Shortlist, a talent advisory firm bridging the gap between African talent and startups, social ventures, and mission-driven organizations, has announced the launch of the Africa Climate Careers Network (ACCN), a resource to mobilize talent for the green economy and help professionals launch climate careers.
The ACCN is live with over 1,000 job openings from over 100 companies across the continent.
Details
Shortlist is focused on two core offerings:
- Shortlist Search, offering executive search for leading startups and impact organizations across Africa;
- and Shortlist Futures, focusing on jumpstarting early careers through career prep programs in partnership with major employers, training providers, and donors across Africa. These programs focus in particular on African youth, women, and people with disabilities to provide apprenticeship and “career on-ramp” opportunities in partnership in high-growth sectors like climate, clean energy, and tech.
What They’re Saying
Cassandra Kiereini, Director at Shortlist Futures commented on the launch: “The ACCN is a big step forward in growing the talent pipeline for a critical African sector: climate. Shortlist Futures is committed to ensuring that African talent can find jobs that lead to meaningful careers and access resources to help them prepare for these careers. We are proud to be launching this new platform.”
Paul Breloff, CEO of Shortlist, added, “Professionals across Africa are waking up to a ‘climate moment,’ knowing they want to direct their energy towards our climate crisis but not knowing where to begin. The ACCN is a hub where professionals can start careers with meaning and impact, and we look forward to partnering with the broader climate ecosystem to create opportunities for Africa’s rich talent.”
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