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FSD Africa is a specialist development agency that helps to make finance work for Africa’s future.

Why Work With Us

Our work is driven by our vision: to make finance work for Africa’s future. That starts with building a diverse team, committed to change. We have an open and inclusive environment where ideas are valued and every voice matters. Integrity, sustainability and bold thinking guide how we work, helping us create lasting solutions to Africa’s biggest challenges.

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A Diverse Workforce

Our mission is to build a diverse workforce which is representative of the communities and markets where we work and a workplace where all are treated fairly and respectfully. We value the similarities and differences of the people who work for us and with us and aim to make sure that all are heard, valued and have a sense of belonging. We aim to foster an inclusive work environment where diverse board and workforce are highly engaged and different perspectives are encouraged, valued, and leveraged.

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  • Our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy

Our Internship Programme

Our internship programme is designed to give young professionals hands-on experience in financial sector development. Interns at FSD Africa are not just observers—they are integral team members who work on real projects, collaborate with experts, and gain exposure to the complexities of Africa’s financial landscape. From mentorship sessions to our Buddy Programme, we ensure that interns feel supported as they gain the skills and confidence to grow their careers.

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Our Internship Programme

Our Recruitment Process

We post job opportunities on our careers page and platforms like LinkedIn. All applications are submitted through our online portal, which is simple and user-friendly.

As part of your application, you'll answer a few screening questions to help us learn more about your background. Based on the role, our selection process may include psychometric assessments, competency-based panel interviews, written tests, or informal chats. If you're shortlisted, we’ll outline the interview steps specific to the role.

We keep in touch with candidates throughout every stage—from application to final decision—so you’ll always know where you stand.

We conduct reference checks before an offer is made the successful candidate. Thereafter we begin our pre-onboarding and onboarding process, which is designed to help you feel prepared, welcomed, and ready to succeed.

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Ready to take the next step? Explore our current openings and apply through our careers portal.

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Learning & Development

At FSD Africa, we are passionate about learning. We ensure learning and talent development opportunities are in place to equip employees with the skills, knowledge, experience, and behaviours necessary to perform their duties and help fulfil their potential.

We ensure all staff are provided with an opportunity to grow professionally during their time with us and offer a flexible budget for learning and development, as well as opportunities to learn in the flow of work.

Continuous learning is enhanced through the professional development programmes we offer such as tailored specialised technical learning, leadership development programmes and career development-tailored learning support.

Employee Wellbeing

We are committed to providing an environment that promotes balance and wellbeing and in which everyone can thrive.

we provide a comprehensive international medical cover to our staff and their immediate dependants 

we manage both local and international corporate pension schemes to enable our staff prepare for financial wellbeing  post-retirement 

we provide a range of different leave types to support our staff in maintaining a healthy work-life balance. This includes 30 days of annual leave, giving employees the opportunity to rest, recharge, and prioritise their well-being. Additionally, staff are entitled to time off for dependants, ensuring they can care for loved ones when needed.

staff who have attained 5 years of service are granted 1 month of paid sabbatical. Those with 10 years’ service are entitled to 3 months of sabbatical leave.

through our annual programme, we aim to support and enhance employee well-being across all aspects, including financial, health, social, and emotional well-being.

our staff enjoy the flexibility to work remotely, empowering them to balance their personal and professional lives while maintaining high productivity.

this is a staff led initiative that allows staff to support each other in times of need.

Contact Us

If you have an inquiry, please email recruitment@fsdafrica.org