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Naija Jobs Daily Jobs Vacancies, Every Day! // via fulltextrssfeed.com Massive Graduate Jobs at Omidyar Network 4:56:00 PM Gist Naija Omidyar Network is recruiting on behalf of its clients in different sectors to fill the following positions below: Director, Academy Operations - Global What You Will Do Drive the global analysis behind all academy operations, informing company-wide decisions related to academy operations, staffing, product offerings, outreach methods, and organizational processes. Building, maintain, and run weekly reports across various KPIs, countries, and cohorts; create data dashboards as needed. Measure the impact and efficiency of new products, outreach methods, and business processes and recommend changes. Analyse data for ad-hoc reports using data from various sources (customer insights, customer experience, academics, measurement and evaluation, business intelligence, finance, etc). Identify and interpret patterns and trends in data, draw conclusions, and make suggestions for business improvement. Present findings through in-person presentations and documentation, using data visualization in the form of charts, graphs, tables, lists and relational databases as much as possible. Improve real-time data quality, validation, and analysis integrity eliminating irrelevant data as needed. What You Should Have Passion for Bridge's vision of democratizing the right for all children to succeed 3+ years relevant experience; background in investment banking, consulting, or other high-growth analytics preferred Proven experience analysing large datasets, drawing your own inferences, and presenting them successfully to management using a reporting tool Exceptional Excel and data management skills; SQL and SPSS a plus Prior experience within a fast-paced, metric driven sales organization; start up experience preferred Supreme organisational, critical thinking, and communications skills Bachelor's degree in relevant field (mathematics, statistics, computer science, etc) How We Work Above all else, we're looking for ambition, organization, drive, intellect, problem solving, and respect for others. You will report to the Global Director of Academy Operations Africa Sales Director Job Description The Sales Director will build partnerships with large companies and startups across multiple geographies and sectors - from technology and media to retail and the pharmaceutical industry. This is an opportunity to play a leadership role at a fast-growing startup backed by some of the most respected VC's in the U.S., Europe, and Africa. In this role, you'll not only have a chance to help local and global industry find top-tier talent, you'll have a chance to make a powerful social impact across Africa by empowering the continent's best and brightest to reach for their dreams. Sales Director Responsibilities The Director of Sales will be responsible for developing, leading, and implementing the African Sales strategy for Andela. This will require the ability to work across teams in Africa and the US as well as develop a robust pipeline of corporate prospects in Africa. The Director will be measured on performance and sales targets, which will be decided upon with the Senior Management team Key Attributes of this Role Include You have a track record selling into large companies. You know how to navigate the bureaucracy and overcome whatever obstacles are thrown your way. You have experience selling a new product or offering, something that has never been sold before. You think strategically about what companies to pursue and how to pursue them. You are tenacious and persistent and don't give up until the answer is yes. You like people, can talk to anyone, and make friends easily. You're equally comfortable talking with the HR or engineering teams. You love data and using it to inform your strategy and drive better decision-making. You care about what we do. You know this isn't just about helping companies find technology talent, it's about leveling the playing field for the world's brightest young people. Qualifications Track record as a top performer. 5-10 years of sales experience. Established relationships at leading African companies a MUST Experience selling professional services to African companies a MUST Being a good person; we have a "no jerk" policy at Andela. Officer, Academy Intelligence - Global Job Descriptions The Global Officer of Academy Intelligence will drive the analysis behind all academy operations informing company-wide decisions related to academy operations, staffing, product offerings, outreach methods, and organizational processes. The ideal candidate for this role is a problem solver with strong analytical skills, excellent time-management and organizational habits, and the ability to clearly communicate and present information. Responsibilities What you will do: Drive the global analysis behind all academy operations, informing company-wide decisions related to academy operations, staffing, product offerings, outreach methods, and organizational processes. Building, maintain, and run weekly reports across various KPIs, countries, and cohorts; create data dashboards as needed. Measure the impact and efficiency of new products, outreach methods, and business processes and recommend changes. Analyse data for ad-hoc reports using data from various sources (customer insights, customer experience, academics, measurement and evaluation, business intelligence, finance, etc). Identify and interpret patterns and trends in