Chief Executive Officer

Company Overview

Yushaa is a market access organization that uses technology, partnerships, trade, and commerce to connect African businesses with more customers. Its aim is to help companies across Africa sell more by widening access to markets both online and offline. The company supports this through its digital platform, trade initiatives, business networking, exhibitions, strategic partnerships, and cross-border programs. From its headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria, Yushaa is developing the infrastructure that will help businesses across West Africa trade with one another. Its long-term vision is to become Africa’s leading market access ecosystem, linking millions of businesses to opportunities across the continent.

The organization is seeking a strong leader who is excited by the opportunity to reshape how African businesses reach markets and unlock economic growth at scale.

Role Summary

Yushaa is hiring a forward-thinking and execution-focused Chief Executive Officer to guide the company through its next stage of expansion. Reporting to the Founder, this leader will set and implement strategic priorities, assemble and lead a high-performing management team, accelerate commercial growth, extend the company’s reach across West Africa, and help position Yushaa as a leading market access platform in Africa.

The CEO will be accountable for the full business, including operations, revenue growth, partnerships, technology, finance, product direction, customer experience, and workplace culture. The role calls for someone who can balance long-term strategy with measurable delivery, build trusted relationships with governments, investors, development partners, and private-sector stakeholders, and motivate teams around an ambitious vision. The selected candidate will work closely with the Founder to grow Yushaa into a platform that helps African businesses find customers, enter new markets, and trade smoothly across borders.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of finance, including budgeting and financial reporting.
• Background in operations management with the ability to improve efficiency, resource use, and processes.
• Capability in business planning, including goal setting, forecasting, and performance monitoring.
• Sales experience with the ability to support revenue generation, maintain client relationships, and identify new market opportunities.
• Experience in strategic planning and in turning short- and long-term plans into action.
• Proven senior leadership experience, ideally in a growing or entrepreneurial environment.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Sound decision-making skills and the ability to stay effective under pressure in changing business conditions.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Management, or a related discipline; an advanced degree is considered beneficial.
• At least 10 years of progressive leadership experience, including a minimum of 5 years at executive or C-suite level.
• An entrepreneurial outlook, a commitment to innovation, and interest in regional integration and supporting African businesses.
• High integrity, good judgment, and the ability to perform in a fast-moving, mission-led environment.

Additional Information

Location: Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria.

Employment type: Full-time, onsite.

Salary and stipend details were not provided.