Who is Africa Jobs Network?

Africa Jobs Network (AJN) is more than just a recruitment company; we're a partner in Africa's growth story. With 25 years of experience navigating the complexities of HR and recruitment across the continent, we're passionate about connecting businesses with the talent they need to thrive.

Across our portfolio of brands, including Ethiojobs, Dereja, Infomind Solutions, and Kipawa, we offer a comprehensive suite of services and technology features designed to empower companies to build winning teams. This includes industry-leading Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to streamline talent acquisition, employer branding solutions to attract top talent, and in-depth reporting and analytics to optimize your recruitment strategy for maximum impact. Through our brands and solutions, we transform lives by helping people find employment and achieve career success, which ultimately fuels business growth for a thriving Africa.

Who is Ethiojobs?

Ethiojobs, the leading job board in Ethiopia and the first e-recruitment platform introduced to the Ethiopian job market empowers communities to find employment confidently. The platform revolutionizes how CV data is managed for recruiters, optimizing the recruitment process for increased efficiency. Our influential network boasts over 1,000,000 active candidates and 30,000 visitors daily. Ethiojobs is proud to serve as a bridge to reduce the gap in access to information and opportunities.

Who is Dereja?

Since its inception in 2015, Dereja has been dedicated to tackling Ethiopia's youth unemployment challenge head-on. In a job market often unfriendly to fresh graduates needing more experience, we stand firm in our mission: to offer essential guidance and career resources for university students and young professionals. Through a range of dynamic youth development initiatives, from sourcing job opportunities with employers to providing job readiness and employability skills training and hosting career expos facilitating vital connections with potential employers, we equip new graduates with the necessary tools for success. Collaborating with like-minded partners, we strive to mobilize various stakeholders to address this critical socio-economic issue, driving positive change for Ethiopia's youth and the nation as a whole. Dereja is the leading fresh graduate job board (Dereja.com) with over 140,000 candidates on our database.

Who is Kipawa?

Kipawa is a premier talent acquisition agency in Kenya that leverages cutting-edge technology and in-depth knowledge of Africa's diverse talent pools to connect businesses with exceptional individuals who drive innovation. Going beyond traditional methods, Kipawa taps into hidden talent and meticulously matches skills, aspirations, and cultural fit to your company's unique needs. This personalized approach fosters long-term partnerships, ensuring a smooth transition for businesses and new hires, ultimately propelling Africa's future workforce.

Our Purpose

We exist because we help transform and make people’s lives better. “I am because you are.”

Our Values

We believe in living our values, not just putting them on paper. In our daily work, we maintain professionalism while fostering a positive and enjoyable environment for our colleagues, clients, and partners.

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Quality

We always aim for the best because great isn't good enough. At Ethiojobs, success for our customers, candidates, and employees is our priority. We ensure top-notch service through expertise and efficient processes, focusing on providing an optimized experience for our customers and a quality journey for our employees.

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Collaboration

We thrive on cross-functional collaboration, transcending geographical boundaries. Working as one team with shared goals, we pool resources, ideas, and conversations to enable individuals to reach their potential and organizations to achieve their objectives. Learning from each other, we explore opportunities for collective growth.

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Innovation

We challenge the norm, simplify solutions, and embrace digital advancements. Fearless in pushing boundaries, we cultivate an innovative culture to grow our business and ourselves. Our goal is to create an environment where innovation is the language we use to communicate, constantly evolving our ways of working.

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People-Centric

Our business revolves around people. Whether it's candidates, employees, funders, investors, or shareholders, a strong human connection is behind every solution we provide. We deliver, serve, and thrive through meaningful connections.

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Enjoyment

Growth doesn't have to be stressful; we find joy in our journey while working hard. Creating new products and services that make a difference is exciting for us. Approaching each day with optimism, we share an energy of excitement for life's possibilities.

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Self-Direction

If not you, then who? We recognize opportunities, take the lead, and deliver results. Our journey is marked by accountable individuals who take the initiative to provide solutions. Our talented team is autonomous, responsible, and organized, ready to seize opportunities and grow intentionally.

Our Leadership Team

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Yusuf Reja

Founder and CEO

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Dina Makonnen

Chief Operating Officer

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Siham Ayele

Country Manager

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David Chege

Talent Acquisition Manager

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Meron Meaza

Marketing and Communications Manager

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Girma Asmamaw

Hr & Admin Manager

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