About Andela Marc Andresson, co-founder of the venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz wrote: “software is eating the world. ” That statement is just as true today as it was eight years ago. Software is embedded in our day-to-day, and few industries are immune. Peak behind the code and you will find brilliant engineers pushing the boundaries of what is possible. Talk to any engineering leader and they will tell you that access to talent is their number one barrier to building software and growing their business. Research the industry and you read about the 1 million computer-programming jobs that will go unfilled in 2020. That is where Andela comes in. We help engineering leaders at companies big and small bridge that gap. We are building tools, systems and processes to connect talent, no matter where they live, with the opportunities to do great things. To date, we have identified 1,000+ software engineers from Africa and placed them as full-time, embedded members of development teams at over 200+ tech companies. Along the way, we have raised $180M from Al Gore’s venture fund, Generation Partners, Google Ventures, Spark Capital, the Chan-Zuckerberg Initiative and Serena Ventures. And we are just getting started. Our People All of our people live and breathe our E.P.I.C values: Excellence : We are lifelong learners who strive for mastery of our craft Passion : We believe we are going to change the world and act accordingly Integrity : We choose extraordinary people and then trust them to do the right thing Collaboration : We know our sum is greater than our parts Job Purpose As a new function, Workforce Planning is responsible for ensuring that Andela’s engineering talent supply is demand-driven and market responsive. The group’s mandate is to ensure Andela has the right talent at the right time to deliver value to our current and future customers. About the Role Andela is looking for a structured, motivated Senior Manager who is eager to help power the newly-built Workforce Planning function at Andela and bring it to the next level. You will join a team responsible for driving meaningful impact for our customers, our engineers and our organization. You are action-oriented and proactively spot what needs to be done by identifying challenges, inefficiencies and areas of improvement. The mandate of Workforce Planning is to manage the bench of engineers to achieve optimal levels of available supply based on market demand, and will require a strong understanding of commercial requirements and People-related practices. The current team is a small and versatile group of folks who spike in analytical thinking, project and stakeholder management, and getting stuff done. As a member of this team, you will need to be an adaptable team player who is capable of wearing multiple hats and driving commercial outcomes through operational efficiency and innovation. As a role that impacts and touches large groups of engineers, this position is a great fit for someone with experience in professional services or a managed marketplace. Responsibilities Support strategy of Workforce Planning team Clearly define and articulate the role of the bench within Andela’s business strategy Work towards attainment of revenue, cost management, and utilization goals through investments in Andela’s engineering talent workforce efficacy Continuously improve Andela’s talent forecasting/capacity planning through segmentation and analysis Maintain excellent relationships via strong stakeholder management, and communication practices at all levels of the organization Provide ongoing analysis and make data-driven recommendations on initiatives that will improve the productivity, effectiveness, and/or satisfaction of our workforce Interact with engineering talent in thoughtful, operationally excellent, clear, honest, and empathetic ways Lead execution of projects/initiatives that directly impact departmental and broader business results Work cross-functionally to develop and execute implementation plans, with appropriate change management and thoughtful communications strategies Clearly and concisely communicate new processes to team and senior leaders Leverage your context of both demand and supply to consult around processes, models, calculations, assumptions and business impacts Requirements A completed Bachelor’s Degree at a minimum; MBA is a plus 5+ years professional experience in a workforce planning / supply chain / operations management environment / professional services marketplace Strong problem-solving skills; experience identifying and resolving issues independently based on own initiative Proactive in nature and accountable in practice; clear ownership over results and quality of work Familiarity working in a customer-centric commercial environment, ideally one involving talent services Exceptional analytical thinking ability and comfortable analyzing data to extract and communicate findings or next steps Structured, logical, and creative thinking: the ability to dissect a problem using a critical approach and iteratively test solutions Ability to develop and implement talent optimization processes and procedures across geographically distributed teams, in collaboration with other department leaders Established track record in driving cross-functional initiatives and/or building out workflows and process improvements within teams that produce measurable impact Excellent verbal and written communication skills Experience working remotely and/or with larger groups of talent is an asset Benefits & Compensation Full-time compensation Full medical coverage Beautiful working environment Opportunity to work with the brightest minds on the planet Oh, and a chance to change the world! We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status
Dec 13, 2019
Full Time
About Andela Marc Andresson, co-founder of the venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz wrote: “software is eating the world. ” That statement is just as true today as it was eight years ago. Software is embedded in our day-to-day, and few industries are immune. Peak behind the code and you will find brilliant engineers pushing the boundaries of what is possible. Talk to any engineering leader and they will tell you that access to talent is their number one barrier to building software and growing their business. Research the industry and you read about the 1 million computer-programming jobs that will go unfilled in 2020. That is where Andela comes in. We help engineering leaders at companies big and small bridge that gap. We are building tools, systems and processes to connect talent, no matter where they live, with the opportunities to do great things. To date, we have identified 1,000+ software engineers from Africa and placed them as full-time, embedded members of development teams at over 200+ tech companies. Along the way, we have raised $180M from Al Gore’s venture fund, Generation Partners, Google Ventures, Spark Capital, the Chan-Zuckerberg Initiative and Serena Ventures. And we are just getting started. Our People All of our people live and breathe our E.P.I.C values: Excellence : We are lifelong learners who strive for mastery of our craft Passion : We believe we are going to change the world and act accordingly Integrity : We choose extraordinary people and then trust them to do the right thing Collaboration : We know our sum is greater than our parts Job Purpose As a new function, Workforce Planning is responsible for ensuring that Andela’s engineering talent supply is demand-driven and market responsive. The group’s mandate is to ensure Andela has the right talent at the right time to deliver value to our current and future customers. About the Role Andela is looking for a structured, motivated Senior Manager who is eager to help power the newly-built Workforce Planning function at Andela and bring it to the next level. You will join a team responsible for driving meaningful impact for our customers, our engineers and our organization. You are action-oriented and proactively spot what needs to be done by identifying challenges, inefficiencies and areas of improvement. The mandate of Workforce Planning is to manage the bench of engineers to achieve optimal levels of available supply based on market demand, and will require a strong understanding of commercial requirements and People-related practices. The current team is a small and versatile group of folks who spike in analytical thinking, project and stakeholder management, and getting stuff done. As a member of this team, you will need to be an adaptable team player who is capable of wearing multiple hats and driving commercial outcomes through operational efficiency and innovation. As a role that impacts and touches large groups of engineers, this position is a great fit for someone with experience in professional services or a managed marketplace. Responsibilities Support strategy of Workforce Planning team Clearly define and articulate the role of the bench within Andela’s business strategy Work towards attainment of revenue, cost management, and utilization goals through investments in Andela’s engineering talent workforce efficacy Continuously improve Andela’s talent forecasting/capacity planning through segmentation and analysis Maintain excellent relationships via strong stakeholder management, and communication practices at all levels of the organization Provide ongoing analysis and make data-driven recommendations on initiatives that will improve the productivity, effectiveness, and/or satisfaction of our workforce Interact with engineering talent in thoughtful, operationally excellent, clear, honest, and empathetic ways Lead execution of projects/initiatives that directly impact departmental and broader business results Work cross-functionally to develop and execute implementation plans, with appropriate change management and thoughtful communications strategies Clearly and concisely communicate new processes to team and senior leaders Leverage your context of both demand and supply to consult around processes, models, calculations, assumptions and business impacts Requirements A completed Bachelor’s Degree at a minimum; MBA is a plus 5+ years professional experience in a workforce planning / supply chain / operations management environment / professional services marketplace Strong problem-solving skills; experience identifying and resolving issues independently based on own initiative Proactive in nature and accountable in practice; clear ownership over results and quality of work Familiarity working in a customer-centric commercial environment, ideally one involving talent services Exceptional analytical thinking ability and comfortable analyzing data to extract and communicate findings or next steps Structured, logical, and creative thinking: the ability to dissect a problem using a critical approach and iteratively test solutions Ability to develop and implement talent optimization processes and procedures across geographically distributed teams, in collaboration with other department leaders Established track record in driving cross-functional initiatives and/or building out workflows and process improvements within teams that produce measurable impact Excellent verbal and written communication skills Experience working remotely and/or with larger groups of talent is an asset Benefits & Compensation Full-time compensation Full medical coverage Beautiful working environment Opportunity to work with the brightest minds on the planet Oh, and a chance to change the world! We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status
APM Terminals is the global terminal operating arm of the A.P. Moller-Maersk Group. APM Terminals operates a Global Terminal Network of 76 operating port and terminal facilities and 117 Inland Services operations in 59 countries around the globe. We are currently seeking a Chief Commercial Officer to be based in APM Terminals Apapa Ltd., Lagos Nigeria. The Chief Commercial Officer ensures fact-based understanding and presentation of local market (supply and demand & utilization), local customers and hinterland, capabilities vs competition, switching costs across competition, market rates levels (in a compliant manner), and service provided vs the competition. Translate that into a robust Value Proposition (overall for the terminal and then further tailored for each commercial opportunity). Also, a key member of the terminal management team and has a direct influence on the growth and development of the terminal The role requires a strong commercial and operational focus individual to drive results and growth by building on the established customer service structure and operational performance. We offer APM Terminals Apapa Ltd. offers tremendous growth, career and leadership opportunities for those with the ambition, drive and dedication to become one of the best. If you see yourself being part of a team that helps the global economy grow through our worldwide network of customers and terminals, then we want to hear from you! Working at APM Terminals brings a unique blend of being part of an exuberant, enthusiastic and fast-paced logistics company. You will have the opportunity to be exposed to various fields of expertise, from operations to customer service that will accelerate your development. We believe in encouraging our employees to learn, take risks, and grow their careers. Key responsibilities LOCAL COMMERCIAL STRATEGY: As a part of the Operating System, gather and translate Market Data using "Standard Work" from the Global Commercial Function into a clear Commercial Choices. Drive and recommend the local Commercial strategy, both short term and long term. Should be focused on the Landside Customer (LSC) and generating new streams of revenue. Provides input for decision making and overall Terminal strategy to Global Commercial function and Senior Management Team. . Establish strategic marketing plans to achieve Commercial objectives. Operating as the commercial glue that joins up business decision making with the Commercial and financial impacts and facilitating tough choices as necessary across the business. CUSTOMER CARE: Ensure positive and upward trending NPS. Understand and refine the Customer Journey and where the Customer Journey links into local processes. Implement processes and technology as a part of the Global Customer Experience initiatives. Ensure APMT delivers against agreed standards for each part of the Customer Journey - should be quantifiable and actionable. Proactively Co-ordinates customer issues with relevant department & maintains a one-point customer contact. Consistently ensure that levels of customer care have been defined in the Customer Journey and that these levels are proactively met. Explore methods or solutions to enhance the customer experience i.e. Digital, using global communities and guidelines for local implementation SALES: Responsible for attracting and retaining customers and ensure development of a highly professional relationship to the various decision's makers within the customer's organization (Local and Country Level). Manage and maintain relationships with key accounts, Landside and Seaside. Manage development of overall standards and guidelines for Sales & Marketing, including pricing of LSC products, service, promotion, advertising and PR and media. Drive the implementation and continuous application of the APM Terminals Sales Process. Drive, develop and deploy best practices within Sales & Marketing. Identify, develops and oversees business opportunities locally. Analyses marketing programs and adjust strategy and tactics to increase effectiveness. Ensure contracts are properly signed and administered according to Global Standards. COST ANALYSIS AND LOCAL TARIFFS: Prepare and recommend local standard tariff. Translate changes into revenue analysis. Ensure Regional S&P teams have the "incremental cost to serve" for each carrier deal. Work with Regional S&P and ensure that "annual increases" are sent early and in line with Global OS. Provide download of "Billing Data" to Regional S&P per Operating System. LSC AND PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT: Drive and oversee the development of new products and services, through the identification, development, marketing of such products and services. Identify opportunity for terminal to generate additional income via land revenues. PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT: Provide leadership and strategy to team. Define and track SLA's, KPIs and targets whilst reporting deviations, developing improvement actions where necessary. Encourage the use of new processes, procedures and technology to enhance Commercial performance and efficiency. Implement, drive and support the Global Commercial Operating System and maintain regular contact with peers from other APMT terminals. Accountable for the management and improvement of local NPS. Responsible for target preparation, rolling forecasts and monitoring. • Develop effective Commercial solutions to align with business needs and organize information to develop, compare and assess alternatives. • Proactively resolves all Commercial issues as they arise. RESOURCE MANAGEMENT: • Identify and manage Commercial resource requirements, aligned with the terminal Commercial strategy. • Responsible for efficiently deploying the procedures and human resources necessary to accomplish local Commercial objectives. • Work closely with the APMT global and local Human Resources Department to obtain clarification, direction, and consultation regarding employee related matters. PEOPLE/LEADERSHIP: • Build a strong team by attracting and retaining talent. • Ensure Global Commercial Frameworks are implemented and actively supported/coached • Provide effective overall management, coaching, mentoring and support for all direct reports. • Create and sustain an environment that is supportive of learning, training and development, whilst facilitating open dialogue and communications so that the terminal commercial activities can run effectively and efficiently. • Reinforce APM Group culture, values & reputation and ensure compliance with APM Group policies, standards and procedures. We are looking for • Understands and can articulate the value of integrated solutions and value based selling. • Requires a college degree in Business, Marketing or related discipline. • Successful senior sales experience. • Proven ability to work in a matrix organization. • The position requires a high level of knowledge of leading and developing high performing teams, through functional/general expertise gained in Commercial and/ or associated functions. • Proven direct marketing/sales experience in transportation or related industry. • Proven track record and international experience within B2B Sales & Marketing. • Proven stakeholder management both internal and external. • Proven ability to exercise sound business judgement in order to set direction and establish priorities. • Proven management experience from the terminal or shipping industry or alternatively related industry within transport or supply chain management. • Detailed understanding of the various links with other functional areas. • Requires management and leadership experience from preferably the terminal or shipping industry or alternatively related industry within transport or supply chain management. • Excellent negotiation and relationship building skills on all levels. • Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate across the organization. • Ability to provide leadership, obtain cooperation and promote a team environment to meet objectives.
Dec 13, 2019
Full Time
APM Terminals is the global terminal operating arm of the A.P. Moller-Maersk Group. APM Terminals operates a Global Terminal Network of 76 operating port and terminal facilities and 117 Inland Services operations in 59 countries around the globe. We are currently seeking a Chief Commercial Officer to be based in APM Terminals Apapa Ltd., Lagos Nigeria. The Chief Commercial Officer ensures fact-based understanding and presentation of local market (supply and demand & utilization), local customers and hinterland, capabilities vs competition, switching costs across competition, market rates levels (in a compliant manner), and service provided vs the competition. Translate that into a robust Value Proposition (overall for the terminal and then further tailored for each commercial opportunity). Also, a key member of the terminal management team and has a direct influence on the growth and development of the terminal The role requires a strong commercial and operational focus individual to drive results and growth by building on the established customer service structure and operational performance. We offer APM Terminals Apapa Ltd. offers tremendous growth, career and leadership opportunities for those with the ambition, drive and dedication to become one of the best. If you see yourself being part of a team that helps the global economy grow through our worldwide network of customers and terminals, then we want to hear from you! Working at APM Terminals brings a unique blend of being part of an exuberant, enthusiastic and fast-paced logistics company. You will have the opportunity to be exposed to various fields of expertise, from operations to customer service that will accelerate your development. We believe in encouraging our employees to learn, take risks, and grow their careers. Key responsibilities LOCAL COMMERCIAL STRATEGY: As a part of the Operating System, gather and translate Market Data using "Standard Work" from the Global Commercial Function into a clear Commercial Choices. Drive and recommend the local Commercial strategy, both short term and long term. Should be focused on the Landside Customer (LSC) and generating new streams of revenue. Provides input for decision making and overall Terminal strategy to Global Commercial function and Senior Management Team. . Establish strategic marketing plans to achieve Commercial objectives. Operating as the commercial glue that joins up business decision making with the Commercial and financial impacts and facilitating tough choices as necessary across the business. CUSTOMER CARE: Ensure positive and upward trending NPS. Understand and refine the Customer Journey and where the Customer Journey links into local processes. Implement processes and technology as a part of the Global Customer Experience initiatives. Ensure APMT delivers against agreed standards for each part of the Customer Journey - should be quantifiable and actionable. Proactively Co-ordinates customer issues with relevant department & maintains a one-point customer contact. Consistently ensure that levels of customer care have been defined in the Customer Journey and that these levels are proactively met. Explore methods or solutions to enhance the customer experience i.e. Digital, using global communities and guidelines for local implementation SALES: Responsible for attracting and retaining customers and ensure development of a highly professional relationship to the various decision's makers within the customer's organization (Local and Country Level). Manage and maintain relationships with key accounts, Landside and Seaside. Manage development of overall standards and guidelines for Sales & Marketing, including pricing of LSC products, service, promotion, advertising and PR and media. Drive the implementation and continuous application of the APM Terminals Sales Process. Drive, develop and deploy best practices within Sales & Marketing. Identify, develops and oversees business opportunities locally. Analyses marketing programs and adjust strategy and tactics to increase effectiveness. Ensure contracts are properly signed and administered according to Global Standards. COST ANALYSIS AND LOCAL TARIFFS: Prepare and recommend local standard tariff. Translate changes into revenue analysis. Ensure Regional S&P teams have the "incremental cost to serve" for each carrier deal. Work with Regional S&P and ensure that "annual increases" are sent early and in line with Global OS. Provide download of "Billing Data" to Regional S&P per Operating System. LSC AND PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT: Drive and oversee the development of new products and services, through the identification, development, marketing of such products and services. Identify opportunity for terminal to generate additional income via land revenues. PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT: Provide leadership and strategy to team. Define and track SLA's, KPIs and targets whilst reporting deviations, developing improvement actions where necessary. Encourage the use of new processes, procedures and technology to enhance Commercial performance and efficiency. Implement, drive and support the Global Commercial Operating System and maintain regular contact with peers from other APMT terminals. Accountable for the management and improvement of local NPS. Responsible for target preparation, rolling forecasts and monitoring. • Develop effective Commercial solutions to align with business needs and organize information to develop, compare and assess alternatives. • Proactively resolves all Commercial issues as they arise. RESOURCE MANAGEMENT: • Identify and manage Commercial resource requirements, aligned with the terminal Commercial strategy. • Responsible for efficiently deploying the procedures and human resources necessary to accomplish local Commercial objectives. • Work closely with the APMT global and local Human Resources Department to obtain clarification, direction, and consultation regarding employee related matters. PEOPLE/LEADERSHIP: • Build a strong team by attracting and retaining talent. • Ensure Global Commercial Frameworks are implemented and actively supported/coached • Provide effective overall management, coaching, mentoring and support for all direct reports. • Create and sustain an environment that is supportive of learning, training and development, whilst facilitating open dialogue and communications so that the terminal commercial activities can run effectively and efficiently. • Reinforce APM Group culture, values & reputation and ensure compliance with APM Group policies, standards and procedures. We are looking for • Understands and can articulate the value of integrated solutions and value based selling. • Requires a college degree in Business, Marketing or related discipline. • Successful senior sales experience. • Proven ability to work in a matrix organization. • The position requires a high level of knowledge of leading and developing high performing teams, through functional/general expertise gained in Commercial and/ or associated functions. • Proven direct marketing/sales experience in transportation or related industry. • Proven track record and international experience within B2B Sales & Marketing. • Proven stakeholder management both internal and external. • Proven ability to exercise sound business judgement in order to set direction and establish priorities. • Proven management experience from the terminal or shipping industry or alternatively related industry within transport or supply chain management. • Detailed understanding of the various links with other functional areas. • Requires management and leadership experience from preferably the terminal or shipping industry or alternatively related industry within transport or supply chain management. • Excellent negotiation and relationship building skills on all levels. • Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate across the organization. • Ability to provide leadership, obtain cooperation and promote a team environment to meet objectives.
About Andela Marc Andresson, co-founder of the venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz wrote: “software is eating the world. ” That statement is just as true today as it was eight years ago. Software is embedded in our day-to-day, and few industries are immune. Peak behind the code and you will find brilliant engineers pushing the boundaries of what is possible. Talk to any engineering leader and they will tell you that access to talent is their number one barrier to building software and growing their business. Research the industry and you read about the 1 million computer-programming jobs that will go unfilled in 2020. That is where Andela comes in. We help engineering leaders at companies big and small bridge that gap. We are building tools, systems and processes to connect talent, no matter where they live, with the opportunities to do great things. To date, we have identified 1,000+ software engineers from Africa and placed them as full-time, embedded members of development teams at over 200+ tech companies. Along the way, we have raised $180M from Al Gore’s venture fund, Generation Partners, Google Ventures, Spark Capital, the Chan-Zuckerberg Initiative and Serena Ventures. And we are just getting started. Our People All of our people live and breathe our E.P.I.C values: Excellence : We are lifelong learners who strive for mastery of our craft Passion : We believe we are going to change the world and act accordingly Integrity : We choose extraordinary people and then trust them to do the right thing Collaboration : We know our sum is greater than our parts About the Role Andela is seeking an HR business partner (HRBP) to support Andela’s scaling engineering experience group by being a trusted business partner to our engineers and partner engineering groups. You will play a critical role in the design and implementation of strategic initiatives to retain and grow our most prized asset - our people! This is an amazing opportunity for a passionate and talented HRBP to innovate alongside a stellar growing team and equally passionate and driven managers. No two days will be the same and the work is challenging and rewarding. You will act as a primary point of contact for a designated engineering pod of up to 300 engineers and partner engineering team members, serving as a connector to internal functions, an advisor on all people processes, procedures, and initiatives. The Senior Manager-HRBP will be a key driver of performance management and change management across their pod influencing culture and the future of engineering at Andela. This role reports into a Director Level HRBP Responsibilities: Strategy Development and Implementation Work closely with the head of Engineering Experience to understand organizational challenges and design/implement creative solutions Coordinate and support the implementation of strategic initiatives within your pod and more broadly Performance Management Support your pod and managers within it to cultivate a high performance culture, and ensure that performance management experiences are effective and empowering, prioritising fairness and objectivity Advise managers on team performance management via a data driven approach Work proactively to identify underperformance and address thoughtfully, manage underperformance professionally and swiftly when Talent Development Connect engineers to compelling learning and development opportunities, mentorship, coaching for performance and growth, advising on career opportunities Support leaders and managers on talent mapping and reviews to ensure implementation of recommendations from the Talent Development team. Develop and implement workforce retention, career and succession strategies. Organization Design and Change Management Implement effective change management strategies, providing subject matter expertise on risk mitigation and change delivery. Support the implementation of OD strategy plans and also identifying risks and impact to delivery. Coach, Inspire, Influence Nurturing, coaching and mentoring engineers and managers within your pod as well as more junior Engineering Experience team members. Works in partnership with leaders to provide challenge, legal guidance and advice in dealing with difficult people issues in a fair, straightforward manner and without delay. Serve as an escalation point for your pod and your direct reports Relationships , Collaboration Build and maintain healthy relationships with key stakeholders Coach leaders/managers on proper management and communication practices. Work closely and effectively with other cross-functional HRBP’s, People operations and Centres of excellence teams to identify best practice and use it to define effective business interventions. Share knowledge and insights with the wider People team to help shape best practise and ensure business goals are in line with org-wide strategy Qualifications Significant and relevant professional experience most of which should be in an advisory HR role Involved in design and implementation of any key HR processes end to end. From design phase to implementation. Have a strong sense of business ethics and ability to appropriately handle confidential information. Demonstrate a deep understanding of Human Resources Management Processes, Culture and Performance Management. Excellent interpersonal skills, stellar emotional intelligence with a specific focus on self moderation, cultivating relationships and empathy. Exceptional communication skills both verbal and written, the ability to present and facilitate effectively. Storytelling via presentations is a strongly preferred skill. Ability to create effective working partnerships with senior leaders, challenge the thinking of others in respectful and thoughtful ways, influence upwards Big picture thinker, a “never settle’ mindset Strong interest in leveraging data to inform decisions (don’t worry if you aren’t an expert we have some of those!) Experience in a challenging, changing, complex business environment with a special focus on multiculturalism (and internationalism). Solid track record in design and implementation of employee engagement strategies that have meaningfully impacted the individual and organization experience Previous experience in coaching employees and management through complex, difficult issues Knowledge of in-country employment regulations, e.g. Country labor/employee relations statutes and capacity to apply them to Andela. Ability to adapt applicable Global labour laws into local practices as required. Experience with other African countries a plus Interested? If the above sounds like an exciting role to you, please tell us why you believe you’re a good fit and we’ll be in touch. Benefits & Compensation Full-time compensation Full medical coverage Breakfast, lunch and snacks provided daily Beautiful working environment Opportunity to work with the brightest minds on the planet Oh, and a chance to change the world! We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Dec 12, 2019
Full Time
About Andela Marc Andresson, co-founder of the venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz wrote: “software is eating the world. ” That statement is just as true today as it was eight years ago. Software is embedded in our day-to-day, and few industries are immune. Peak behind the code and you will find brilliant engineers pushing the boundaries of what is possible. Talk to any engineering leader and they will tell you that access to talent is their number one barrier to building software and growing their business. Research the industry and you read about the 1 million computer-programming jobs that will go unfilled in 2020. That is where Andela comes in. We help engineering leaders at companies big and small bridge that gap. We are building tools, systems and processes to connect talent, no matter where they live, with the opportunities to do great things. To date, we have identified 1,000+ software engineers from Africa and placed them as full-time, embedded members of development teams at over 200+ tech companies. Along the way, we have raised $180M from Al Gore’s venture fund, Generation Partners, Google Ventures, Spark Capital, the Chan-Zuckerberg Initiative and Serena Ventures. And we are just getting started. Our People All of our people live and breathe our E.P.I.C values: Excellence : We are lifelong learners who strive for mastery of our craft Passion : We believe we are going to change the world and act accordingly Integrity : We choose extraordinary people and then trust them to do the right thing Collaboration : We know our sum is greater than our parts About the Role Andela is seeking an HR business partner (HRBP) to support Andela’s scaling engineering experience group by being a trusted business partner to our engineers and partner engineering groups. You will play a critical role in the design and implementation of strategic initiatives to retain and grow our most prized asset - our people! This is an amazing opportunity for a passionate and talented HRBP to innovate alongside a stellar growing team and equally passionate and driven managers. No two days will be the same and the work is challenging and rewarding. You will act as a primary point of contact for a designated engineering pod of up to 300 engineers and partner engineering team members, serving as a connector to internal functions, an advisor on all people processes, procedures, and initiatives. The Senior Manager-HRBP will be a key driver of performance management and change management across their pod influencing culture and the future of engineering at Andela. This role reports into a Director Level HRBP Responsibilities: Strategy Development and Implementation Work closely with the head of Engineering Experience to understand organizational challenges and design/implement creative solutions Coordinate and support the implementation of strategic initiatives within your pod and more broadly Performance Management Support your pod and managers within it to cultivate a high performance culture, and ensure that performance management experiences are effective and empowering, prioritising fairness and objectivity Advise managers on team performance management via a data driven approach Work proactively to identify underperformance and address thoughtfully, manage underperformance professionally and swiftly when Talent Development Connect engineers to compelling learning and development opportunities, mentorship, coaching for performance and growth, advising on career opportunities Support leaders and managers on talent mapping and reviews to ensure implementation of recommendations from the Talent Development team. Develop and implement workforce retention, career and succession strategies. Organization Design and Change Management Implement effective change management strategies, providing subject matter expertise on risk mitigation and change delivery. Support the implementation of OD strategy plans and also identifying risks and impact to delivery. Coach, Inspire, Influence Nurturing, coaching and mentoring engineers and managers within your pod as well as more junior Engineering Experience team members. Works in partnership with leaders to provide challenge, legal guidance and advice in dealing with difficult people issues in a fair, straightforward manner and without delay. Serve as an escalation point for your pod and your direct reports Relationships , Collaboration Build and maintain healthy relationships with key stakeholders Coach leaders/managers on proper management and communication practices. Work closely and effectively with other cross-functional HRBP’s, People operations and Centres of excellence teams to identify best practice and use it to define effective business interventions. Share knowledge and insights with the wider People team to help shape best practise and ensure business goals are in line with org-wide strategy Qualifications Significant and relevant professional experience most of which should be in an advisory HR role Involved in design and implementation of any key HR processes end to end. From design phase to implementation. Have a strong sense of business ethics and ability to appropriately handle confidential information. Demonstrate a deep understanding of Human Resources Management Processes, Culture and Performance Management. Excellent interpersonal skills, stellar emotional intelligence with a specific focus on self moderation, cultivating relationships and empathy. Exceptional communication skills both verbal and written, the ability to present and facilitate effectively. Storytelling via presentations is a strongly preferred skill. Ability to create effective working partnerships with senior leaders, challenge the thinking of others in respectful and thoughtful ways, influence upwards Big picture thinker, a “never settle’ mindset Strong interest in leveraging data to inform decisions (don’t worry if you aren’t an expert we have some of those!) Experience in a challenging, changing, complex business environment with a special focus on multiculturalism (and internationalism). Solid track record in design and implementation of employee engagement strategies that have meaningfully impacted the individual and organization experience Previous experience in coaching employees and management through complex, difficult issues Knowledge of in-country employment regulations, e.g. Country labor/employee relations statutes and capacity to apply them to Andela. Ability to adapt applicable Global labour laws into local practices as required. Experience with other African countries a plus Interested? If the above sounds like an exciting role to you, please tell us why you believe you’re a good fit and we’ll be in touch. Benefits & Compensation Full-time compensation Full medical coverage Breakfast, lunch and snacks provided daily Beautiful working environment Opportunity to work with the brightest minds on the planet Oh, and a chance to change the world! We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
About Andela Marc Andresson, co-founder of the venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz wrote: “software is eating the world. ” That statement is just as true today as it was eight years ago. Software is embedded in our day-to-day, and few industries are immune. Peak behind the code and you will find brilliant engineers pushing the boundaries of what is possible. Talk to any engineering leader and they will tell you that access to talent is their number one barrier to building software and growing their business. Research the industry and you read about the 1 million computer-programming jobs that will go unfilled in 2020. That is where Andela comes in. We help engineering leaders at companies big and small bridge that gap. We are building tools, systems and processes to connect talent, no matter where they live, with the opportunities to do great things. To date, we have identified 1,000+ software engineers from Africa and placed them as full-time, embedded members of development teams at over 200+ tech companies. Along the way, we have raised $180M from Al Gore’s venture fund, Generation Partners, Google Ventures, Spark Capital, the Chan-Zuckerberg Initiative and Serena Ventures. And we are just getting started. Our People All of our people live and breathe our E.P.I.C values: Excellence : We are lifelong learners who strive for mastery of our craft Passion : We believe we are going to change the world and act accordingly Integrity : We choose extraordinary people and then trust them to do the right thing Collaboration : We know our sum is greater than our parts Job Purpose As a new function, Workforce Planning is responsible for ensuring that Andela’s engineering talent supply is demand-driven and market responsive. The group’s mandate is to ensure Andela has the right talent at the right time to deliver value to our current and future customers. About the Role You are a structured, motivated leader eager to drive the newly-builtWorkforce Planning function at Andela and bring it to the next level. Your group will drive meaningful impact for our customers, our engineers and our organization. As the leader of an important new business function in its early stages, you will demonstrate a high degree of ownership and drive a clear vision with diverse stakeholders. The mandate of your team is to manage the bench of engineers to achieve optimal levels of available supply based on market demand, and will require a strong understanding of commercial requirements and People-related practices. The current team is a small and versatile group of folks who spike in analytical thinking, project and stakeholder management, and getting stuff done. As the leader of this team, you will need to be an adaptable team player who is capable of wearing multiple hats and driving commercial outcomes through operational efficiency and innovation. Responsibilities Create and drive strategy of Workforce Planning team; clearly define team’s mandate and the role of the bench within Andela’s business strategy Ensure attainment of revenue, cost management, and utilization goals through investments in Andela’s engineering talent workforce efficacy Continuously improve Andela’s talent forecasting/capacity planning through segmentation and analysis Maintain excellent relationships via strong stakeholder management, and communication practices at all levels of the organization Interact with engineering talent in thoughtful, operationally excellent, clear, honest, and empathetic ways Leverage your context of both demand and supply to consult around processes, models, calculations, assumptions and business impacts Requirements A completed Bachelor’s Degree at a minimum; MBA is a plus 9+ years Management experience in a workforce planning / supply chain / operations management environment / professional services marketplace Ability to lead, teach and develop managers to deliver key organizational goals Demonstrated success with program & process management in highly cross-functional, rapidly growing and changing business Exceptional analytical thinking ability and comfortable analyzing data to extract and communicate findings or next steps Ability to develop and implement talent optimization processes and procedures across geographically distributed teams, in collaboration with other department leaders Demonstrated ability to think strategically and translate strategy into operational plans and business results Strong track record of recommending policy requirements and rolling out clear, new procedures that affect large groups of employees Excellent verbal and written communication skills Experience with managing large-scale organizational change Experience working remotely and/or with larger groups of talent is an asset Ability to travel ~once a quarter, determined by business need Benefits & Compensation Full-time compensation Full medical coverage Beautiful working environment Opportunity to work with the brightest minds on the planet Oh, and a chance to change the world! We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status
Dec 12, 2019
Full Time
About Andela Marc Andresson, co-founder of the venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz wrote: “software is eating the world. ” That statement is just as true today as it was eight years ago. Software is embedded in our day-to-day, and few industries are immune. Peak behind the code and you will find brilliant engineers pushing the boundaries of what is possible. Talk to any engineering leader and they will tell you that access to talent is their number one barrier to building software and growing their business. Research the industry and you read about the 1 million computer-programming jobs that will go unfilled in 2020. That is where Andela comes in. We help engineering leaders at companies big and small bridge that gap. We are building tools, systems and processes to connect talent, no matter where they live, with the opportunities to do great things. To date, we have identified 1,000+ software engineers from Africa and placed them as full-time, embedded members of development teams at over 200+ tech companies. Along the way, we have raised $180M from Al Gore’s venture fund, Generation Partners, Google Ventures, Spark Capital, the Chan-Zuckerberg Initiative and Serena Ventures. And we are just getting started. Our People All of our people live and breathe our E.P.I.C values: Excellence : We are lifelong learners who strive for mastery of our craft Passion : We believe we are going to change the world and act accordingly Integrity : We choose extraordinary people and then trust them to do the right thing Collaboration : We know our sum is greater than our parts Job Purpose As a new function, Workforce Planning is responsible for ensuring that Andela’s engineering talent supply is demand-driven and market responsive. The group’s mandate is to ensure Andela has the right talent at the right time to deliver value to our current and future customers. About the Role You are a structured, motivated leader eager to drive the newly-builtWorkforce Planning function at Andela and bring it to the next level. Your group will drive meaningful impact for our customers, our engineers and our organization. As the leader of an important new business function in its early stages, you will demonstrate a high degree of ownership and drive a clear vision with diverse stakeholders. The mandate of your team is to manage the bench of engineers to achieve optimal levels of available supply based on market demand, and will require a strong understanding of commercial requirements and People-related practices. The current team is a small and versatile group of folks who spike in analytical thinking, project and stakeholder management, and getting stuff done. As the leader of this team, you will need to be an adaptable team player who is capable of wearing multiple hats and driving commercial outcomes through operational efficiency and innovation. Responsibilities Create and drive strategy of Workforce Planning team; clearly define team’s mandate and the role of the bench within Andela’s business strategy Ensure attainment of revenue, cost management, and utilization goals through investments in Andela’s engineering talent workforce efficacy Continuously improve Andela’s talent forecasting/capacity planning through segmentation and analysis Maintain excellent relationships via strong stakeholder management, and communication practices at all levels of the organization Interact with engineering talent in thoughtful, operationally excellent, clear, honest, and empathetic ways Leverage your context of both demand and supply to consult around processes, models, calculations, assumptions and business impacts Requirements A completed Bachelor’s Degree at a minimum; MBA is a plus 9+ years Management experience in a workforce planning / supply chain / operations management environment / professional services marketplace Ability to lead, teach and develop managers to deliver key organizational goals Demonstrated success with program & process management in highly cross-functional, rapidly growing and changing business Exceptional analytical thinking ability and comfortable analyzing data to extract and communicate findings or next steps Ability to develop and implement talent optimization processes and procedures across geographically distributed teams, in collaboration with other department leaders Demonstrated ability to think strategically and translate strategy into operational plans and business results Strong track record of recommending policy requirements and rolling out clear, new procedures that affect large groups of employees Excellent verbal and written communication skills Experience with managing large-scale organizational change Experience working remotely and/or with larger groups of talent is an asset Ability to travel ~once a quarter, determined by business need Benefits & Compensation Full-time compensation Full medical coverage Beautiful working environment Opportunity to work with the brightest minds on the planet Oh, and a chance to change the world! We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status
The role of Sales Executive is designed to grow volume and revenue to increase Maersk share of wallet in line with commercial direction through efficient engagement with customers focusing on building relationship . The role manages sales pipeline for own accounts and ensures accurate forecasting while taking ownership of assigned accounts with a view to developing them. We offer -You will be an essential part of the company's success and get a high degree of personal responsibility. -You will be working in a truly international environment and cooperate closely with your colleagues throughout the world. -You will also be a connector by the Customer needs into the Maersk potential solution. Key responsibilities -Grow and maintain existing account, customer relationship management. -Schedule and execute customer phone meetings and customer meetings. -Attract and develop new customers. -Clearly map stakeholders and understand their needs. -Create and manage specific customer plans allowing Maersk to maximize its yield potential. -Keep abreast of market developments and report relevant information to trade team and Sales Manager. -Proactively assist Finance and Customer Service in clearing outstanding invoices and longstanding containers respectively. -Use Market Mapping to identify total potential volume for the customer. -Build strong customer specific value propositions linking Maersk differentiators to customer's pains/needs. We are looking for -A minimum of 2 years of experience in Sales, preferably in Logistics. -A Strong ability to develop winning customer value propositions. -Capable of building solid rapport over the phone and actively manage call flow. -A good communicator, able to build and maintain a strong network of customers. -Someone who thoroughly understands customer drivers, needs and requirements and is capable of overcoming objections.
