Onja is a social enterprise training underprivileged youth into world-class software developers.
We find the brightest students in Madagascar who can’t afford to continue their education and train them in English language and software development. After just two-and-a-half years they are ready to work as remote front-end software developers in international tech teams.
Once in a job, our developers earn a good salary that helps them support their families and pay forward the opportunity to a new wave of students. They unlock exciting careers that fulfil their potential, and accelerate the development of their nation (see ‘How Onja Works’ below).
Our first cohort, ‘Wave 1’, consists of nineteen talented and committed graduates who are now working remotely for our partner companies in Europe and the US. With this immensely successful first cohort, and a proven social model, our goal is now to scale our impact: we aim to take on 360 new students over the next four years.
Our fast-growing team is very united, committed to the mission, and hardworking, but we also maintain a relaxed and peaceful atmosphere that you’ll find everywhere in Madagascar.
Onja is in Toamasina, a lively city with beautiful beaches, nice restaurants, and plenty to do and see. Toamasina is Madagascar’s second-largest city (population 300,000) yet is surrounded by plenty of natural beauty and even has a national park nearby.
- Motivated: You love setting goals and delivering results.
- Communicative: You write and speak clearly in English (B2 level or higher).
- Organised: You track every lead, follow up reliably, and manage details well.
- Curious: You learn new tools and processes quickly and enjoy improving systems.
- People-focused: You genuinely enjoy connecting with others and earning trust.
- Analytical: You’re comfortable working with data and tracking performance.
- Independent: You take ownership, act on initiative, and thrive in a growing organisation.
- Bonus: experience in sales, business development, or outreach (LinkedIn/email) is helpful but not required.
Candidates can anticipate that reference checks will be conducted as part of our thorough evaluation process.
Why work with us?
- Work for a mission that matters — every client you bring in funds new training and transforms lives.
- Be part of an English-speaking, international team that values learning, ownership, and results.
- Launch your career in one of the most valuable global skillsets — sales and growth. You’ll master modern client acquisition, CRM tools, and relationship-building strategies. A skillset that companies around the world always hire for.
- After a few years at Onja, you’ll have the skills, experience, and confidence to succeed in any fast-growing company, anywhere — while having made a tangible social impact.
- Clear growth path inside Onja as we scale — from contributor to leading global client acquisition.