data, draw conclusions, and make suggestions for business improvement. Present findings through in-person presentations and documentation, using data visualization in the form of charts, graphs, tables, lists and relational databases as much as possible. Improve real-time data quality, validation, and analysis integrity eliminating irrelevant data as needed. Requirements What you should have: Passion for Bridge's vision of democratizing the right for all children to succeed 3+ years relevant experience; background in investment banking, consulting, or other high-growth analytics preferred Proven experience analysing large datasets, drawing your own inferences, and presenting them successfully to management using a reporting tool Exceptional Excel and data management skills; SQL and SPSS a plus Prior experience within a fast-paced, metric driven sales organization; start up experience preferred Supreme organisational, critical thinking, and communications skills Bachelor's Degree in relevant field (mathematics, statistics, computer science, etc) How We Work Above all else, we're looking for ambition, organization, drive, intellect, problem solving, and respect for others. You will report to the Global Director of Academy Operations. Manager, Training & Culture - Global Job Description Academy Managers are the lifeblood of Bridge. They are the ones on the ground living our mission with the very pupils we are here to serve. They are not only Academy Managers, but also role models - the adults pupils admire and the leaders parents trust. The Global Manager of Training and Culture is responsible for designing the scalable and easy-to-implement tools and processes for the recruitment, assessment, training, and on-going professional development of Academy Managers as well as their supervisors - Area Managers and Regional Managers - and adjacent roles like Customer Care (call centre) associates and Quality Insurance inspectors, who help Academy Managers perform at their best. Responsibilities Design recruitment and assessment procedures to identify top candidates; these tools will be used by 100+ people in the field across our operating countries - all tools and processes must be quick and easy to use. Redesign our induction training for Academy Manager to be shorter, more inspirational/mission-focused, more customer/community-focused, and include more experiential and practical learning. Ensure all Academy Managers are able to successfully to manage their academies including pupil admissions, fees collections, supplies/inventory management, staff management and mentorship, retail and concession sales, and more - altogether ensuring that all academies continue to grow their pupil reach and maximize their revenue. Design on-going professional development training through in-person classes, workshops, online tutorials, readings, videos, and other new media in order to ensure our Academy Managers continue to develop and practice best in class retail management techniques at their academies, drive efficiencies, inspire their teams and community, and maximize their revenue. Work with Global Manager of Academy Management Tools to design better tools for managers to use, thereby simplifying the training process. Train Training and Culture Managers as well as Training Officers and Associates across all operating countries in how to best deliver these teachings. Spend time in Bridge communities developing a knowledge of the market, competitors, and trends as well as driving customer insights and critical business issues opportunities; partner with other teams throughout Bridge as needed. Requirements Passion for Bridge's vision of democratizing the right for all children to succeed 5+ years relevant experience - at least 1+ year of which must be at a retail chain and 1+ year of which must be in a recruiting or training capacity Prior experience within a fast-paced, metric driven sales organization; experience in human-centred design preferred Supreme organisational, critical thinking, and communications skills Experience working in developing countries and/or with low income customers highly encouraged Bachelor's Degree in relevant field, graduate degrees preferred. Consultant, Curriculum and Learning About Role We are seeking a consultant on Curriculum and Learning who can help the organization devise strategies to place perpetual learning at the core of our fast-growing organization. You have a dogged focus on improving student learning outcomes. You know how to build educational programs that can scale and build teams that execute internationally. You must be passionate about Andela's mission and share our values of excellence, integrity, teamwork and passion for our work. We treat our curriculum like we treat software: as an excellent, but incomplete, piece of technology. Your primary objective is to optimize limited resources for maximum knowledge retention during Andela's training period and beyond to help achieve Andela's business goals. Scope (subject to refinement with consultant) Work closely with business leaders to identify training requirements, priorities and objectives. Conduct systematic objective assessments of current training; identify strengths and weaknesses. Conduct initial assessment of our training in comparison to industry standards Determine what needs to be adjusted to improve execution and knowledge retention. Define metrics to effectively measure, benchmark and monitor the impact of learning and development on the business Determine what content needs to be developed and process