Dec 10, 2019
Full Time
The role of Sales Executive is designed to grow volume and revenue to increase Maersk share of wallet in line with commercial direction through efficient engagement with customers focusing on building relationship . The role manages sales pipeline for own accounts and ensures accurate forecasting while taking ownership of assigned accounts with a view to developing them. We offer -You will be an essential part of the company's success and get a high degree of personal responsibility. -You will be working in a truly international environment and cooperate closely with your colleagues throughout the world. -You will also be a connector by the Customer needs into the Maersk potential solution. Key responsibilities -Grow and maintain existing account, customer relationship management. -Schedule and execute customer phone meetings and customer meetings. -Attract and develop new customers. -Clearly map stakeholders and understand their needs. -Create and manage specific customer plans allowing Maersk to maximize its yield potential. -Keep abreast of market developments and report relevant information to trade team and Sales Manager. -Proactively assist Finance and Customer Service in clearing outstanding invoices and longstanding containers respectively. -Use Market Mapping to identify total potential volume for the customer. -Build strong customer specific value propositions linking Maersk differentiators to customer's pains/needs. We are looking for -A minimum of 2 years of experience in Sales, preferably in Logistics. -A Strong ability to develop winning customer value propositions. -Capable of building solid rapport over the phone and actively manage call flow. -A good communicator, able to build and maintain a strong network of customers. -Someone who thoroughly understands customer drivers, needs and requirements and is capable of overcoming objections.
At APM Terminals, we are a team of over 22,000 employees spread across more than 58countries and 5 continents united by a passion to provide our expertise in port operations and container management services. By providing the expertise and port infrastructure essential to world trade, we actively support the advancement of the societies around us, enabling local economies to unlock their potential and build an even stronger global community. Working with a team of talented professionals you will get a chance to experience different cultures and make friends all over the world. You'll find a culturally diverse, stimulating environment at any of our offices, terminals or depots. When you join APM terminals, the world is your workplace We offer This position offers career development, exposure to multinational systems and process as well as an outstanding opportunity to join a professional team at APM Terminals and contribute to the success of the organization Key responsibilities Supports in establishing a positive and engaging workplace culture by effectively facilitating and resolving employee relations matters. Provides day-to-day advice and counsel to managers on a wide range of employee relations issues including progressive counseling, performance management, company policies and procedures. Serves as a trusted advisor to Managers and HR team, consults, advises, coaches, educates and provides decision making support to the business on a variety of employee relations issues. Identifies and recommends strategies to address current and future employee relations and retention needs. Mitigates risk by ensuring compliance with APM Terminals policies & local labor laws. Evaluates and reviews employee related decisions in response to employee concerns. Identifies, analyses and implements resolutions to complex and sensitive issues in a timely and professional manner. Leads and conducts investigations regarding potential misconduct and policy violations. Supports the outcome of cases throughout partnership with the business. Supports the organization with legislatively compliant implementation of initiatives. Uses metrics to highlight trends and develop strategies to foster positive employee relations. Make recommendations based on assessment of trend and root cause analysis. Assist in executing certain collective bargaining and/or union activities, including agreements. Mediate any issues of conflict that may have been escalated due to differences between management; union and employees. Track and ensure compliance against labor legislative requirements and conditions of employment. Maintains a database of key contacts, important to the work of employee relations. Observes social, economic and political trends that might ultimately have an effect upon the organization, and makes recommendations to enhance the company's image based on those trends. Acts as a liaison for senior management on community issues and affairs, advising them of sensitive and/or important issues for the community, and recommending plans of action, when appropriate. Manage relationship with external labor providers ensuring that such providers are legislatively compliant. Avoid labor disputes through the establishment of good relationships between all stakeholders. We are looking for Requires a university degree in Human Resources Management or related discipline. Minimum of 4-6 years Human Resources/Employee Relations experience. Experience working in a Union environment as a spokesperson for negotiations, grievance proceedings and proactive in day to day labor relations management. Knowledge of Compensation and Reward Philosophies. Ability to anticipate issues/needs and to work proactively to address them. Comprehensive knowledge in employment, employee relations practices and principles, and current laws impacting human resources. Sound analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving and negotiating skills, with the ability to understand broad HR issues and to resolve conflict situations. Thorough understanding of investigative methods and principles. Thoroughly knowledgeable in various international labor relations standards. Demonstrated leadership and management skills. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with all levels of employees. • Requires strong negotiation skills. • Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion and good judgment, and to understand the effect of decisions overall in the company. • Ability to handle confidential company and employee information with complete discretion. • Strong analytical skills, including the ability to extract, compile and analyze data. • Requires advanced verbal and written communications skills in English, in addition to effective interpersonal skills.
Dec 04, 2019
Full Time
At APM Terminals, we are a team of over 22,000 employees spread across more than 58countries and 5 continents united by a passion to provide our expertise in port operations and container management services. By providing the expertise and port infrastructure essential to world trade, we actively support the advancement of the societies around us, enabling local economies to unlock their potential and build an even stronger global community. Working with a team of talented professionals you will get a chance to experience different cultures and make friends all over the world. You'll find a culturally diverse, stimulating environment at any of our offices, terminals or depots. When you join APM terminals, the world is your workplace We offer This position offers career development, exposure to multinational systems and process as well as an outstanding opportunity to join a professional team at APM Terminals and contribute to the success of the organization Key responsibilities Supports in establishing a positive and engaging workplace culture by effectively facilitating and resolving employee relations matters. Provides day-to-day advice and counsel to managers on a wide range of employee relations issues including progressive counseling, performance management, company policies and procedures. Serves as a trusted advisor to Managers and HR team, consults, advises, coaches, educates and provides decision making support to the business on a variety of employee relations issues. Identifies and recommends strategies to address current and future employee relations and retention needs. Mitigates risk by ensuring compliance with APM Terminals policies & local labor laws. Evaluates and reviews employee related decisions in response to employee concerns. Identifies, analyses and implements resolutions to complex and sensitive issues in a timely and professional manner. Leads and conducts investigations regarding potential misconduct and policy violations. Supports the outcome of cases throughout partnership with the business. Supports the organization with legislatively compliant implementation of initiatives. Uses metrics to highlight trends and develop strategies to foster positive employee relations. Make recommendations based on assessment of trend and root cause analysis. Assist in executing certain collective bargaining and/or union activities, including agreements. Mediate any issues of conflict that may have been escalated due to differences between management; union and employees. Track and ensure compliance against labor legislative requirements and conditions of employment. Maintains a database of key contacts, important to the work of employee relations. Observes social, economic and political trends that might ultimately have an effect upon the organization, and makes recommendations to enhance the company's image based on those trends. Acts as a liaison for senior management on community issues and affairs, advising them of sensitive and/or important issues for the community, and recommending plans of action, when appropriate. Manage relationship with external labor providers ensuring that such providers are legislatively compliant. Avoid labor disputes through the establishment of good relationships between all stakeholders. We are looking for Requires a university degree in Human Resources Management or related discipline. Minimum of 4-6 years Human Resources/Employee Relations experience. Experience working in a Union environment as a spokesperson for negotiations, grievance proceedings and proactive in day to day labor relations management. Knowledge of Compensation and Reward Philosophies. Ability to anticipate issues/needs and to work proactively to address them. Comprehensive knowledge in employment, employee relations practices and principles, and current laws impacting human resources. Sound analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving and negotiating skills, with the ability to understand broad HR issues and to resolve conflict situations. Thorough understanding of investigative methods and principles. Thoroughly knowledgeable in various international labor relations standards. Demonstrated leadership and management skills. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with all levels of employees. • Requires strong negotiation skills. • Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion and good judgment, and to understand the effect of decisions overall in the company. • Ability to handle confidential company and employee information with complete discretion. • Strong analytical skills, including the ability to extract, compile and analyze data. • Requires advanced verbal and written communications skills in English, in addition to effective interpersonal skills.
About Andela Marc Andresson, co-founder of the venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz wrote: “software is eating the world. ” That statement is just as true today as it was eight years ago. Software is embedded in our day-to-day, and few industries are immune. Peak behind the code and you will find brilliant engineers pushing the boundaries of what is possible. Talk to any engineering leader and they will tell you that access to talent is their number one barrier to building software and growing their business. Research the industry and you read about the 1 million computer-programming jobs that will go unfilled in 2020. That is where Andela comes in. We help engineering leaders at companies big and small bridge that gap. We are building tools, systems and processes to connect talent, no matter where they live, with the opportunities to do great things. To date, we have identified 1,000+ software engineers from Africa and placed them as full-time, embedded members of development teams at over 200+ tech companies. Along the way, we have raised $180M from Al Gore’s venture fund, Generation Partners, Google Ventures, Spark Capital, the Chan-Zuckerberg Initiative and Serena Ventures. And we are just getting started. Our People All of our people live and breathe our E.P.I.C values: Excellence : We are lifelong learners who strive for mastery of our craft Passion : We believe we are going to change the world and act accordingly Integrity : We choose extraordinary people and then trust them to do the right thing Collaboration : We know our sum is greater than our parts About the Role In this role, you will primarily work as a Senior Software Engineer within the Technology department building world-class internal products to support Andela’s business needs. As the Senior Software Engineer, you will take on complex tasks and complete them despite roadblocks, grabbing others for help or insight as necessary . You will require very little oversight beyond high-level direction; you can take a complex user story, break it down into sub-tasks, and complete their sub-tasks with relative ease. You will show initiative beyond knocking tasks off a list; you are able to identify and suggest areas of future work for yourself or your team. You will drive product velocity and deliver products with confidence. You will take pride in building products that are key to helping Andela grow and scale as an organization. You’re the kind of person who: Truly understands the DevOps culture and practices; and can be champion for this within the organization Builds solutions and does not become the solution (automation)* Thinks long-term incremental evolution, in sync with the industry practices and innovation Believes that building great software is more than just delivering working code, that other aspects such as reusability, testability, maintainability, security, and performance are just as important. Is constantly learning and expanding your skill sets on and off the job. Key Responsibilities Promote infrastructure best practices like security, release management, monitoring Design infrastructure that is resilient, secure and highly available Facilitate the building and releasing of features by engineering team Take part in building a secure and highly available platform Build tools and processes that increase the productivity of other engineers and ensure an efficient release pipeline Support and collaborate with other engineers building on top of the platform Share responsibility for strategically scaling Andela’s internal systems Promote and nurture good team practices such as TDD, system security, code reviews, and pair programming Bring vision to the team in the form of new technology recommendations, ideas and approaches We are interested in a candidate from any background as long as you have a solid understanding of core computer science principles. Here’s an abbreviated list of interesting technologies we currently use: Node.js with TypeScript Angular Postgres Platform: Google Cloud, Docker, NATS messaging system, Kubernetes,Terraform, Vault Qualifications Required: At least 5 years of software development experience Solid foundation in Linux administration and troubleshooting Experience with system scripting languages like Bash, Python or Golang Experience with Docker and container orchestration tools like Kubernetes, ECS, Docker Swarm Deeply familiar with concepts like DevOps, Continuous Delivery and TDD Experience with working with tools like Terraforms, Ansible, Chef, Puppet Experience with at least one major cloud provider Strong understanding of computer science principles Experience working in an agile environment (standups, sprint planning, retrospectives, etc) Solid written and verbal communication Experience with system automation Experience with distributed systems Preferable Experience building large-scale and highly available distributed systems Interested? If the above sounds like an exciting role to you, please tell us why you believe you’re a good fit and we’ll be in touch. Benefits & Compensation Full-time compensation Full medical coverage Breakfast, lunch and snacks provided daily Beautiful working environment Opportunity to work with the brightest minds on the planet Oh, and a chance to change the world! We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Dec 02, 2019
Full Time
About Andela Marc Andresson, co-founder of the venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz wrote: “software is eating the world. ” That statement is just as true today as it was eight years ago. Software is embedded in our day-to-day, and few industries are immune. Peak behind the code and you will find brilliant engineers pushing the boundaries of what is possible. Talk to any engineering leader and they will tell you that access to talent is their number one barrier to building software and growing their business. Research the industry and you read about the 1 million computer-programming jobs that will go unfilled in 2020. That is where Andela comes in. We help engineering leaders at companies big and small bridge that gap. We are building tools, systems and processes to connect talent, no matter where they live, with the opportunities to do great things. To date, we have identified 1,000+ software engineers from Africa and placed them as full-time, embedded members of development teams at over 200+ tech companies. Along the way, we have raised $180M from Al Gore’s venture fund, Generation Partners, Google Ventures, Spark Capital, the Chan-Zuckerberg Initiative and Serena Ventures. And we are just getting started. Our People All of our people live and breathe our E.P.I.C values: Excellence : We are lifelong learners who strive for mastery of our craft Passion : We believe we are going to change the world and act accordingly Integrity : We choose extraordinary people and then trust them to do the right thing Collaboration : We know our sum is greater than our parts About the Role In this role, you will primarily work as a Senior Software Engineer within the Technology department building world-class internal products to support Andela’s business needs. As the Senior Software Engineer, you will take on complex tasks and complete them despite roadblocks, grabbing others for help or insight as necessary . You will require very little oversight beyond high-level direction; you can take a complex user story, break it down into sub-tasks, and complete their sub-tasks with relative ease. You will show initiative beyond knocking tasks off a list; you are able to identify and suggest areas of future work for yourself or your team. You will drive product velocity and deliver products with confidence. You will take pride in building products that are key to helping Andela grow and scale as an organization. You’re the kind of person who: Truly understands the DevOps culture and practices; and can be champion for this within the organization Builds solutions and does not become the solution (automation)* Thinks long-term incremental evolution, in sync with the industry practices and innovation Believes that building great software is more than just delivering working code, that other aspects such as reusability, testability, maintainability, security, and performance are just as important. Is constantly learning and expanding your skill sets on and off the job. Key Responsibilities Promote infrastructure best practices like security, release management, monitoring Design infrastructure that is resilient, secure and highly available Facilitate the building and releasing of features by engineering team Take part in building a secure and highly available platform Build tools and processes that increase the productivity of other engineers and ensure an efficient release pipeline Support and collaborate with other engineers building on top of the platform Share responsibility for strategically scaling Andela’s internal systems Promote and nurture good team practices such as TDD, system security, code reviews, and pair programming Bring vision to the team in the form of new technology recommendations, ideas and approaches We are interested in a candidate from any background as long as you have a solid understanding of core computer science principles. Here’s an abbreviated list of interesting technologies we currently use: Node.js with TypeScript Angular Postgres Platform: Google Cloud, Docker, NATS messaging system, Kubernetes,Terraform, Vault Qualifications Required: At least 5 years of software development experience Solid foundation in Linux administration and troubleshooting Experience with system scripting languages like Bash, Python or Golang Experience with Docker and container orchestration tools like Kubernetes, ECS, Docker Swarm Deeply familiar with concepts like DevOps, Continuous Delivery and TDD Experience with working with tools like Terraforms, Ansible, Chef, Puppet Experience with at least one major cloud provider Strong understanding of computer science principles Experience working in an agile environment (standups, sprint planning, retrospectives, etc) Solid written and verbal communication Experience with system automation Experience with distributed systems Preferable Experience building large-scale and highly available distributed systems Interested? If the above sounds like an exciting role to you, please tell us why you believe you’re a good fit and we’ll be in touch. Benefits & Compensation Full-time compensation Full medical coverage Breakfast, lunch and snacks provided daily Beautiful working environment Opportunity to work with the brightest minds on the planet Oh, and a chance to change the world! We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Introduction HealthPlus Limited, Nigeria's first integrative pharmacy, is the fastest-growing pharmacy chain in West Africa. We are committed to our mission of helping people achieve optimum health and vitality, while delivering superior value to stakeholders. Our vision is to be Africa's #1 for pharmacy, wellness and beauty. Recently, we secured significant foreign investment from our partners to scale up our network of retail outlets and our online business. This strategy will give us unparalleled reach across the country and beyond. CasaBella Beauty, is a one-stop store for beauty and grooming solutions for men and women. CasaBella International was incorporated in 2008 and became the exclusive distributor for Revlon in Nigeria. The first CasaBella store opened in Lagos in 2010 and today, CasaBella Beauty is the fastest-growing retailer of beauty supplies in West Africa. Our success is based on our great people, great values and a winning corporate culture. Our people are passionate, driven and committed to continuous learning in order to maintain our edge. Our testimonial is that we are proud to be members of the HealthPlus family as we are offered a strong platform to explore our potentials. We believe in best practices always and therefore employ and retain the best talents. As we expand our frontiers to redefine the world of health & beauty in Nigeria, we are looking for result driven individuals who will roll up their sleeves and share our passion & success. People who will join our team of highly motivated professionals who get the job done! No matter what your job title is, the work you do at HealthPlus supports the health and well-being of the millions of men, women and children who turn to us for care. That is because all of us - from our talented business professionals at the head office and our experts in our retail locations who serve our communities - are committed to providing the best possible service experience. With locations across Nigeria, we offer the opportunity to build a rewarding career in an environment that supports your success. ======================================================================================================= Specification Assist in the development of timelines for implementing marketing campaigns and events. Monitor to ensure adherence to timelines Coordinate the ordering and deployment of marketing materials (e.g leaflets, posters, banners, promotional materials) Plan, organize and executive marketing and sales programs Develop yearly promotional plan in line with brand guidelines, sales feedback and shoppers' insights Track market and company sales performance, generate leads and drives sales Gather and report customer intelligence to the marketing and retail operations teams Monitor and document marketing activities of competition with regards to special offers, new product, revamps, CSR initiatives and advertising campaigns Create programs that drive brand loyalty across trade and customers touch points Liaise with retail expansion department and branch managers to identify marketing opportunities for promoting company's products and services Work closely with marketing teams to create marketing programs to leverage opportunities Supervise marketing assistants and field promoters to ensure thorough coverage of targets areas Support all company initiatives, give actionable feedback, share best practices and serve as advocate and information source for company Compile daily reports of unit's targets and achievements Conduct periodically trade visit to assess new branches implantation in key markets Assess branch activation success and prepare closing report for major launches Act as the point persons for outside, inside and partner sales teams Attend trade shows, exhibitions and events to market company products and services Keep abreast of industry treads and new market opportunities Identify different events for customer engagement, trade promotion and market activation Generate and maintain quality customer database from all experiential marketing and events Ensure all signage deployed at branches are in line with the brand standard and must be visible, impactful, stable and appealing Follow up to ensure all brand assets produced and deployed are aimed at achieving the marketing objectives Ensure a 360-degree branding of all company's events and all events supported by the company Ensure brand visibility across all customers touch points Pre and post trade promotions evaluation through: estimated ROI, store foot fall figures, incremental sales and market feedback as well as market data interpretations Work closely with Finance to validate all promotions for future planning and efficient achievements Conduct quarterly market visits in coordination with Marketing Manager Timely submission of periodic reports and competition activities Faithfully discharging all duties according to laid down standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure smooth running of the business ======================================================================================================= Requirements First degree in Marketing, Mass Communications, Statistics, Creative Art or English Language Membership of Advertising Practitioners Council of Nigeria (APCON) or National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria (NIMN) is an added advantage Minimum of 3 years working experience in an entertainment, fashion, beauty, pharmaceutical, FMCG, retails or telecommunications •Experience in fast-paced sales or FMCG environment driving performance to reach targets with a focus on driving brand visibility, products availability and sales/revenue generation •Experience in customer relationship management •Hands on experience in market activation, customers engagement, field marketing, guerrilla marketing and brand experience •Proven experience in trade marketing and consumer marketing role with exposure to marketing communications mix elements •Experience in integrated marketing mix, market segmentation, targeting and positioning •Highly creative with experience in identifying target audiences, market opportunities, BTL vehicles and devising marketing programs that engage, inform, educate and motivate customers •Ability to take initiatives • Excellent communications and interpersonal skills •Strong attention to details •Ability to build external and internal relationships and partnerships •Exhibit professionalism and strong knowledge of beauty industry •Ability to plan, prioritize and manage multiple tasks and deliver to tight deadlines •Experienced in analyzing large amounts of data and trends •Ability to generate new ideas, be accountable and responsible •Communicates effectively to all levels of the organization •Excellent organizational skills •Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite •Excellent knowledge of marketing and marketing communications
Dec 02, 2019
Permanent
Introduction HealthPlus Limited, Nigeria's first integrative pharmacy, is the fastest-growing pharmacy chain in West Africa. We are committed to our mission of helping people achieve optimum health and vitality, while delivering superior value to stakeholders. Our vision is to be Africa's #1 for pharmacy, wellness and beauty. Recently, we secured significant foreign investment from our partners to scale up our network of retail outlets and our online business. This strategy will give us unparalleled reach across the country and beyond. CasaBella Beauty, is a one-stop store for beauty and grooming solutions for men and women. CasaBella International was incorporated in 2008 and became the exclusive distributor for Revlon in Nigeria. The first CasaBella store opened in Lagos in 2010 and today, CasaBella Beauty is the fastest-growing retailer of beauty supplies in West Africa. Our success is based on our great people, great values and a winning corporate culture. Our people are passionate, driven and committed to continuous learning in order to maintain our edge. Our testimonial is that we are proud to be members of the HealthPlus family as we are offered a strong platform to explore our potentials. We believe in best practices always and therefore employ and retain the best talents. As we expand our frontiers to redefine the world of health & beauty in Nigeria, we are looking for result driven individuals who will roll up their sleeves and share our passion & success. People who will join our team of highly motivated professionals who get the job done! No matter what your job title is, the work you do at HealthPlus supports the health and well-being of the millions of men, women and children who turn to us for care. That is because all of us - from our talented business professionals at the head office and our experts in our retail locations who serve our communities - are committed to providing the best possible service experience. With locations across Nigeria, we offer the opportunity to build a rewarding career in an environment that supports your success. ======================================================================================================= Specification Assist in the development of timelines for implementing marketing campaigns and events. Monitor to ensure adherence to timelines Coordinate the ordering and deployment of marketing materials (e.g leaflets, posters, banners, promotional materials) Plan, organize and executive marketing and sales programs Develop yearly promotional plan in line with brand guidelines, sales feedback and shoppers' insights Track market and company sales performance, generate leads and drives sales Gather and report customer intelligence to the marketing and retail operations teams Monitor and document marketing activities of competition with regards to special offers, new product, revamps, CSR initiatives and advertising campaigns Create programs that drive brand loyalty across trade and customers touch points Liaise with retail expansion department and branch managers to identify marketing opportunities for promoting company's products and services Work closely with marketing teams to create marketing programs to leverage opportunities Supervise marketing assistants and field promoters to ensure thorough coverage of targets areas Support all company initiatives, give actionable feedback, share best practices and serve as advocate and information source for company Compile daily reports of unit's targets and achievements Conduct periodically trade visit to assess new branches implantation in key markets Assess branch activation success and prepare closing report for major launches Act as the point persons for outside, inside and partner sales teams Attend trade shows, exhibitions and events to market company products and services Keep abreast of industry treads and new market opportunities Identify different events for customer engagement, trade promotion and market activation Generate and maintain quality customer database from all experiential marketing and events Ensure all signage deployed at branches are in line with the brand standard and must be visible, impactful, stable and appealing Follow up to ensure all brand assets produced and deployed are aimed at achieving the marketing objectives Ensure a 360-degree branding of all company's events and all events supported by the company Ensure brand visibility across all customers touch points Pre and post trade promotions evaluation through: estimated ROI, store foot fall figures, incremental sales and market feedback as well as market data interpretations Work closely with Finance to validate all promotions for future planning and efficient achievements Conduct quarterly market visits in coordination with Marketing Manager Timely submission of periodic reports and competition activities Faithfully discharging all duties according to laid down standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure smooth running of the business ======================================================================================================= Requirements First degree in Marketing, Mass Communications, Statistics, Creative Art or English Language Membership of Advertising Practitioners Council of Nigeria (APCON) or National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria (NIMN) is an added advantage Minimum of 3 years working experience in an entertainment, fashion, beauty, pharmaceutical, FMCG, retails or telecommunications •Experience in fast-paced sales or FMCG environment driving performance to reach targets with a focus on driving brand visibility, products availability and sales/revenue generation •Experience in customer relationship management •Hands on experience in market activation, customers engagement, field marketing, guerrilla marketing and brand experience •Proven experience in trade marketing and consumer marketing role with exposure to marketing communications mix elements •Experience in integrated marketing mix, market segmentation, targeting and positioning •Highly creative with experience in identifying target audiences, market opportunities, BTL vehicles and devising marketing programs that engage, inform, educate and motivate customers •Ability to take initiatives • Excellent communications and interpersonal skills •Strong attention to details •Ability to build external and internal relationships and partnerships •Exhibit professionalism and strong knowledge of beauty industry •Ability to plan, prioritize and manage multiple tasks and deliver to tight deadlines •Experienced in analyzing large amounts of data and trends •Ability to generate new ideas, be accountable and responsible •Communicates effectively to all levels of the organization •Excellent organizational skills •Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite •Excellent knowledge of marketing and marketing communications
About Andela Marc Andresson, co-founder of the venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz wrote: “software is eating the world. ” That statement is just as true today as it was eight years ago. Software is embedded in our day-to-day, and few industries are immune. Peak behind the code and you will find brilliant engineers pushing the boundaries of what is possible. Talk to any engineering leader and they will tell you that access to talent is their number one barrier to building software and growing their business. Research the industry and you read about the 1 million computer-programming jobs that will go unfilled in 2020. That is where Andela comes in. We help engineering leaders at companies big and small bridge that gap. We are building tools, systems and processes to connect talent, no matter where they live, with the opportunities to do great things. To date, we have identified 1,000+ software engineers from Africa and placed them as full-time, embedded members of development teams at over 200+ tech companies. Along the way, we have raised $180M from Al Gore’s venture fund, Generation Partners, Google Ventures, Spark Capital, the Chan-Zuckerberg Initiative and Serena Ventures. And we are just getting started. Our People All of our people live and breathe our E.P.I.C values: Excellence : We are lifelong learners who strive for mastery of our craft Passion : We believe we are going to change the world and act accordingly Integrity : We choose extraordinary people and then trust them to do the right thing Collaboration : We know our sum is greater than our parts About the role: We are seeking a transformational, strategic and innovative human to lead and oversee global talent acquisition, operations and analytics for all of Andela’s corporate functions. This is a highly visible role, reporting into the Head of People, partnering with leadership enterprise-wide and critical to the execution of our long-term business strategy. You will be responsible for optimizing the global talent acquisition strategies, brand building, process improvement and growing the capabilities/efficiencies of our Staff Recruiting team . You will shape the future of talent acquisition by building a high volume talent acquisition org. Key Responsibilities will include: Commercial and Team Leadership Cultivate a high-performing recruiting organisation - with an emphasis on building a best in class sales and corporate recruiting team. Lead the Staff Recruiting team to hire high quality talent, consistently hitting targets Drive initiatives that inspire an insight driven approach to talent acquisition effectively at all levels of the organization across the uniquely cross-cultural Andela environment. Create and manage annual and quarterly operational planning process; working collaboratively with cross functional leaders. Business Strategy: Partner with business leaders to set and drive strategy, goals, process, and metrics. Partner with functional leadership to determine workforce planning, talent development strategies with a focus on high quality, cost effectiveness and timely execution. Develop and execute a competitive talent strategy that will ensure that the business attracts and hires the exceptional talent for each function Establish a comprehensive digital marketing strategy that drives talent acquisition and brand recognition for Andela Anticipate emerging talent requirements and proactively developing solutions to meet them and/or head off short-term critical talent shortages. Collaborate effectively with our global engineering talent acquisition function to achieve economies of scale and share best practices Modernize and Optimize Staff Recruiting Plan and deploy the infrastructure and architecture of our global staff recruiting engine. Design and implement employer branding, recruitment marketing using industry best practice and data driven strategies Team Leadership & Change Management Take an awesome team to the next level - design diverse career paths & growth opportunities for your team. Provide direct support and coaching to your team as they help their direct reports through possible transitions and strategy changes Ensure quality is priority at all times and enable your team to keep this at the top of their minds Here’s a bit of who you are: You care deeply about quality and people You are a futuristic thinker who’s excited to work in a dynamic and truly global environment You are comfortable and experienced in executive level stakeholder engagement and strategic leadership. You have a proven track record in leading high-performing, high-volume talent acquisition groups and driving cross-functional initiatives. You have significant and relevant experience across recruiting and other related talent acquisition/HR roles leading large teams. You are a process oriented & data driven leader; passionate about fixing complex operational challenges allowing for greater scalability and global impact. You are a structured, logical, and creative thinker with an ability to dissect a problem using a critical approach and iteratively test solutions. You possess strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present clear, well-thought out recommendations. You are a credible expert, influencing through a trusted advisor approach Benefits & Compensation Full-time compensation Full medical coverage Opportunity to work with the brightest minds on the planet Oh, and a chance to change the world! We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Nov 30, 2019
Full Time
About Andela Marc Andresson, co-founder of the venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz wrote: “software is eating the world. ” That statement is just as true today as it was eight years ago. Software is embedded in our day-to-day, and few industries are immune. Peak behind the code and you will find brilliant engineers pushing the boundaries of what is possible. Talk to any engineering leader and they will tell you that access to talent is their number one barrier to building software and growing their business. Research the industry and you read about the 1 million computer-programming jobs that will go unfilled in 2020. That is where Andela comes in. We help engineering leaders at companies big and small bridge that gap. We are building tools, systems and processes to connect talent, no matter where they live, with the opportunities to do great things. To date, we have identified 1,000+ software engineers from Africa and placed them as full-time, embedded members of development teams at over 200+ tech companies. Along the way, we have raised $180M from Al Gore’s venture fund, Generation Partners, Google Ventures, Spark Capital, the Chan-Zuckerberg Initiative and Serena Ventures. And we are just getting started. Our People All of our people live and breathe our E.P.I.C values: Excellence : We are lifelong learners who strive for mastery of our craft Passion : We believe we are going to change the world and act accordingly Integrity : We choose extraordinary people and then trust them to do the right thing Collaboration : We know our sum is greater than our parts About the role: We are seeking a transformational, strategic and innovative human to lead and oversee global talent acquisition, operations and analytics for all of Andela’s corporate functions. This is a highly visible role, reporting into the Head of People, partnering with leadership enterprise-wide and critical to the execution of our long-term business strategy. You will be responsible for optimizing the global talent acquisition strategies, brand building, process improvement and growing the capabilities/efficiencies of our Staff Recruiting team . You will shape the future of talent acquisition by building a high volume talent acquisition org. Key Responsibilities will include: Commercial and Team Leadership Cultivate a high-performing recruiting organisation - with an emphasis on building a best in class sales and corporate recruiting team. Lead the Staff Recruiting team to hire high quality talent, consistently hitting targets Drive initiatives that inspire an insight driven approach to talent acquisition effectively at all levels of the organization across the uniquely cross-cultural Andela environment. Create and manage annual and quarterly operational planning process; working collaboratively with cross functional leaders. Business Strategy: Partner with business leaders to set and drive strategy, goals, process, and metrics. Partner with functional leadership to determine workforce planning, talent development strategies with a focus on high quality, cost effectiveness and timely execution. Develop and execute a competitive talent strategy that will ensure that the business attracts and hires the exceptional talent for each function Establish a comprehensive digital marketing strategy that drives talent acquisition and brand recognition for Andela Anticipate emerging talent requirements and proactively developing solutions to meet them and/or head off short-term critical talent shortages. Collaborate effectively with our global engineering talent acquisition function to achieve economies of scale and share best practices Modernize and Optimize Staff Recruiting Plan and deploy the infrastructure and architecture of our global staff recruiting engine. Design and implement employer branding, recruitment marketing using industry best practice and data driven strategies Team Leadership & Change Management Take an awesome team to the next level - design diverse career paths & growth opportunities for your team. Provide direct support and coaching to your team as they help their direct reports through possible transitions and strategy changes Ensure quality is priority at all times and enable your team to keep this at the top of their minds Here’s a bit of who you are: You care deeply about quality and people You are a futuristic thinker who’s excited to work in a dynamic and truly global environment You are comfortable and experienced in executive level stakeholder engagement and strategic leadership. You have a proven track record in leading high-performing, high-volume talent acquisition groups and driving cross-functional initiatives. You have significant and relevant experience across recruiting and other related talent acquisition/HR roles leading large teams. You are a process oriented & data driven leader; passionate about fixing complex operational challenges allowing for greater scalability and global impact. You are a structured, logical, and creative thinker with an ability to dissect a problem using a critical approach and iteratively test solutions. You possess strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present clear, well-thought out recommendations. You are a credible expert, influencing through a trusted advisor approach Benefits & Compensation Full-time compensation Full medical coverage Opportunity to work with the brightest minds on the planet Oh, and a chance to change the world! We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
APM Terminals is the global terminal operating arm of the A.P. Moller-Maersk Group. APM Terminals operates a Global Terminal Network of 76 operating port and terminal facilities and 117 Inland Services operations in 59 countries around the globe. We are currently seeking a Chief Commercial Officer to be based in APM Terminals Apapa Ltd., Lagos Nigeria. The Chief Commercial Officer ensures fact-based understanding and presentation of local market (supply and demand & utilization), local customers and hinterland, capabilities vs competition, switching costs across competition, market rates levels (in a compliant manner), and service provided vs the competition. Translate that into a robust Value Proposition (overall for the terminal and then further tailored for each commercial opportunity). Also, a key member of the terminal management team and has a direct influence on the growth and development of the terminal The role requires a strong commercial and operational focus individual to drive results and growth by building on the established customer service structure and operational performance. We offer APM Terminals Apapa Ltd. offers tremendous growth, career and leadership opportunities for those with the ambition, drive and dedication to become one of the best. If you see yourself being part of a team that helps the global economy grow through our worldwide network of customers and terminals, then we want to hear from you! Working at APM Terminals brings a unique blend of being part of an exuberant, enthusiastic and fast-paced logistics company. You will have the opportunity to be exposed to various fields of expertise, from operations to customer service that will accelerate your development. We believe in encouraging our employees to learn, take risks, and grow their careers. Key responsibilities LOCAL COMMERCIAL STRATEGY: As a part of the Operating System, gather and translate Market Data using "Standard Work" from the Global Commercial Function into a clear Commercial Choices. Drive and recommend the local Commercial strategy, both short term and long term. Should be focused on the Landside Customer (LSC) and generating new streams of revenue. Provides input for decision making and overall Terminal strategy to Global Commercial function and Senior Management Team. . Establish strategic marketing plans to achieve Commercial objectives. Operating as the commercial glue that joins up business decision making with the Commercial and financial impacts and facilitating tough choices as necessary across the business. CUSTOMER CARE: Ensure positive and upward trending NPS. Understand and refine the Customer Journey and where the Customer Journey links into local processes. Implement processes and technology as a part of the Global Customer Experience initiatives. Ensure APMT delivers against agreed standards for each part of the Customer Journey - should be quantifiable and actionable. Proactively Co-ordinates customer issues with relevant department & maintains a one-point customer contact. Consistently ensure that levels of customer care have been defined in the Customer Journey and that these levels are proactively met. Explore methods or solutions to enhance the customer experience i.e. Digital, using global communities and guidelines for local implementation SALES: Responsible for attracting and retaining customers and ensure development of a highly professional relationship to the various decision's makers within the customer's organization (Local and Country Level). Manage and maintain relationships with key accounts, Landside and Seaside. Manage development of overall standards and guidelines for Sales & Marketing, including pricing of LSC products, service, promotion, advertising and PR and media. Drive the implementation and continuous application of the APM Terminals Sales Process. Drive, develop and deploy best practices within Sales & Marketing. Identify, develops and oversees business opportunities locally. Analyses marketing programs and adjust strategy and tactics to increase effectiveness. Ensure contracts are properly signed and administered according to Global Standards. COST ANALYSIS AND LOCAL TARIFFS: Prepare and recommend local standard tariff. Translate changes into revenue analysis. Ensure Regional S&P teams have the "incremental cost to serve" for each carrier deal. Work with Regional S&P and ensure that "annual increases" are sent early and in line with Global OS. Provide download of "Billing Data" to Regional S&P per Operating System. LSC AND PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT: Drive and oversee the development of new products and services, through the identification, development, marketing of such products and services. Identify opportunity for terminal to generate additional income via land revenues. PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT: Provide leadership and strategy to team. Define and track SLA's, KPIs and targets whilst reporting deviations, developing improvement actions where necessary. Encourage the use of new processes, procedures and technology to enhance Commercial performance and efficiency. Implement, drive and support the Global Commercial Operating System and maintain regular contact with peers from other APMT terminals. Accountable for the management and improvement of local NPS. Responsible for target preparation, rolling forecasts and monitoring. • Develop effective Commercial solutions to align with business needs and organize information to develop, compare and assess alternatives. • Proactively resolves all Commercial issues as they arise. RESOURCE MANAGEMENT: • Identify and manage Commercial resource requirements, aligned with the terminal Commercial strategy. • Responsible for efficiently deploying the procedures and human resources necessary to accomplish local Commercial objectives. • Work closely with the APMT global and local Human Resources Department to obtain clarification, direction, and consultation regarding employee related matters. PEOPLE/LEADERSHIP: • Build a strong team by attracting and retaining talent. • Ensure Global Commercial Frameworks are implemented and actively supported/coached • Provide effective overall management, coaching, mentoring and support for all direct reports. • Create and sustain an environment that is supportive of learning, training and development, whilst facilitating open dialogue and communications so that the terminal commercial activities can run effectively and efficiently. • Reinforce APM Group culture, values & reputation and ensure compliance with APM Group policies, standards and procedures. We are looking for • Understands and can articulate the value of integrated solutions and value based selling. • Requires a college degree in Business, Marketing or related discipline. • Successful senior sales experience. • Proven ability to work in a matrix organization. • The position requires a high level of knowledge of leading and developing high performing teams, through functional/general expertise gained in Commercial and/ or associated functions. • Proven direct marketing/sales experience in transportation or related industry. • Proven track record and international experience within B2B Sales & Marketing. • Proven stakeholder management both internal and external. • Proven ability to exercise sound business judgement in order to set direction and establish priorities. • Proven management experience from the terminal or shipping industry or alternatively related industry within transport or supply chain management. • Detailed understanding of the various links with other functional areas. • Requires management and leadership experience from preferably the terminal or shipping industry or alternatively related industry within transport or supply chain management. • Excellent negotiation and relationship building skills on all levels. • Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate across the organization. • Ability to provide leadership, obtain cooperation and promote a team environment to meet objectives.
