Recruitment for the MTN Global Graduate Development Programme 2027 has officially kicked off and is looking for young Nigerian graduates who have ambition, drive and ideas to join the MTN family to gain formal development through the MTN Academy, as well as on-the-job development.
The MTN Global Graduate Development Programme seeks to source, develop, and accelerate top graduates from across MTN’s footprint in Africa and the Middle East. The Job opportunity or Internship offers a privileged experience that fast-tracks talented young graduates from Nigeria into critical roles at MTN to gain both formal development through the MTN Academy, as well as on-the-job development through full employment and placement into a strategically aligned role. The formal component includes modules at MTN’s 3 regional learning centres, located in Southern, Northern and Western Africa.
These will include blended learning experiences such as metaphoric immersive experiences, multiple digital and media channels, and connection to social media platforms. On-the-job development will take place locally where graduates are employed in MTN’s operating companies, and through job rotation. This will include in-role experience, varied interactions with the executive committees, mentoring, and coaching. The MTN Graduate Development Programme offers top graduates a bespoke development and significant employment experience in a company that has and continues to shape this continent.
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Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Have graduated with a minimum grade of Second Class Upper Division (2:1) or HND Upper Credit no earlier than 2024.
- Have completed National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in September 2026 with a valid certificate
- Be fluent in English Language
- Have a valid international passport
Required Skills
- Partnership & Business Development skills
- Digital Marketing skills
- Strong numerate and analytical skills
- Technology security
- Excellent Written and Verbal communication skills
- Excellent Research abilities
- Ability to keep up with current developments and trends (e.g. technological, economic etc.)
- Excellent relationship-building and teamwork capabilities
- Intermediate proficiency level in Microsoft suite applications
Program Benefits
- Community Development
- International Exchange/Secondment Opportunity
- Mentorship
- Structured personal development
- Structured training
Method of Application
Interested applicants for the MTN Global Graduate Development Programme 2027 should create account via the Leaply application portal.
Application Deadline: November 6, 2026.
For More Information: Visit the Scholarship Website.
