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1105 Senior Level Jobs - July 2026

Discover senior-level and management positions across Africa. Find executive roles, department heads, senior specialists, and leadership positions in Uganda, Kenya, Nigeria, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Ghana.

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Program Manager, Research

GiveDirectly

Zomba, Malawi 1 months ago

GiveDirectly has delivered more than $1B in cash directly to 2+ million people living in poverty across 15 countries since 2011. We believe cash transfers are one of the most scalable, cost-effective, and dignified forms of aid, with the research to back it up. Our work has been covered by The Economist, NPR, TED, and The Washington Post. We are one of Time100's Most Influential Companies of 2026. Our culture is candid, analytical, and non-hierarchical. We support high ownership and real professional growth. Curious about what it's really like to work here? Read our values and hear from the people who do. If they resonate, this could be a great fit! About the Role The Program Manager, Research is responsible for the end-to-end implementation of the research and learning agenda in the field for the Canva project (and potentially all Malawi research projects). Working closely with the Senior Manager, this role translates high-level research strategy into operational reality - building the systems, relationships, and outputs needed to deliver rigorous, timely research. What You'll Do Field Implementation Survey Design & Technology Data Quality Research Analysis and Outputs Project Operations External Coordination Team Management & Recruitment Facilitate operational alignment between the academic research team and the programs team on fieldwork scheduling and data sharing needs Program and manage surveys across platforms including SurveyCTO, CommCare, and other tools as required Feed data quality findings and flags to the Senior Manager for review and sign-off Generate sampling protocols and support the design of sampling strategies for studies and surveys Prepare first-round drafts of research reports, presentations, and summary decks for Senior Manager review Participate in external meetings with academic research teams and other partners to ensure all activities are aligned with internal GD plans and timelines Directly manage the Field Manager, providing regular supervision and support

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Rwanda Senior Manager - Field Operations and Programs

GiveDirectly

Rwanda1 months ago

GiveDirectly has delivered more than $1B in cash directly to 2+ million people living in poverty across 15 countries since 2011. We believe cash transfers are one of the most scalable, cost-effective, and dignified forms of aid, with the research to back it up. Our work has been covered by The Economist, NPR, TED, and The Washington Post. We are one of Time100's Most Influential Companies of 2026. Our culture is candid, analytical, and non-hierarchical. We support high ownership and real professional growth. Curious about what it's really like to work here? Read our values and hear from the people who do. If they resonate, this could be a great fit! Senior Manager - Field Operations and Programs Reports to: Program DirectorLevel: Senior ManagerManages: Program Managers Role Purpose The Senior Manager (SM) provides senior leadership for field operations and program implementation, ensuring high-quality delivery, scalable systems, and strong people management across programs. The role owns field execution standards, operational systems, and talent development, while Program Managers retain accountability for day-to-day delivery and the Program Director retains accountability for country-level execution and strategy. The Senior Manager acts as the bridge between strategy and execution, translating Program Director priorities into strong operational practice across teams.

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Engineering Manager

Dimagi

South Africa1 months ago

About Dimagi Dimagi is an award-winning social enterprise and a certified B Corp and Benefit Corporation. Dimagi is more than a tech company. We are an impact-first team of compassionate people from all parts of the world and all walks of life, dedicated to using business as a force for good in global health and development. We are passionate about how we are contributing to social impact while fostering a culture that prioritizes work-life balance. Dimagi's flagship product, CommCare, is the most widely-deployed open-source digital platform for frontline workers. Serving as the technology backbone in the world's hardest-to-reach places, it empowers governments and organizations to build customized applications for their service delivery workforces. Frontline workers across 130+ countries rely on CommCare to reach underserved populations - whether they are delivering life-saving vaccines, tracking disease outbreaks, or caring for mothers and newborns. About the role Dimagi is looking for an Engineering Manager to lead the core CommCare team - the powerhouse that builds, runs, and scales our flagship platform. This is a high-impact, hybrid role that blends team management with technical systems and delivery responsibilities. You will be required to structure your working hours to have 4 hours of daily overlap in the morning US Eastern Time (ET). In this role, you will manage a talented, globally distributed team of software engineers working across CommCare's web and mobile platforms. Because this team is deeply experienced and autonomous, your focus won't be on micromanaging; your mission is to empower them, cultivate culture, and help these engineers continue to grow in their careers. You will also partner directly with our Senior Director of Product & Technology, Senior Director of Engineering, and Product Designer to ensure our current processes operate at peak efficiency, while driving new initiatives from scoping through delivery. This ranges from ensuring we're shipping game-changing product features on schedule to maintaining robust compliance standards that keep our impactful platform healthy and secure. This role will report to the Senior Director of Product & Technology.

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