Nov 28, 2019
Full Time
APM Terminals is the global terminal operating arm of the A.P. Moller-Maersk Group. APM Terminals operates a Global Terminal Network of 76 operating port and terminal facilities and 117 Inland Services operations in 59 countries around the globe. We are currently seeking a Chief Commercial Officer to be based in APM Terminals Apapa Ltd., Lagos Nigeria. The Chief Commercial Officer ensures fact-based understanding and presentation of local market (supply and demand & utilization), local customers and hinterland, capabilities vs competition, switching costs across competition, market rates levels (in a compliant manner), and service provided vs the competition. Translate that into a robust Value Proposition (overall for the terminal and then further tailored for each commercial opportunity). Also, a key member of the terminal management team and has a direct influence on the growth and development of the terminal The role requires a strong commercial and operational focus individual to drive results and growth by building on the established customer service structure and operational performance. We offer APM Terminals Apapa Ltd. offers tremendous growth, career and leadership opportunities for those with the ambition, drive and dedication to become one of the best. If you see yourself being part of a team that helps the global economy grow through our worldwide network of customers and terminals, then we want to hear from you! Working at APM Terminals brings a unique blend of being part of an exuberant, enthusiastic and fast-paced logistics company. You will have the opportunity to be exposed to various fields of expertise, from operations to customer service that will accelerate your development. We believe in encouraging our employees to learn, take risks, and grow their careers. Key responsibilities LOCAL COMMERCIAL STRATEGY: As a part of the Operating System, gather and translate Market Data using "Standard Work" from the Global Commercial Function into a clear Commercial Choices. Drive and recommend the local Commercial strategy, both short term and long term. Should be focused on the Landside Customer (LSC) and generating new streams of revenue. Provides input for decision making and overall Terminal strategy to Global Commercial function and Senior Management Team. . Establish strategic marketing plans to achieve Commercial objectives. Operating as the commercial glue that joins up business decision making with the Commercial and financial impacts and facilitating tough choices as necessary across the business. CUSTOMER CARE: Ensure positive and upward trending NPS. Understand and refine the Customer Journey and where the Customer Journey links into local processes. Implement processes and technology as a part of the Global Customer Experience initiatives. Ensure APMT delivers against agreed standards for each part of the Customer Journey - should be quantifiable and actionable. Proactively Co-ordinates customer issues with relevant department & maintains a one-point customer contact. Consistently ensure that levels of customer care have been defined in the Customer Journey and that these levels are proactively met. Explore methods or solutions to enhance the customer experience i.e. Digital, using global communities and guidelines for local implementation SALES: Responsible for attracting and retaining customers and ensure development of a highly professional relationship to the various decision's makers within the customer's organization (Local and Country Level). Manage and maintain relationships with key accounts, Landside and Seaside. Manage development of overall standards and guidelines for Sales & Marketing, including pricing of LSC products, service, promotion, advertising and PR and media. Drive the implementation and continuous application of the APM Terminals Sales Process. Drive, develop and deploy best practices within Sales & Marketing. Identify, develops and oversees business opportunities locally. Analyses marketing programs and adjust strategy and tactics to increase effectiveness. Ensure contracts are properly signed and administered according to Global Standards. COST ANALYSIS AND LOCAL TARIFFS: Prepare and recommend local standard tariff. Translate changes into revenue analysis. Ensure Regional S&P teams have the "incremental cost to serve" for each carrier deal. Work with Regional S&P and ensure that "annual increases" are sent early and in line with Global OS. Provide download of "Billing Data" to Regional S&P per Operating System. LSC AND PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT: Drive and oversee the development of new products and services, through the identification, development, marketing of such products and services. Identify opportunity for terminal to generate additional income via land revenues. PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT: Provide leadership and strategy to team. Define and track SLA's, KPIs and targets whilst reporting deviations, developing improvement actions where necessary. Encourage the use of new processes, procedures and technology to enhance Commercial performance and efficiency. Implement, drive and support the Global Commercial Operating System and maintain regular contact with peers from other APMT terminals. Accountable for the management and improvement of local NPS. Responsible for target preparation, rolling forecasts and monitoring. • Develop effective Commercial solutions to align with business needs and organize information to develop, compare and assess alternatives. • Proactively resolves all Commercial issues as they arise. RESOURCE MANAGEMENT: • Identify and manage Commercial resource requirements, aligned with the terminal Commercial strategy. • Responsible for efficiently deploying the procedures and human resources necessary to accomplish local Commercial objectives. • Work closely with the APMT global and local Human Resources Department to obtain clarification, direction, and consultation regarding employee related matters. PEOPLE/LEADERSHIP: • Build a strong team by attracting and retaining talent. • Ensure Global Commercial Frameworks are implemented and actively supported/coached • Provide effective overall management, coaching, mentoring and support for all direct reports. • Create and sustain an environment that is supportive of learning, training and development, whilst facilitating open dialogue and communications so that the terminal commercial activities can run effectively and efficiently. • Reinforce APM Group culture, values & reputation and ensure compliance with APM Group policies, standards and procedures. We are looking for • Understands and can articulate the value of integrated solutions and value based selling. • Requires a college degree in Business, Marketing or related discipline. • Successful senior sales experience. • Proven ability to work in a matrix organization. • The position requires a high level of knowledge of leading and developing high performing teams, through functional/general expertise gained in Commercial and/ or associated functions. • Proven direct marketing/sales experience in transportation or related industry. • Proven track record and international experience within B2B Sales & Marketing. • Proven stakeholder management both internal and external. • Proven ability to exercise sound business judgement in order to set direction and establish priorities. • Proven management experience from the terminal or shipping industry or alternatively related industry within transport or supply chain management. • Detailed understanding of the various links with other functional areas. • Requires management and leadership experience from preferably the terminal or shipping industry or alternatively related industry within transport or supply chain management. • Excellent negotiation and relationship building skills on all levels. • Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate across the organization. • Ability to provide leadership, obtain cooperation and promote a team environment to meet objectives.
Where You’ll Work Andela is a network of technology leaders dedicated to advancing human potential. We help companies build high-performing distributed engineering teams by investing in Africa’s most talented software engineers. Based in NYC, SF, Kigali, Cairo, Lagos, Nairobi, Accra and Kampala, Andela is catalyzing the growth of tech ecosystems across the African continent while solving the global technical talent shortage. What You’ll Do Our Andelan Senior Software Engineers epitomize ownership . They take personal responsibility for Andela’s ability to continue to deliver value to our partners. Specifically, you’ll: Use your knowledge in your core technology to delight our partners around the world. Be responsible for the coding standards, conduct and deliverables of your fast-paced, distributed, teams, by proactively communicating and prioritizing effectively . Act as role-model even in the most difficult and challenging situations , using constructive feedback, mentorship and universal respect. What You’ll Bring All Andela engineers go above and beyond. To find out more about additional suggested competencies, check out our engineer framework. Experience A minimum of 5-10 years of professional experience , during which you’ve built deep technical expertise and exercised ownership on various technical teams. Required Expert-level understanding of at least one core backend language : Python, JavaScript/Node, PHP, Ruby, Java Intermediate-level understanding of at least one other backend language (In addition to the core language): Python, JavaScript/Node, PHP, Ruby Advanced understanding of at least one Web Framework for your language of choice: Flask/Django for Python; Node/Express for JavaScript, Rails for Ruby, Lumen/Laravel for PHP. Deep understanding of fundamental database concepts - relational (SQL) database, non-relational (NoSQL) database and ORMs/ODMs Strong knowledge of at least one cloud hosting platform (Ex: AWS, GCP) Comfort with at least one CI/CD tool (Ex: Jenkins, Travis) Working knowledge of containerization and orchestration techniques Deep understanding of applicable unit and integration testing , and testing frameworks/libraries Strong ability to problem-solve, debug, and understand pertinent performance metrics Comfort working within agile methodologies and experienced in estimation and time management Awareness of the capabilities of applicable languages/frameworks/libraries as well as the inherent differences between them in order to understand trade-offs and make recommendations. Preferred Working knowledge of software engineering collaboration tools Strong preference for test-driven-development (TDD) and understands its importance Working knowledge of code editor and formatting tools Comfort with at least one web server technology -- (ex: Apache, Nginx) What You’ll Get* Full-time compensation Full medical coverage Lunch and snacks provided daily Beautiful working environment Opportunity to work with the brightest minds inside and outside of your field A chance to change the world for the better We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. * May vary slightly based on location
Nov 21, 2019
Full Time
Where You’ll Work Andela is a network of technology leaders dedicated to advancing human potential. We help companies build high-performing distributed engineering teams by investing in Africa’s most talented software engineers. Based in NYC, SF, Kigali, Cairo, Lagos, Nairobi, Accra and Kampala, Andela is catalyzing the growth of tech ecosystems across the African continent while solving the global technical talent shortage. What You’ll Do Our Andelan Senior Software Engineers epitomize ownership . They take personal responsibility for Andela’s ability to continue to deliver value to our partners. Specifically, you’ll: Use your knowledge in your core technology to delight our partners around the world. Be responsible for the coding standards, conduct and deliverables of your fast-paced, distributed, teams, by proactively communicating and prioritizing effectively . Act as role-model even in the most difficult and challenging situations , using constructive feedback, mentorship and universal respect. What You’ll Bring All Andela engineers go above and beyond. To find out more about additional suggested competencies, check out our engineer framework. Experience A minimum of 5-10 years of professional experience , during which you’ve built deep technical expertise and exercised ownership on various technical teams. Required Expert-level understanding of at least one core backend language : Python, JavaScript/Node, PHP, Ruby, Java Intermediate-level understanding of at least one other backend language (In addition to the core language): Python, JavaScript/Node, PHP, Ruby Advanced understanding of at least one Web Framework for your language of choice: Flask/Django for Python; Node/Express for JavaScript, Rails for Ruby, Lumen/Laravel for PHP. Deep understanding of fundamental database concepts - relational (SQL) database, non-relational (NoSQL) database and ORMs/ODMs Strong knowledge of at least one cloud hosting platform (Ex: AWS, GCP) Comfort with at least one CI/CD tool (Ex: Jenkins, Travis) Working knowledge of containerization and orchestration techniques Deep understanding of applicable unit and integration testing , and testing frameworks/libraries Strong ability to problem-solve, debug, and understand pertinent performance metrics Comfort working within agile methodologies and experienced in estimation and time management Awareness of the capabilities of applicable languages/frameworks/libraries as well as the inherent differences between them in order to understand trade-offs and make recommendations. Preferred Working knowledge of software engineering collaboration tools Strong preference for test-driven-development (TDD) and understands its importance Working knowledge of code editor and formatting tools Comfort with at least one web server technology -- (ex: Apache, Nginx) What You’ll Get* Full-time compensation Full medical coverage Lunch and snacks provided daily Beautiful working environment Opportunity to work with the brightest minds inside and outside of your field A chance to change the world for the better We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. * May vary slightly based on location
Where You’ll Work Andela is a network of technology leaders dedicated to advancing human potential. We help companies build high-performing distributed engineering teams by investing in Africa’s most talented software engineers. Based in NYC, SF, Kigali, Cairo, Lagos, Nairobi, Accra and Kampala, Andela is catalyzing the growth of tech ecosystems across the African continent while solving the global technical talent shortage. What You’ll Do Our Andelan Senior Software Engineers epitomize ownership . They take personal responsibility for Andela’s ability to continue to deliver value to our partners. Specifically, you’ll: Use your knowledge in your core technology to delight our partners around the world. Be responsible for the coding standards, conduct and deliverables of your fast-paced, distributed, teams, by proactively communicating and prioritizing effectively . Act as role-model even in the most difficult and challenging situations , using constructive feedback, mentorship and universal respect. What You’ll Bring All Andela engineers go above and beyond. To find out more about additional suggested competencies, check out our engineer framework . Experience A minimum of 5-10 years of professional experience , during which you’ve built deep technical expertise and exercised ownership on various technical teams. Required Deep knowledge of at least one front-end framework -- React, Angular, Vue Working knowledge of at least one CSS framework -- Bootstrap, Materialize CSS, Semantic UI Deep knowledge of JavaScript core language concepts -- DOM manipulation, Fetch API, ES6 features Deep knowledge of the fundamental front-end languages/technologies -- HTML, CSS, JavaScript Extensive experience with architecture and design principles, building to consider maintainability, performance, security requirements, and impact. Strong ability to problem-solve, debug, and understand pertinent performance metrics Comfort working within agile methodologies and experienced in estimation and time management Deep knowledge of unit and integration testing and testing frameworks/libraries (Ex: Jest, Jasmine, Mocha) Working knowledge of tools and editors -- (ex: Grunt, JSLint) Working knowledge of at least one task runner -- gulp, npm scripts Preferred Experience using ESLint and module builders Strong preference for test-driven-development (TDD) and understands its importance What You’ll Get* Full-time compensation Full medical coverage Lunch and snacks provided daily Beautiful working environment Opportunity to work with the brightest minds inside and outside of your field A chance to change the world for the better We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. *May vary slightly based on location
Nov 21, 2019
Full Time
Where You’ll Work Andela is a network of technology leaders dedicated to advancing human potential. We help companies build high-performing distributed engineering teams by investing in Africa’s most talented software engineers. Based in NYC, SF, Kigali, Cairo, Lagos, Nairobi, Accra and Kampala, Andela is catalyzing the growth of tech ecosystems across the African continent while solving the global technical talent shortage. What You’ll Do Our Andelan Senior Software Engineers epitomize ownership . They take personal responsibility for Andela’s ability to continue to deliver value to our partners. Specifically, you’ll: Use your knowledge in your core technology to delight our partners around the world. Be responsible for the coding standards, conduct and deliverables of your fast-paced, distributed, teams, by proactively communicating and prioritizing effectively . Act as role-model even in the most difficult and challenging situations , using constructive feedback, mentorship and universal respect. What You’ll Bring All Andela engineers go above and beyond. To find out more about additional suggested competencies, check out our engineer framework . Experience A minimum of 5-10 years of professional experience , during which you’ve built deep technical expertise and exercised ownership on various technical teams. Required Deep knowledge of at least one front-end framework -- React, Angular, Vue Working knowledge of at least one CSS framework -- Bootstrap, Materialize CSS, Semantic UI Deep knowledge of JavaScript core language concepts -- DOM manipulation, Fetch API, ES6 features Deep knowledge of the fundamental front-end languages/technologies -- HTML, CSS, JavaScript Extensive experience with architecture and design principles, building to consider maintainability, performance, security requirements, and impact. Strong ability to problem-solve, debug, and understand pertinent performance metrics Comfort working within agile methodologies and experienced in estimation and time management Deep knowledge of unit and integration testing and testing frameworks/libraries (Ex: Jest, Jasmine, Mocha) Working knowledge of tools and editors -- (ex: Grunt, JSLint) Working knowledge of at least one task runner -- gulp, npm scripts Preferred Experience using ESLint and module builders Strong preference for test-driven-development (TDD) and understands its importance What You’ll Get* Full-time compensation Full medical coverage Lunch and snacks provided daily Beautiful working environment Opportunity to work with the brightest minds inside and outside of your field A chance to change the world for the better We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. *May vary slightly based on location
Where You’ll Work Andela is a network of technology leaders dedicated to advancing human potential. We help companies build high-performing distributed engineering teams by investing in Africa’s most talented software engineers. Based in NYC, SF, Kigali, Cairo, Lagos, Nairobi, Accra and Kampala, Andela is catalyzing the growth of tech ecosystems across the African continent while solving the global technical talent shortage. What You’ll Do Our Andelan Senior Software Engineers epitomize ownership . They take personal responsibility for Andela’s ability to continue to deliver value to our partners. Specifically, you’ll: Use your knowledge in your core technology to delight our partners around the world. Be responsible for the coding standards, conduct and deliverables of your fast-paced, distributed, teams, by proactively communicating and prioritizing effectively . Act as role-model even in the most difficult and challenging situations , using constructive feedback, mentorship and universal respect. What You’ll Bring All Andela engineers go above and beyond. To find out more about additional suggested competencies, check out our engineer framework . Experience A minimum of 5-10 years of professional experience , during which you’ve built deep technical expertise and exercised ownership on various technical teams. Required Mastery of the core features of at least one backend language : Python, JavaScript/Node, PHP, Ruby Advanced understanding of at least one Web Framework for your language of choice: i.e Flask/Django for Python; Node/Express for JavaScript, Rails for Ruby, Lumen/Laravel for PHP. Deep knowledge of the fundamental front-end languages/technologies -- i.e HTML, CSS, JavaScript Deep knowledge of at least one front-end framework -- React, Angular, Vue as well as experience with responsive design interface development Extensive experience with architecture and design principles, building to consider maintainability, performance, security requirements, and impact. Working knowledge of at least one complementary front-end languages/frameworks (ex: React, Angular, Vue ) Intermediate understanding of at least one Web Framework for your language of choice: Flask/Django for Python; Node/Express for JavaScript, Rails for Ruby, Lumen/Laravel for PHP. Deep understanding of fundamental database concepts - relational (SQL) database, non-relational (NoSQL) database, ORMs/ODMs and Web storage API (front end) Strong ability to problem-solve, debug, and understand pertinent performance metrics Strong preference for test-driven-development (TDD) and understands its importance Comfort with at least one web server technology -- (ex: Apache, Nginx) Comfort working within at least one cloud hosting platform --(ex: AWS, GCP) Working knowledge of tools and editors -- (ex: Grunt, Sublime, Atom, JSLint) Measured experience with unit, integration, e2e and UI testing, with at least one relevant testing framework Comfort working within agile methodologies and experienced in estimation and time management Preferred Skills Working knowledge of software engineering collaboration tools (Ex: Git, Jira) Familiarity with containerization infrastructure and orchestration Awareness of the capabilities of applicable languages/frameworks/libraries as well as the inherent differences between them in order to understand trade-offs and make recommendations. What You’ll Get * Full-time compensation Full medical coverage Lunch and snacks provided daily Beautiful working environment Opportunity to work with the brightest minds inside and outside of your field A chance to change the world for the better We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. *May vary slightly based on location
Nov 21, 2019
Full Time
Where You’ll Work Andela is a network of technology leaders dedicated to advancing human potential. We help companies build high-performing distributed engineering teams by investing in Africa’s most talented software engineers. Based in NYC, SF, Kigali, Cairo, Lagos, Nairobi, Accra and Kampala, Andela is catalyzing the growth of tech ecosystems across the African continent while solving the global technical talent shortage. What You’ll Do Our Andelan Senior Software Engineers epitomize ownership . They take personal responsibility for Andela’s ability to continue to deliver value to our partners. Specifically, you’ll: Use your knowledge in your core technology to delight our partners around the world. Be responsible for the coding standards, conduct and deliverables of your fast-paced, distributed, teams, by proactively communicating and prioritizing effectively . Act as role-model even in the most difficult and challenging situations , using constructive feedback, mentorship and universal respect. What You’ll Bring All Andela engineers go above and beyond. To find out more about additional suggested competencies, check out our engineer framework . Experience A minimum of 5-10 years of professional experience , during which you’ve built deep technical expertise and exercised ownership on various technical teams. Required Mastery of the core features of at least one backend language : Python, JavaScript/Node, PHP, Ruby Advanced understanding of at least one Web Framework for your language of choice: i.e Flask/Django for Python; Node/Express for JavaScript, Rails for Ruby, Lumen/Laravel for PHP. Deep knowledge of the fundamental front-end languages/technologies -- i.e HTML, CSS, JavaScript Deep knowledge of at least one front-end framework -- React, Angular, Vue as well as experience with responsive design interface development Extensive experience with architecture and design principles, building to consider maintainability, performance, security requirements, and impact. Working knowledge of at least one complementary front-end languages/frameworks (ex: React, Angular, Vue ) Intermediate understanding of at least one Web Framework for your language of choice: Flask/Django for Python; Node/Express for JavaScript, Rails for Ruby, Lumen/Laravel for PHP. Deep understanding of fundamental database concepts - relational (SQL) database, non-relational (NoSQL) database, ORMs/ODMs and Web storage API (front end) Strong ability to problem-solve, debug, and understand pertinent performance metrics Strong preference for test-driven-development (TDD) and understands its importance Comfort with at least one web server technology -- (ex: Apache, Nginx) Comfort working within at least one cloud hosting platform --(ex: AWS, GCP) Working knowledge of tools and editors -- (ex: Grunt, Sublime, Atom, JSLint) Measured experience with unit, integration, e2e and UI testing, with at least one relevant testing framework Comfort working within agile methodologies and experienced in estimation and time management Preferred Skills Working knowledge of software engineering collaboration tools (Ex: Git, Jira) Familiarity with containerization infrastructure and orchestration Awareness of the capabilities of applicable languages/frameworks/libraries as well as the inherent differences between them in order to understand trade-offs and make recommendations. What You’ll Get * Full-time compensation Full medical coverage Lunch and snacks provided daily Beautiful working environment Opportunity to work with the brightest minds inside and outside of your field A chance to change the world for the better We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. *May vary slightly based on location
Where You’ll Work Andela is a network of technology leaders dedicated to advancing human potential. We help companies build high-performing distributed engineering teams by investing in Africa’s most talented software engineers. Based in NYC, SF, Kigali, Cairo, Lagos, Nairobi, Accra and Kampala, Andela is catalyzing the growth of tech ecosystems across the African continent while solving the global technical talent shortage. What You’ll Do Our Andelan Senior Software Engineers epitomize ownership . They take personal responsibility for Andela’s ability to continue to deliver value to our partners. Specifically, you’ll: Use your knowledge in your core technology to delight our partners around the world. Be responsible for the coding standards, conduct and deliverables of your fast-paced, distributed, teams, by proactively communicating and prioritizing effectively . Act as role-model even in the most difficult and challenging situations , using constructive feedback, mentorship and universal respect. What You’ll Bring All Andela engineers go above and beyond. To find out more about additional suggested competencies, check out our engineer framework. Experience A minimum of 5-10 years of professional experience , during which you’ve built deep technical expertise and exercised ownership on various technical teams. Languages/Frameworks Proficient at an expert level in either Java/Kotlin for Android and Objective-C/Swift for iOS. Proficient at an expert level in mobile platform frameworks -- i.e UIKit(iOS), MapKit, ARKit, RxJava, RxSwift Working knowledge of UI Design libraries/frameworks -- i.e Material Design (Android) Data Stores Expert level understanding of fundamental database concepts -- i.e database tables, querying databases, normalization, joins, database management systems Good understanding of at least one database for Mobile dev -- i.e SQLite, RealmDB Good understanding of cloud mobile database backends , like Firebase Working knowledge of ORMs/ODMs -- i.e Room ORM, SqlDelight, CoreData Testing/Security Working knowledge of network security and deep knowledge of unit, integration, e2e and UI testing , as well as other testing frameworks/libraries -- JUnit(For Java), Espresso, Appium, XCTest(iOS) Tools Working knowledge of software engineering collaboration tools -- Jira, Pivotal Tracker, Git, Mercurial Familiarity with language/platform build IDEs/tools -- i.e Simulators/Emulators and Gradle(Android), Android Studio, XCode DevOps Working knowledge of DevOps tools -- i.e Firebase, Fabric, Jenkins, Travis CI, Circle CI, Google Play Store, Apple's App Store. Working Knowledge of analytics tools -- i.e crashlytics, HockeyApp What You’ll Get * Full-time compensation Full Medical coverage Lunch and snacks provided daily Beautiful working environment Opportunity to work with the brightest minds on the planet Oh, and a chance to change the world! We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. *May vary slightly based on location
Nov 21, 2019
Full Time
Where You’ll Work Andela is a network of technology leaders dedicated to advancing human potential. We help companies build high-performing distributed engineering teams by investing in Africa’s most talented software engineers. Based in NYC, SF, Kigali, Cairo, Lagos, Nairobi, Accra and Kampala, Andela is catalyzing the growth of tech ecosystems across the African continent while solving the global technical talent shortage. What You’ll Do Our Andelan Senior Software Engineers epitomize ownership . They take personal responsibility for Andela’s ability to continue to deliver value to our partners. Specifically, you’ll: Use your knowledge in your core technology to delight our partners around the world. Be responsible for the coding standards, conduct and deliverables of your fast-paced, distributed, teams, by proactively communicating and prioritizing effectively . Act as role-model even in the most difficult and challenging situations , using constructive feedback, mentorship and universal respect. What You’ll Bring All Andela engineers go above and beyond. To find out more about additional suggested competencies, check out our engineer framework. Experience A minimum of 5-10 years of professional experience , during which you’ve built deep technical expertise and exercised ownership on various technical teams. Languages/Frameworks Proficient at an expert level in either Java/Kotlin for Android and Objective-C/Swift for iOS. Proficient at an expert level in mobile platform frameworks -- i.e UIKit(iOS), MapKit, ARKit, RxJava, RxSwift Working knowledge of UI Design libraries/frameworks -- i.e Material Design (Android) Data Stores Expert level understanding of fundamental database concepts -- i.e database tables, querying databases, normalization, joins, database management systems Good understanding of at least one database for Mobile dev -- i.e SQLite, RealmDB Good understanding of cloud mobile database backends , like Firebase Working knowledge of ORMs/ODMs -- i.e Room ORM, SqlDelight, CoreData Testing/Security Working knowledge of network security and deep knowledge of unit, integration, e2e and UI testing , as well as other testing frameworks/libraries -- JUnit(For Java), Espresso, Appium, XCTest(iOS) Tools Working knowledge of software engineering collaboration tools -- Jira, Pivotal Tracker, Git, Mercurial Familiarity with language/platform build IDEs/tools -- i.e Simulators/Emulators and Gradle(Android), Android Studio, XCode DevOps Working knowledge of DevOps tools -- i.e Firebase, Fabric, Jenkins, Travis CI, Circle CI, Google Play Store, Apple's App Store. Working Knowledge of analytics tools -- i.e crashlytics, HockeyApp What You’ll Get * Full-time compensation Full Medical coverage Lunch and snacks provided daily Beautiful working environment Opportunity to work with the brightest minds on the planet Oh, and a chance to change the world! We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. *May vary slightly based on location
Where You’ll Work Andela is a network of technology leaders dedicated to advancing human potential. We help companies build high-performing distributed engineering teams by investing in Africa’s most talented software engineers. Based in NYC, SF, Kigali, Cairo, Lagos, Nairobi, Accra and Kampala, Andela is catalyzing the growth of tech ecosystems across the African continent while solving the global technical talent shortage. What You’ll Do Our Andelan Software Engineers are masters of consistent execution . They reliably deliver technical and professional value to our teams and our partners. Specifically, you’ll: Use your knowledge in your core technology to delight our partners around the world. Mentor and onboard junior engineers, by consistently displaying sound judgement, setting expectations, and working effectively, both independently and as part of a global team. Collaborate excellently with peers and stakeholders in fast-paced distributed teams, through a love of constructive feedback, dedication and universal respect. What You’ll Bring All Andela engineers go above and beyond. To find out more about additional suggested competencies, check out our engineer framework. Experience A minimum of 3-7 years of professional experience , during which you’ve built technical expertise and professionalism. Required Intermediate-level understanding of at least one core backend language : Python, JavaScript/Node, PHP, Ruby, Java Working knowledge of Object-Oriented Programming concepts i.e Classes and objects, Inheritance, Encapsulation and Polymorphism. Good understanding of fundamental database concepts - relational (SQL) database, non-relational (NoSQL) database and ORMs/ODMs Working knowledge of core data structures Experience working with of software engineering collaboration tools Experience with architecture and design principles, building to consider maintainability, performance, security requirements, and impact. Familiarity with at least one cloud hosting platform --(ex: AWS, GCP) Preferred Comfort working within agile methodologies and experienced in estimation and time management Intermediate understanding of unit and integration testing, and testing frameworks/libraries -- PyTest, Nose, Jasmine, Mocha, Jest Strong preference for test-driven-development (TDD) and understands its importance Experience having worked with at least one Web Framework for your language of choice Comfort and familiarity with code editor and formatting tools Familiarity with at least one web server technology -- (ex: Apache, Nginx) Working knowledge of at least one CI/CD tool -- Jenkins, Travis CI, Circle CI Familiarity with containerization and orchestration techniques Strong ability to problem-solve, debug, and understand pertinent performance metrics Knowledge of unit, integration, e2e and UI testing, with at least one relevant testing framework Familiarity with containerization infrastructure and orchestration Awareness of the capabilities of applicable languages/frameworks/libraries as well as the inherent differences between them in order to understand trade-offs and make recommendations. What You’ll Get* Full-time compensation Full medical coverage Lunch and snacks provided daily Beautiful working environment Opportunity to work with the brightest minds inside and outside of your field A chance to change the world for the better We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. *May vary slightly based on location
Nov 21, 2019
Full Time
Where You’ll Work Andela is a network of technology leaders dedicated to advancing human potential. We help companies build high-performing distributed engineering teams by investing in Africa’s most talented software engineers. Based in NYC, SF, Kigali, Cairo, Lagos, Nairobi, Accra and Kampala, Andela is catalyzing the growth of tech ecosystems across the African continent while solving the global technical talent shortage. What You’ll Do Our Andelan Software Engineers are masters of consistent execution . They reliably deliver technical and professional value to our teams and our partners. Specifically, you’ll: Use your knowledge in your core technology to delight our partners around the world. Mentor and onboard junior engineers, by consistently displaying sound judgement, setting expectations, and working effectively, both independently and as part of a global team. Collaborate excellently with peers and stakeholders in fast-paced distributed teams, through a love of constructive feedback, dedication and universal respect. What You’ll Bring All Andela engineers go above and beyond. To find out more about additional suggested competencies, check out our engineer framework. Experience A minimum of 3-7 years of professional experience , during which you’ve built technical expertise and professionalism. Required Intermediate-level understanding of at least one core backend language : Python, JavaScript/Node, PHP, Ruby, Java Working knowledge of Object-Oriented Programming concepts i.e Classes and objects, Inheritance, Encapsulation and Polymorphism. Good understanding of fundamental database concepts - relational (SQL) database, non-relational (NoSQL) database and ORMs/ODMs Working knowledge of core data structures Experience working with of software engineering collaboration tools Experience with architecture and design principles, building to consider maintainability, performance, security requirements, and impact. Familiarity with at least one cloud hosting platform --(ex: AWS, GCP) Preferred Comfort working within agile methodologies and experienced in estimation and time management Intermediate understanding of unit and integration testing, and testing frameworks/libraries -- PyTest, Nose, Jasmine, Mocha, Jest Strong preference for test-driven-development (TDD) and understands its importance Experience having worked with at least one Web Framework for your language of choice Comfort and familiarity with code editor and formatting tools Familiarity with at least one web server technology -- (ex: Apache, Nginx) Working knowledge of at least one CI/CD tool -- Jenkins, Travis CI, Circle CI Familiarity with containerization and orchestration techniques Strong ability to problem-solve, debug, and understand pertinent performance metrics Knowledge of unit, integration, e2e and UI testing, with at least one relevant testing framework Familiarity with containerization infrastructure and orchestration Awareness of the capabilities of applicable languages/frameworks/libraries as well as the inherent differences between them in order to understand trade-offs and make recommendations. What You’ll Get* Full-time compensation Full medical coverage Lunch and snacks provided daily Beautiful working environment Opportunity to work with the brightest minds inside and outside of your field A chance to change the world for the better We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. *May vary slightly based on location
Where You’ll Work Andela is a network of technology leaders dedicated to advancing human potential. We help companies build high-performing distributed engineering teams by investing in Africa’s most talented Software Engineers. Based in NYC, SF, Kigali, Cairo, Lagos, Nairobi, Accra and Kampala, Andela is catalyzing the growth of tech ecosystems across the African continent while solving the global technical talent shortage. What You’ll Do Our Andelan Software Engineers are masters of consistent execution . They reliably deliver technical and professional value to our teams and our partners. Specifically, you’ll: Use your knowledge in your core technology to delight our partners around the world. Mentor and onboard junior engineers, by consistently displaying sound judgement, setting expectations, and working effectively, both independently and as part of a global team. Collaborate excellently with peers and stakeholders in fast-paced distributed teams, through a love of constructive feedback, dedication and universal respect. What You’ll Bring All Andela engineers go above and beyond. To find out more about additional suggested competencies, check out our engineer framework. Experience A minimum of 3-7 years of professional experience , during which you’ve built technical expertise and professionalism. Languages/Frameworks Proficient at an intermediate level in either Java/Kotlin for Android and Objective-C/Swift for iOS. Good understanding of Object-Oriented Programming concepts i.e Classes and objects, Inheritance, Encapsulation and Polymorphism. Working knowledge of core data structures provided by a language, i.e arrays/lists, tuples, dictionaries, hash tables. Proficient at an intermediate level in mobile platform frameworks -- UIKit(iOS), MapKit, ARKit, RxJava, RxSwift Working knowledge of UI Design libraries/frameworks -- Material Design (Android) Data Stores Intermediate level understanding of fundamental database concepts -- i.e database tables, querying databases, normalization, joins, database management systems Good understanding of at least one database for Mobile dev -- i.e SQLite, RealmDB Good understanding of cloud mobile database backends -- i.e Firebase Working knowledge of ORMs/ODMs -- i.e Room ORM, SqlDelight, CoreData Testing/Security Knowledge of network security and deep knowledge of unit, integration, e2e and UI testing , as well as testing frameworks/libraries -- JUnit(For Java), Espresso, Appium, XCTest(iOS) Tools Working knowledge of software engineering collaboration tools -- Jira, Pivotal Tracker, Git, Mercurial Familiarity with language/platforms, build IDEs/tools -- Simulators/Emulators and Gradle(Android), Android Studio, XCode DevOps Aware of at least one cloud mobile backend platform -- i.e Firebase, Fabric Working knowledge of at least one CI/CD tool -- i.e Jenkins, Travis CI, Circle CI Working knowledge of the app stores for the respective mobile platforms -- i.e Google Play Store, Apple's App Store. Working Knowledge of analytics tools -- i.e HockeyApp/App Center, Working knowledge of networking concepts -- DNS, OSI model, TCP/IP, UDP, FTP, IP Addressing What You’ll Get * Full-time compensation Full medical coverage Lunch and snacks provided daily Beautiful working environment Opportunity to work with the brightest minds inside and outside of your field A chance to change the world for the better We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. *May vary slightly based on location
Nov 21, 2019
Full Time
Where You’ll Work Andela is a network of technology leaders dedicated to advancing human potential. We help companies build high-performing distributed engineering teams by investing in Africa’s most talented Software Engineers. Based in NYC, SF, Kigali, Cairo, Lagos, Nairobi, Accra and Kampala, Andela is catalyzing the growth of tech ecosystems across the African continent while solving the global technical talent shortage. What You’ll Do Our Andelan Software Engineers are masters of consistent execution . They reliably deliver technical and professional value to our teams and our partners. Specifically, you’ll: Use your knowledge in your core technology to delight our partners around the world. Mentor and onboard junior engineers, by consistently displaying sound judgement, setting expectations, and working effectively, both independently and as part of a global team. Collaborate excellently with peers and stakeholders in fast-paced distributed teams, through a love of constructive feedback, dedication and universal respect. What You’ll Bring All Andela engineers go above and beyond. To find out more about additional suggested competencies, check out our engineer framework. Experience A minimum of 3-7 years of professional experience , during which you’ve built technical expertise and professionalism. Languages/Frameworks Proficient at an intermediate level in either Java/Kotlin for Android and Objective-C/Swift for iOS. Good understanding of Object-Oriented Programming concepts i.e Classes and objects, Inheritance, Encapsulation and Polymorphism. Working knowledge of core data structures provided by a language, i.e arrays/lists, tuples, dictionaries, hash tables. Proficient at an intermediate level in mobile platform frameworks -- UIKit(iOS), MapKit, ARKit, RxJava, RxSwift Working knowledge of UI Design libraries/frameworks -- Material Design (Android) Data Stores Intermediate level understanding of fundamental database concepts -- i.e database tables, querying databases, normalization, joins, database management systems Good understanding of at least one database for Mobile dev -- i.e SQLite, RealmDB Good understanding of cloud mobile database backends -- i.e Firebase Working knowledge of ORMs/ODMs -- i.e Room ORM, SqlDelight, CoreData Testing/Security Knowledge of network security and deep knowledge of unit, integration, e2e and UI testing , as well as testing frameworks/libraries -- JUnit(For Java), Espresso, Appium, XCTest(iOS) Tools Working knowledge of software engineering collaboration tools -- Jira, Pivotal Tracker, Git, Mercurial Familiarity with language/platforms, build IDEs/tools -- Simulators/Emulators and Gradle(Android), Android Studio, XCode DevOps Aware of at least one cloud mobile backend platform -- i.e Firebase, Fabric Working knowledge of at least one CI/CD tool -- i.e Jenkins, Travis CI, Circle CI Working knowledge of the app stores for the respective mobile platforms -- i.e Google Play Store, Apple's App Store. Working Knowledge of analytics tools -- i.e HockeyApp/App Center, Working knowledge of networking concepts -- DNS, OSI model, TCP/IP, UDP, FTP, IP Addressing What You’ll Get * Full-time compensation Full medical coverage Lunch and snacks provided daily Beautiful working environment Opportunity to work with the brightest minds inside and outside of your field A chance to change the world for the better We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. *May vary slightly based on location