of developing and refining the curriculum. Develop a plan to train all current trainers on measuring progress and empower them to train others Establish strategy, plan and systems needed to facilitate company objectives via continuing education for team and Fellows throughout 4 year fellowship Support the development of budgets, cost projections and comparisons of actual financial data against projections to ensure cost effectiveness Develop a plan for marketing the learning function both internally and externally. Report recommendations and progress to Andela's senior team Begin to implement recommendations including Baseline technical and soft skills assessment pre boot camp and at D0 level, suggested changes Mapping of all activities in the training period (MONTH ONE and simulation) to Client Readiness indicators OR other indicators with specific reasons why this skill set is necessary/valuable for client work Conduct Training with all current trainers on measuring progress with methods recommended in report Demonstration of what changed in first 3 months and the case for why those changes ought to have occurred and how we will see if they pay off Deliver weekly verbal reports to senior team on progress and one final presentation Requirements 10+ years leading development and delivery of educational programs with a focus on engineering/software development and/or project management within the high tech or business consulting industries In depth knowledge of human capital needs of current businesses, particularly businesses that require software developers and who operate remotely Experience teaching, training teachers, monitoring and evaluating programs, and incorporating learning back into training. Demonstrated understanding of scalable learning technologies, training methods, content authoring techniques Highly collaborative - 10+ years of confident leadership with the ability to build rapport, confidence and trust among all employees; M&E: Able to successfully train and convey importance of measurement and evaluation to large teams with a proven ability to effectively re-incorporate learnings back into training. Experienced communicator - adept at working with senior management in a corporate environment and ability to work cross-functionally with a variety of people from writers to engineers to designers to instructors A Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Education, Computer Science/Engineering or a related field a plus User Interface Designer About the Role In the role of User Interface Designer, you are a crucial member of the Tech and Training team here at Andela. You'll be responsible for Interface Design for internal projects as well as several client projects. You will be the go-to man for anything design, pixel perfection, information architecture and product design best practices. You will also be accountable for holding every developer in Andela to high design standards. Responsibilities Come up with superb user interface designs for applications (both in-house and for clients) Convert PSD to pixel-perfect, hand-coded HTML/CSS Work closely with developers and client to turn idea into product Convert an existing "desktop" feature into a responsive feature that works across smart phones and tablets Interview customers and incorporate their feedback into your design work Use your eye for detail to do final acceptance testing (cross-browser, UX, etc) on new features once they have been built and are ready for production Your Skills You are comfortable using Prototyping tools like Balsamiq, Invision or Photoshop to create Low Fidelity prototypes for web applications. You are comfortable communicating with a client in the US and are able to help flesh out requirements into User Interfaces. You have experience designing High Fidelity prototypes using Photoshop. You've worked in various roles with a strong focus on front-end development for web-based applications that are responsive and look great on both desktop and mobile You can translate high-fidelity PSDs into pixel-perfect prototypes using HTML5, CSS3 and AngularJS that work across all modern browsers You have worked with Foundation, Bootstrap and Angular.js on multiple projects You can work on your own most of the time but are open to feedback because you know it helps you continue to improve - so you seek it out regularly Experience: A proven ability to create products that people love to use Worked with both Startups and established companies You've had to wear in multiple hats in previous roles Skills Trainer The Specific Responsibilities of the Skills Trainer Include: Primary trainer and coach for fellows undergoing MONTH ONE onboarding Maintain rubrics and grading systems for fellows undergoing MONTH ONE onboarding Become an expert in applied improvisation and use that expertise to effectively use business improv as a teaching tool Develop, teach and deliver curricula related to professional development of fellow soft skills during MONTH ONE Collaborate with technical trainers and project simulation experts to ensure that the rest of training delivers fellows that are ready for client success upon graduation to D1 level Ensure that curricula, policies and procedures are properly documented Create systems to ensure evolution of curricula, policies and procedures as per standards set by Success Department. As the Ideal Candidates for this Role You Exemplify: Educational experience (teacher, coach, counselor etc.) Demonstrable understanding of pedagogical concepts (curriculum, metrics, standards, objectives, etc.) High