Recruitment at Zipline Nigeria

Zipline – Do you want to change the world? Zipline uses drones to deliver critical and life-saving medicine to thousands of hospitals serving millions of people in multiple countries. Our mission is to provide every human on Earth with instant access to vital medical supplies. Join Zipline and help us make this a reality for billions of people.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Recruiting Partner

Location: Nigeria

About You And The Role

• We are dedicated to building the strongest team in the world. We are looking for someone who enjoys partnering with hiring managers to develop thoughtful approaches to recruiting talent across Africa.
• Our ideal candidate is passionate about not only building a strong team, but also a team that exhibits and leads with our core values.
• This job is not easy – nothing is a plug and play model. Each role is slightly different – we hire for new teams in new markets with dynamic timelines and hiring plans that haven’t been tested before.
• You will be the person not only to identify and recruit talent, but also the person that gives pushback to hiring teams on timelines, compensation frameworks, level of hire, and team structure.
• This role requires someone that has excellent project management, stakeholder management, and a knack for leading with authenticity. Is this the kind of challenge you are looking for? Read on.

What You’ll Do

• Partner with the business across Africa to recruit and close the best talent out there who share our mission
• Serve as a thought partner for our hiring managers to help them understand key information around talent pool, advertising strategy, interview plan, and more for new and recurring openings
• Monitor important data insights across the entire recruiting funnel, from sourcing to close, and continuously adjust based on insights
• Build and improve upon existing processes to ensure our recruiting processes are effective and efficient
• Strategically plan and own a pipeline of diverse, exceptionally qualified candidates and ensure a first-class experience throughout the entire process
• Help to ensure that Zipline is prioritizing diversity in all of our hiring efforts across the company
• Creatively leverage various platforms to source and engage extraordinary talent
• Have fun and feel energized by having a helping hand in growing Zipline and building a legendary company!

What You’ll Bring

• 5+ years of high-volume, full lifecycle recruiting experience
  • Bonus: Experience with software recruiting
• Proven track record of sourcing and closing exceptional operational and/or technical talent
• Strong organizational skills & ability to multitask and adapt to fast-paced startup environment
• Passion for building diverse teams & pipelines
• Creative problem-solver, going the extra mile to close the top talent and passionate about cultivating the most enjoyable candidate experience
• Willingness to invest in your own growth and become a true partner to our hiring teams
• Excellent project management and stakeholder management skills
• Expertise in tracking recruiting metrics to create data-driven strategies
• Excellent leadership, communication, and management skills
• Fluency in written and spoken English
  • Bonus: Fluency in written and spoken French
• Bonus: Experience with Greenhouse, GEM, & Excel

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Head of Finance, Africa

Location: Nigeria

About You and the Role  

• As Head of Finance for Zipline Africa, you will be a core member of Zipline’s Africa Leadership Team, responsible for driving financial strategy, operational efficiency, and growth initiatives across our Africa operations.
• Reporting into our US-based Global Head of Finance, you will work closely with our local finance and accounting teams to ensure Zipline’s financial health and scalability across multiple African markets.
• This role requires a seasoned finance leader with international experience and expertise in managing the financial complexities of scaling a high-growth, operations-intensive business.
• You will be instrumental in developing strategic analyses to enhance profitability and scalability for Zipline’s Platform 1 business in Africa.
• The location of this position is flexible: Based in Rwanda, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Cote d’Ivoire or remote with significant travel to those countries

What You’ll Do
Financial Strategy & Leadership:

• Act as a strategic partner to Zipline’s Africa leadership team, advising on financial planning, investment decisions, and business growth initiatives.
• Lead financial forecasting, budgeting, and performance analysis to optimize financial resources and ensure the sustainability of Zipline’s Africa operations.
• Identify and implement cost-saving and efficiency strategies to improve profitability while maintaining operational excellence.
• Develop long-term financial models to assess different market strategies and guide expansion efforts.