Where You’ll Work Andela is a network of technology leaders dedicated to advancing human potential. We help companies build high-performing distributed engineering teams by investing in Africa’s most talented software engineers. Based in NYC, SF, Kigali, Cairo, Lagos, Nairobi, Accra and Kampala, Andela is catalyzing the growth of tech ecosystems across the African continent while solving the global technical talent shortage. What You’ll Do Our Andelan Software Engineers are masters of consistent execution . They reliably deliver technical and professional value to our teams and our partners. Specifically, you’ll: Use your knowledge in your core technology to delight our partners around the world. Mentor and onboard junior engineers, by consistently displaying sound judgment, setting expectations, and working effectively, both independently and as part of a global team. Collaborate excellently with peers and stakeholders in fast-paced distributed teams, through a love of constructive feedback, dedication, and universal respect. What You’ll Bring All Andela engineers go above and beyond. To find out more about additional suggested competencies, check out our engineer framework . Experience A minimum of 3-7 years of professional experience , during which you’ve developed technical expertise and stellar professional skills. Requirements Intermediate understanding of the core features of at least one backend language: Python, JavaScript/Node, PHP, Ruby Intermediate understanding of JavaScript core language concepts -- DOM manipulation, Fetch API, ES6+ features Working knowledge of at least one complementary front-end languages/frameworks (ex: React, Angular, Vue ) as well as experience with responsive design interface development Intermediate understanding of at least one Web Framework for your language of choice: Flask/Django for Python; Node/Express for JavaScript, Rails for Ruby, Lumen/Laravel for PHP. Strong understanding of fundamental database concepts - relational (SQL) database, non-relational (NoSQL) database, ORMs/ODMs and Web storage API (front end) Experience with architecture and design principles, building to consider maintainability, performance, security requirements, and impact. Strong preference for test-driven-development (TDD) and understands its importance Familiarity with at least one web server technology -- (ex: Apache, Nginx) Familiarity with at least one cloud hosting platform --(ex: AWS, GCP) Working knowledge of tools and editors -- (ex: Grunt, Sublime, Atom, JSLint) Comfort working within agile methodologies and experienced in estimation and time management Preferred Skills Strong ability to problem-solve, debug, and understand pertinent performance metrics Knowledge of unit, integration, e2e and UI testing, with at least one relevant testing framework Familiarity with containerization infrastructure and orchestration Awareness of the capabilities of applicable languages/frameworks/libraries as well as the inherent differences between them in order to understand trade-offs and make recommendations. What You’ll Get * Full-time compensation Full medical coverage Lunch and snacks provided daily Beautiful working environment Opportunity to work with the brightest minds inside and outside of your field A chance to change the world for the better We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. * May vary slightly based on location
Nov 21, 2019
Full Time
Where You’ll Work Andela is a network of technology leaders dedicated to advancing human potential. We help companies build high-performing distributed engineering teams by investing in Africa’s most talented software engineers. Based in NYC, SF, Kigali, Cairo, Lagos, Nairobi, Accra and Kampala, Andela is catalyzing the growth of tech ecosystems across the African continent while solving the global technical talent shortage. What You’ll Do Our Andelan Software Engineers are masters of consistent execution . They reliably deliver technical and professional value to our teams and our partners. Specifically, you’ll: Use your knowledge in your core technology to delight our partners around the world. Mentor and onboard junior engineers, by consistently displaying sound judgment, setting expectations, and working effectively, both independently and as part of a global team. Collaborate excellently with peers and stakeholders in fast-paced distributed teams, through a love of constructive feedback, dedication, and universal respect. What You’ll Bring All Andela engineers go above and beyond. To find out more about additional suggested competencies, check out our engineer framework . Experience A minimum of 3-7 years of professional experience , during which you’ve developed technical expertise and stellar professional skills. Requirements Intermediate understanding of the core features of at least one backend language: Python, JavaScript/Node, PHP, Ruby Intermediate understanding of JavaScript core language concepts -- DOM manipulation, Fetch API, ES6+ features Working knowledge of at least one complementary front-end languages/frameworks (ex: React, Angular, Vue ) as well as experience with responsive design interface development Intermediate understanding of at least one Web Framework for your language of choice: Flask/Django for Python; Node/Express for JavaScript, Rails for Ruby, Lumen/Laravel for PHP. Strong understanding of fundamental database concepts - relational (SQL) database, non-relational (NoSQL) database, ORMs/ODMs and Web storage API (front end) Experience with architecture and design principles, building to consider maintainability, performance, security requirements, and impact. Strong preference for test-driven-development (TDD) and understands its importance Familiarity with at least one web server technology -- (ex: Apache, Nginx) Familiarity with at least one cloud hosting platform --(ex: AWS, GCP) Working knowledge of tools and editors -- (ex: Grunt, Sublime, Atom, JSLint) Comfort working within agile methodologies and experienced in estimation and time management Preferred Skills Strong ability to problem-solve, debug, and understand pertinent performance metrics Knowledge of unit, integration, e2e and UI testing, with at least one relevant testing framework Familiarity with containerization infrastructure and orchestration Awareness of the capabilities of applicable languages/frameworks/libraries as well as the inherent differences between them in order to understand trade-offs and make recommendations. What You’ll Get * Full-time compensation Full medical coverage Lunch and snacks provided daily Beautiful working environment Opportunity to work with the brightest minds inside and outside of your field A chance to change the world for the better We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. * May vary slightly based on location
Where You’ll Work Andela is a network of technology leaders dedicated to advancing human potential. We help companies build high-performing distributed engineering teams by investing in Africa’s most talented software engineers. Based in NYC, SF, Kigali, Cairo, Lagos, Nairobi, Accra and Kampala, Andela is catalyzing the growth of tech ecosystems across the African continent while solving the global technical talent shortage. What You’ll Do Our Andelan Software Engineers are masters of consistent execution . They reliably deliver technical and professional value to our teams and our partners. Specifically, you’ll: Use your knowledge in your core technology to delight our partners around the world. Mentor and onboard junior engineers, by consistently displaying sound judgement, setting expectations, and working effectively, both independently and as part of a global team. Collaborate excellently with peers and stakeholders in fast-paced distributed teams, through a love of constructive feedback, dedication and universal respect. What You’ll Bring All Andela engineers go above and beyond. To find out more about additional suggested competencies, check out our engineer framework . Experience A minimum of 3-7 years of professional experience , during which you’ve built technical expertise and professionalism. Required Intermediate knowledge of at least one front-end framework -- React, Angular, Vue Working knowledge of at least one CSS framework -- Bootstrap, Materialize CSS, Semantic UI Intermediate understanding of JavaScript core language concepts -- DOM manipulation, Fetch API, ES6 features Working knowledge of unit and integration testing and testing frameworks/libraries -- Jest, Jasmine, Mocha Working knowledge of at least one task runner -- gulp, npm scripts Working knowledg e of at least one module bundler -- webpack, parcel Working knowledge of at least one version control tool -- Git, Mercurial Preferred Experience with architecture and design principles, building to consider maintainability, performance, security requirements, and impact. Knowledge of code linting and formatting tools -- ESLint, Prettier Working knowledge of Model-View-ViewModel (MVVM) architectural pattern. What You’ll Get* Full-time compensation Full medical coverage Lunch and snacks provided daily Beautiful working environment Opportunity to work with the brightest minds inside and outside of your field A chance to change the world for the better We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. *May vary slightly based on location
Nov 21, 2019
Full Time
Where You’ll Work Andela is a network of technology leaders dedicated to advancing human potential. We help companies build high-performing distributed engineering teams by investing in Africa’s most talented software engineers. Based in NYC, SF, Kigali, Cairo, Lagos, Nairobi, Accra and Kampala, Andela is catalyzing the growth of tech ecosystems across the African continent while solving the global technical talent shortage. What You’ll Do Our Andelan Software Engineers are masters of consistent execution . They reliably deliver technical and professional value to our teams and our partners. Specifically, you’ll: Use your knowledge in your core technology to delight our partners around the world. Mentor and onboard junior engineers, by consistently displaying sound judgement, setting expectations, and working effectively, both independently and as part of a global team. Collaborate excellently with peers and stakeholders in fast-paced distributed teams, through a love of constructive feedback, dedication and universal respect. What You’ll Bring All Andela engineers go above and beyond. To find out more about additional suggested competencies, check out our engineer framework . Experience A minimum of 3-7 years of professional experience , during which you’ve built technical expertise and professionalism. Required Intermediate knowledge of at least one front-end framework -- React, Angular, Vue Working knowledge of at least one CSS framework -- Bootstrap, Materialize CSS, Semantic UI Intermediate understanding of JavaScript core language concepts -- DOM manipulation, Fetch API, ES6 features Working knowledge of unit and integration testing and testing frameworks/libraries -- Jest, Jasmine, Mocha Working knowledge of at least one task runner -- gulp, npm scripts Working knowledg e of at least one module bundler -- webpack, parcel Working knowledge of at least one version control tool -- Git, Mercurial Preferred Experience with architecture and design principles, building to consider maintainability, performance, security requirements, and impact. Knowledge of code linting and formatting tools -- ESLint, Prettier Working knowledge of Model-View-ViewModel (MVVM) architectural pattern. What You’ll Get* Full-time compensation Full medical coverage Lunch and snacks provided daily Beautiful working environment Opportunity to work with the brightest minds inside and outside of your field A chance to change the world for the better We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. *May vary slightly based on location
The Customer Team Executive is responsible for customer issue resolution on operational issues. You will be the first point of contact when issues arise from physical inland transportation or when proactive notification is to be made from changes in transport plan to the customer. We offer At Maersk, you'll be part of a global team motivated by bringing food and commodities to people in every corner of the world. We do this through close partnerships with our valued customers, who trade everything from seafood and fruits, to clothes, electronics and cars! No matter our role in the Region our end goal is to simplify the lives of our customers. This is done through seamless processes, best in class digital solutions, and great customer service! So, we offer: i. Results orientation ii. Improved commercial and leadership capabilities iii. Interaction within broader Area for best practice sharing iv. Creating network within the global organization v. Understand market and customer drivers vi. Improve understanding of how best to generate profit for Maersk Moreover, you will expand your customer network and enrich your market and product knowledge while enhancing Maersk's leadership position and contributing to the continuous success of the organization in Nigeria. Key responsibilities First point of contact for issues arising from physical inland transportation Proactive notification to customer for changes in transport plan or ETA deviations with viable alternative solution within stipulated timeframe Evaluate cases/issues and capture voice of the customer to make sure instant resolution takes place Team promptly attend phone calls (if applicable) received from customers/vendors and address concerns Actively engages with Customer Service and Intermodal vendors for workable solutions and timely resolution of issues Ensure alternatives provided are aligned with rules and regulation including local policies Be wary of the customers' businesses, so that proposed solutions are compatible with customers requirement Be cognizant of segmented customer requirements and propose solutions accordingly Build good relationship with the customers and confidence in our Intermodal product Capture and be Voice of Customer frequently and provide feedback to the team to improve inland delivery performance and experience Identify recurring issues in Intermodal delivery performance and initiate steps to address root cause Identify process gaps, contribute to improvement opportunities and be actively involved in working on agreed improvement actions Keep cost of non-conformance to the minimum by providing alternate solution and converting demanding situation into pleasant experience for customers Ensure all relevant costs are timely updated in Intermodal systems and ensure charges are passed on to customer Check for additional business opportunities on satisfactory resolution of issues Handle system updates and customer requests in accordance with defined processes Share best practices and knowledge within the team We are looking for • Minimum Bachelor's Degree required. Minimum 3 years' logistics & services experience. Good knowledge of Inland transportation and documentation as per legal requirements. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Passion for Customer Service. Pro-active person with a service-oriented mindset. Dedicated, Decisive and result orientated with a can-do attitude. Able to work under pressure while keeping quality in focus. Well organized, efficient and effective. • An excellent team player, able to influence stakeholders and work with cross-functional teams.
Nov 21, 2019
Full Time
The Customer Team Executive is responsible for customer issue resolution on operational issues. You will be the first point of contact when issues arise from physical inland transportation or when proactive notification is to be made from changes in transport plan to the customer. We offer At Maersk, you'll be part of a global team motivated by bringing food and commodities to people in every corner of the world. We do this through close partnerships with our valued customers, who trade everything from seafood and fruits, to clothes, electronics and cars! No matter our role in the Region our end goal is to simplify the lives of our customers. This is done through seamless processes, best in class digital solutions, and great customer service! So, we offer: i. Results orientation ii. Improved commercial and leadership capabilities iii. Interaction within broader Area for best practice sharing iv. Creating network within the global organization v. Understand market and customer drivers vi. Improve understanding of how best to generate profit for Maersk Moreover, you will expand your customer network and enrich your market and product knowledge while enhancing Maersk's leadership position and contributing to the continuous success of the organization in Nigeria. Key responsibilities First point of contact for issues arising from physical inland transportation Proactive notification to customer for changes in transport plan or ETA deviations with viable alternative solution within stipulated timeframe Evaluate cases/issues and capture voice of the customer to make sure instant resolution takes place Team promptly attend phone calls (if applicable) received from customers/vendors and address concerns Actively engages with Customer Service and Intermodal vendors for workable solutions and timely resolution of issues Ensure alternatives provided are aligned with rules and regulation including local policies Be wary of the customers' businesses, so that proposed solutions are compatible with customers requirement Be cognizant of segmented customer requirements and propose solutions accordingly Build good relationship with the customers and confidence in our Intermodal product Capture and be Voice of Customer frequently and provide feedback to the team to improve inland delivery performance and experience Identify recurring issues in Intermodal delivery performance and initiate steps to address root cause Identify process gaps, contribute to improvement opportunities and be actively involved in working on agreed improvement actions Keep cost of non-conformance to the minimum by providing alternate solution and converting demanding situation into pleasant experience for customers Ensure all relevant costs are timely updated in Intermodal systems and ensure charges are passed on to customer Check for additional business opportunities on satisfactory resolution of issues Handle system updates and customer requests in accordance with defined processes Share best practices and knowledge within the team We are looking for • Minimum Bachelor's Degree required. Minimum 3 years' logistics & services experience. Good knowledge of Inland transportation and documentation as per legal requirements. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Passion for Customer Service. Pro-active person with a service-oriented mindset. Dedicated, Decisive and result orientated with a can-do attitude. Able to work under pressure while keeping quality in focus. Well organized, efficient and effective. • An excellent team player, able to influence stakeholders and work with cross-functional teams.
Introduction HealthPlus Limited, Nigeria's first integrative pharmacy, is the fastest-growing pharmacy chain in West Africa. We are committed to our mission of helping people achieve optimum health and vitality, while delivering superior value to stakeholders. Our vision is to be Africa's #1 for pharmacy, wellness and beauty. Recently, we secured significant foreign investment from our partners to scale up our network of retail outlets and our online business. This strategy will give us unparalleled reach across the country and beyond. CasaBella Beauty, is a one-stop store for beauty and grooming solutions for men and women. CasaBella International was incorporated in 2008 and became the exclusive distributor for Revlon in Nigeria. The first CasaBella store opened in Lagos in 2010 and today, CasaBella Beauty is the fastest-growing retailer of beauty supplies in West Africa. Our success is based on our great people, great values and a winning corporate culture. Our people are passionate, driven and committed to continuous learning in order to maintain our edge. Our testimonial is that we are proud to be members of the HealthPlus family as we are offered a strong platform to explore our potentials. We believe in best practices always and therefore employ and retain the best talents. As we expand our frontiers to redefine the world of health & beauty in Nigeria, we are looking for result driven individuals who will roll up their sleeves and share our passion & success. People who will join our team of highly motivated professionals who get the job done! No matter what your job title is, the work you do at HealthPlus supports the health and well-being of the millions of men, women and children who turn to us for care. That is because all of us - from our talented business professionals at the head office and our experts in our retail locations who serve our communities - are committed to providing the best possible service experience. With locations across Nigeria, we offer the opportunity to build a rewarding career in an environment that supports your success. =========================================================================================================== Specification Reports to the Treasury Accountant Reconcile daily store revenue with daily bank reports of receipts Reconcile store credit and Loyalty expense Reconciling income and payments to ensure the accounting system reflects the correct transactions General ledger reconciliations Performing financial transactions such as daily sales analysis. Ensure that transactions are verified, complete and accurately posted on a timely basis. Checks balances against ledger amounts and verifies that such amounts agree with financial statement items. Resolve cash and POS issues for all retail stores Revenue assurance, post daily revenue for all stores in the system Verify daily bank deposit reports with daily store revenue reports from the retail software Maintain and organize daily DSA by each store to be reviewed by the Lead Follow up on overages and shortages where necessary Analyse sales and cash receipts per store/outlet Prepares weekly revenue analysis and reconciliation with Bank and retail software Prepares monthly revenue and cash receipts journal entries Prepares monthly retail discount journal entries where applicable Reconciles bank statements, ATMs on a monthly basis Supporting the month end process Generating month end reports such as revenue report Requirements Reports to the Treasury Accountant Reconcile daily store revenue with daily bank reports of receipts Reconcile store credit and Loyalty expense Reconciling income and payments to ensure the accounting system reflects the correct transactions General ledger reconciliations Performing financial transactions such as daily sales analysis. Ensure that transactions are verified, complete and accurately posted on a timely basis. Checks balances against ledger amounts and verifies that such amounts agree with financial statement items. Resolve cash and POS issues for all retail stores Revenue assurance, post daily revenue for all stores in the system Verify daily bank deposit reports with daily store revenue reports from the retail software Maintain and organize daily DSA by each store to be reviewed by the Lead •Follow up on overages and shortages where necessary •Analyse sales and cash receipts per store/outlet •Prepares weekly revenue analysis and reconciliation with Bank and retail software •Prepares monthly revenue and cash receipts journal entries •Prepares monthly retail discount journal entries where applicable •Reconciles bank statements, ATMs on a monthly basis •Supporting the month end process •Generating month end reports such as revenue report
Nov 18, 2019
Permanent
Introduction HealthPlus Limited, Nigeria's first integrative pharmacy, is the fastest-growing pharmacy chain in West Africa. We are committed to our mission of helping people achieve optimum health and vitality, while delivering superior value to stakeholders. Our vision is to be Africa's #1 for pharmacy, wellness and beauty. Recently, we secured significant foreign investment from our partners to scale up our network of retail outlets and our online business. This strategy will give us unparalleled reach across the country and beyond. CasaBella Beauty, is a one-stop store for beauty and grooming solutions for men and women. CasaBella International was incorporated in 2008 and became the exclusive distributor for Revlon in Nigeria. The first CasaBella store opened in Lagos in 2010 and today, CasaBella Beauty is the fastest-growing retailer of beauty supplies in West Africa. Our success is based on our great people, great values and a winning corporate culture. Our people are passionate, driven and committed to continuous learning in order to maintain our edge. Our testimonial is that we are proud to be members of the HealthPlus family as we are offered a strong platform to explore our potentials. We believe in best practices always and therefore employ and retain the best talents. As we expand our frontiers to redefine the world of health & beauty in Nigeria, we are looking for result driven individuals who will roll up their sleeves and share our passion & success. People who will join our team of highly motivated professionals who get the job done! No matter what your job title is, the work you do at HealthPlus supports the health and well-being of the millions of men, women and children who turn to us for care. That is because all of us - from our talented business professionals at the head office and our experts in our retail locations who serve our communities - are committed to providing the best possible service experience. With locations across Nigeria, we offer the opportunity to build a rewarding career in an environment that supports your success. =========================================================================================================== Specification Reports to the Treasury Accountant Reconcile daily store revenue with daily bank reports of receipts Reconcile store credit and Loyalty expense Reconciling income and payments to ensure the accounting system reflects the correct transactions General ledger reconciliations Performing financial transactions such as daily sales analysis. Ensure that transactions are verified, complete and accurately posted on a timely basis. Checks balances against ledger amounts and verifies that such amounts agree with financial statement items. Resolve cash and POS issues for all retail stores Revenue assurance, post daily revenue for all stores in the system Verify daily bank deposit reports with daily store revenue reports from the retail software Maintain and organize daily DSA by each store to be reviewed by the Lead Follow up on overages and shortages where necessary Analyse sales and cash receipts per store/outlet Prepares weekly revenue analysis and reconciliation with Bank and retail software Prepares monthly revenue and cash receipts journal entries Prepares monthly retail discount journal entries where applicable Reconciles bank statements, ATMs on a monthly basis Supporting the month end process Generating month end reports such as revenue report Requirements Reports to the Treasury Accountant Reconcile daily store revenue with daily bank reports of receipts Reconcile store credit and Loyalty expense Reconciling income and payments to ensure the accounting system reflects the correct transactions General ledger reconciliations Performing financial transactions such as daily sales analysis. Ensure that transactions are verified, complete and accurately posted on a timely basis. Checks balances against ledger amounts and verifies that such amounts agree with financial statement items. Resolve cash and POS issues for all retail stores Revenue assurance, post daily revenue for all stores in the system Verify daily bank deposit reports with daily store revenue reports from the retail software Maintain and organize daily DSA by each store to be reviewed by the Lead •Follow up on overages and shortages where necessary •Analyse sales and cash receipts per store/outlet •Prepares weekly revenue analysis and reconciliation with Bank and retail software •Prepares monthly revenue and cash receipts journal entries •Prepares monthly retail discount journal entries where applicable •Reconciles bank statements, ATMs on a monthly basis •Supporting the month end process •Generating month end reports such as revenue report
Location: Lagos, Nigeria Duration: 3 Months - 1 Year, 2020 About Andela Andela is a network of technology leaders dedicated to advancing human potential. We help companies build high-performing distributed engineering teams by investing in Africa’s most talented software developers. Based in NYC, SF, Lagos, Nairobi, and Kampala, Andela is catalyzing the growth of tech ecosystems across the African continent while solving the global technical talent shortage. About the Internship Programme Andela is scaling its mission to advance human potential by creating this amazing opportunity for undergraduate and postgraduate students from various academic backgrounds to advance their learning and development and gain hands on work experience through practical training. During this programme, you will have the opportunity to support the operations of one of these departments: Marketing: Manages the perception of the Andela brand; builds awareness and tells the Andela EPIC story Operations: Creates and sustains Andela's business environment People: Andela’s Human Resources and Recruiting department Partner Engineering: Responsible for driving Andela’s mission of successfully placing developers with our Partners Travel: Manages the Travel function for Andela Engineering Talent Supply: Provide qualified engineering talent that achieve company goals It’s our hope that the experience and exposure gained during the Andela Nigeria Internship Programme will give you a solid foundation for your career in future. Eligibility Criteria You must be enrolled in an Undergraduate degree programme (Bachelor ) in any discipline at the time of application and during the internship. This programme is not for volunteers or post graduate jobseekers. Only applicants who possess an Introduction letter from their academic Institutions will be selected. You must embody our EPIC Values . Internship Duration An internship could vary from 3 months to 1 year in 2020. You can apply for the Andela internship Programme at anytime. Doing so, your name will be added to a pool of applicants interested in the Internship field of your choice. Benefits & Compensation Monthly Stipend Breakfast, lunch and snacks provided daily Beautiful working environment Opportunity to work with the brightest minds on the planet Oh, and a chance to change the world! We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Nov 18, 2019
Full Time
Location: Lagos, Nigeria Duration: 3 Months - 1 Year, 2020 About Andela Andela is a network of technology leaders dedicated to advancing human potential. We help companies build high-performing distributed engineering teams by investing in Africa’s most talented software developers. Based in NYC, SF, Lagos, Nairobi, and Kampala, Andela is catalyzing the growth of tech ecosystems across the African continent while solving the global technical talent shortage. About the Internship Programme Andela is scaling its mission to advance human potential by creating this amazing opportunity for undergraduate and postgraduate students from various academic backgrounds to advance their learning and development and gain hands on work experience through practical training. During this programme, you will have the opportunity to support the operations of one of these departments: Marketing: Manages the perception of the Andela brand; builds awareness and tells the Andela EPIC story Operations: Creates and sustains Andela's business environment People: Andela’s Human Resources and Recruiting department Partner Engineering: Responsible for driving Andela’s mission of successfully placing developers with our Partners Travel: Manages the Travel function for Andela Engineering Talent Supply: Provide qualified engineering talent that achieve company goals It’s our hope that the experience and exposure gained during the Andela Nigeria Internship Programme will give you a solid foundation for your career in future. Eligibility Criteria You must be enrolled in an Undergraduate degree programme (Bachelor ) in any discipline at the time of application and during the internship. This programme is not for volunteers or post graduate jobseekers. Only applicants who possess an Introduction letter from their academic Institutions will be selected. You must embody our EPIC Values . Internship Duration An internship could vary from 3 months to 1 year in 2020. You can apply for the Andela internship Programme at anytime. Doing so, your name will be added to a pool of applicants interested in the Internship field of your choice. Benefits & Compensation Monthly Stipend Breakfast, lunch and snacks provided daily Beautiful working environment Opportunity to work with the brightest minds on the planet Oh, and a chance to change the world! We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
About Andela Marc Andresson, co-founder of the venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz wrote: “software is eating the world. ” That statement is just as true today as it was eight years ago. Software is embedded in our day-to-day, and few industries are immune. Peak behind the code and you will find brilliant engineers pushing the boundaries of what is possible. Talk to any engineering leader and they will tell you that access to talent is their number one barrier to building software and growing their business. Research the industry and you read about the 1 million computer-programming jobs that will go unfilled in 2020. That is where Andela comes in. We help engineering leaders at companies big and small bridge that gap. We are building tools, systems and processes to connect talent, no matter where they live, with the opportunities to do great things. To date, we have identified 1,000+ software engineers from Africa and placed them as full-time, embedded members of development teams at over 200+ tech companies. Along the way, we have raised $180M from Al Gore’s venture fund, Generation Partners, Google Ventures, Spark Capital, the Chan-Zuckerberg Initiative and Serena Ventures. And we are just getting started. Our People All of our people live and breathe our E.P.I.C values: Excellence : We are lifelong learners who strive for mastery of our craft Passion : We believe we are going to change the world and act accordingly Integrity : We choose extraordinary people and then trust them to do the right thing Collaboration : We know our sum is greater than our parts About the Role We are looking for a Sourcing Associate to join our Engineering Recruitment Team. The Talent Sourcer’s responsibilities include using various channels to look for potential candidates to ensure that our Partner’s have the right talent available to them at the right time. Additionally, you will also be responsible for contributing to our employer brand, and scaling the business as we grow as an organization. Roles and Responsibilities: Work closely with Hiring Managers and the Staffing Team to source for identified requirements Identify qualified candidate profiles using various sourcing techniques (e.g. Boolean search, Github, Stackoverflow, LinkedIn ) Work in partnership with Recruiters, Marketing and other relevant team members to build creative strategies around sourcing and attracting the best talent in a competitive market Participate in technology meetup and other external events to connect with potential candidates Participate and drive referrals from internal and external networks to fill positions Measure and report on recruiting metrics Drive sourcing data quality to effectively provide insights into the candidate mark et Be a trusted sourcing advisor with a continuous pulse on the candidate landscape Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or any other relevant field from a reputable institution Experience and Personality traits: At least two years experience in a corporate recruiting or staffing agency recruiting role Familiarity with social networks sites like Facebook and Twitter and professional sites such as LinkedIn Prior experience using an applicant tracking system tool You are a team player and you strive for having great collaboration across teams, functions, and locations You have excellent time management and organizational skills You take pride in data quality and data integrity EPIC Values Alignment Demonstrable commitment to the learning & development of people and technology The ability to learn new things fast enough to amaze your friends and family Interested? If the above sounds like an exciting role to you, please tell us why you believe you’re a good fit and we’ll be in touch. Benefits & Compensation Full-time compensation Full medical coverage Breakfast, lunch, and snacks provided daily Beautiful working environment Opportunity to work with the brightest minds on the planet Oh, and a chance to change the world! We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Nov 16, 2019
Full Time
About Andela Marc Andresson, co-founder of the venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz wrote: “software is eating the world. ” That statement is just as true today as it was eight years ago. Software is embedded in our day-to-day, and few industries are immune. Peak behind the code and you will find brilliant engineers pushing the boundaries of what is possible. Talk to any engineering leader and they will tell you that access to talent is their number one barrier to building software and growing their business. Research the industry and you read about the 1 million computer-programming jobs that will go unfilled in 2020. That is where Andela comes in. We help engineering leaders at companies big and small bridge that gap. We are building tools, systems and processes to connect talent, no matter where they live, with the opportunities to do great things. To date, we have identified 1,000+ software engineers from Africa and placed them as full-time, embedded members of development teams at over 200+ tech companies. Along the way, we have raised $180M from Al Gore’s venture fund, Generation Partners, Google Ventures, Spark Capital, the Chan-Zuckerberg Initiative and Serena Ventures. And we are just getting started. Our People All of our people live and breathe our E.P.I.C values: Excellence : We are lifelong learners who strive for mastery of our craft Passion : We believe we are going to change the world and act accordingly Integrity : We choose extraordinary people and then trust them to do the right thing Collaboration : We know our sum is greater than our parts About the Role We are looking for a Sourcing Associate to join our Engineering Recruitment Team. The Talent Sourcer’s responsibilities include using various channels to look for potential candidates to ensure that our Partner’s have the right talent available to them at the right time. Additionally, you will also be responsible for contributing to our employer brand, and scaling the business as we grow as an organization. Roles and Responsibilities: Work closely with Hiring Managers and the Staffing Team to source for identified requirements Identify qualified candidate profiles using various sourcing techniques (e.g. Boolean search, Github, Stackoverflow, LinkedIn ) Work in partnership with Recruiters, Marketing and other relevant team members to build creative strategies around sourcing and attracting the best talent in a competitive market Participate in technology meetup and other external events to connect with potential candidates Participate and drive referrals from internal and external networks to fill positions Measure and report on recruiting metrics Drive sourcing data quality to effectively provide insights into the candidate mark et Be a trusted sourcing advisor with a continuous pulse on the candidate landscape Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or any other relevant field from a reputable institution Experience and Personality traits: At least two years experience in a corporate recruiting or staffing agency recruiting role Familiarity with social networks sites like Facebook and Twitter and professional sites such as LinkedIn Prior experience using an applicant tracking system tool You are a team player and you strive for having great collaboration across teams, functions, and locations You have excellent time management and organizational skills You take pride in data quality and data integrity EPIC Values Alignment Demonstrable commitment to the learning & development of people and technology The ability to learn new things fast enough to amaze your friends and family Interested? If the above sounds like an exciting role to you, please tell us why you believe you’re a good fit and we’ll be in touch. Benefits & Compensation Full-time compensation Full medical coverage Breakfast, lunch, and snacks provided daily Beautiful working environment Opportunity to work with the brightest minds on the planet Oh, and a chance to change the world! We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Chief Commercial Officer-Jumia(Full Time) Who we are: Jumia Group Jumia is the leading e-commerce player in Africa. Jumia was founded in 2012 in Nigeria with a clear mission, to relentlessly build the most effortless and reliable online shopping environment, providing consumers with the widest range of genuine products at low prices. Jumia has now expanded to 15 countries with over 4,000 employees across Africa, integrated most of the value chain from our own delivery fleet to our customer service and our own warehouse. Jumia is part of Jumia Group, a leading global incubator of startups specialized in e-commerce. Jumia Group is Africa's leading internet firm, with already over 14 African countries and huge successes such as Jumia eCommerce, Jumia Food, Jumia Cars, Jumia House and Jumia Travel. It is led by very talented people offering a great mix of local and international profiles. Jumia Group has 7 investors, MTN, Millicom, Rocket Internet, Axa, Orange, CDC, and Goldman Sachs. The group went public by listing on the NYSE in 2019 as the first African Tech Start-Up to do so. Africa is one of the fastest-growing economies in the world, offering excellent opportunities in a vibrant and booming environment. Its economic growth has enabled innovative businesses to flourish and this is where Jumia Group steps in. We are currently looking for exceptional people to join our team and embark on an exciting journey. Job Objective The role is the most critical and the role holder is the owner of Jumia commercial performance in Nigeria, responsible for the P&L of the company and handles all teams related to key account management, marketplace, commercial planning and cross border ecommerce. The role holder is the main point of contact for investors, Group CEOs, Group CCO and Country CEO when it comes to assessing Jumia’s performance trajectory versus Business Plan. Responsibilities Delivering a world-class customer and vendor experience thanks to the right assortment, perfect online ergonomics, the best prices and the most innovative marketing campaigns. Overachieving the targets of: Net Merchandize Value (NMV) Gross margin (PC1) Items sold Assortment Base of active sellers Vendor Net Promoter Score Pricing positioning index (being rolled out) Jumia Express share Building, managing, growing a team of talents over 4 departments: Key Account Management, managing the biggest sellers on Jumia Marketplace, managing the tail of sellers from acquisition to performance and operation management. Commercial Planning, planning the commercial activity around weekly campaigns and Tier 1 events such Black Friday, analysing the performance to highlight growth opportunities, managing the inventory, managing pricing Cross border ecommerce (Jumia Global), liaising with our teams in China and in Europe to ensure the growth of international sellers on our local platforms Developing tight professional and personal relationships with senior executives at brand and seller side (Intel, Lenovo, Sony, Xiaomi, etc.) Being recognized as an expert on your market internally and externally, understanding and anticipating market trends, understanding seller and customer needs Conveying a clear vision to the team, the management and the functional leaders on what you want to achieve Organizing key commercial events such as Black Friday, Jumia Anniversary, Mobile Week Ensuring we find a balance between the customer and the seller experience, enabling a tremendous growth of our base of sellers and our assortment while protecting the customer experience Setting up a proper pricing strategy to offer the widest range of genuine products at the lowest price Building a very friendly user interface for our vendors and our customers by being strongly involved in our tech developments Qualification & Experience Bachelor's degree from any accredited university MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification will be added advantage 10 years+ of experience in Retail/FMCG Industry and or 3 years+ of experience in Consulting will be an added advantage. 5+ years' experience in a senior position, managing a team of people and driving business development Experience in Marketing, Sales, Finance, Product Planning, Marketing Analytics and Research. Demonstrated understanding of analytics, business modeling and basic valuation concepts (NPV, ROI, IRR ) Excellent business analytical skills – use of data to drive product and pricing strategies, and their impact to production forecasts Key Account Management experience with large or multiple accounts with the ability to influence third party partners to achieve profitable results Highly organized and be able to complete multiple tasks, proactively with initiative Self-motivated individual with a strong entrepreneurial spirit.
