Careers at Space in Africa

Job Description:

We seek a motivated Research Analyst to join our team at Space in Africa. As an Analyst, you will support our market research, consulting, and data analytics efforts. You will be responsible for gathering, analysing, and interpreting data and writing industry reports to provide actionable insights and recommendations to our clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct market research to identify trends, opportunities, and challenges in the African space and satellite industry.
• Collect and analyse data from various sources, including industry reports, market databases, and primary research.
• Develop detailed market reports, presentations, and other deliverables to communicate findings to clients.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support consulting projects and strategic initiatives.
• Stay abreast of industry developments, technological advancements, and the competitive landscape.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, or a related field. An advanced degree is preferred.
• 2+ years of professional experience as a market analyst, management consultant, financial analyst, economist, or in a related role.
• Proven experience in market research, data analysis, or consulting, preferably in the space or technology sector.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and draw actionable insights.
• Support studies focusing on both government and commercial segments of the African Space and Satellite Industry.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to write industry reports and analytical articles.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint is strongly required.
• Proficiency in one data analytics or visualisation tool is a plus but not required.
• Must be fluent in English.
• Proficiency in Arabic, French, and Portuguese is a plus but not required.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Other Requirements

• This position is fully remote, with a preference for candidates based in Africa or near the GMT+2 time zone.
• Citizenship of an African country is required.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and bonuses.
• Healthcare and pension plans 
• Opportunity to help grow the African space and satellite industry.
• Straightforward career progression and potential equity for excellent performance.
• Travel and training bursaries, as needed.

Deadline for Applications:

We encourage you to apply now. Our team is reviewing the applications on a rolling basis and will close the recruitment process once we find a suitable candidate.

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about space technology and possess the skills and experience required for this role, we would love to hear from you! Please apply via the provided Google Form

Note: We require a one-page resume and cover letter. Applications with resumes exceeding one page will be discarded. 

Job Description:

Through the Space in Africa Internship Programme, we are looking to hire six analyst-interns to work closely with various departments within SiA to analyse trends and developments and help drive an understanding of key market policies and programmes in the African space industry. 

Analyst-Interns at Space in Africa will shadow Analysts in conducting market analysis, gather data for consulting and advisory projects and industry reports, and write news articles. We welcome sel-driven individuals who have excellent work ethics and communication skills. This is an internship-for-hire position, with top-performing interns expected to join the company for full-time roles.

Internship Duration

The internship programme runs for four months per cohort three times a year. Applications for internships are received throughout the year. The programme accommodates a limited number of candidates in each cohort, and we will only communicate with the short-listed candidates.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Research and produce engaging, well-written content on the African space industry for publication;
2. Contribute to market research and intelligence reports on the African space and satellite industry;
3. Conduct and transcribe interviews with notable executives in the African space industry;
4. Gather  newsworthy stories and contribute to content idea brainstorming for publication;
5. Represent Space in Africa at events or webinars; 
6. Keep up with up-to-date local, national and international space affairs;
7. Provide assistance to cross-functional teams to support consulting projects and strategic initiatives;
8. Develop detailed presentations and other deliverables to communicate findings to clients;
9. Stay abreast of industry developments, technological advancements, and the competitive landscape.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Journalism,  or a related field;
• Recent graduate or NYSC corp member;
• 0-2 years of professional experience as a business analyst, financial analyst, technical writer, or in a related role;
• Demonstrated attention to detail and multi-tasking;
• Ability to work and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment;
• Analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and draw actionable insights;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to write technical reports and analytical articles.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint is advantageous;.
• Must be fluent in English (knowledge of French or Portuguese will be an added advantage;
• Candidates must be aged between 20 and 32 in the year in which they apply for the internship;

Other Requirements

• This position is fully remote, with a preference for candidates based in Africa or near the GMT+2 time zone.
• Citizenship of an African country is required.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and bonuses
• High-quality mentoring;
• Meeting and working with global space sector leaders;
• All your work and contributions will be attributed to you;
• Building leadership skills and other skills that are directly translatable to your career prospects; 
• Monthly stipends and opportunities for scholarships and grants;
• Straightforward career progression and potential full-time employment for excellent performance at the end of the programme, among others.

We strongly encourage female applicants.

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about space technology and possess the skills and experience required for this role, please apply via the Google Form link. In your cover letter, please highlight your relevant experience and why you want to join Space in Africa.

We encourage you to apply now. Our team is reviewing the applications on a rolling basis and will close the recruitment process once we find suitable candidates for this cohort.

Internship commencement

Once accepted, successful candidates will have two weeks to accept the conditional offer from the company, after which it will expire. Interns are expected to start their internship on the specified date. The internship program is fully virtual, so selected interns must have access to a working personal computer and internet.

Upon commencement, interns will undergo the company’s standard onboarding process and then be assigned to their designated teams by the program coordinator, who will also assign a mentor to each intern for the duration of the internship.

At the end of the internship, candidates will go through an evaluation process and submit a report detailing what they have gained from the internship and how they plan to use this knowledge to contribute to the growth of the African space industry. 

Job Description:

We seek a motivated PR and Programme Associate to join our team at Space in Africa. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop PR plans aimed at maximizing markets and client-facing campaigns and ensure that our PR strategy reflects our company strategy and vision, and achieves our goals which aligns with the clients key themes, campaigns and thought leadership 
• Social media management and growth
• Provide innovative and impactful communications tactics and activities for delivery across multiple external audiences, via appropriate digital channels and platforms 
• Organise and manage company events, conferences, webinars and meetings and manage logistics and communications with event vendors and service providers,
• Manage company’s public image and  reputation enhancing channels such as social media and email marketing and other appropriate channels to promote company’s business
• Establish and build relationships with global, national and regional media contacts to enable coverage of activities, campaigns and external leadership profiles, in conjunction with the Managing Director. 

Requirements:

• Proven experience in direct media relations from communications and/or media relations experience in other Professional services firms, large multinational corporations, or consulting firms / PR agencies managing large-firm clients 
• Demonstrated strategic media planning and implementation 
• Excellent written and verbal communication and public relations skills 
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, stakeholder management skills and ability to work in a matrix organization with multiple stakeholders 
• Intellectual curiosity and deep understanding of key economic and business trends 
• Ability to execute under tight timelines, pressure and competing priorities with limited supervision 
• Exceptional writing skills with the ability to draft OpEds, edit articles, craft press releases and oversee interviews with senior leaders and prep them for media interaction 
• Strong ability to develop a strategic PR approach to align to firm strategic priorities with marketing and communications plans 
• Exceptional understanding of best practice media relations approaches, vehicles, strategies and tactics 
• Familiar with the integration of social media into PR campaigns 
• Strong project management, problem solving, organizational and research skills with a keen attention to detail 
• Must be fluent in English.
• Proficiency in Arabic, French, and Portuguese is a plus but not required.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Other Requirements

• This position is fully remote, with a preference for candidates based in Africa or near the GMT+2 time zone.
• Citizenship of an African country is required.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and bonuses.
• Healthcare and pension plans 
• Opportunity to help grow the African space and satellite industry.
• Straightforward career progression and potential equity for excellent performance.
• Travel and training bursaries, as needed.

Deadline for Applications:

We encourage you to apply now. Our team is reviewing the applications on a rolling basis and will close the recruitment process once we find a suitable candidate.

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about space technology and possess the skills and experience required for this role, we would love to hear from you! Please email your Resume and cover letter to info@spaceinafrica.com