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Manager, Communications & Partnerships

ITDP Africa is seeking a Manager, Communications & Partnerships to lead the organisation’s communications strategy and strengthen partnerships that advance sustainable urban mobility across Africa. This senior leadership role will oversee regional communications, build relationships with governments, donors, media, civil society, and research institutions, and help position ITDP Africa as a leading voice on sustainable transport.

The Manager will lead the development of compelling communications across digital and traditional platforms, oversee publications and multimedia content, manage media relations, and coordinate high-profile campaigns around key policy moments. The role also includes cultivating strategic partnerships, supporting donor engagement, representing ITDP at regional and international events, and ensuring African perspectives are reflected in ITDP’s global communications.

We are looking for an experienced communications professional with at least seven years of relevant experience, exceptional writing and storytelling skills, and a proven ability to build partnerships, lead teams, and translate complex technical work into engaging content. The position is full-time and may be based in Ethiopia, Kenya, or Uganda.

Learn more about the role here: Job description – Manager, Communications & Partnerships

How to apply

Interested applicants can apply by sending the following information to [email protected] with “Manager, Communications and Partnerships” in the subject line: 

• Resume and cover letter. 
• Three samples of written work (blog posts, reports, op-eds, press releases, or social media campaigns you have produced). 

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. To be considered in the first round, apply by 30 September 2026. The position will remain open until filled. 

Senior Associate, Public Transport

ITDP Africa is seeking a Senior Associate, Public Transport to join our Ethiopia team and support the planning, design, and implementation of high-quality public transport systems. Based in Addis Ababa, the role will contribute to the development of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), mass transit systems, and other sustainable mobility initiatives, working closely with governments, development partners, and local stakeholders to improve urban mobility across Ethiopia and the region.

The Senior Associate will prepare technical studies, service plans, infrastructure designs, and transport models, while supporting business planning, financial analysis, and public transport reform. The role also includes fieldwork, stakeholder engagement, technical reviews, capacity building, and contributing to project development and fundraising efforts that advance sustainable and inclusive transport solutions.

We are looking for a transport planning or engineering professional with at least five years of relevant experience in public transport planning, BRT or mass transit project development, and strong technical skills in transport modelling, GIS, and infrastructure planning. The position is full-time and based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Learn more about the role here: Job description – Senior Associate, Public Transport, Addis Ababa

How to apply 

Interested applicants can apply by sending the following information to [email protected] with “Senior Associate, Public Transport, Addis Ababa” in the subject line: 

• Resume and cover letter. 
• Sample portfolio of your AutoCAD designs and GIS maps, no more than five pages. Please remove or redact anything a former employer or client would treat as confidential. 
• Write-up on improving the Public Transport system in Addis Ababa, no more than two pages. We use the portfolio and the write-up only to assess your application. We do not use them in our own work, and we delete them with the rest of your application. 

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. To be considered in the first round, apply by 15 October 2026. The position will remain open until filled.