Nov 15, 2019
Full Time
Chief Commercial Officer-Jumia(Full Time) Who we are: Jumia Group Jumia is the leading e-commerce player in Africa. Jumia was founded in 2012 in Nigeria with a clear mission, to relentlessly build the most effortless and reliable online shopping environment, providing consumers with the widest range of genuine products at low prices. Jumia has now expanded to 15 countries with over 4,000 employees across Africa, integrated most of the value chain from our own delivery fleet to our customer service and our own warehouse. Jumia is part of Jumia Group, a leading global incubator of startups specialized in e-commerce. Jumia Group is Africa's leading internet firm, with already over 14 African countries and huge successes such as Jumia eCommerce, Jumia Food, Jumia Cars, Jumia House and Jumia Travel. It is led by very talented people offering a great mix of local and international profiles. Jumia Group has 7 investors, MTN, Millicom, Rocket Internet, Axa, Orange, CDC, and Goldman Sachs. The group went public by listing on the NYSE in 2019 as the first African Tech Start-Up to do so. Africa is one of the fastest-growing economies in the world, offering excellent opportunities in a vibrant and booming environment. Its economic growth has enabled innovative businesses to flourish and this is where Jumia Group steps in. We are currently looking for exceptional people to join our team and embark on an exciting journey. Job Objective The role is the most critical and the role holder is the owner of Jumia commercial performance in Nigeria, responsible for the P&L of the company and handles all teams related to key account management, marketplace, commercial planning and cross border ecommerce. The role holder is the main point of contact for investors, Group CEOs, Group CCO and Country CEO when it comes to assessing Jumia’s performance trajectory versus Business Plan. Responsibilities Delivering a world-class customer and vendor experience thanks to the right assortment, perfect online ergonomics, the best prices and the most innovative marketing campaigns. Overachieving the targets of: Net Merchandize Value (NMV) Gross margin (PC1) Items sold Assortment Base of active sellers Vendor Net Promoter Score Pricing positioning index (being rolled out) Jumia Express share Building, managing, growing a team of talents over 4 departments: Key Account Management, managing the biggest sellers on Jumia Marketplace, managing the tail of sellers from acquisition to performance and operation management. Commercial Planning, planning the commercial activity around weekly campaigns and Tier 1 events such Black Friday, analysing the performance to highlight growth opportunities, managing the inventory, managing pricing Cross border ecommerce (Jumia Global), liaising with our teams in China and in Europe to ensure the growth of international sellers on our local platforms Developing tight professional and personal relationships with senior executives at brand and seller side (Intel, Lenovo, Sony, Xiaomi, etc.) Being recognized as an expert on your market internally and externally, understanding and anticipating market trends, understanding seller and customer needs Conveying a clear vision to the team, the management and the functional leaders on what you want to achieve Organizing key commercial events such as Black Friday, Jumia Anniversary, Mobile Week Ensuring we find a balance between the customer and the seller experience, enabling a tremendous growth of our base of sellers and our assortment while protecting the customer experience Setting up a proper pricing strategy to offer the widest range of genuine products at the lowest price Building a very friendly user interface for our vendors and our customers by being strongly involved in our tech developments Qualification & Experience Bachelor's degree from any accredited university MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification will be added advantage 10 years+ of experience in Retail/FMCG Industry and or 3 years+ of experience in Consulting will be an added advantage. 5+ years' experience in a senior position, managing a team of people and driving business development Experience in Marketing, Sales, Finance, Product Planning, Marketing Analytics and Research. Demonstrated understanding of analytics, business modeling and basic valuation concepts (NPV, ROI, IRR ) Excellent business analytical skills – use of data to drive product and pricing strategies, and their impact to production forecasts Key Account Management experience with large or multiple accounts with the ability to influence third party partners to achieve profitable results Highly organized and be able to complete multiple tasks, proactively with initiative Self-motivated individual with a strong entrepreneurial spirit.
Where You’ll Work Andela is a network of technology leaders dedicated to advancing human potential. We help companies build high-performing distributed engineering teams by investing in Africa’s most talented software engineers. Based in NYC, SF, Kigali, Cairo, Lagos, Nairobi, Accra and Kampala, Andela is catalyzing the growth of tech ecosystems across the African continent while solving the global technical talent shortage. What You’ll Do Our Andelan Principal Engineers are renowned for their technical prowess . They are admired and respected for the depth of their technical expertise and leadership. Specifically, you’ll: Use your expert knowledge, in your core technology or set of technologies, to delight our partners around the world. Make meaningful and impactful technical decisions with a keen understanding of the operational ramifications. Lead fast-paced teams through change, while delivering value, unparalleled enthusiasm, and a relentless commitment to excellence. What You’ll Bring All Andela engineers go above and beyond. To find out more about additional suggested competencies, check out our engineer framework . Experience A minimum of 6-12 years of professional experience , during which you’ve built deep technical expertise and demonstrated technical leadership. Required Mastery of the core features of at least one backend language : Python, JavaScript/Node, PHP, Ruby Leadership skills with a high amount of emotional intelligence. You’ve led teams, initiatives, and a range of technical working sessions Demonstrated experience of having taken large-scale initiatives from conception through to production, while continuing to support, optimize, and iterate Advanced understanding of at least one Web Framework for your language of choice: i.e Flask/Django for Python; Node/Express for JavaScript, Rails for Ruby, Lumen/Laravel for PHP. Deep knowledge of the fundamental front-end languages/technologies -- i.e HTML, CSS, JavaScript Deep knowledge of at least one front-end framework -- React, Angular, Vue as well as experience with responsive design interface development Extensive experience with architecture and design principles, building to consider maintainability, performance, security requirements, and impact. Working knowledge of at least one complementary front-end languages/frameworks (ex: React, Angular, Vue ) Intermediate understanding of at least one Web Framework for your language of choice: Flask/Django for Python; Node/Express for JavaScript, Rails for Ruby, Lumen/Laravel for PHP. Deep understanding of fundamental database concepts - relational (SQL) database, non-relational (NoSQL) database, ORMs/ODMs and Web storage API (front end) Strong ability to problem-solve, debug, and understand pertinent performance metrics Strong preference for test-driven-development (TDD) and understands its importance Strength with at least one web server technology -- (ex: Apache, Nginx) Strength working within at least one cloud hosting platform --(ex: AWS, GCP) Confident working with tools and editors -- (ex: Grunt, Sublime, Atom, JSLint) Measured experience with unit, integration, e2e and UI testing, with at least one relevant testing framework Expert leveraging software-development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies, (such as agile) to drive positive personal/team outcomes to increase velocity and on-time delivery Preferred Skills Working knowledge of software engineering collaboration tools (Ex: Git, Jira) Practiced at learning by sharing knowledge via means such as mentorship, engagement within a technical community, contributions to open source, etc. Familiarity with containerization infrastructure and orchestration Awareness of the capabilities of applicable languages/frameworks/libraries as well as the inherent differences between them in order to understand trade-offs and make recommendations What You’ll Get Full-time compensation Full medical coverage Lunch and snacks provided daily Beautiful working environment Opportunity to work with the brightest minds inside and outside of your field A chance to change the world for the better We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. *May vary slightly based on location
Nov 14, 2019
Full Time
Where You’ll Work Andela is a network of technology leaders dedicated to advancing human potential. We help companies build high-performing distributed engineering teams by investing in Africa’s most talented software engineers. Based in NYC, SF, Kigali, Cairo, Lagos, Nairobi, Accra and Kampala, Andela is catalyzing the growth of tech ecosystems across the African continent while solving the global technical talent shortage. What You’ll Do Our Andelan Principal Engineers are renowned for their technical prowess . They are admired and respected for the depth of their technical expertise and leadership. Specifically, you’ll: Use your expert knowledge, in your core technology or set of technologies, to delight our partners around the world. Make meaningful and impactful technical decisions with a keen understanding of the operational ramifications. Lead fast-paced teams through change, while delivering value, unparalleled enthusiasm, and a relentless commitment to excellence. What You’ll Bring All Andela engineers go above and beyond. To find out more about additional suggested competencies, check out our engineer framework . Experience A minimum of 6-12 years of professional experience , during which you’ve built deep technical expertise and demonstrated technical leadership. Required Mastery of the core features of at least one backend language : Python, JavaScript/Node, PHP, Ruby Leadership skills with a high amount of emotional intelligence. You’ve led teams, initiatives, and a range of technical working sessions Demonstrated experience of having taken large-scale initiatives from conception through to production, while continuing to support, optimize, and iterate Advanced understanding of at least one Web Framework for your language of choice: i.e Flask/Django for Python; Node/Express for JavaScript, Rails for Ruby, Lumen/Laravel for PHP. Deep knowledge of the fundamental front-end languages/technologies -- i.e HTML, CSS, JavaScript Deep knowledge of at least one front-end framework -- React, Angular, Vue as well as experience with responsive design interface development Extensive experience with architecture and design principles, building to consider maintainability, performance, security requirements, and impact. Working knowledge of at least one complementary front-end languages/frameworks (ex: React, Angular, Vue ) Intermediate understanding of at least one Web Framework for your language of choice: Flask/Django for Python; Node/Express for JavaScript, Rails for Ruby, Lumen/Laravel for PHP. Deep understanding of fundamental database concepts - relational (SQL) database, non-relational (NoSQL) database, ORMs/ODMs and Web storage API (front end) Strong ability to problem-solve, debug, and understand pertinent performance metrics Strong preference for test-driven-development (TDD) and understands its importance Strength with at least one web server technology -- (ex: Apache, Nginx) Strength working within at least one cloud hosting platform --(ex: AWS, GCP) Confident working with tools and editors -- (ex: Grunt, Sublime, Atom, JSLint) Measured experience with unit, integration, e2e and UI testing, with at least one relevant testing framework Expert leveraging software-development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies, (such as agile) to drive positive personal/team outcomes to increase velocity and on-time delivery Preferred Skills Working knowledge of software engineering collaboration tools (Ex: Git, Jira) Practiced at learning by sharing knowledge via means such as mentorship, engagement within a technical community, contributions to open source, etc. Familiarity with containerization infrastructure and orchestration Awareness of the capabilities of applicable languages/frameworks/libraries as well as the inherent differences between them in order to understand trade-offs and make recommendations What You’ll Get Full-time compensation Full medical coverage Lunch and snacks provided daily Beautiful working environment Opportunity to work with the brightest minds inside and outside of your field A chance to change the world for the better We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. *May vary slightly based on location
Where You’ll Work Andela is a network of technology leaders dedicated to advancing human potential. We help companies build high-performing distributed engineering teams by investing in Africa’s most talented software engineers. Based in NYC, SF, Kigali, Cairo, Lagos, Nairobi, Accra and Kampala, Andela is catalyzing the growth of tech ecosystems across the African continent while solving the global technical talent shortage. What You’ll Do Our Andelan Principal Engineers are renowned for their technical prowess . They are admired and respected for the depth of their technical expertise and leadership. Specifically, you’ll: Use your knowledge in your core technology to delight our partners around the world. Be responsible for the coding standards, conduct and deliverables of your fast-paced, distributed, teams, by proactively communicating and prioritizing effectively . Act as role-model even in the most difficult and challenging situations , using constructive feedback, mentorship and universal respect. What You’ll Bring All Andela engineers go above and beyond. To find out more about additional suggested competencies, check out our engineer framework. Experience A minimum of 6-12 years of professional experience , during which you’ve built deep technical expertise and demonstrated technical leadership. Required Expert-level understanding of at least one core backend language : Python, JavaScript/Node, PHP, Ruby Intermediate-level understanding of at least one other backend language (In addition to the core language): Python, JavaScript/Node, PHP, Ruby Leadership skills with a high amount of emotional intelligence. You’ve led teams, initiatives, and a range of technical working sessions Demonstrated experience of having taken large-scale initiatives from conception through to production, while continuing to support, optimize, and iterate Extensive experience with architecture and design principles, building to consider maintainability, performance, security requirements, and impact. Advanced understanding of at least one Web Framework for your language of choice: Flask/Django for Python; Node/Express for JavaScript, Rails for Ruby, Lumen/Laravel for PHP. Deep understanding of fundamental database concepts - relational (SQL) database, non-relational (NoSQL) database and ORMs/ODMs Strong knowledge of at least one cloud hosting platform (Ex: AWS, Azure, GCP) Deep knowledge of at least one CI/CD tool -- Jenkins, Travis CI, Circle CI Expert level understanding of containerization and orchestration techniques -- Docker, Docker Swarm, Kubernetes Demonstrated expertise with highly available infrastructure patterns and their tradeoffs Deep understanding of applicable unit and integration testing , and testing frameworks/libraries Deep knowledge of networking concepts -- DNS, OSI model, TCP/IP, UDP, FTP Strong ability to problem-solve, debug, and understand pertinent performance metrics Comfort working within agile methodologies and experienced in estimation and time management Awareness of the capabilities of applicable languages/frameworks/libraries as well as the inherent differences between them in order to understand trade-offs and make recommendations. Preferred Working knowledge of software engineering collaboration tools Strong preference for test-driven-development (TDD) and understands its importance Working knowledge of code editor and formatting tools Practiced at learning by sharing knowledge via means such as mentorship, engagement within a technical community, contributions to open source, etc. Comfort with at least one web server technology -- (ex: Apache, Nginx) What You’ll Get* Full-time compensation Full medical coverage Lunch and snacks provided daily Beautiful working environment Opportunity to work with the brightest minds inside and outside of your field A chance to change the world for the better We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. *May vary slightly based on location
Nov 14, 2019
Full Time
Where You’ll Work Andela is a network of technology leaders dedicated to advancing human potential. We help companies build high-performing distributed engineering teams by investing in Africa’s most talented software engineers. Based in NYC, SF, Kigali, Cairo, Lagos, Nairobi, Accra and Kampala, Andela is catalyzing the growth of tech ecosystems across the African continent while solving the global technical talent shortage. What You’ll Do Our Andelan Principal Engineers are renowned for their technical prowess . They are admired and respected for the depth of their technical expertise and leadership. Specifically, you’ll: Use your knowledge in your core technology to delight our partners around the world. Be responsible for the coding standards, conduct and deliverables of your fast-paced, distributed, teams, by proactively communicating and prioritizing effectively . Act as role-model even in the most difficult and challenging situations , using constructive feedback, mentorship and universal respect. What You’ll Bring All Andela engineers go above and beyond. To find out more about additional suggested competencies, check out our engineer framework. Experience A minimum of 6-12 years of professional experience , during which you’ve built deep technical expertise and demonstrated technical leadership. Required Expert-level understanding of at least one core backend language : Python, JavaScript/Node, PHP, Ruby Intermediate-level understanding of at least one other backend language (In addition to the core language): Python, JavaScript/Node, PHP, Ruby Leadership skills with a high amount of emotional intelligence. You’ve led teams, initiatives, and a range of technical working sessions Demonstrated experience of having taken large-scale initiatives from conception through to production, while continuing to support, optimize, and iterate Extensive experience with architecture and design principles, building to consider maintainability, performance, security requirements, and impact. Advanced understanding of at least one Web Framework for your language of choice: Flask/Django for Python; Node/Express for JavaScript, Rails for Ruby, Lumen/Laravel for PHP. Deep understanding of fundamental database concepts - relational (SQL) database, non-relational (NoSQL) database and ORMs/ODMs Strong knowledge of at least one cloud hosting platform (Ex: AWS, Azure, GCP) Deep knowledge of at least one CI/CD tool -- Jenkins, Travis CI, Circle CI Expert level understanding of containerization and orchestration techniques -- Docker, Docker Swarm, Kubernetes Demonstrated expertise with highly available infrastructure patterns and their tradeoffs Deep understanding of applicable unit and integration testing , and testing frameworks/libraries Deep knowledge of networking concepts -- DNS, OSI model, TCP/IP, UDP, FTP Strong ability to problem-solve, debug, and understand pertinent performance metrics Comfort working within agile methodologies and experienced in estimation and time management Awareness of the capabilities of applicable languages/frameworks/libraries as well as the inherent differences between them in order to understand trade-offs and make recommendations. Preferred Working knowledge of software engineering collaboration tools Strong preference for test-driven-development (TDD) and understands its importance Working knowledge of code editor and formatting tools Practiced at learning by sharing knowledge via means such as mentorship, engagement within a technical community, contributions to open source, etc. Comfort with at least one web server technology -- (ex: Apache, Nginx) What You’ll Get* Full-time compensation Full medical coverage Lunch and snacks provided daily Beautiful working environment Opportunity to work with the brightest minds inside and outside of your field A chance to change the world for the better We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. *May vary slightly based on location
Where You’ll Work Andela is a network of technology leaders dedicated to advancing human potential. We help companies build high-performing distributed engineering teams by investing in Africa’s most talented software engineers. Based in NYC, SF, Kigali, Cairo, Lagos, Nairobi, Accra and Kampala, Andela is catalyzing the growth of tech ecosystems across the African continent while solving the global technical talent shortage. What You’ll Do Our Andelan Principal Engineers are renowned for their technical prowess . They are admired and respected for the depth of their technical expertise and leadership. Specifically, you’ll: Use your expert knowledge, in your core technology or set of technologies, to delight our partners around the world. Make meaningful and impactful technical decisions with a keen understanding of the operational ramifications. Lead fast-paced teams through change, while delivering value, unparalleled enthusiasm, and a relentless commitment to excellence. What You’ll Bring All Andela engineers go above and beyond. To find out more about additional suggested competencies, check out our engineer framework . Experience A minimum of 6-12 years of professional experience , during which they’ve built deep technical expertise and demonstrated technical leadership. Required Deep knowledge of at least one front-end framework -- React, Angular, Vue Working knowledge of at least one CSS framework -- Bootstrap, Materialize CSS, Semantic UI Deep knowledge of JavaScript core language concepts -- DOM manipulation, Fetch API, ES6 features Deep knowledge of the fundamental front-end languages/technologies -- HTML, CSS, JavaScript Leadership skills with a high amount of emotional intelligence. You’ve led teams, initiatives, and a range of technical working sessions Demonstrated experience of having taken large-scale initiatives from conception through to production, while continuing to support, optimize, and iterate Extensive experience with architecture and design principles, building to consider maintainability, performance, security requirements, and impact. Strong ability to problem-solve, debug, and understand pertinent performance metrics Strong preference for test-driven-development (TDD) and understanding of its importance Deep knowledge of unit and integration testing and testing frameworks/libraries (Ex: Jest, Jasmine, Mocha) Confident working with tools and editors -- (ex: Grunt, Sublime, Atom, JSLint) Measured experience with unit, integration, e2e and UI testing, with at least one relevant testing framework Expert leveraging software-development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies, (such as agile) to drive positive personal/team outcomes to increase velocity and on-time delivery Experience having developed performance budgets , a deep knowledge of at least one analytics system, and understanding of how to optimize to deliver against key business metrics Preferred Experience using ESLint and module builders Practiced at learning by sharing knowledge via means such as mentorship, engagement within a technical community, contributions to open source, etc. Familiarity with containerization infrastructure and orchestration What You’ll Get* Full-time compensation Full medical coverage Lunch and snacks provided daily Beautiful working environment Opportunity to work with the brightest minds inside and outside of your field A chance to change the world for the better We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. *May vary slightly based on location
Nov 14, 2019
Full Time
Where You’ll Work Andela is a network of technology leaders dedicated to advancing human potential. We help companies build high-performing distributed engineering teams by investing in Africa’s most talented software engineers. Based in NYC, SF, Kigali, Cairo, Lagos, Nairobi, Accra and Kampala, Andela is catalyzing the growth of tech ecosystems across the African continent while solving the global technical talent shortage. What You’ll Do Our Andelan Principal Engineers are renowned for their technical prowess . They are admired and respected for the depth of their technical expertise and leadership. Specifically, you’ll: Use your expert knowledge, in your core technology or set of technologies, to delight our partners around the world. Make meaningful and impactful technical decisions with a keen understanding of the operational ramifications. Lead fast-paced teams through change, while delivering value, unparalleled enthusiasm, and a relentless commitment to excellence. What You’ll Bring All Andela engineers go above and beyond. To find out more about additional suggested competencies, check out our engineer framework . Experience A minimum of 6-12 years of professional experience , during which they’ve built deep technical expertise and demonstrated technical leadership. Required Deep knowledge of at least one front-end framework -- React, Angular, Vue Working knowledge of at least one CSS framework -- Bootstrap, Materialize CSS, Semantic UI Deep knowledge of JavaScript core language concepts -- DOM manipulation, Fetch API, ES6 features Deep knowledge of the fundamental front-end languages/technologies -- HTML, CSS, JavaScript Leadership skills with a high amount of emotional intelligence. You’ve led teams, initiatives, and a range of technical working sessions Demonstrated experience of having taken large-scale initiatives from conception through to production, while continuing to support, optimize, and iterate Extensive experience with architecture and design principles, building to consider maintainability, performance, security requirements, and impact. Strong ability to problem-solve, debug, and understand pertinent performance metrics Strong preference for test-driven-development (TDD) and understanding of its importance Deep knowledge of unit and integration testing and testing frameworks/libraries (Ex: Jest, Jasmine, Mocha) Confident working with tools and editors -- (ex: Grunt, Sublime, Atom, JSLint) Measured experience with unit, integration, e2e and UI testing, with at least one relevant testing framework Expert leveraging software-development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies, (such as agile) to drive positive personal/team outcomes to increase velocity and on-time delivery Experience having developed performance budgets , a deep knowledge of at least one analytics system, and understanding of how to optimize to deliver against key business metrics Preferred Experience using ESLint and module builders Practiced at learning by sharing knowledge via means such as mentorship, engagement within a technical community, contributions to open source, etc. Familiarity with containerization infrastructure and orchestration What You’ll Get* Full-time compensation Full medical coverage Lunch and snacks provided daily Beautiful working environment Opportunity to work with the brightest minds inside and outside of your field A chance to change the world for the better We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. *May vary slightly based on location
About Andela Marc Andresson, co-founder of the venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz wrote: “software is eating the world. ” That statement is just as true today as it was eight years ago. Software is embedded in our day-to-day, and few industries are immune. Peak behind the code and you will find brilliant engineers pushing the boundaries of what is possible. Talk to any engineering leader and they will tell you that access to talent is their number one barrier to building software and growing their business. Research the industry and you read about the 1 million computer-programming jobs that will go unfilled in 2020. That is where Andela comes in. We help engineering leaders at companies big and small bridge that gap. We are building tools, systems and processes to connect talent, no matter where they live, with the opportunities to do great things. To date, we have identified 1,000+ software engineers from Africa and placed them as full-time, embedded members of development teams at over 200+ tech companies. Along the way, we have raised $180M from Al Gore’s venture fund, Generation Partners, Google Ventures, Spark Capital, the Chan-Zuckerberg Initiative and Serena Ventures. And we are just getting started. Our People All of our people live and breathe our E.P.I.C values: Excellence : We are lifelong learners who strive for mastery of our craft Passion : We believe we are going to change the world and act accordingly Integrity : We choose extraordinary people and then trust them to do the right thing Collaboration : We know our sum is greater than our parts What You’ll Do In this role, you will work as a Principal Backend Engineer within the Technology organization, building world-class internal and customer facing products to support Andela’s business needs. Our Andelan Principal Engineers are renowned for their technical prowess . They are admired and respected for the depth of their technical expertise and leadership. Specifically, you’ll: Use your expert knowledge to deliver complex software solutions that will delight our partners around the world. Make meaningful and impactful technical decisions with a keen understanding of the operational ramifications. Share responsibility for strategically scaling Andela’s systems. Bring vision to the team in the form of new technology recommendations, ideas, and approaches. Provide technical leadership to fast-paced teams, while delivering value, unparalleled enthusiasm, and a relentless commitment to excellence. Build great software while continuously learning and expanding your skill set. What You’ll Bring All Andela engineers go above and beyond. To find out more about additional suggested competencies, check out our engineer framework. Experience A minimum of 6 years professional experience , during which you’ve built deep technical expertise and demonstrated technical leadership . Required Expert-level understanding of JavaScript and Node based web application development Deep knowledge of database design, development and processing concepts, e.g query definition, db optimization, schema design, ORM, etc. Expertise in design and management of large scale, secure, cloud based software deployment environments Expert level understanding of application containerization and orchestration techniques Deep knowledge of client-server and multi-tier architectures Expertise in different automated test strategies (unit/integration/acceptance) Working knowledge of Test Coverage and Code Maintainability tools Strong ability to problem-solve, debug, and understand pertinent performance metrics Extensive experience with architecture and design principles , building to consider maintainability, performance, security requirements, and impact Excellent soft skills that enable you to lead and empower your team, and deliver the highest value Mentorship experience that helps others in approaching and solving for ambiguous efforts Working knowledge of Agile development practices and associated tools Strong understanding of business practices, engineering process, and industry trends Preferred Expertise with the following specific tools: Google Cloud Platform GraphQL based webservices NestJS application framework TypeORM and Postgres Modern Angular application development Typescript Containerization tools, Docker, Kubernetes Cloud based CI/CD tools, CircleCI, CodeClimate What You’ll Get Full-time compensation Full medical coverage Lunch and snacks provided daily Beautiful working environment Opportunity to work with the brightest minds inside and outside of your field A chance to change the world for the better We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Nov 13, 2019
Full Time
About Andela Marc Andresson, co-founder of the venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz wrote: “software is eating the world. ” That statement is just as true today as it was eight years ago. Software is embedded in our day-to-day, and few industries are immune. Peak behind the code and you will find brilliant engineers pushing the boundaries of what is possible. Talk to any engineering leader and they will tell you that access to talent is their number one barrier to building software and growing their business. Research the industry and you read about the 1 million computer-programming jobs that will go unfilled in 2020. That is where Andela comes in. We help engineering leaders at companies big and small bridge that gap. We are building tools, systems and processes to connect talent, no matter where they live, with the opportunities to do great things. To date, we have identified 1,000+ software engineers from Africa and placed them as full-time, embedded members of development teams at over 200+ tech companies. Along the way, we have raised $180M from Al Gore’s venture fund, Generation Partners, Google Ventures, Spark Capital, the Chan-Zuckerberg Initiative and Serena Ventures. And we are just getting started. Our People All of our people live and breathe our E.P.I.C values: Excellence : We are lifelong learners who strive for mastery of our craft Passion : We believe we are going to change the world and act accordingly Integrity : We choose extraordinary people and then trust them to do the right thing Collaboration : We know our sum is greater than our parts What You’ll Do In this role, you will work as a Principal Backend Engineer within the Technology organization, building world-class internal and customer facing products to support Andela’s business needs. Our Andelan Principal Engineers are renowned for their technical prowess . They are admired and respected for the depth of their technical expertise and leadership. Specifically, you’ll: Use your expert knowledge to deliver complex software solutions that will delight our partners around the world. Make meaningful and impactful technical decisions with a keen understanding of the operational ramifications. Share responsibility for strategically scaling Andela’s systems. Bring vision to the team in the form of new technology recommendations, ideas, and approaches. Provide technical leadership to fast-paced teams, while delivering value, unparalleled enthusiasm, and a relentless commitment to excellence. Build great software while continuously learning and expanding your skill set. What You’ll Bring All Andela engineers go above and beyond. To find out more about additional suggested competencies, check out our engineer framework. Experience A minimum of 6 years professional experience , during which you’ve built deep technical expertise and demonstrated technical leadership . Required Expert-level understanding of JavaScript and Node based web application development Deep knowledge of database design, development and processing concepts, e.g query definition, db optimization, schema design, ORM, etc. Expertise in design and management of large scale, secure, cloud based software deployment environments Expert level understanding of application containerization and orchestration techniques Deep knowledge of client-server and multi-tier architectures Expertise in different automated test strategies (unit/integration/acceptance) Working knowledge of Test Coverage and Code Maintainability tools Strong ability to problem-solve, debug, and understand pertinent performance metrics Extensive experience with architecture and design principles , building to consider maintainability, performance, security requirements, and impact Excellent soft skills that enable you to lead and empower your team, and deliver the highest value Mentorship experience that helps others in approaching and solving for ambiguous efforts Working knowledge of Agile development practices and associated tools Strong understanding of business practices, engineering process, and industry trends Preferred Expertise with the following specific tools: Google Cloud Platform GraphQL based webservices NestJS application framework TypeORM and Postgres Modern Angular application development Typescript Containerization tools, Docker, Kubernetes Cloud based CI/CD tools, CircleCI, CodeClimate What You’ll Get Full-time compensation Full medical coverage Lunch and snacks provided daily Beautiful working environment Opportunity to work with the brightest minds inside and outside of your field A chance to change the world for the better We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
About Andela Marc Andresson, co-founder of the venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz wrote: “software is eating the world. ” That statement is just as true today as it was eight years ago. Software is embedded in our day-to-day, and few industries are immune. Peak behind the code and you will find brilliant engineers pushing the boundaries of what is possible. Talk to any engineering leader and they will tell you that access to talent is their number one barrier to building software and growing their business. Research the industry and you read about the 1 million computer-programming jobs that will go unfilled in 2020. That is where Andela comes in. We help engineering leaders at companies big and small bridge that gap. We are building tools, systems and processes to connect talent, no matter where they live, with the opportunities to do great things. To date, we have identified 1,000+ software engineers from Africa and placed them as full-time, embedded members of development teams at over 200+ tech companies. Along the way, we have raised $180M from Al Gore’s venture fund, Generation Partners, Google Ventures, Spark Capital, the Chan-Zuckerberg Initiative and Serena Ventures. And we are just getting started. Our People All of our people live and breathe our E.P.I.C values: Excellence : We are lifelong learners who strive for mastery of our craft Passion : We believe we are going to change the world and act accordingly Integrity : We choose extraordinary people and then trust them to do the right thing Collaboration : We know our sum is greater than our parts What You’ll Do In this role, you will work as a Principle Frontend Engineer within the Technology organization, building world-class internal and customer facing products to support Andela’s business needs. Our Andelan Principal Engineers are renowned for their technical prowess . They are admired and respected for the depth of their technical expertise and leadership. Specifically, you’ll: Use your expert knowledge to deliver complex software solutions that will delight our partners around the world. Make meaningful and impactful technical decisions with a keen understanding of the operational ramifications. Share responsibility for strategically scaling Andela’s systems. Bring vision to the team in the form of new technology recommendations, ideas, and approaches. Provide technical leadership to fast-paced teams, while delivering value, unparalleled enthusiasm, and a relentless commitment to excellence. Build great software while continuously learning and expanding your skill set. What You’ll Bring All Andela engineers go above and beyond. To find out more about additional suggested competencies, check out our engineer framework. Experience A minimum of 6 years professional experience , during which you’ve built deep technical expertise and demonstrated technical leadership . Required Expertise in building modern Angular based Single Page Applications Deep knowledge of JavaScript core language concepts -- DOM manipulation, Fetch API, ES6 features Extensive experience working with fundamental front-end languages/technologies, HTML, CSS, Sass (SCSS) framework Expertise in design and management of large scale, secure, cloud based software deployment environments Strong ability to problem-solve, debug, and understand pertinent performance metrics Extensive experience with architecture and design principles , building to consider maintainability, performance, security requirements, and impact Deep knowledge of unit / integration testing, and testing frameworks/libraries Comfort working within agile methodologies and experienced in estimation and time management Excellent soft skills that enable you to lead and empower your team, and deliver the highest value Mentorship experience that helps others in approaching and solving for ambiguous efforts Strong understanding of business practices, engineering process, and industry trends Preferred Expertise with the following specific tools: Google Cloud Platform Frontend UI component library, Angular Material Linting tools, ESLint Testing frameworks, Jasmine, Karma Containerization tools, Docker, Kubernetes Cloud based CI/CD tools, CircleCI, CodeClimate What You’ll Get Full-time compensation Full medical coverage Lunch and snacks provided daily Beautiful working environment Opportunity to work with the brightest minds inside and outside of your field A chance to change the world for the better We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Nov 13, 2019
Full Time