intelligence and thirst for knowledge High adaptability, flexibility and openness to change Clear-spoken, extroverted and gregarious nature, with experience in theater or improv arts preferred. Benefits & Compensation 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, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Deputy Country Director Job Description Andela is hiring a Deputy Country Director, a seasoned professional who is passionate about building the next generation of technology leaders in Africa. You are someone who believes we can do something to unlock this talent - and you know that if we can, we must. You bring more than passion to the role: you are a world-class manager with exceptional operational expertise and demonstrated strong leadership skills. You're an expert in building and managing complex operations and developing the processes necessary for scale. You are eager for the challenge of molding and shaping an exceptional set of individuals and programs into an integrated, world-class institution for technology training. You know how to think - and act - big, while holding a strong moral compass in everything you do. The Key Attributes For This Role Are Operational Excellence. Whether in building your own company or previous experience working in operations at a company, you demonstrated expertise in designing and managing processes for scale, managing budgets, and building lasting systems for strong personnel management. Specifically, you will support talent growth, ensure high staff and fellow retention rates, plan and manage the budget, and help scale the operations across your country. Demonstrated ability to build and scale organizations or initiatives. Andela is at a critical point: We proved a concept in one location but we will need a strong operational leader to begin our expansion into other countries. You are entrepreneurial and creative, eager to find ways to develop talent, build a team, and set up a business for scale. You have strong business skills and will be comfortable managing a multi-million dollar budget and engaging multiple global partners who are core to the success of Andela. You have a natural ability to work across borders to connect with our global team to help scale our training and talent around the world. Team building and cross-cultural skills. You should have significant experience leading strong teams; and you should be an expert at working with diverse groups of learners. A deep commitment to our mission. We are looking for a leader with evidence of operational skills, curiosity, a quality mindset and a commitment to building things. You will have demonstrated an ability and interest in creating large-scale change. This could be seen through your involvement in building companies or non-profits and developing talent, whether in health care, education, politics, financial inclusion, or some other area that is meaningful to you. Specific responsibilities include: Co-lead all operational elements of Andela's flagship Center in Nigeria. Optimize and manage every aspect of the operations of Andela Nigeria. Managing all Nigeria's real estate, both office and residential including oversight of safety and security of all locations Develop and maintain highly detailed budgets and timely financial projections Complete quarterly (or more) financial and operational reviews and reports for Andela-NYC Build and maintain strong processes and systems across all Andela Nigeria locations. Maintain and create highly-structured, processes, systems and recommendations with a data-driven approach Maintain and create "playbooks," detailed manuals that document all relevant parts of the Andela model operating from Lagos; continually update and improve manuals in preparation for training other teams Build systems and processes that successfully inform Andela-NYC team and other locations of all topline recurring indicators of success and that explain and troubleshoot any major outliers or obstacles to success Support world-class tech training program by overseeing the well-being and pipeline of all Fellows through training and into employment. Keep recruitment and training on schedule Oversee process of transitioning trainees from two-week Boot Camps into longer training and eventually employment) including the integration of professional development and client-facing skills from (project management, business English, etc.) Oversee the integration of total employment packages to employees including health care, savings plans, residential options and more Work with international team to ensure tracking, transitions and timelines as employees move into full-time consultancies) Convey any challenges to full team including Andela leadership Manage, coach and mentor a strong team. Share management responsibility for all staff in Nigeria including functional Directors, Lead Trainer, Assistant Trainers, and other support staff and consultants Provide structured evaluations of employee performance at least twice a year Support manpower planning and make recommendations for any needed roles in addition to existing team Support and scope out expansion to other locations in your country and across Africa. Make recommendations to Andela leadership about future locations in your region Responsibility for leading new initiatives around Andela's expansion particularly related to real estate Be part of a larger team to design and execute Andela's growth strategy Create a Best Place to Work at Andela Nigeria. Oversee overall engagement and wellbeing across