Question 1

What is Shortlist and how does it work?

Accepted Answer

Shortlist is a human capital solutions firm that provides executive search for senior leadership roles and designs youth workforce and employment programs across Africa. Organizations typically work with Shortlist by engaging its team to define roles, source and assess candidates, or co-design and implement youth employment and talent programs such as apprenticeships and work-based learning initiatives.

Question 2

How much does Shortlist cost?

Accepted Answer

Shortlist does not publish fixed public pricing. Executive search engagements are typically structured as bespoke, fee-based projects (common in the industry as a retainer or a percentage of the placed role's compensation), while workforce programs like Shortlist Futures are usually funded through donor, employer, or government partnerships scoped to each program. Contact Shortlist directly for a quote or proposal.

Question 3

What countries does Shortlist operate in?

Accepted Answer

Shortlist was founded in Palo Alto, California, and expanded to Mumbai, India (2015) and Nairobi, Kenya (2016), later adding offices in Nigeria and the UK (2022) and the US, Mauritius, Senegal, and the Philippines (2023). Its African legal entity, Shortlist Professionals Limited, is registered in Mauritius. Beyond these confirmed office locations, Shortlist has also delivered time-limited donor-funded workforce programs (such as the Off-Grid Talent Initiative) across 10 African countries, though the specific countries in each program vary and are not all confirmed as ongoing markets.

Question 4

How do I sign up for Shortlist?

Accepted Answer

You can start working with Shortlist by visiting the website and using the contact or inquiry options to discuss your leadership hiring or workforce program needs. Engagements are typically set up as bespoke projects for executive search or youth employment programs rather than through self-service account signups.

Question 5

Does Shortlist have a mobile app?

Accepted Answer

No, Shortlist does not have a dedicated mobile app; its services and platforms are available via the web.

Question 6

Who is Shortlist best suited for?

Accepted Answer

Shortlist is best suited for organizations that need senior leadership hiring or youth workforce programs across Africa, including startups, social impact organizations, NGOs, multinationals, donors, governments and enterprises. It is particularly relevant for organizations working in sectors such as clean energy, climate, technology and other impact-focused fields.

Question 7

How do I contact Shortlist support?

Accepted Answer

You can contact Shortlist by visiting the website and using the available contact forms or inquiry options to reach the team for support or partnership discussions.

Question 8

Does Shortlist have a plan for teams or businesses?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Shortlist is designed specifically for teams and businesses, offering executive search services and workforce programs tailored for organizational clients rather than individual consumers.

Question 9

Does Shortlist offer an API or integrations?

Accepted Answer

No. Shortlist is a human capital services firm rather than a software product, so it does not offer a public API or self-serve integrations. Its Africa Climate Careers Network is a web-based job board that aggregates listings from partner employers, but this is a curated content platform rather than a developer-facing API.

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