About Andela Marc Andresson, co-founder of the venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz wrote: “software is eating the world. ” That statement is just as true today as it was eight years ago. Software is embedded in our day-to-day, and few industries are immune. Peak behind the code and you will find brilliant engineers pushing the boundaries of what is possible. Talk to any engineering leader and they will tell you that access to talent is their number one barrier to building software and growing their business. Research the industry and you read about the 1 million computer-programming jobs that will go unfilled in 2020. That is where Andela comes in. We help engineering leaders at companies big and small bridge that gap. We are building tools, systems and processes to connect talent, no matter where they live, with the opportunities to do great things. To date, we have identified 1,000+ software engineers from Africa and placed them as full-time, embedded members of development teams at over 200+ tech companies. Along the way, we have raised $180M from Al Gore’s venture fund, Generation Partners, Google Ventures, Spark Capital, the Chan-Zuckerberg Initiative and Serena Ventures. And we are just getting started. Our People All of our people live and breathe our E.P.I.C values: Excellence : We are lifelong learners who strive for mastery of our craft Passion : We believe we are going to change the world and act accordingly Integrity : We choose extraordinary people and then trust them to do the right thing Collaboration : We know our sum is greater than our parts What You’ll Do In this role, you will work as a Principle Frontend Engineer within the Technology organization, building world-class internal and customer facing products to support Andela’s business needs. Our Andelan Principal Engineers are renowned for their technical prowess . They are admired and respected for the depth of their technical expertise and leadership. Specifically, you’ll: Use your expert knowledge to deliver complex software solutions that will delight our partners around the world. Make meaningful and impactful technical decisions with a keen understanding of the operational ramifications. Share responsibility for strategically scaling Andela’s systems. Bring vision to the team in the form of new technology recommendations, ideas, and approaches. Provide technical leadership to fast-paced teams, while delivering value, unparalleled enthusiasm, and a relentless commitment to excellence. Build great software while continuously learning and expanding your skill set. What You’ll Bring All Andela engineers go above and beyond. To find out more about additional suggested competencies, check out our engineer framework. Experience A minimum of 6 years professional experience , during which you’ve built deep technical expertise and demonstrated technical leadership . Required Expertise in building modern Angular based Single Page Applications Deep knowledge of JavaScript core language concepts -- DOM manipulation, Fetch API, ES6 features Extensive experience working with fundamental front-end languages/technologies, HTML, CSS, Sass (SCSS) framework Expertise in design and management of large scale, secure, cloud based software deployment environments Strong ability to problem-solve, debug, and understand pertinent performance metrics Extensive experience with architecture and design principles , building to consider maintainability, performance, security requirements, and impact Deep knowledge of unit / integration testing, and testing frameworks/libraries Comfort working within agile methodologies and experienced in estimation and time management Excellent soft skills that enable you to lead and empower your team, and deliver the highest value Mentorship experience that helps others in approaching and solving for ambiguous efforts Strong understanding of business practices, engineering process, and industry trends Preferred Expertise with the following specific tools: Google Cloud Platform Frontend UI component library, Angular Material Linting tools, ESLint Testing frameworks, Jasmine, Karma Containerization tools, Docker, Kubernetes Cloud based CI/CD tools, CircleCI, CodeClimate What You’ll Get Full-time compensation Full medical coverage Lunch and snacks provided daily Beautiful working environment Opportunity to work with the brightest minds inside and outside of your field A chance to change the world for the better We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
About Andela Marc Andresson, co-founder of the venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz wrote: “software is eating the world. ” That statement is just as true today as it was eight years ago. Software is embedded in our day-to-day, and few industries are immune. Peak behind the code and you will find brilliant engineers pushing the boundaries of what is possible. Talk to any engineering leader and they will tell you that access to talent is their number one barrier to building software and growing their business. Research the industry and you read about the 1 million computer-programming jobs that will go unfilled in 2020. That is where Andela comes in. We help engineering leaders at companies big and small bridge that gap. We are building tools, systems and processes to connect talent, no matter where they live, with the opportunities to do great things. To date, we have identified 1,000+ software engineers from Africa and placed them as full-time, embedded members of development teams at over 200+ tech companies. Along the way, we have raised $180M from Al Gore’s venture fund, Generation Partners, Google Ventures, Spark Capital, the Chan-Zuckerberg Initiative and Serena Ventures. And we are just getting started. Our People All of our people live and breathe our E.P.I.C values: Excellence : We are lifelong learners who strive for mastery of our craft Passion : We believe we are going to change the world and act accordingly Integrity : We choose extraordinary people and then trust them to do the right thing Collaboration : We know our sum is greater than our parts Job Purpose As a new function, Engineer Workforce Optimization is responsible for ensuring that Andela’s engineering talent supply is demand-driven and market responsive. The group’s mandate is to ensure Andela has the right talent at the right time to deliver value to our current and future customers. About the Role Andela is looking for a structured, motivated Senior Manager who is eager to help power the newly-built Engineer Workforce Optimization function at Andela and bring it to the next level. You will join a team responsible for driving meaningful impact for our customers, our engineers and our organization. You are action-oriented and proactively spot what needs to be done by identifying challenges, inefficiencies and areas of improvement. The mandate of Engineer Workforce Optimization is to manage the bench of engineers to achieve optimal levels of available supply based on market demand, and will require a strong understanding of commercial requirements and People-related practices. The current team is a small and versatile group of folks who spike in analytical thinking, project and stakeholder management, and getting stuff done. As a member of this team, you will need to be an adaptable team player who is capable of wearing multiple hats and driving commercial outcomes through operational efficiency and innovation. As a role that impacts and touches large groups of engineers, this position is a great fit for someone with experience in professional services or a managed marketplace. Responsibilities Support strategy of Engineer Workforce Optimization team Clearly define and articulate the role of the bench within Andela’s business strategy Work towards attainment of revenue, cost management, and utilization goals through investments in Andela’s engineering talent workforce efficacy Continuously improve Andela’s talent forecasting/capacity planning through segmentation and analysis Maintain excellent relationships via strong stakeholder management, and communication practices at all levels of the organization Provide ongoing analysis and make data-driven recommendations on initiatives that will improve the productivity, effectiveness, and/or satisfaction of our workforce Interact with engineering talent in thoughtful, operationally excellent, clear, honest, and empathetic ways Lead execution of projects/initiatives that directly impact departmental and broader business results Work cross-functionally to develop and execute implementation plans, with appropriate change management and thoughtful communications strategies Clearly and concisely communicate new processes to team and senior leaders Leverage your context of both demand and supply to consult around processes, models, calculations, assumptions and business impacts Requirements A completed Bachelor’s Degree at a minimum; MBA is a plus 5+ years professional experience in a workforce planning / supply chain / operations management environment / professional services marketplace Strong problem-solving skills; experience identifying and resolving issues independently based on own initiative Proactive in nature and accountable in practice; clear ownership over results and quality of work Familiarity working in a customer-centric commercial environment, ideally one involving talent services Exceptional analytical thinking ability and comfortable analyzing data to extract and communicate findings or next steps Structured, logical, and creative thinking: the ability to dissect a problem using a critical approach and iteratively test solutions Ability to develop and implement talent optimization processes and procedures across geographically distributed teams, in collaboration with other department leaders Established track record in driving cross-functional initiatives and/or building out workflows and process improvements within teams that produce measurable impact Excellent verbal and written communication skills Experience working remotely and/or with larger groups of talent is an asset Benefits & Compensation Full-time compensation Full medical coverage Beautiful working environment Opportunity to work with the brightest minds on the planet Oh, and a chance to change the world! We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status
Nov 12, 2019
Full Time
About Andela Marc Andresson, co-founder of the venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz wrote: “software is eating the world. ” That statement is just as true today as it was eight years ago. Software is embedded in our day-to-day, and few industries are immune. Peak behind the code and you will find brilliant engineers pushing the boundaries of what is possible. Talk to any engineering leader and they will tell you that access to talent is their number one barrier to building software and growing their business. Research the industry and you read about the 1 million computer-programming jobs that will go unfilled in 2020. That is where Andela comes in. We help engineering leaders at companies big and small bridge that gap. We are building tools, systems and processes to connect talent, no matter where they live, with the opportunities to do great things. To date, we have identified 1,000+ software engineers from Africa and placed them as full-time, embedded members of development teams at over 200+ tech companies. Along the way, we have raised $180M from Al Gore’s venture fund, Generation Partners, Google Ventures, Spark Capital, the Chan-Zuckerberg Initiative and Serena Ventures. And we are just getting started. Our People All of our people live and breathe our E.P.I.C values: Excellence : We are lifelong learners who strive for mastery of our craft Passion : We believe we are going to change the world and act accordingly Integrity : We choose extraordinary people and then trust them to do the right thing Collaboration : We know our sum is greater than our parts Job Purpose As a new function, Engineer Workforce Optimization is responsible for ensuring that Andela’s engineering talent supply is demand-driven and market responsive. The group’s mandate is to ensure Andela has the right talent at the right time to deliver value to our current and future customers. About the Role Andela is looking for a structured, motivated Senior Manager who is eager to help power the newly-built Engineer Workforce Optimization function at Andela and bring it to the next level. You will join a team responsible for driving meaningful impact for our customers, our engineers and our organization. You are action-oriented and proactively spot what needs to be done by identifying challenges, inefficiencies and areas of improvement. The mandate of Engineer Workforce Optimization is to manage the bench of engineers to achieve optimal levels of available supply based on market demand, and will require a strong understanding of commercial requirements and People-related practices. The current team is a small and versatile group of folks who spike in analytical thinking, project and stakeholder management, and getting stuff done. As a member of this team, you will need to be an adaptable team player who is capable of wearing multiple hats and driving commercial outcomes through operational efficiency and innovation. As a role that impacts and touches large groups of engineers, this position is a great fit for someone with experience in professional services or a managed marketplace. Responsibilities Support strategy of Engineer Workforce Optimization team Clearly define and articulate the role of the bench within Andela’s business strategy Work towards attainment of revenue, cost management, and utilization goals through investments in Andela’s engineering talent workforce efficacy Continuously improve Andela’s talent forecasting/capacity planning through segmentation and analysis Maintain excellent relationships via strong stakeholder management, and communication practices at all levels of the organization Provide ongoing analysis and make data-driven recommendations on initiatives that will improve the productivity, effectiveness, and/or satisfaction of our workforce Interact with engineering talent in thoughtful, operationally excellent, clear, honest, and empathetic ways Lead execution of projects/initiatives that directly impact departmental and broader business results Work cross-functionally to develop and execute implementation plans, with appropriate change management and thoughtful communications strategies Clearly and concisely communicate new processes to team and senior leaders Leverage your context of both demand and supply to consult around processes, models, calculations, assumptions and business impacts Requirements A completed Bachelor’s Degree at a minimum; MBA is a plus 5+ years professional experience in a workforce planning / supply chain / operations management environment / professional services marketplace Strong problem-solving skills; experience identifying and resolving issues independently based on own initiative Proactive in nature and accountable in practice; clear ownership over results and quality of work Familiarity working in a customer-centric commercial environment, ideally one involving talent services Exceptional analytical thinking ability and comfortable analyzing data to extract and communicate findings or next steps Structured, logical, and creative thinking: the ability to dissect a problem using a critical approach and iteratively test solutions Ability to develop and implement talent optimization processes and procedures across geographically distributed teams, in collaboration with other department leaders Established track record in driving cross-functional initiatives and/or building out workflows and process improvements within teams that produce measurable impact Excellent verbal and written communication skills Experience working remotely and/or with larger groups of talent is an asset Benefits & Compensation Full-time compensation Full medical coverage Beautiful working environment Opportunity to work with the brightest minds on the planet Oh, and a chance to change the world! We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status
About Andela Marc Andresson, co-founder of the venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz wrote: “software is eating the world. ” That statement is just as true today as it was eight years ago. Software is embedded in our day-to-day, and few industries are immune. Peak behind the code and you will find brilliant engineers pushing the boundaries of what is possible. Talk to any engineering leader and they will tell you that access to talent is their number one barrier to building software and growing their business. Research the industry and you read about the 1 million computer-programming jobs that will go unfilled in 2020. That is where Andela comes in. We help engineering leaders at companies big and small bridge that gap. We are building tools, systems and processes to connect talent, no matter where they live, with the opportunities to do great things. To date, we have identified 1,000+ software engineers from Africa and placed them as full-time, embedded members of development teams at over 200+ tech companies. Along the way, we have raised $180M from Al Gore’s venture fund, Generation Partners, Google Ventures, Spark Capital, the Chan-Zuckerberg Initiative and Serena Ventures. And we are just getting started. Our People All of our people live and breathe our E.P.I.C values: Excellence : We are lifelong learners who strive for mastery of our craft Passion : We believe we are going to change the world and act accordingly Integrity : We choose extraordinary people and then trust them to do the right thing Collaboration : We know our sum is greater than our parts Job Purpose As a new function, Engineer Workforce Optimization is responsible for ensuring that Andela’s engineering talent supply is demand-driven and market responsive. The group’s mandate is to ensure Andela has the right talent at the right time to deliver value to our current and future customers. About the Role You are a structured, motivated leader eager to drive the newly-built Engineer Workforce Optimization function at Andela and bring it to the next level. Your group will drive meaningful impact for our customers, our engineers and our organization. As the leader of an important new business function in its early stages, you will demonstrate a high degree of ownership and drive a clear vision with diverse stakeholders. The mandate of your team is to manage the bench of engineers to achieve optimal levels of available supply based on market demand, and will require a strong understanding of commercial requirements and People-related practices. The current team is a small and versatile group of folks who spike in analytical thinking, project and stakeholder management, and getting stuff done. As the leader of this team, you will need to be an adaptable team player who is capable of wearing multiple hats and driving commercial outcomes through operational efficiency and innovation. Responsibilities Create and drive strategy of Engineer Workforce Optimization team; clearly define team’s mandate and the role of the bench within Andela’s business strategy Ensure attainment of revenue, cost management, and utilization goals through investments in Andela’s engineering talent workforce efficacy Continuously improve Andela’s talent forecasting/capacity planning through segmentation and analysis Maintain excellent relationships via strong stakeholder management, and communication practices at all levels of the organization Interact with engineering talent in thoughtful, operationally excellent, clear, honest, and empathetic ways Leverage your context of both demand and supply to consult around processes, models, calculations, assumptions and business impacts Requirements A completed Bachelor’s Degree at a minimum; MBA is a plus 9+ years Management experience in a workforce planning / supply chain / operations management environment / professional services marketplace Ability to lead, teach and develop managers to deliver key organizational goals Demonstrated success with program & process management in highly cross-functional, rapidly growing and changing business Exceptional analytical thinking ability and comfortable analyzing data to extract and communicate findings or next steps Ability to develop and implement talent optimization processes and procedures across geographically distributed teams, in collaboration with other department leaders Demonstrated ability to think strategically and translate strategy into operational plans and business results Strong track record of recommending policy requirements and rolling out clear, new procedures that affect large groups of employees Excellent verbal and written communication skills Experience with managing large-scale organizational change Experience working remotely and/or with larger groups of talent is an asset Ability to travel ~once a quarter, determined by business need Benefits & Compensation Full-time compensation Full medical coverage Beautiful working environment Opportunity to work with the brightest minds on the planet Oh, and a chance to change the world! We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status
Nov 12, 2019
Full Time
About Andela Marc Andresson, co-founder of the venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz wrote: “software is eating the world. ” That statement is just as true today as it was eight years ago. Software is embedded in our day-to-day, and few industries are immune. Peak behind the code and you will find brilliant engineers pushing the boundaries of what is possible. Talk to any engineering leader and they will tell you that access to talent is their number one barrier to building software and growing their business. Research the industry and you read about the 1 million computer-programming jobs that will go unfilled in 2020. That is where Andela comes in. We help engineering leaders at companies big and small bridge that gap. We are building tools, systems and processes to connect talent, no matter where they live, with the opportunities to do great things. To date, we have identified 1,000+ software engineers from Africa and placed them as full-time, embedded members of development teams at over 200+ tech companies. Along the way, we have raised $180M from Al Gore’s venture fund, Generation Partners, Google Ventures, Spark Capital, the Chan-Zuckerberg Initiative and Serena Ventures. And we are just getting started. Our People All of our people live and breathe our E.P.I.C values: Excellence : We are lifelong learners who strive for mastery of our craft Passion : We believe we are going to change the world and act accordingly Integrity : We choose extraordinary people and then trust them to do the right thing Collaboration : We know our sum is greater than our parts Job Purpose As a new function, Engineer Workforce Optimization is responsible for ensuring that Andela’s engineering talent supply is demand-driven and market responsive. The group’s mandate is to ensure Andela has the right talent at the right time to deliver value to our current and future customers. About the Role You are a structured, motivated leader eager to drive the newly-built Engineer Workforce Optimization function at Andela and bring it to the next level. Your group will drive meaningful impact for our customers, our engineers and our organization. As the leader of an important new business function in its early stages, you will demonstrate a high degree of ownership and drive a clear vision with diverse stakeholders. The mandate of your team is to manage the bench of engineers to achieve optimal levels of available supply based on market demand, and will require a strong understanding of commercial requirements and People-related practices. The current team is a small and versatile group of folks who spike in analytical thinking, project and stakeholder management, and getting stuff done. As the leader of this team, you will need to be an adaptable team player who is capable of wearing multiple hats and driving commercial outcomes through operational efficiency and innovation. Responsibilities Create and drive strategy of Engineer Workforce Optimization team; clearly define team’s mandate and the role of the bench within Andela’s business strategy Ensure attainment of revenue, cost management, and utilization goals through investments in Andela’s engineering talent workforce efficacy Continuously improve Andela’s talent forecasting/capacity planning through segmentation and analysis Maintain excellent relationships via strong stakeholder management, and communication practices at all levels of the organization Interact with engineering talent in thoughtful, operationally excellent, clear, honest, and empathetic ways Leverage your context of both demand and supply to consult around processes, models, calculations, assumptions and business impacts Requirements A completed Bachelor’s Degree at a minimum; MBA is a plus 9+ years Management experience in a workforce planning / supply chain / operations management environment / professional services marketplace Ability to lead, teach and develop managers to deliver key organizational goals Demonstrated success with program & process management in highly cross-functional, rapidly growing and changing business Exceptional analytical thinking ability and comfortable analyzing data to extract and communicate findings or next steps Ability to develop and implement talent optimization processes and procedures across geographically distributed teams, in collaboration with other department leaders Demonstrated ability to think strategically and translate strategy into operational plans and business results Strong track record of recommending policy requirements and rolling out clear, new procedures that affect large groups of employees Excellent verbal and written communication skills Experience with managing large-scale organizational change Experience working remotely and/or with larger groups of talent is an asset Ability to travel ~once a quarter, determined by business need Benefits & Compensation Full-time compensation Full medical coverage Beautiful working environment Opportunity to work with the brightest minds on the planet Oh, and a chance to change the world! We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status
About Andela Marc Andresson, co-founder of the venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz wrote: “software is eating the world. ” That statement is just as true today as it was eight years ago. Software is embedded in our day-to-day, and few industries are immune. Peak behind the code and you will find brilliant engineers pushing the boundaries of what is possible. Talk to any engineering leader and they will tell you that access to talent is their number one barrier to building software and growing their business. Research the industry and you read about the 1 million computer-programming jobs that will go unfilled in 2020. That is where Andela comes in. We help engineering leaders at companies big and small bridge that gap. We are building tools, systems and processes to connect talent, no matter where they live, with the opportunities to do great things. To date, we have identified 1,000+ software engineers from Africa and placed them as full-time, embedded members of development teams at over 200+ tech companies. Along the way, we have raised $180M from Al Gore’s venture fund, Generation Partners, Google Ventures, Spark Capital, the Chan-Zuckerberg Initiative and Serena Ventures. And we are just getting started. Our People All of our people live and breathe our E.P.I.C values: Excellence : We are lifelong learners who strive for mastery of our craft Passion : We believe we are going to change the world and act accordingly Integrity : We choose extraordinary people and then trust them to do the right thing Collaboration : We know our sum is greater than our parts About the Role In this role, you will primarily work as a Senior Software Engineer within the Technology department building world-class internal products to support Andela’s business needs. As the Senior Software Engineer, you will take on complex tasks and complete them despite roadblocks, grabbing others for help or insight as necessary . You will require very little oversight beyond high-level direction; you can take a complex user story, break it down into sub-tasks, and complete their sub-tasks with relative ease. You will show initiative beyond knocking tasks off a list; you are able to identify and suggest areas of future work for yourself or your team. You will drive product velocity and deliver products with confidence. You will take pride in building products that are key to helping Andela grow and scale as an organization. You’re the kind of person who: Truly understands the DevOps culture and practices; and can be champion for this within the organization Builds solutions and does not become the solution (automation)* Thinks long-term incremental evolution, in sync with the industry practices and innovation Believes that building great software is more than just delivering working code, that other aspects such as reusability, testability, maintainability, security, and performance are just as important. Is constantly learning and expanding your skill sets on and off the job. Key Responsibilities Promote infrastructure best practices like security, release management, monitoring Design infrastructure that is resilient, secure and highly available Facilitate the building and releasing of features by engineering team Take part in building a secure and highly available platform Build tools and processes that increase the productivity of other engineers and ensure an efficient release pipeline Support and collaborate with other engineers building on top of the platform Share responsibility for strategically scaling Andela’s internal systems Promote and nurture good team practices such as TDD, system security, code reviews, and pair programming Bring vision to the team in the form of new technology recommendations, ideas and approaches We are interested in a candidate from any background as long as you have a solid understanding of core computer science principles. Here’s an abbreviated list of interesting technologies we currently use: Node.js with TypeScript Angular Postgres Platform: Google Cloud, Docker, NATS messaging system, Kubernetes,Terraform, Vault Qualifications Required: At least 5 years of software development experience Solid foundation in Linux administration and troubleshooting Experience with system scripting languages like Bash, Python or Golang Experience with Docker and container orchestration tools like Kubernetes, ECS, Docker Swarm Deeply familiar with concepts like DevOps, Continuous Delivery and TDD Experience with working with tools like Terraforms, Ansible, Chef, Puppet Experience with at least one major cloud provider Strong understanding of computer science principles Experience working in an agile environment (standups, sprint planning, retrospectives, etc) Solid written and verbal communication Experience with system automation Experience with distributed systems Preferable Experience building large-scale and highly available distributed systems Interested? If the above sounds like an exciting role to you, please tell us why you believe you’re a good fit and we’ll be in touch. Benefits & Compensation Full-time compensation Full medical coverage Breakfast, lunch and snacks provided daily Beautiful working environment Opportunity to work with the brightest minds on the planet Oh, and a chance to change the world! We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Nov 02, 2019
Full Time
About Andela Marc Andresson, co-founder of the venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz wrote: “software is eating the world. ” That statement is just as true today as it was eight years ago. Software is embedded in our day-to-day, and few industries are immune. Peak behind the code and you will find brilliant engineers pushing the boundaries of what is possible. Talk to any engineering leader and they will tell you that access to talent is their number one barrier to building software and growing their business. Research the industry and you read about the 1 million computer-programming jobs that will go unfilled in 2020. That is where Andela comes in. We help engineering leaders at companies big and small bridge that gap. We are building tools, systems and processes to connect talent, no matter where they live, with the opportunities to do great things. To date, we have identified 1,000+ software engineers from Africa and placed them as full-time, embedded members of development teams at over 200+ tech companies. Along the way, we have raised $180M from Al Gore’s venture fund, Generation Partners, Google Ventures, Spark Capital, the Chan-Zuckerberg Initiative and Serena Ventures. And we are just getting started. Our People All of our people live and breathe our E.P.I.C values: Excellence : We are lifelong learners who strive for mastery of our craft Passion : We believe we are going to change the world and act accordingly Integrity : We choose extraordinary people and then trust them to do the right thing Collaboration : We know our sum is greater than our parts About the Role In this role, you will primarily work as a Senior Software Engineer within the Technology department building world-class internal products to support Andela’s business needs. As the Senior Software Engineer, you will take on complex tasks and complete them despite roadblocks, grabbing others for help or insight as necessary . You will require very little oversight beyond high-level direction; you can take a complex user story, break it down into sub-tasks, and complete their sub-tasks with relative ease. You will show initiative beyond knocking tasks off a list; you are able to identify and suggest areas of future work for yourself or your team. You will drive product velocity and deliver products with confidence. You will take pride in building products that are key to helping Andela grow and scale as an organization. You’re the kind of person who: Truly understands the DevOps culture and practices; and can be champion for this within the organization Builds solutions and does not become the solution (automation)* Thinks long-term incremental evolution, in sync with the industry practices and innovation Believes that building great software is more than just delivering working code, that other aspects such as reusability, testability, maintainability, security, and performance are just as important. Is constantly learning and expanding your skill sets on and off the job. Key Responsibilities Promote infrastructure best practices like security, release management, monitoring Design infrastructure that is resilient, secure and highly available Facilitate the building and releasing of features by engineering team Take part in building a secure and highly available platform Build tools and processes that increase the productivity of other engineers and ensure an efficient release pipeline Support and collaborate with other engineers building on top of the platform Share responsibility for strategically scaling Andela’s internal systems Promote and nurture good team practices such as TDD, system security, code reviews, and pair programming Bring vision to the team in the form of new technology recommendations, ideas and approaches We are interested in a candidate from any background as long as you have a solid understanding of core computer science principles. Here’s an abbreviated list of interesting technologies we currently use: Node.js with TypeScript Angular Postgres Platform: Google Cloud, Docker, NATS messaging system, Kubernetes,Terraform, Vault Qualifications Required: At least 5 years of software development experience Solid foundation in Linux administration and troubleshooting Experience with system scripting languages like Bash, Python or Golang Experience with Docker and container orchestration tools like Kubernetes, ECS, Docker Swarm Deeply familiar with concepts like DevOps, Continuous Delivery and TDD Experience with working with tools like Terraforms, Ansible, Chef, Puppet Experience with at least one major cloud provider Strong understanding of computer science principles Experience working in an agile environment (standups, sprint planning, retrospectives, etc) Solid written and verbal communication Experience with system automation Experience with distributed systems Preferable Experience building large-scale and highly available distributed systems Interested? If the above sounds like an exciting role to you, please tell us why you believe you’re a good fit and we’ll be in touch. Benefits & Compensation Full-time compensation Full medical coverage Breakfast, lunch and snacks provided daily Beautiful working environment Opportunity to work with the brightest minds on the planet Oh, and a chance to change the world! We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
At APM Terminals, we are a team of over 22,000 employees spread across more than 58countries and 5 continents united by a passion to provide our expertise in port operations and container management services. By providing the expertise and port infrastructure essential to world trade, we actively support the advancement of the societies around us, enabling local economies to unlock their potential and build an even stronger global community. Working with a team of talented professionals you will get a chance to experience different cultures and make friends all over the world. You'll find a culturally diverse, stimulating environment at any of our offices, terminals or depots. When you join APM terminals, the world is your workplace We offer This position offers career development, exposure to multinational systems and process as well as an outstanding opportunity to join a professional team at APM Terminals and contribute to the success of the organization Key responsibilities Prepares and maintains organizational structures, including Job Analysis, Job Classification and Job grading. Reviews salary recommendations (merit, equity, promotion) and provides explanations in support of those recommendations. In addition, monitor organisation's salary structure and benefits; administer Incentive Programmes, and balance cost control with the need to attract and retain staff. Researches and analyses competitor's salary rates and benefits. Develops and implements competitive benefit packages and remuneration strategy, in alignment with market remuneration conditions and industry benchmarks; ensuring they are in line with legal requirements. Administers the various compensation programs in the Company, including base pay and total compensation. Manages classification of internal positions in accordance with the Mercer job evaluation process and company procedure. Participates in the development and implementation of Manuals, Policies and Procedures. Manages the administration of Welfare programmes, such as Pension, Medical schemes, NSITF and ensures budget compliance. We are looking for Requires a university degree in Human Resources, Personnel Management, Social Sciences or in other disciplines such as Statistics, Economics, Accounting, Public Administration, and Business Administration. Requires at least four to six years of being responsible for compensation, welfare and benefits within an organization. At least two years of management / supervisory experience will be an added advantage. Must be proficient in the use of payroll system (SAP, Human Manager, IFS) Must have worked in a multinational organization for at least 3 years. Must have working knowledge of advanced excel and salary applications. Must be familiar with Best practices in the professional field of Human Resources. Requires ability to communicate in English, both verbally and written. Considerable drive and interest in performance management and improvement processes, for the optimization of company performance and employee development. Self-starting, taking initiatives to influence events to achieve goals. Well-organised, timely, and persistent. Effective teamwork - inside and outside own organisation and authority lines. Possess empathy, personal tact, cultural understanding, and strong Communication, Presentation and People skills.
Nov 01, 2019
Full Time
At APM Terminals, we are a team of over 22,000 employees spread across more than 58countries and 5 continents united by a passion to provide our expertise in port operations and container management services. By providing the expertise and port infrastructure essential to world trade, we actively support the advancement of the societies around us, enabling local economies to unlock their potential and build an even stronger global community. Working with a team of talented professionals you will get a chance to experience different cultures and make friends all over the world. You'll find a culturally diverse, stimulating environment at any of our offices, terminals or depots. When you join APM terminals, the world is your workplace We offer This position offers career development, exposure to multinational systems and process as well as an outstanding opportunity to join a professional team at APM Terminals and contribute to the success of the organization Key responsibilities Prepares and maintains organizational structures, including Job Analysis, Job Classification and Job grading. Reviews salary recommendations (merit, equity, promotion) and provides explanations in support of those recommendations. In addition, monitor organisation's salary structure and benefits; administer Incentive Programmes, and balance cost control with the need to attract and retain staff. Researches and analyses competitor's salary rates and benefits. Develops and implements competitive benefit packages and remuneration strategy, in alignment with market remuneration conditions and industry benchmarks; ensuring they are in line with legal requirements. Administers the various compensation programs in the Company, including base pay and total compensation. Manages classification of internal positions in accordance with the Mercer job evaluation process and company procedure. Participates in the development and implementation of Manuals, Policies and Procedures. Manages the administration of Welfare programmes, such as Pension, Medical schemes, NSITF and ensures budget compliance. We are looking for Requires a university degree in Human Resources, Personnel Management, Social Sciences or in other disciplines such as Statistics, Economics, Accounting, Public Administration, and Business Administration. Requires at least four to six years of being responsible for compensation, welfare and benefits within an organization. At least two years of management / supervisory experience will be an added advantage. Must be proficient in the use of payroll system (SAP, Human Manager, IFS) Must have worked in a multinational organization for at least 3 years. Must have working knowledge of advanced excel and salary applications. Must be familiar with Best practices in the professional field of Human Resources. Requires ability to communicate in English, both verbally and written. Considerable drive and interest in performance management and improvement processes, for the optimization of company performance and employee development. Self-starting, taking initiatives to influence events to achieve goals. Well-organised, timely, and persistent. Effective teamwork - inside and outside own organisation and authority lines. Possess empathy, personal tact, cultural understanding, and strong Communication, Presentation and People skills.
