Health Access Initiative; portfolio entails advising national and state governments on public health supply chain diagnostics and transformation in Nigeria. Member of the Board of Directors, non-profit brand The Hibiscus Company, which seeks to raise women with “entrepreneurial definition and transactional coverage. Recipient of numerous awards and recognition of community service and academic excellence.