Accounting & Compliance:

• Partner with local accounting teams to improve financial reporting accuracy, streamline processes, and ensure timely financial close cycles.
• Work with Zipline’s US-based finance leadership to standardize financial practices across global operations.
• Participate in audit processes and liaise with regulatory bodies to ensure transparency and compliance.
• Coordinate with local and US-based Tax advisors to ensure Tax compliance across entities.

Operational Finance & Business Partnering:

• Serve as a financial thought leader for Zipline’s operations in Africa, helping local teams navigate financial complexities and drive sustainable growth.
• Partner with engineering, supply chain, logistics, and deployment teams to ensure cost-effective operations and strong unit economics.
• Work closely with government, donor and commercial partners to structure financially viable contracts and partnerships.

Scaling & Profitability of Zipline’s Business:

• Conduct strategic financial analysis to enhance the scalability and profitability of Zipline’s Platform 1 operations in Africa.
• Develop insights into market expansion opportunities, pricing strategies, and operational efficiencies to drive sustainable business growth.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess the financial feasibility of launching new products and services in Africa.
• Develop roadmaps and strategies for Zipline to launch Platform 2 in Africa

What You’ll Bring

• 8+ years of experience in finance, including 2+ years in a financial leadership role within a multinational or high-growth company.
• Knowledge of accounting principals and direct experience working with IFRS and local accounting regulations in African markets.
• Experience managing financial operations for an international company with African market exposure.
• Proven ability to partner with in-country finance and accounting teams while partnering with global finance leadership.
• Excellent financial modeling, forecasting, and strategic analysis skills.
• Experience working with operations-heavy businesses (e.g., supply chain, logistics, or manufacturing).
• Ability to influence executive stakeholders and work cross-functionally across finance, operations, and commercial teams.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to operate in fast-paced and evolving markets.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Partnerships Director

Location: Nigeria
Ability to travel: 30%

About You and the Role

• One of Zipline’s core values is customer obsession. We are seeking a proven sales strategist and client advocate to lead and oversee growth of our key partnerships in Bayelsa State, Nigeria.
• As the Partnerships Director, you’ll be responsible for developing a partnership strategy and act as the principal driver of use case growth by coordinating activities between Sales and Operations teams and the state.
• This will involve developing value propositions to introduce new use cases and scale existing ones, leveraging data to demonstrate impact and value to existing clients, working hand-in-hand with decision-makers to ensure our logistics and data services are maximizing health and economic impact, and managing relationships with key stakeholders in government and at funding and implementing organizations in the state.

Responsibilities
What you’ll do:

• Own the client experience from the time a deal is closed through implementation and growth
• Lead impact and economic value discussions with stakeholders to shape ongoing integration of our service into government systems for maximal return on investment
• Leverage insights to support government, sub-agencies, and other partners to improve public health planning, forecasting, and decision-making, consistently demonstrating Zipline’s value proposition around data
• Monitor health trends against Zipline utilization and partner with the government to refine standard operating procedures that reflect the desired service terms, usage, and impact
• Manage quarterly forecasts and projected impact against governments’ health and economic goals; ensure Zipline is represented in government’s annual and quarterly forecasts
• Collaborate closely with Operations to ensure programs, projects, and new use cases are implemented against their planned timelines and in line with client expectations
• Support joint research planning and development, including use case pilots, research studies, and new monitoring projects with government and other local partners
• Actively monitor bilateral and multilateral funds and commitments in-country and proactively partner with the government to shape relevant projects
• Partner with Marketing to ensure our partnerships in Bayelsa are adequately promoted and visible on social media platforms

Requirements
What you’ll bring:

• 5+ years of experience in sales, partnerships, and/or government affairs
• Track record of owning and driving account growth over time
• Experience selling complex, high-value products or services preferred
• Experience partnering with government and/or funding institutions preferred
• Experience in health or development sectors a plus
• Ability to deeply understand a client’s current situation and needs, identify gaps and opportunities, and align proposed solutions to fit the client’s strategy and goals
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills
• Strong project management skills
• Collaborative approach that includes working with multiple internal and external stakeholders
• Inherent self-motivation, adaptability, and creativity
• Fluency in English.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online