About Andela Marc Andresson, co-founder of the venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz wrote: “software is eating the world. ” That statement is just as true today as it was eight years ago. Software is embedded in our day-to-day, and few industries are immune. Peak behind the code and you will find brilliant engineers pushing the boundaries of what is possible. Talk to any engineering leader and they will tell you that access to talent is their number one barrier to building software and growing their business. Research the industry and you read about the 1 million computer-programming jobs that will go unfilled in 2020. That is where Andela comes in. We help engineering leaders at companies big and small bridge that gap. We are building tools, systems and processes to connect talent, no matter where they live, with the opportunities to do great things. To date, we have identified 1,000+ software engineers from Africa and placed them as full-time, embedded members of development teams at over 200+ tech companies. Along the way, we have raised $180M from Al Gore’s venture fund, Generation Partners, Google Ventures, Spark Capital, the Chan-Zuckerberg Initiative and Serena Ventures. And we are just getting started. Our People All of our people live and breathe our E.P.I.C values: Excellence : We are lifelong learners who strive for mastery of our craft Passion : We believe we are going to change the world and act accordingly Integrity : We choose extraordinary people and then trust them to do the right thing Collaboration : We know our sum is greater than our parts About the role: We are seeking a transformational, strategic and innovative human to lead and oversee global talent acquisition, operations and analytics for all of Andela’s corporate functions. This is a highly visible role, reporting into the Head of People, partnering with leadership enterprise-wide and critical to the execution of our long-term business strategy. You will be responsible for optimizing the global talent acquisition strategies, brand building, process improvement and growing the capabilities/efficiencies of our Staff Recruiting team . You will shape the future of talent acquisition by building a high volume talent acquisition org. Key Responsibilities will include: Commercial and Team Leadership Cultivate a high-performing recruiting organisation - with an emphasis on building a best in class sales and corporate recruiting team. Lead the Staff Recruiting team to hire high quality talent, consistently hitting targets Drive initiatives that inspire an insight driven approach to talent acquisition effectively at all levels of the organization across the uniquely cross-cultural Andela environment. Create and manage annual and quarterly operational planning process; working collaboratively with cross functional leaders. Business Strategy: Partner with business leaders to set and drive strategy, goals, process, and metrics. Partner with functional leadership to determine workforce planning, talent development strategies with a focus on high quality, cost effectiveness and timely execution. Develop and execute a competitive talent strategy that will ensure that the business attracts and hires the exceptional talent for each function Establish a comprehensive digital marketing strategy that drives talent acquisition and brand recognition for Andela Anticipate emerging talent requirements and proactively developing solutions to meet them and/or head off short-term critical talent shortages. Collaborate effectively with our global engineering talent acquisition function to achieve economies of scale and share best practices Modernize and Optimize Staff Recruiting Plan and deploy the infrastructure and architecture of our global staff recruiting engine. Design and implement employer branding, recruitment marketing using industry best practice and data driven strategies Team Leadership & Change Management Take an awesome team to the next level - design diverse career paths & growth opportunities for your team. Provide direct support and coaching to your team as they help their direct reports through possible transitions and strategy changes Ensure quality is priority at all times and enable your team to keep this at the top of their minds Here’s a bit of who you are: You care deeply about quality and people You are a futuristic thinker who’s excited to work in a dynamic and truly global environment You are comfortable and experienced in executive level stakeholder engagement and strategic leadership. You have a proven track record in leading high-performing, high-volume talent acquisition groups and driving cross-functional initiatives. You have significant and relevant experience across recruiting and other related talent acquisition/HR roles leading large teams. You are a process oriented & data driven leader; passionate about fixing complex operational challenges allowing for greater scalability and global impact. You are a structured, logical, and creative thinker with an ability to dissect a problem using a critical approach and iteratively test solutions. You possess strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present clear, well-thought out recommendations. You are a credible expert, influencing through a trusted advisor approach Benefits & Compensation Full-time compensation Full medical coverage Opportunity to work with the brightest minds on the planet Oh, and a chance to change the world! We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Oct 30, 2019
Full Time
About Andela Marc Andresson, co-founder of the venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz wrote: “software is eating the world. ” That statement is just as true today as it was eight years ago. Software is embedded in our day-to-day, and few industries are immune. Peak behind the code and you will find brilliant engineers pushing the boundaries of what is possible. Talk to any engineering leader and they will tell you that access to talent is their number one barrier to building software and growing their business. Research the industry and you read about the 1 million computer-programming jobs that will go unfilled in 2020. That is where Andela comes in. We help engineering leaders at companies big and small bridge that gap. We are building tools, systems and processes to connect talent, no matter where they live, with the opportunities to do great things. To date, we have identified 1,000+ software engineers from Africa and placed them as full-time, embedded members of development teams at over 200+ tech companies. Along the way, we have raised $180M from Al Gore’s venture fund, Generation Partners, Google Ventures, Spark Capital, the Chan-Zuckerberg Initiative and Serena Ventures. And we are just getting started. Our People All of our people live and breathe our E.P.I.C values: Excellence : We are lifelong learners who strive for mastery of our craft Passion : We believe we are going to change the world and act accordingly Integrity : We choose extraordinary people and then trust them to do the right thing Collaboration : We know our sum is greater than our parts About the role: We are seeking a transformational, strategic and innovative human to lead and oversee global talent acquisition, operations and analytics for all of Andela’s corporate functions. This is a highly visible role, reporting into the Head of People, partnering with leadership enterprise-wide and critical to the execution of our long-term business strategy. You will be responsible for optimizing the global talent acquisition strategies, brand building, process improvement and growing the capabilities/efficiencies of our Staff Recruiting team . You will shape the future of talent acquisition by building a high volume talent acquisition org. Key Responsibilities will include: Commercial and Team Leadership Cultivate a high-performing recruiting organisation - with an emphasis on building a best in class sales and corporate recruiting team. Lead the Staff Recruiting team to hire high quality talent, consistently hitting targets Drive initiatives that inspire an insight driven approach to talent acquisition effectively at all levels of the organization across the uniquely cross-cultural Andela environment. Create and manage annual and quarterly operational planning process; working collaboratively with cross functional leaders. Business Strategy: Partner with business leaders to set and drive strategy, goals, process, and metrics. Partner with functional leadership to determine workforce planning, talent development strategies with a focus on high quality, cost effectiveness and timely execution. Develop and execute a competitive talent strategy that will ensure that the business attracts and hires the exceptional talent for each function Establish a comprehensive digital marketing strategy that drives talent acquisition and brand recognition for Andela Anticipate emerging talent requirements and proactively developing solutions to meet them and/or head off short-term critical talent shortages. Collaborate effectively with our global engineering talent acquisition function to achieve economies of scale and share best practices Modernize and Optimize Staff Recruiting Plan and deploy the infrastructure and architecture of our global staff recruiting engine. Design and implement employer branding, recruitment marketing using industry best practice and data driven strategies Team Leadership & Change Management Take an awesome team to the next level - design diverse career paths & growth opportunities for your team. Provide direct support and coaching to your team as they help their direct reports through possible transitions and strategy changes Ensure quality is priority at all times and enable your team to keep this at the top of their minds Here’s a bit of who you are: You care deeply about quality and people You are a futuristic thinker who’s excited to work in a dynamic and truly global environment You are comfortable and experienced in executive level stakeholder engagement and strategic leadership. You have a proven track record in leading high-performing, high-volume talent acquisition groups and driving cross-functional initiatives. You have significant and relevant experience across recruiting and other related talent acquisition/HR roles leading large teams. You are a process oriented & data driven leader; passionate about fixing complex operational challenges allowing for greater scalability and global impact. You are a structured, logical, and creative thinker with an ability to dissect a problem using a critical approach and iteratively test solutions. You possess strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present clear, well-thought out recommendations. You are a credible expert, influencing through a trusted advisor approach Benefits & Compensation Full-time compensation Full medical coverage Opportunity to work with the brightest minds on the planet Oh, and a chance to change the world! We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Maersk Nigeria is looking for a seasoned Customer service professional to join our team in Lagos. He/she will be responsible for owning/managing the customer experience of his/her customers by proactively identifying issues & building relationships to the mutual benefit of the customer and Maersk. We offer At Maersk, you'll be part of a global team motivated by bringing food and commodities to people in every corner of the world. We do this through close partnerships with our valued customers, who trade everything from seafood and fruits, to clothes, electronics and cars! No matter our role in the Region our end goal is to simplify the lives of our customers. This is done through seamless processes, best in class digital solutions, and great customer service! So, we offer: i. Results orientation ii. Improved commercial and leadership capabilities iii. Interaction within broader Area for best practice sharing iv. Creating network within the global organization v. Understand market and customer drivers vi. Improve understanding of how best to generate profit for Maersk Moreover, you will expand your customer network and enrich your market and product knowledge while enhancing the Maersk's leadership position and contributing to the continuous success of the Maersk Nigeria organization Key responsibilities Have more Customer's business Acumen and ability to know what factors drives the decision making. Understanding of external factors impacting Customer's supply Chain & understand their sense of urgency, service needs, drivers and desires. Ability to align with customer expectations upfront & to be able to respond with suggested solutions Be the primary point of contact for own customers and ensure smooth execution of the end-to-end shipment lifecycle, by working closely with the customer as well as internal stakeholders. Proactively track shipments and notify customers of relevant deviations from the transport plan, including potential solutions or alternatives. Together with One team, own customer issues and engage relevant stakeholders as required to facilitate timely and effective solutions. Be fully responsible for customer satisfaction across Maersk product offering (own customers). Willingness to go the extra mile towards the customers & with focus on providing solutions. In general, actively seek out and act on continuous improvement opportunities both in relation to customers and internal / external stakeholders We are looking for Minimum BSc or Masters Degree /MBA in any business related course Minimum 5 years customer service or logistics & services experience. Proficient use (above average skill) in the use of Microsoft office tools i.e. excel, word and power point etc. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Passion for Customer Service. Pro-active person with a service-oriented mindset. Dedicated, Decisive and result orientated with a can-do attitude. Likes to get it right the first time, find root cause of issues, and can look ahead to avoid issues from happening. Able to work under pressure while keeping quality in focus. Comfortable with Change Management and capable of delivering high quality before, during and after transformation. Good process understanding and digital proficiency. Well organized, efficient and effective. An excellent team player. Good moral compass and ability to work the Company's values. • Fluent in English (written and oral)
Oct 30, 2019
Full Time
Maersk Nigeria is looking for a seasoned Customer service professional to join our team in Lagos. He/she will be responsible for owning/managing the customer experience of his/her customers by proactively identifying issues & building relationships to the mutual benefit of the customer and Maersk. We offer At Maersk, you'll be part of a global team motivated by bringing food and commodities to people in every corner of the world. We do this through close partnerships with our valued customers, who trade everything from seafood and fruits, to clothes, electronics and cars! No matter our role in the Region our end goal is to simplify the lives of our customers. This is done through seamless processes, best in class digital solutions, and great customer service! So, we offer: i. Results orientation ii. Improved commercial and leadership capabilities iii. Interaction within broader Area for best practice sharing iv. Creating network within the global organization v. Understand market and customer drivers vi. Improve understanding of how best to generate profit for Maersk Moreover, you will expand your customer network and enrich your market and product knowledge while enhancing the Maersk's leadership position and contributing to the continuous success of the Maersk Nigeria organization Key responsibilities Have more Customer's business Acumen and ability to know what factors drives the decision making. Understanding of external factors impacting Customer's supply Chain & understand their sense of urgency, service needs, drivers and desires. Ability to align with customer expectations upfront & to be able to respond with suggested solutions Be the primary point of contact for own customers and ensure smooth execution of the end-to-end shipment lifecycle, by working closely with the customer as well as internal stakeholders. Proactively track shipments and notify customers of relevant deviations from the transport plan, including potential solutions or alternatives. Together with One team, own customer issues and engage relevant stakeholders as required to facilitate timely and effective solutions. Be fully responsible for customer satisfaction across Maersk product offering (own customers). Willingness to go the extra mile towards the customers & with focus on providing solutions. In general, actively seek out and act on continuous improvement opportunities both in relation to customers and internal / external stakeholders We are looking for Minimum BSc or Masters Degree /MBA in any business related course Minimum 5 years customer service or logistics & services experience. Proficient use (above average skill) in the use of Microsoft office tools i.e. excel, word and power point etc. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Passion for Customer Service. Pro-active person with a service-oriented mindset. Dedicated, Decisive and result orientated with a can-do attitude. Likes to get it right the first time, find root cause of issues, and can look ahead to avoid issues from happening. Able to work under pressure while keeping quality in focus. Comfortable with Change Management and capable of delivering high quality before, during and after transformation. Good process understanding and digital proficiency. Well organized, efficient and effective. An excellent team player. Good moral compass and ability to work the Company's values. • Fluent in English (written and oral)
Introduction HealthPlus Limited, Nigeria's first integrative pharmacy, is the fastest-growing pharmacy chain in West Africa. We are committed to our mission of helping people achieve optimum health and vitality, while delivering superior value to stakeholders. Our vision is to be Africa's #1 for pharmacy, wellness and beauty. Recently, we secured significant foreign investment from our partners to scale up our network of retail outlets and our online business. This strategy will give us unparalleled reach across the country and beyond. CasaBella Beauty, is a one-stop store for beauty and grooming solutions for men and women. CasaBella International was incorporated in 2008 and became the exclusive distributor for Revlon in Nigeria. The first CasaBella store opened in Lagos in 2010 and today, CasaBella Beauty is the fastest-growing retailer of beauty supplies in West Africa. Our success is based on our great people, great values and a winning corporate culture. Our people are passionate, driven and committed to continuous learning in order to maintain our edge. Our testimonial is that we are proud to be members of the HealthPlus family as we are offered a strong platform to explore our potentials. We believe in best practices always and therefore employ and retain the best talents. As we expand our frontiers to redefine the world of health & beauty in Nigeria, we are looking for result driven individuals who will roll up their sleeves and share our passion & success. People who will join our team of highly motivated professionals who get the job done! No matter what your job title is, the work you do at HealthPlus supports the health and well-being of the millions of men, women and children who turn to us for care. That is because all of us - from our talented business professionals at the head office and our experts in our retail locations who serve our communities - are committed to providing the best possible service experience. With locations across Nigeria, we offer the opportunity to build a rewarding career in an environment that supports your success. ========================================================================================================== Specification The Risk Manager has the responsibility to manage and direct risk management and control activities within the department. The position is primarily responsible for coordinating internal control, risk identification, risk assessment, risk mitigation, risk monitoring and reporting. Initiate, execute and monitor programs for the implementation of HealthPlus' Risk Management framework. Develop, communicate and monitor the Company's risk appetite, key risk indicators and risk tolerances in pursuit of business objectives and provide Management with periodic status reports to embed the risk management culture in decision making process at all levels of the organisation. Drive standardisation in risk assessment approach across departments, including consistency across risk register maintenance, identifying common elements across risks, mapping relationships and dependencies between risks requirements and expectations in Health Plus. Design and implement an overall risk management process for Health Plus including determination of the financial and non-financial impact on Health Plus. Review business processes for the identification of risk applicable to the business. Periodically scan operating environment for emerging risks. Carry out periodic risk assessment sessions to help prioritize identified risks. In conjunction with the process owners, develop and document mitigating strategies for assessed risks. Create risk awareness amongst staff by providing support and training on risk management issues to staff. Report on identified risks and risk assessment progress to senior management. Deploy risk and control self assessment (RCSA) in Health Plus. Design and implement an Internal Control Framework Identify opportunities for improving controls and make the necessary recommendation to improve the related processes. Assist in the development and implementation of goals, policies, priorities and procedures relating to internal controls over financial reporting. Resolve all identified internal control issues with process owners by applying effective collaboration and facilitation skills with them. Liaise with top management and disseminate the requisite information to Management to aid internal control compliance, knowledge and awareness Assist in project management by applying techniques to assess project objectives and risks, develop estimates of resources, monitor task completion and promptly escalate to avoid barriers Identify and help to implement recommendations on Health Plus' inefficiencies on internal controls Requirements Bachelor's degree in any relevant course Minimum of eight years relevant work experience in Risk Management, Audit and Finance Excellent verbal & written communications skills Effective and Efficient Business writing skills Numerate, with good finance abilities and capable of managing budgets Strong forecasting and planning skills; able to correct assess the needs of the Business Good working knowledge of MS Office applications Sound analytical reasoning Demonstrate sound decision making & problem solving skills Good negotiation skills High level of Integrity Excellent Interpersonal & people skills Ability to demonstrate strong emotional intelligence High level of personal effectiveness; able to prioritize and manage time •Detail Orientation
Oct 29, 2019
Permanent
Introduction HealthPlus Limited, Nigeria's first integrative pharmacy, is the fastest-growing pharmacy chain in West Africa. We are committed to our mission of helping people achieve optimum health and vitality, while delivering superior value to stakeholders. Our vision is to be Africa's #1 for pharmacy, wellness and beauty. Recently, we secured significant foreign investment from our partners to scale up our network of retail outlets and our online business. This strategy will give us unparalleled reach across the country and beyond. CasaBella Beauty, is a one-stop store for beauty and grooming solutions for men and women. CasaBella International was incorporated in 2008 and became the exclusive distributor for Revlon in Nigeria. The first CasaBella store opened in Lagos in 2010 and today, CasaBella Beauty is the fastest-growing retailer of beauty supplies in West Africa. Our success is based on our great people, great values and a winning corporate culture. Our people are passionate, driven and committed to continuous learning in order to maintain our edge. Our testimonial is that we are proud to be members of the HealthPlus family as we are offered a strong platform to explore our potentials. We believe in best practices always and therefore employ and retain the best talents. As we expand our frontiers to redefine the world of health & beauty in Nigeria, we are looking for result driven individuals who will roll up their sleeves and share our passion & success. People who will join our team of highly motivated professionals who get the job done! No matter what your job title is, the work you do at HealthPlus supports the health and well-being of the millions of men, women and children who turn to us for care. That is because all of us - from our talented business professionals at the head office and our experts in our retail locations who serve our communities - are committed to providing the best possible service experience. With locations across Nigeria, we offer the opportunity to build a rewarding career in an environment that supports your success. ========================================================================================================== Specification The Risk Manager has the responsibility to manage and direct risk management and control activities within the department. The position is primarily responsible for coordinating internal control, risk identification, risk assessment, risk mitigation, risk monitoring and reporting. Initiate, execute and monitor programs for the implementation of HealthPlus' Risk Management framework. Develop, communicate and monitor the Company's risk appetite, key risk indicators and risk tolerances in pursuit of business objectives and provide Management with periodic status reports to embed the risk management culture in decision making process at all levels of the organisation. Drive standardisation in risk assessment approach across departments, including consistency across risk register maintenance, identifying common elements across risks, mapping relationships and dependencies between risks requirements and expectations in Health Plus. Design and implement an overall risk management process for Health Plus including determination of the financial and non-financial impact on Health Plus. Review business processes for the identification of risk applicable to the business. Periodically scan operating environment for emerging risks. Carry out periodic risk assessment sessions to help prioritize identified risks. In conjunction with the process owners, develop and document mitigating strategies for assessed risks. Create risk awareness amongst staff by providing support and training on risk management issues to staff. Report on identified risks and risk assessment progress to senior management. Deploy risk and control self assessment (RCSA) in Health Plus. Design and implement an Internal Control Framework Identify opportunities for improving controls and make the necessary recommendation to improve the related processes. Assist in the development and implementation of goals, policies, priorities and procedures relating to internal controls over financial reporting. Resolve all identified internal control issues with process owners by applying effective collaboration and facilitation skills with them. Liaise with top management and disseminate the requisite information to Management to aid internal control compliance, knowledge and awareness Assist in project management by applying techniques to assess project objectives and risks, develop estimates of resources, monitor task completion and promptly escalate to avoid barriers Identify and help to implement recommendations on Health Plus' inefficiencies on internal controls Requirements Bachelor's degree in any relevant course Minimum of eight years relevant work experience in Risk Management, Audit and Finance Excellent verbal & written communications skills Effective and Efficient Business writing skills Numerate, with good finance abilities and capable of managing budgets Strong forecasting and planning skills; able to correct assess the needs of the Business Good working knowledge of MS Office applications Sound analytical reasoning Demonstrate sound decision making & problem solving skills Good negotiation skills High level of Integrity Excellent Interpersonal & people skills Ability to demonstrate strong emotional intelligence High level of personal effectiveness; able to prioritize and manage time •Detail Orientation
Introduction HealthPlus Limited, Nigeria's first integrative pharmacy, is the fastest-growing pharmacy chain in West Africa. We are committed to our mission of helping people achieve optimum health and vitality, while delivering superior value to stakeholders. Our vision is to be Africa's #1 for pharmacy, wellness and beauty. Recently, we secured significant foreign investment from our partners to scale up our network of retail outlets and our online business. This strategy will give us unparalleled reach across the country and beyond. CasaBella Beauty, is a one-stop store for beauty and grooming solutions for men and women. CasaBella International was incorporated in 2008 and became the exclusive distributor for Revlon in Nigeria. The first CasaBella store opened in Lagos in 2010 and today, CasaBella Beauty is the fastest-growing retailer of beauty supplies in West Africa. Our success is based on our great people, great values and a winning corporate culture. Our people are passionate, driven and committed to continuous learning in order to maintain our edge. Our testimonial is that we are proud to be members of the HealthPlus family as we are offered a strong platform to explore our potentials. We believe in best practices always and therefore employ and retain the best talents. As we expand our frontiers to redefine the world of health & beauty in Nigeria, we are looking for result driven individuals who will roll up their sleeves and share our passion & success. People who will join our team of highly motivated professionals who get the job done! No matter what your job title is, the work you do at HealthPlus supports the health and well-being of the millions of men, women and children who turn to us for care. That is because all of us - from our talented business professionals at the head office and our experts in our retail locations who serve our communities - are committed to providing the best possible service experience. With locations across Nigeria, we offer the opportunity to build a rewarding career in an environment that supports your success. =========================================================================================================== Specification Report to the Branch Manager Dispense medicines and nutritional supplements Counsel on medicine use, disease conditions, management and preventive methods Supervise Health Care Assistants Create awareness of the Pharmacy's products and services in the community Faithfully discharge all duties according to laid down standard operating procedures (SOP's) to ensure smooth running of the business Requirements A registered Pharmacist Minimum of 2 years post NYSC experience in retail pharmacy Good interpersonal and communication skills. Friendly and matured disposition Good customer satisfaction skills •A good working knowledge of Microsoft packages
Oct 25, 2019
Permanent
Introduction HealthPlus Limited, Nigeria's first integrative pharmacy, is the fastest-growing pharmacy chain in West Africa. We are committed to our mission of helping people achieve optimum health and vitality, while delivering superior value to stakeholders. Our vision is to be Africa's #1 for pharmacy, wellness and beauty. Recently, we secured significant foreign investment from our partners to scale up our network of retail outlets and our online business. This strategy will give us unparalleled reach across the country and beyond. CasaBella Beauty, is a one-stop store for beauty and grooming solutions for men and women. CasaBella International was incorporated in 2008 and became the exclusive distributor for Revlon in Nigeria. The first CasaBella store opened in Lagos in 2010 and today, CasaBella Beauty is the fastest-growing retailer of beauty supplies in West Africa. Our success is based on our great people, great values and a winning corporate culture. Our people are passionate, driven and committed to continuous learning in order to maintain our edge. Our testimonial is that we are proud to be members of the HealthPlus family as we are offered a strong platform to explore our potentials. We believe in best practices always and therefore employ and retain the best talents. As we expand our frontiers to redefine the world of health & beauty in Nigeria, we are looking for result driven individuals who will roll up their sleeves and share our passion & success. People who will join our team of highly motivated professionals who get the job done! No matter what your job title is, the work you do at HealthPlus supports the health and well-being of the millions of men, women and children who turn to us for care. That is because all of us - from our talented business professionals at the head office and our experts in our retail locations who serve our communities - are committed to providing the best possible service experience. With locations across Nigeria, we offer the opportunity to build a rewarding career in an environment that supports your success. =========================================================================================================== Specification Report to the Branch Manager Dispense medicines and nutritional supplements Counsel on medicine use, disease conditions, management and preventive methods Supervise Health Care Assistants Create awareness of the Pharmacy's products and services in the community Faithfully discharge all duties according to laid down standard operating procedures (SOP's) to ensure smooth running of the business Requirements A registered Pharmacist Minimum of 2 years post NYSC experience in retail pharmacy Good interpersonal and communication skills. Friendly and matured disposition Good customer satisfaction skills •A good working knowledge of Microsoft packages
APM Terminals is the global terminal operating arm of the A.P. Moller-Maersk Group. APM Terminals operates a Global Terminal Network of 76 operating port and terminal facilities and 117 Inland Services operations in 59 countries around the globe. This position ensures the highest level of maintenance, readiness and repair to terminal cranes in order to maintain the operational viability of the terminal. We offer APM Terminals offers tremendous growth, career and leadership opportunities for those with the ambition, drive and dedication to become one of the best. An opportunity to be part of a high performance team that ensures APM Terminals is the most efficient, safe and profitable terminals in the region. Working with partners, shareholders, authorities and other stakeholders. Key responsibilities • Ensures that the maintenance and or remedial works of cranes are maintained in a cost-effective manner, with consideration given to quality and longer duration of maintenance free equipment. Supervises the maintenance and repair of all of the quay cranes, RTGs, RMGs & mobile cranes and supporting equipment (electrical, electronic and mechanical). Reviews and recommends updates to maintenance services policies and procedures to ensure quality, reliability, and efficiencies. Ensure that the equipment is maintained in a safe and reliable working condition in accordance with planned preventive maintenance programme and to identify and rectify repetitive problems. Oversees the administrative requirements of the crane section, including warranty obligations, inspection records, manual updates, equipment defect reports, maintenance services, policies, procedures, and practices. We are looking for • Requires at least a degree in Mechanical, Electrical engineering. Also must have additional training in both electrical and mechanical fields in any heavy industry. Requires at least eight to ten years of general supervisory experience in Crane maintenance section in any ports, mines, steel and manufacturing plants. Must have an additional five years of progressively more responsible quay crane maintenance and repair experience, including specific knowledge of electrical, electronic and mechanical and related subjects. Requires specific technical knowledge of maintenance and repair of quay cranes, RTGs, RMGs, mobile cranes, gantry cranes & spreaders. Must be able to interpret engineering drawings, layouts, and specifications. Wide range knowledge in PLC and drive control system and over all container terminal cranes control and mechanical system. Must be able to exercise good judgment in order to set priorities. Must be customer service oriented, sensitive to the needs of the departments and others. Requires intermediate to advanced verbal and written communications skills in English, in addition to effective interpersonal skills & knowledge of the local language. Requires exceptional time management, due to fast-moving, demanding work environment. A strong drive for continuous improvement. An ability to mentor and coach others.
Oct 24, 2019
Full Time
APM Terminals is the global terminal operating arm of the A.P. Moller-Maersk Group. APM Terminals operates a Global Terminal Network of 76 operating port and terminal facilities and 117 Inland Services operations in 59 countries around the globe. This position ensures the highest level of maintenance, readiness and repair to terminal cranes in order to maintain the operational viability of the terminal. We offer APM Terminals offers tremendous growth, career and leadership opportunities for those with the ambition, drive and dedication to become one of the best. An opportunity to be part of a high performance team that ensures APM Terminals is the most efficient, safe and profitable terminals in the region. Working with partners, shareholders, authorities and other stakeholders. Key responsibilities • Ensures that the maintenance and or remedial works of cranes are maintained in a cost-effective manner, with consideration given to quality and longer duration of maintenance free equipment. Supervises the maintenance and repair of all of the quay cranes, RTGs, RMGs & mobile cranes and supporting equipment (electrical, electronic and mechanical). Reviews and recommends updates to maintenance services policies and procedures to ensure quality, reliability, and efficiencies. Ensure that the equipment is maintained in a safe and reliable working condition in accordance with planned preventive maintenance programme and to identify and rectify repetitive problems. Oversees the administrative requirements of the crane section, including warranty obligations, inspection records, manual updates, equipment defect reports, maintenance services, policies, procedures, and practices. We are looking for • Requires at least a degree in Mechanical, Electrical engineering. Also must have additional training in both electrical and mechanical fields in any heavy industry. Requires at least eight to ten years of general supervisory experience in Crane maintenance section in any ports, mines, steel and manufacturing plants. Must have an additional five years of progressively more responsible quay crane maintenance and repair experience, including specific knowledge of electrical, electronic and mechanical and related subjects. Requires specific technical knowledge of maintenance and repair of quay cranes, RTGs, RMGs, mobile cranes, gantry cranes & spreaders. Must be able to interpret engineering drawings, layouts, and specifications. Wide range knowledge in PLC and drive control system and over all container terminal cranes control and mechanical system. Must be able to exercise good judgment in order to set priorities. Must be customer service oriented, sensitive to the needs of the departments and others. Requires intermediate to advanced verbal and written communications skills in English, in addition to effective interpersonal skills & knowledge of the local language. Requires exceptional time management, due to fast-moving, demanding work environment. A strong drive for continuous improvement. An ability to mentor and coach others.
Introduction HealthPlus Limited, Nigeria's first integrative pharmacy, is the fastest-growing pharmacy chain in West Africa. We are committed to our mission of helping people achieve optimum health and vitality, while delivering superior value to stakeholders. Our vision is to be Africa's #1 for pharmacy, wellness and beauty. Recently, we secured significant foreign investment from our partners to scale up our network of retail outlets and our online business. This strategy will give us unparalleled reach across the country and beyond. CasaBella Beauty, is a one-stop store for beauty and grooming solutions for men and women. CasaBella International was incorporated in 2008 and became the exclusive distributor for Revlon in Nigeria. The first CasaBella store opened in Lagos in 2010 and today, CasaBella Beauty is the fastest-growing retailer of beauty supplies in West Africa. Our success is based on our great people, great values and a winning corporate culture. Our people are passionate, driven and committed to continuous learning in order to maintain our edge. Our testimonial is that we are proud to be members of the HealthPlus family as we are offered a strong platform to explore our potentials. We believe in best practices always and therefore employ and retain the best talents. As we expand our frontiers to redefine the world of health & beauty in Nigeria, we are looking for result driven individuals who will roll up their sleeves and share our passion & success. People who will join our team of highly motivated professionals who get the job done! No matter what your jobHealthPlus Limited, Nigeria's first integrative pharmacy, is the fastest-growing pharmacy chain in West Africa. We are committed to our mission of helping people achieve optimum health and vitality, while delivering superior value to stakeholders. Our vision is to be Africa's #1 for pharmacy, wellness and beauty. Recently, we secured significant foreign investment from our partners to scale up our network of retail outlets and our online business. This strategy will give us unparalleled reach across the country and beyond. CasaBella Beauty, is a one-stop store for beauty and grooming solutions for men and women. CasaBella International was incorporated in 2008 and became the exclusive distributor for Revlon in Nigeria. The first CasaBella store opened in Lagos in 2010 and today, CasaBella Beauty is the fastest-growing retailer of beauty supplies in West Africa. Our success is based on our great people, great values and a winning corporate culture. Our people are passionate, driven and committed to continuous learning in order to maintain our edge. Our testimonial is that we are proud to be members of the HealthPlus family as we are offered a strong platform to explore our potentials. We believe in best practices always and therefore employ and retain the best talents. As we expand our frontiers to redefine the world of health & beauty in Nigeria, we are looking for result driven individuals who will roll up their sleeves and share our passion & success. People who will join our team of highly motivated professionals who get the job done! No matter what your job title is, the work you do at HealthPlus supports the health and well-being of the millions of men, women and children who turn to us for care. That is because all of us - from our talented business professionals at the head office and our experts in our retail locations who serve our communities - are committed to providing the best possible service experience. With locations across Nigeria, we offer the opportunity to build a rewarding career in an environment that supports your success. title is, the work you do at HealthPlus supports the health and well-being of the millions of men, women and children who turn to us for care. That is because all of us - from our talented business professionals at the head office and our experts in our retail locations who serve our communities - are committed to providing the best possible service experience. With locations across Nigeria, we offer the opportunity to build a rewarding career in an environment that supports your success. ======================================================================================================== Specification Manage and oversee social media content Measure the success of every social media campaign Stay up to date with latest social media best practices and technologies Collaborate with relevant Internal and external stakeholders to achieve company objectives Produce and present campaign and digital media intelligence report Monitor and manage all brand related online communities Identify and communicate with all relevant industry stakeholders and influencers to create a strong social network Assist all external partners and provide support to all associate activities Monitor advancements in digital marketing, as well as competitive landscape, for opportunities and new ideas Undertake ad hoc projects as required towards the development of the department's objectives Requirements First Degree in any marketing or any other relevant field A Master's degree is an added advantage 4 - 6 years of experience as a Social Media Officer or similar role Social Media Strategist using social media for brand awareness and impressions Excellent knowledge of Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and other social media best practices Excellent content development skills Understanding of Email Marketing Understanding of SEO and web traffic metrics Experience with doing audience and buyer persona research Good understanding of social media KPIs Familiarity with web design and publishing Excellent multitasking skills Great leadership skills Critical thinker and problem-solving skills Excellent Team player Good time-management skills Great interpersonal, presentation and communication skills IT Savvy •Excellent proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite
Oct 23, 2019
Permanent
Introduction HealthPlus Limited, Nigeria's first integrative pharmacy, is the fastest-growing pharmacy chain in West Africa. We are committed to our mission of helping people achieve optimum health and vitality, while delivering superior value to stakeholders. Our vision is to be Africa's #1 for pharmacy, wellness and beauty. Recently, we secured significant foreign investment from our partners to scale up our network of retail outlets and our online business. This strategy will give us unparalleled reach across the country and beyond. CasaBella Beauty, is a one-stop store for beauty and grooming solutions for men and women. CasaBella International was incorporated in 2008 and became the exclusive distributor for Revlon in Nigeria. The first CasaBella store opened in Lagos in 2010 and today, CasaBella Beauty is the fastest-growing retailer of beauty supplies in West Africa. Our success is based on our great people, great values and a winning corporate culture. Our people are passionate, driven and committed to continuous learning in order to maintain our edge. Our testimonial is that we are proud to be members of the HealthPlus family as we are offered a strong platform to explore our potentials. We believe in best practices always and therefore employ and retain the best talents. As we expand our frontiers to redefine the world of health & beauty in Nigeria, we are looking for result driven individuals who will roll up their sleeves and share our passion & success. People who will join our team of highly motivated professionals who get the job done! No matter what your jobHealthPlus Limited, Nigeria's first integrative pharmacy, is the fastest-growing pharmacy chain in West Africa. We are committed to our mission of helping people achieve optimum health and vitality, while delivering superior value to stakeholders. Our vision is to be Africa's #1 for pharmacy, wellness and beauty. Recently, we secured significant foreign investment from our partners to scale up our network of retail outlets and our online business. This strategy will give us unparalleled reach across the country and beyond. CasaBella Beauty, is a one-stop store for beauty and grooming solutions for men and women. CasaBella International was incorporated in 2008 and became the exclusive distributor for Revlon in Nigeria. The first CasaBella store opened in Lagos in 2010 and today, CasaBella Beauty is the fastest-growing retailer of beauty supplies in West Africa. Our success is based on our great people, great values and a winning corporate culture. Our people are passionate, driven and committed to continuous learning in order to maintain our edge. Our testimonial is that we are proud to be members of the HealthPlus family as we are offered a strong platform to explore our potentials. We believe in best practices always and therefore employ and retain the best talents. As we expand our frontiers to redefine the world of health & beauty in Nigeria, we are looking for result driven individuals who will roll up their sleeves and share our passion & success. People who will join our team of highly motivated professionals who get the job done! No matter what your job title is, the work you do at HealthPlus supports the health and well-being of the millions of men, women and children who turn to us for care. That is because all of us - from our talented business professionals at the head office and our experts in our retail locations who serve our communities - are committed to providing the best possible service experience. With locations across Nigeria, we offer the opportunity to build a rewarding career in an environment that supports your success. title is, the work you do at HealthPlus supports the health and well-being of the millions of men, women and children who turn to us for care. That is because all of us - from our talented business professionals at the head office and our experts in our retail locations who serve our communities - are committed to providing the best possible service experience. With locations across Nigeria, we offer the opportunity to build a rewarding career in an environment that supports your success. ======================================================================================================== Specification Manage and oversee social media content Measure the success of every social media campaign Stay up to date with latest social media best practices and technologies Collaborate with relevant Internal and external stakeholders to achieve company objectives Produce and present campaign and digital media intelligence report Monitor and manage all brand related online communities Identify and communicate with all relevant industry stakeholders and influencers to create a strong social network Assist all external partners and provide support to all associate activities Monitor advancements in digital marketing, as well as competitive landscape, for opportunities and new ideas Undertake ad hoc projects as required towards the development of the department's objectives Requirements First Degree in any marketing or any other relevant field A Master's degree is an added advantage 4 - 6 years of experience as a Social Media Officer or similar role Social Media Strategist using social media for brand awareness and impressions Excellent knowledge of Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and other social media best practices Excellent content development skills Understanding of Email Marketing Understanding of SEO and web traffic metrics Experience with doing audience and buyer persona research Good understanding of social media KPIs Familiarity with web design and publishing Excellent multitasking skills Great leadership skills Critical thinker and problem-solving skills Excellent Team player Good time-management skills Great interpersonal, presentation and communication skills IT Savvy •Excellent proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite
APM Terminals is the global terminal operating arm of the A.P. Moller-Maersk Group. APM Terminals operates a Global Terminal Network of 76 operating port and terminal facilities and 117 Inland Services operations in 59 countries around the globe. We are currently seeking a Chief Operating Officer to be based in APM Terminals Apapa Ltd., Lagos Nigeria. The Chief Operating Officer provides leadership and strategic direction for Operations, Technical, Security and IT functions. Ensure safe, efficient and productive service provision for both marine and landside customers. Provides input to effective strategies for operating the terminal at optimal levels. Also a key member of the terminal management team and has a direct influence on the growth and development of the terminal The role requires a strong commercial and operational focus individual to drive results and growth by building on the established customer service structure and operational performance. We offer APM Terminals Apapa Ltd. offers tremendous growth, career and leadership opportunities for those with the ambition, drive and dedication to become one of the best. If you see yourself being part of a team that helps the global economy grow through our worldwide network of customers and terminals, then we definitely want to hear from you! Working at APM Terminals brings a unique blend of being part of an exuberant, enthusiastic and fast-paced logistics company. You will have the opportunity to be exposed to various fields of expertise, from operations to customer service that will accelerate your development. We believe in encouraging our employees to learn, take risks, and grow their careers. Key responsibilities The incumbent is expected to provide measurable input to the terminals business strategy within the limits of the role. The position will be responsible for setting and delivering the main operational initiatives which are within the strategy of the terminal. Establishes and implements current and long-range goals, objectives, plans and policies of port operations and expansions. The incumbent is expected to improve the quality of existing operational processes and methods on an ongoing basis. Provides the leadership and direction for the Port/Terminal operations and takes responsibility for effective management and safety of all operations staff. Leading role in selection, negotiation and finalization of agreements with suppliers & customers including execution and maintenance of SLA's. Ensures operational processes comply with HSSE policies & procedures. Liaises with customs agents, trucking companies, customs, port authorities, etc. to ensure that their requirements are met. Responsible for setting and achieving the budget for the reporting functions. Ensures that the terminal adheres to APM Terminals Global standards on process and people development. Motivates, coaches and instructs all operational team members. Structures tasks and goals, establishes efficient courses of action, sets priorities, organises information, efficiently plans and executes daily tasks. Supports programs and initiatives that emphasise incremental improvement in work process and outputs over an open-ended period of time. Liaise with labor unions (where applicable) and on behalf of APMT take part in long-term contract negotiations with labor unions. Ensure industrial harmony with the workforce. Measure and report on operational performance and develop plans to improve relevant key performance indicators We are looking for Completed post-graduate studies in Port and/or Terminal Management, or related business studies is desirable. Minimum 7-year experience in operations management roles in terminals. Proven direct Operational experience in terminal operations or related industry. Detailed understanding of the various links with other functional areas. Proven track record and international experience managing complex systems. Excellent negotiation and relationship building skills on all levels. Union and Labour relational skills is required. Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate across the organization. Ability to provide leadership, obtain cooperation and promote a team environment to meet objectives. Experience in leading and delivering complex change initiatives in large scale operations. Must be able to adapt and execute functional or departmental business plans and contributes to the development of functional or departmental strategies. Develops solutions to match business needs, leads the development of new ideas and organizes information to develop, compare and assess alternatives. Solid understanding of the container shipping industry end-to-end and an ability to relate with shipping company and other associated industry managers. Experience in cost and productivity optimization through process optimization, as well as design and implementation of new operation procedures. Extensive understanding of modern terminal operations and terminal management systems. Extensive knowledge of APM Terminals Operating System Develops people - coaching and mentoring to build organizational capability, talent and bench strength.
Oct 23, 2019
Full Time
APM Terminals is the global terminal operating arm of the A.P. Moller-Maersk Group. APM Terminals operates a Global Terminal Network of 76 operating port and terminal facilities and 117 Inland Services operations in 59 countries around the globe. We are currently seeking a Chief Operating Officer to be based in APM Terminals Apapa Ltd., Lagos Nigeria. The Chief Operating Officer provides leadership and strategic direction for Operations, Technical, Security and IT functions. Ensure safe, efficient and productive service provision for both marine and landside customers. Provides input to effective strategies for operating the terminal at optimal levels. Also a key member of the terminal management team and has a direct influence on the growth and development of the terminal The role requires a strong commercial and operational focus individual to drive results and growth by building on the established customer service structure and operational performance. We offer APM Terminals Apapa Ltd. offers tremendous growth, career and leadership opportunities for those with the ambition, drive and dedication to become one of the best. If you see yourself being part of a team that helps the global economy grow through our worldwide network of customers and terminals, then we definitely want to hear from you! Working at APM Terminals brings a unique blend of being part of an exuberant, enthusiastic and fast-paced logistics company. You will have the opportunity to be exposed to various fields of expertise, from operations to customer service that will accelerate your development. We believe in encouraging our employees to learn, take risks, and grow their careers. Key responsibilities The incumbent is expected to provide measurable input to the terminals business strategy within the limits of the role. The position will be responsible for setting and delivering the main operational initiatives which are within the strategy of the terminal. Establishes and implements current and long-range goals, objectives, plans and policies of port operations and expansions. The incumbent is expected to improve the quality of existing operational processes and methods on an ongoing basis. Provides the leadership and direction for the Port/Terminal operations and takes responsibility for effective management and safety of all operations staff. Leading role in selection, negotiation and finalization of agreements with suppliers & customers including execution and maintenance of SLA's. Ensures operational processes comply with HSSE policies & procedures. Liaises with customs agents, trucking companies, customs, port authorities, etc. to ensure that their requirements are met. Responsible for setting and achieving the budget for the reporting functions. Ensures that the terminal adheres to APM Terminals Global standards on process and people development. Motivates, coaches and instructs all operational team members. Structures tasks and goals, establishes efficient courses of action, sets priorities, organises information, efficiently plans and executes daily tasks. Supports programs and initiatives that emphasise incremental improvement in work process and outputs over an open-ended period of time. Liaise with labor unions (where applicable) and on behalf of APMT take part in long-term contract negotiations with labor unions. Ensure industrial harmony with the workforce. Measure and report on operational performance and develop plans to improve relevant key performance indicators We are looking for Completed post-graduate studies in Port and/or Terminal Management, or related business studies is desirable. Minimum 7-year experience in operations management roles in terminals. Proven direct Operational experience in terminal operations or related industry. Detailed understanding of the various links with other functional areas. Proven track record and international experience managing complex systems. Excellent negotiation and relationship building skills on all levels. Union and Labour relational skills is required. Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate across the organization. Ability to provide leadership, obtain cooperation and promote a team environment to meet objectives. Experience in leading and delivering complex change initiatives in large scale operations. Must be able to adapt and execute functional or departmental business plans and contributes to the development of functional or departmental strategies. Develops solutions to match business needs, leads the development of new ideas and organizes information to develop, compare and assess alternatives. Solid understanding of the container shipping industry end-to-end and an ability to relate with shipping company and other associated industry managers. Experience in cost and productivity optimization through process optimization, as well as design and implementation of new operation procedures. Extensive understanding of modern terminal operations and terminal management systems. Extensive knowledge of APM Terminals Operating System Develops people - coaching and mentoring to build organizational capability, talent and bench strength.
Dispatch Agents - Jumia Food (Full Time) Who we are Jumia is the leading pan-Africa e-commerce platform. Founded in 2012, Jumia’s mission is to improve the quality of everyday life in Africa by leveraging technology to deliver innovative, convenient and affordable online services to consumers, while helping businesses grow as they use our platform to reach and serve consumers. Our platforms consist of our marketplace, which connects sellers with consumers, our logistics service, which enables the shipment and delivery of packages from sellers to consumers, and our payment service, which facilitates transactions among participants active on our platform in selected markets. Through our online platforms, consumers can access a wide range of physical and digital goods and services, fashion, electronics, beauty products and also hotel and flight bookings or restaurant delivery. With over 3,000 employees in 14 countries spanning across 6 African regions, Jumia is led by top talented leaders offering a great mix of local and international talents and is backed by very high-profile shareholders. Jumia is committed to creating sustainable impact for Africa. Jumia offers unique opportunities in a vibrant and booming environment, creating new jobs, new skills, and empowering a new generation. We are looking for talented people with a passion for Africa to join our team and embark on our exciting journey! We are currently looking for talented people with a passion for emerging markets and Africa to join our team and embark on our exciting journey. Responsibilities Jumia Food is an online food ordering site that allows consumers to conveniently order meals of their choice from their preferred restaurants, and have them delivered straight to their home / office. In particular, you will; Receive and dispatch orders Develop and optimize processes – work with senior management to lead innovation projects focused on developing, implementing, and executing a variety of strategic initiatives focused on scaling the business through expansion and lean operations. Ships items by examining items, destination, route, rate, delivery time; ordering carriers. Protects organization reputation by keeping pricing, promotion, purchase order, and credit-limit information confidential. Keeps customers informed by forwarding notice of item availability, shipment date and method, and current status; answering questions. Data entry and reporting. Requirements & Qualifications Bachelor Degree from an accrediated university. 3- 5 years of experience in logistics, distribution, operations management. Knowledge in Data entry and reporting Ability to adapt to fast-moving and evolving organizations. Proven ability to implement process improvement initiatives . Strong leadership and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to manage and develop a team. We offer A unique experience in an entrepreneurial, yet structured environment The opportunity to become part of a highly professional and dynamic team working around the world An unparalleled personal and professional growth given the challenges that we propose you to take
Oct 22, 2019
Full Time
Dispatch Agents - Jumia Food (Full Time) Who we are Jumia is the leading pan-Africa e-commerce platform. Founded in 2012, Jumia’s mission is to improve the quality of everyday life in Africa by leveraging technology to deliver innovative, convenient and affordable online services to consumers, while helping businesses grow as they use our platform to reach and serve consumers. Our platforms consist of our marketplace, which connects sellers with consumers, our logistics service, which enables the shipment and delivery of packages from sellers to consumers, and our payment service, which facilitates transactions among participants active on our platform in selected markets. Through our online platforms, consumers can access a wide range of physical and digital goods and services, fashion, electronics, beauty products and also hotel and flight bookings or restaurant delivery. With over 3,000 employees in 14 countries spanning across 6 African regions, Jumia is led by top talented leaders offering a great mix of local and international talents and is backed by very high-profile shareholders. Jumia is committed to creating sustainable impact for Africa. Jumia offers unique opportunities in a vibrant and booming environment, creating new jobs, new skills, and empowering a new generation. We are looking for talented people with a passion for Africa to join our team and embark on our exciting journey! We are currently looking for talented people with a passion for emerging markets and Africa to join our team and embark on our exciting journey. Responsibilities Jumia Food is an online food ordering site that allows consumers to conveniently order meals of their choice from their preferred restaurants, and have them delivered straight to their home / office. In particular, you will; Receive and dispatch orders Develop and optimize processes – work with senior management to lead innovation projects focused on developing, implementing, and executing a variety of strategic initiatives focused on scaling the business through expansion and lean operations. Ships items by examining items, destination, route, rate, delivery time; ordering carriers. Protects organization reputation by keeping pricing, promotion, purchase order, and credit-limit information confidential. Keeps customers informed by forwarding notice of item availability, shipment date and method, and current status; answering questions. Data entry and reporting. Requirements & Qualifications Bachelor Degree from an accrediated university. 3- 5 years of experience in logistics, distribution, operations management. Knowledge in Data entry and reporting Ability to adapt to fast-moving and evolving organizations. Proven ability to implement process improvement initiatives . Strong leadership and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to manage and develop a team. We offer A unique experience in an entrepreneurial, yet structured environment The opportunity to become part of a highly professional and dynamic team working around the world An unparalleled personal and professional growth given the challenges that we propose you to take
Customer Service Agents - Jumia Food (Full Time) Who we are Jumia is the leading pan-Africa e-commerce platform. Founded in 2012, Jumia’s mission is to improve the quality of everyday life in Africa by leveraging technology to deliver innovative, convenient and affordable online services to consumers, while helping businesses grow as they use our platform to reach and serve consumers. Our platforms consist of our marketplace, which connects sellers with consumers, our logistics service, which enables the shipment and delivery of packages from sellers to consumers, and our payment service, which facilitates transactions among participants active on our platform in selected markets. Through our online platforms, consumers can access a wide range of physical and digital goods and services, fashion, electronics, beauty products and also hotel and flight bookings or restaurant delivery. With over 3,000 employees in 14 countries spanning across 6 African regions, Jumia is led by top talented leaders offering a great mix of local and international talents and is backed by very high-profile shareholders. Jumia is committed to creating sustainable impact for Africa. Jumia offers unique opportunities in a vibrant and booming environment, creating new jobs, new skills, and empowering a new generation. We are looking for talented people with a passion for Africa to join our team and embark on our exciting journey! We are currently looking for talented people with a passion for emerging markets and Africa to join our team and embark on our exciting journey. Responsibilities Jumia Food is an online food ordering site that allows consumers to conveniently order meals of their choice from their preferred restaurants, and have them delivered straight to their home / office. In particular, you will: Work with the team leads to execute processes focused on improving customers’ experiences and overall service received by customers; in line with the set KPIs. Escalate issues to the team lead when necessary Maintain a positive, empathetic and professional attitude toward customers at all times. Respond promptly to customer inquiries. Communicate with customers through various channels. Keep records of customer interactions, transactions, comments and complaints. Communicate and coordinating with colleagues as necessary. Provide feedback on the efficiency of the customer service process. Required Skills & Qualification s Degree holder from an accredited university with at least 2 years work experience in a customer service or general operations, logistics or project management role. Comfortable in a fast-paced, demanding and analytical start-up environment. Proven track record in sales, with a demonstrated ability to increase network expansion/volumes. Demonstrated experience in building and maintaining customer/client relationships and identifying opportunities to improve business success for both parties. Creative communicator with an ability to work across multiple communication channels with experience of influencing others to drive results Advanced skills in MS office tools (e.g. Excel, Word and PowerPoint). We Offer A unique experience in an entrepreneurial, yet structured environment. The opportunity to become part of a highly professional and dynamic team working around the world An unparalleled personal and professional growth as our longer-term objective is to train the next generation of leaders for our future internet ventures Apply for this job Link to this job Share this job Location Nigeria Department Customer Service Job Title Customer Service Agents - Jumia Food (Full Time) City Lagos Country Nigeria
Oct 22, 2019
Full Time
Customer Service Agents - Jumia Food (Full Time) Who we are Jumia is the leading pan-Africa e-commerce platform. Founded in 2012, Jumia’s mission is to improve the quality of everyday life in Africa by leveraging technology to deliver innovative, convenient and affordable online services to consumers, while helping businesses grow as they use our platform to reach and serve consumers. Our platforms consist of our marketplace, which connects sellers with consumers, our logistics service, which enables the shipment and delivery of packages from sellers to consumers, and our payment service, which facilitates transactions among participants active on our platform in selected markets. Through our online platforms, consumers can access a wide range of physical and digital goods and services, fashion, electronics, beauty products and also hotel and flight bookings or restaurant delivery. With over 3,000 employees in 14 countries spanning across 6 African regions, Jumia is led by top talented leaders offering a great mix of local and international talents and is backed by very high-profile shareholders. Jumia is committed to creating sustainable impact for Africa. Jumia offers unique opportunities in a vibrant and booming environment, creating new jobs, new skills, and empowering a new generation. We are looking for talented people with a passion for Africa to join our team and embark on our exciting journey! We are currently looking for talented people with a passion for emerging markets and Africa to join our team and embark on our exciting journey. Responsibilities Jumia Food is an online food ordering site that allows consumers to conveniently order meals of their choice from their preferred restaurants, and have them delivered straight to their home / office. In particular, you will: Work with the team leads to execute processes focused on improving customers’ experiences and overall service received by customers; in line with the set KPIs. Escalate issues to the team lead when necessary Maintain a positive, empathetic and professional attitude toward customers at all times. Respond promptly to customer inquiries. Communicate with customers through various channels. Keep records of customer interactions, transactions, comments and complaints. Communicate and coordinating with colleagues as necessary. Provide feedback on the efficiency of the customer service process. Required Skills & Qualification s Degree holder from an accredited university with at least 2 years work experience in a customer service or general operations, logistics or project management role. Comfortable in a fast-paced, demanding and analytical start-up environment. Proven track record in sales, with a demonstrated ability to increase network expansion/volumes. Demonstrated experience in building and maintaining customer/client relationships and identifying opportunities to improve business success for both parties. Creative communicator with an ability to work across multiple communication channels with experience of influencing others to drive results Advanced skills in MS office tools (e.g. Excel, Word and PowerPoint). We Offer A unique experience in an entrepreneurial, yet structured environment. The opportunity to become part of a highly professional and dynamic team working around the world An unparalleled personal and professional growth as our longer-term objective is to train the next generation of leaders for our future internet ventures Apply for this job Link to this job Share this job Location Nigeria Department Customer Service Job Title Customer Service Agents - Jumia Food (Full Time) City Lagos Country Nigeria
Where You’ll Work Andela is a network of technology leaders dedicated to advancing human potential. We help companies build high-performing distributed engineering teams by investing in Africa’s most talented software engineers. Based in NYC, SF, Kigali, Cairo, Lagos, Nairobi, Accra and Kampala, Andela is catalyzing the growth of tech ecosystems across the African continent while solving the global technical talent shortage. What You’ll Do Our Andelan Senior Software Engineers epitomize ownership . They take personal responsibility for Andela’s ability to continue to deliver value to our partners. Specifically, you’ll: Use your knowledge in your core technology to delight our partners around the world. Be responsible for the coding standards, conduct and deliverables of your fast-paced, distributed, teams, by proactively communicating and prioritizing effectively . Act as role-model even in the most difficult and challenging situations , using constructive feedback, mentorship and universal respect. What You’ll Bring All Andela engineers go above and beyond. To find out more about additional suggested competencies, check out our engineer framework . Experience A minimum of 5-10 years of professional experience , during which you’ve built deep technical expertise and exercised ownership on various technical teams. Required Mastery of the core features of at least one backend language : Python, JavaScript/Node, PHP, Ruby Advanced understanding of at least one Web Framework for your language of choice: i.e Flask/Django for Python; Node/Express for JavaScript, Rails for Ruby, Lumen/Laravel for PHP. Deep knowledge of the fundamental front-end languages/technologies -- i.e HTML, CSS, JavaScript Deep knowledge of at least one front-end framework -- React, Angular, Vue as well as experience with responsive design interface development Extensive experience with architecture and design principles, building to consider maintainability, performance, security requirements, and impact. Working knowledge of at least one complementary front-end languages/frameworks (ex: React, Angular, Vue ) Intermediate understanding of at least one Web Framework for your language of choice: Flask/Django for Python; Node/Express for JavaScript, Rails for Ruby, Lumen/Laravel for PHP. Deep understanding of fundamental database concepts - relational (SQL) database, non-relational (NoSQL) database, ORMs/ODMs and Web storage API (front end) Strong ability to problem-solve, debug, and understand pertinent performance metrics Strong preference for test-driven-development (TDD) and understands its importance Comfort with at least one web server technology -- (ex: Apache, Nginx) Comfort working within at least one cloud hosting platform --(ex: AWS, GCP) Working knowledge of tools and editors -- (ex: Grunt, Sublime, Atom, JSLint) Measured experience with unit, integration, e2e and UI testing, with at least one relevant testing framework Comfort working within agile methodologies and experienced in estimation and time management Preferred Skills Working knowledge of software engineering collaboration tools (Ex: Git, Jira) Familiarity with containerization infrastructure and orchestration Awareness of the capabilities of applicable languages/frameworks/libraries as well as the inherent differences between them in order to understand trade-offs and make recommendations. What You’ll Get * Full-time compensation Full medical coverage Lunch and snacks provided daily Beautiful working environment Opportunity to work with the brightest minds inside and outside of your field A chance to change the world for the better We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. *May vary slightly based on location
Oct 22, 2019
Full Time
Where You’ll Work Andela is a network of technology leaders dedicated to advancing human potential. We help companies build high-performing distributed engineering teams by investing in Africa’s most talented software engineers. Based in NYC, SF, Kigali, Cairo, Lagos, Nairobi, Accra and Kampala, Andela is catalyzing the growth of tech ecosystems across the African continent while solving the global technical talent shortage. What You’ll Do Our Andelan Senior Software Engineers epitomize ownership . They take personal responsibility for Andela’s ability to continue to deliver value to our partners. Specifically, you’ll: Use your knowledge in your core technology to delight our partners around the world. Be responsible for the coding standards, conduct and deliverables of your fast-paced, distributed, teams, by proactively communicating and prioritizing effectively . Act as role-model even in the most difficult and challenging situations , using constructive feedback, mentorship and universal respect. What You’ll Bring All Andela engineers go above and beyond. To find out more about additional suggested competencies, check out our engineer framework . Experience A minimum of 5-10 years of professional experience , during which you’ve built deep technical expertise and exercised ownership on various technical teams. Required Mastery of the core features of at least one backend language : Python, JavaScript/Node, PHP, Ruby Advanced understanding of at least one Web Framework for your language of choice: i.e Flask/Django for Python; Node/Express for JavaScript, Rails for Ruby, Lumen/Laravel for PHP. Deep knowledge of the fundamental front-end languages/technologies -- i.e HTML, CSS, JavaScript Deep knowledge of at least one front-end framework -- React, Angular, Vue as well as experience with responsive design interface development Extensive experience with architecture and design principles, building to consider maintainability, performance, security requirements, and impact. Working knowledge of at least one complementary front-end languages/frameworks (ex: React, Angular, Vue ) Intermediate understanding of at least one Web Framework for your language of choice: Flask/Django for Python; Node/Express for JavaScript, Rails for Ruby, Lumen/Laravel for PHP. Deep understanding of fundamental database concepts - relational (SQL) database, non-relational (NoSQL) database, ORMs/ODMs and Web storage API (front end) Strong ability to problem-solve, debug, and understand pertinent performance metrics Strong preference for test-driven-development (TDD) and understands its importance Comfort with at least one web server technology -- (ex: Apache, Nginx) Comfort working within at least one cloud hosting platform --(ex: AWS, GCP) Working knowledge of tools and editors -- (ex: Grunt, Sublime, Atom, JSLint) Measured experience with unit, integration, e2e and UI testing, with at least one relevant testing framework Comfort working within agile methodologies and experienced in estimation and time management Preferred Skills Working knowledge of software engineering collaboration tools (Ex: Git, Jira) Familiarity with containerization infrastructure and orchestration Awareness of the capabilities of applicable languages/frameworks/libraries as well as the inherent differences between them in order to understand trade-offs and make recommendations. What You’ll Get * Full-time compensation Full medical coverage Lunch and snacks provided daily Beautiful working environment Opportunity to work with the brightest minds inside and outside of your field A chance to change the world for the better We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. *May vary slightly based on location
Where You’ll Work Andela is a network of technology leaders dedicated to advancing human potential. We help companies build high-performing distributed engineering teams by investing in Africa’s most talented software engineers. Based in NYC, SF, Kigali, Cairo, Lagos, Nairobi, Accra and Kampala, Andela is catalyzing the growth of tech ecosystems across the African continent while solving the global technical talent shortage. What You’ll Do Our Andelan Senior Software Engineers epitomize ownership . They take personal responsibility for Andela’s ability to continue to deliver value to our partners. Specifically, you’ll: Use your knowledge in your core technology to delight our partners around the world. Be responsible for the coding standards, conduct and deliverables of your fast-paced, distributed, teams, by proactively communicating and prioritizing effectively . Act as role-model even in the most difficult and challenging situations , using constructive feedback, mentorship and universal respect. What You’ll Bring All Andela engineers go above and beyond. To find out more about additional suggested competencies, check out our engineer framework. Experience A minimum of 5-10 years of professional experience , during which you’ve built deep technical expertise and exercised ownership on various technical teams. Languages/Frameworks Proficient at an expert level in either Java/Kotlin for Android and Objective-C/Swift for iOS. Proficient at an expert level in mobile platform frameworks -- i.e UIKit(iOS), MapKit, ARKit, RxJava, RxSwift Working knowledge of UI Design libraries/frameworks -- i.e Material Design (Android) Data Stores Expert level understanding of fundamental database concepts -- i.e database tables, querying databases, normalization, joins, database management systems Good understanding of at least one database for Mobile dev -- i.e SQLite, RealmDB Good understanding of cloud mobile database backends , like Firebase Working knowledge of ORMs/ODMs -- i.e Room ORM, SqlDelight, CoreData Testing/Security Working knowledge of network security and deep knowledge of unit, integration, e2e and UI testing , as well as other testing frameworks/libraries -- JUnit(For Java), Espresso, Appium, XCTest(iOS) Tools Working knowledge of software engineering collaboration tools -- Jira, Pivotal Tracker, Git, Mercurial Familiarity with language/platform build IDEs/tools -- i.e Simulators/Emulators and Gradle(Android), Android Studio, XCode DevOps Working knowledge of DevOps tools -- i.e Firebase, Fabric, Jenkins, Travis CI, Circle CI, Google Play Store, Apple's App Store. Working Knowledge of analytics tools -- i.e crashlytics, HockeyApp What You’ll Get * Full-time compensation Full Medical coverage Lunch and snacks provided daily Beautiful working environment Opportunity to work with the brightest minds on the planet Oh, and a chance to change the world! We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. *May vary slightly based on location
Oct 22, 2019
Full Time
Where You’ll Work Andela is a network of technology leaders dedicated to advancing human potential. We help companies build high-performing distributed engineering teams by investing in Africa’s most talented software engineers. Based in NYC, SF, Kigali, Cairo, Lagos, Nairobi, Accra and Kampala, Andela is catalyzing the growth of tech ecosystems across the African continent while solving the global technical talent shortage. What You’ll Do Our Andelan Senior Software Engineers epitomize ownership . They take personal responsibility for Andela’s ability to continue to deliver value to our partners. Specifically, you’ll: Use your knowledge in your core technology to delight our partners around the world. Be responsible for the coding standards, conduct and deliverables of your fast-paced, distributed, teams, by proactively communicating and prioritizing effectively . Act as role-model even in the most difficult and challenging situations , using constructive feedback, mentorship and universal respect. What You’ll Bring All Andela engineers go above and beyond. To find out more about additional suggested competencies, check out our engineer framework. Experience A minimum of 5-10 years of professional experience , during which you’ve built deep technical expertise and exercised ownership on various technical teams. Languages/Frameworks Proficient at an expert level in either Java/Kotlin for Android and Objective-C/Swift for iOS. Proficient at an expert level in mobile platform frameworks -- i.e UIKit(iOS), MapKit, ARKit, RxJava, RxSwift Working knowledge of UI Design libraries/frameworks -- i.e Material Design (Android) Data Stores Expert level understanding of fundamental database concepts -- i.e database tables, querying databases, normalization, joins, database management systems Good understanding of at least one database for Mobile dev -- i.e SQLite, RealmDB Good understanding of cloud mobile database backends , like Firebase Working knowledge of ORMs/ODMs -- i.e Room ORM, SqlDelight, CoreData Testing/Security Working knowledge of network security and deep knowledge of unit, integration, e2e and UI testing , as well as other testing frameworks/libraries -- JUnit(For Java), Espresso, Appium, XCTest(iOS) Tools Working knowledge of software engineering collaboration tools -- Jira, Pivotal Tracker, Git, Mercurial Familiarity with language/platform build IDEs/tools -- i.e Simulators/Emulators and Gradle(Android), Android Studio, XCode DevOps Working knowledge of DevOps tools -- i.e Firebase, Fabric, Jenkins, Travis CI, Circle CI, Google Play Store, Apple's App Store. Working Knowledge of analytics tools -- i.e crashlytics, HockeyApp What You’ll Get * Full-time compensation Full Medical coverage Lunch and snacks provided daily Beautiful working environment Opportunity to work with the brightest minds on the planet Oh, and a chance to change the world! We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. *May vary slightly based on location
Where You’ll Work Andela is a network of technology leaders dedicated to advancing human potential. We help companies build high-performing distributed engineering teams by investing in Africa’s most talented software engineers. Based in NYC, SF, Kigali, Cairo, Lagos, Nairobi, Accra and Kampala, Andela is catalyzing the growth of tech ecosystems across the African continent while solving the global technical talent shortage. What You’ll Do Our Andelan Senior Software Engineers epitomize ownership . They take personal responsibility for Andela’s ability to continue to deliver value to our partners. Specifically, you’ll: Use your knowledge in your core technology to delight our partners around the world. Be responsible for the coding standards, conduct and deliverables of your fast-paced, distributed, teams, by proactively communicating and prioritizing effectively . Act as role-model even in the most difficult and challenging situations , using constructive feedback, mentorship and universal respect. What You’ll Bring All Andela engineers go above and beyond. To find out more about additional suggested competencies, check out our engineer framework . Experience A minimum of 5-10 years of professional experience , during which you’ve built deep technical expertise and exercised ownership on various technical teams. Required Deep knowledge of at least one front-end framework -- React, Angular, Vue Working knowledge of at least one CSS framework -- Bootstrap, Materialize CSS, Semantic UI Deep knowledge of JavaScript core language concepts -- DOM manipulation, Fetch API, ES6 features Deep knowledge of the fundamental front-end languages/technologies -- HTML, CSS, JavaScript Extensive experience with architecture and design principles, building to consider maintainability, performance, security requirements, and impact. Strong ability to problem-solve, debug, and understand pertinent performance metrics Comfort working within agile methodologies and experienced in estimation and time management Deep knowledge of unit and integration testing and testing frameworks/libraries (Ex: Jest, Jasmine, Mocha) Working knowledge of tools and editors -- (ex: Grunt, JSLint) Working knowledge of at least one task runner -- gulp, npm scripts Preferred Experience using ESLint and module builders Strong preference for test-driven-development (TDD) and understands its importance What You’ll Get* Full-time compensation Full medical coverage Lunch and snacks provided daily Beautiful working environment Opportunity to work with the brightest minds inside and outside of your field A chance to change the world for the better We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. *May vary slightly based on location
Oct 22, 2019
Full Time
Where You’ll Work Andela is a network of technology leaders dedicated to advancing human potential. We help companies build high-performing distributed engineering teams by investing in Africa’s most talented software engineers. Based in NYC, SF, Kigali, Cairo, Lagos, Nairobi, Accra and Kampala, Andela is catalyzing the growth of tech ecosystems across the African continent while solving the global technical talent shortage. What You’ll Do Our Andelan Senior Software Engineers epitomize ownership . They take personal responsibility for Andela’s ability to continue to deliver value to our partners. Specifically, you’ll: Use your knowledge in your core technology to delight our partners around the world. Be responsible for the coding standards, conduct and deliverables of your fast-paced, distributed, teams, by proactively communicating and prioritizing effectively . Act as role-model even in the most difficult and challenging situations , using constructive feedback, mentorship and universal respect. What You’ll Bring All Andela engineers go above and beyond. To find out more about additional suggested competencies, check out our engineer framework . Experience A minimum of 5-10 years of professional experience , during which you’ve built deep technical expertise and exercised ownership on various technical teams. Required Deep knowledge of at least one front-end framework -- React, Angular, Vue Working knowledge of at least one CSS framework -- Bootstrap, Materialize CSS, Semantic UI Deep knowledge of JavaScript core language concepts -- DOM manipulation, Fetch API, ES6 features Deep knowledge of the fundamental front-end languages/technologies -- HTML, CSS, JavaScript Extensive experience with architecture and design principles, building to consider maintainability, performance, security requirements, and impact. Strong ability to problem-solve, debug, and understand pertinent performance metrics Comfort working within agile methodologies and experienced in estimation and time management Deep knowledge of unit and integration testing and testing frameworks/libraries (Ex: Jest, Jasmine, Mocha) Working knowledge of tools and editors -- (ex: Grunt, JSLint) Working knowledge of at least one task runner -- gulp, npm scripts Preferred Experience using ESLint and module builders Strong preference for test-driven-development (TDD) and understands its importance What You’ll Get* Full-time compensation Full medical coverage Lunch and snacks provided daily Beautiful working environment Opportunity to work with the brightest minds inside and outside of your field A chance to change the world for the better We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. *May vary slightly based on location
Where You’ll Work Andela is a network of technology leaders dedicated to advancing human potential. We help companies build high-performing distributed engineering teams by investing in Africa’s most talented software engineers. Based in NYC, SF, Kigali, Cairo, Lagos, Nairobi, Accra and Kampala, Andela is catalyzing the growth of tech ecosystems across the African continent while solving the global technical talent shortage. What You’ll Do Our Andelan Software Engineers are masters of consistent execution . They reliably deliver technical and professional value to our teams and our partners. Specifically, you’ll: Use your knowledge in your core technology to delight our partners around the world. Mentor and onboard junior engineers, by consistently displaying sound judgement, setting expectations, and working effectively, both independently and as part of a global team. Collaborate excellently with peers and stakeholders in fast-paced distributed teams, through a love of constructive feedback, dedication and universal respect. What You’ll Bring All Andela engineers go above and beyond. To find out more about additional suggested competencies, check out our engineer framework . Experience A minimum of 3-7 years of professional experience , during which you’ve built technical expertise and professionalism. Required Intermediate knowledge of at least one front-end framework -- React, Angular, Vue Working knowledge of at least one CSS framework -- Bootstrap, Materialize CSS, Semantic UI Intermediate understanding of JavaScript core language concepts -- DOM manipulation, Fetch API, ES6 features Working knowledge of unit and integration testing and testing frameworks/libraries -- Jest, Jasmine, Mocha Working knowledge of at least one task runner -- gulp, npm scripts Working knowledg e of at least one module bundler -- webpack, parcel Working knowledge of at least one version control tool -- Git, Mercurial Preferred Experience with architecture and design principles, building to consider maintainability, performance, security requirements, and impact. Knowledge of code linting and formatting tools -- ESLint, Prettier Working knowledge of Model-View-ViewModel (MVVM) architectural pattern. What You’ll Get* Full-time compensation Full medical coverage Lunch and snacks provided daily Beautiful working environment Opportunity to work with the brightest minds inside and outside of your field A chance to change the world for the better We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. *May vary slightly based on location
Oct 22, 2019
Full Time
Where You’ll Work Andela is a network of technology leaders dedicated to advancing human potential. We help companies build high-performing distributed engineering teams by investing in Africa’s most talented software engineers. Based in NYC, SF, Kigali, Cairo, Lagos, Nairobi, Accra and Kampala, Andela is catalyzing the growth of tech ecosystems across the African continent while solving the global technical talent shortage. What You’ll Do Our Andelan Software Engineers are masters of consistent execution . They reliably deliver technical and professional value to our teams and our partners. Specifically, you’ll: Use your knowledge in your core technology to delight our partners around the world. Mentor and onboard junior engineers, by consistently displaying sound judgement, setting expectations, and working effectively, both independently and as part of a global team. Collaborate excellently with peers and stakeholders in fast-paced distributed teams, through a love of constructive feedback, dedication and universal respect. What You’ll Bring All Andela engineers go above and beyond. To find out more about additional suggested competencies, check out our engineer framework . Experience A minimum of 3-7 years of professional experience , during which you’ve built technical expertise and professionalism. Required Intermediate knowledge of at least one front-end framework -- React, Angular, Vue Working knowledge of at least one CSS framework -- Bootstrap, Materialize CSS, Semantic UI Intermediate understanding of JavaScript core language concepts -- DOM manipulation, Fetch API, ES6 features Working knowledge of unit and integration testing and testing frameworks/libraries -- Jest, Jasmine, Mocha Working knowledge of at least one task runner -- gulp, npm scripts Working knowledg e of at least one module bundler -- webpack, parcel Working knowledge of at least one version control tool -- Git, Mercurial Preferred Experience with architecture and design principles, building to consider maintainability, performance, security requirements, and impact. Knowledge of code linting and formatting tools -- ESLint, Prettier Working knowledge of Model-View-ViewModel (MVVM) architectural pattern. What You’ll Get* Full-time compensation Full medical coverage Lunch and snacks provided daily Beautiful working environment Opportunity to work with the brightest minds inside and outside of your field A chance to change the world for the better We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. *May vary slightly based on location