Andela Nigeria Qualifications & Characteristics Ideal candidates for this role will have: At least 5-10 years of post-undergraduate, full time work experience Experience managing operations, including detailed budgeting and reporting, in a complex environment Experience rapidly growing /scaling a project Experience of Real Estate Management in Nigeria and/or Employee Engagement Experience developing and managing a culture of continuous learning and improvement Experience managing and coordinating teams to deliver on a tight schedule Work and living experience in emerging markets Record of strong academic performance from a leading undergraduate and, if attended, graduate institution Experience of working across cultures Graduate degree in relevant field preferred Experience at start-ups a plus Benefits & Compensation 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 Manager, Academy Management Tools - Global Responsibilities Develop better systems and tools for Academy Managers to plan their days and prioritise the work needs to be done; make system dynamic enough to be able to be mass customised per each academy's individual needs Develop better systems for planning parent outreach for new parents as well as meetings and meeting history with existing parents; pupil growth, retention, and revenue are central to the Academy Manager's success Develop better systems for tracking prospective pupils, existing pupils, and updating information - including safety and medical information in addition to academic, payment, and meeting history Develop processes for personnel management including supervising, mentoring, and inspiring teachers as well as academy cook and caretaker/general labourer; everyone's role is important to the complete academy experience Develop better systems for tracking supplies, vendors, and overall inventory management, including working with the Global Director of Retail Products in regards to uniforms, class supplies, and other non-academic products Create short, easy-to-use documentation and manuals for all tools and processes Work with Global Manager of Training and Culture to ensure all tools and processes are understood and taught correctly Spend time in Bridge communities developing a knowledge of the market, competitors, and trends as well as driving customer insights and critical business issues opportunities; partner with other teams throughout Bridge as needed. Requirements 5+ years relevant experience, including proven experience developing systems, tools, manuals, and/or accountability metrics Prior experience within a fast-paced, metric driven sales organization; experience in human-centred design preferred Supreme organisational and communications skills Experience working in developing countries and/or with low income customers highly encouraged Bachelor's Degree in relevant field, graduate degrees preferred We particularly value experience in extreme growth situations. Passionate about Bridge's vision of democratizing the right for all children to succeed. Technical Coordinator About The Technical Coordinator As Technical Coordinator, you will be responsible for helping Andela's Software Engineers successfully engage remote clients. Distributed work environments are growing in popularity but the lack of physical proximity still brings unique operational challenges. As our engineers partner with teams spread around the world, across industries and across technology stacks, your role will be to help make the client and the remote team feel much closer. No two days will ever be alike and variety will be the only constant. In the morning, you might find yourself helping engineers better understand the business value of their California team's user stories; in the afternoon, you might virtually travel across the Atlantic in order to support another team of engineers as they strategically plan a data migration for their team in London. With your knowledge of business, technology, remote communication and agile project management, you will help make the distance between our engineers and their teams---thousands of kilometers in most cases---feel like a logistical afterthought. Responsibilities The specific Responsibilities of the Technical Coordinator Position Include: Interfacing with the client to understand a client's business as well as their goals and visions for products being supported by Andela Assigning work to ensure that our engineers are always working on high priority tasks that will bring the most value to their team. Ensuring that our engineers are able to understand the business context and value of their tasks, as well as how it impacts users. Working with our engineers to decompose high level stories into smaller, specific tasks and provide high level design support to help them understand how to solve specific coding challenges. Perform code reviews to ensure that the work being submitted to the client follows the client's coding standards as well as meets the letter and spirit of the assigned task Assist our engineers in effectively communicating with their teams Requirements As the ideal candidate for this role you: Have a four-year Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or a related field from an accredited university. Have at least 5 years of experience working in software development, technology consulting or software product management Have experience effectively working remotely Are passionate about the evolving technology landscape and enjoy leveraging advancements to solve business problems Have a strong understanding of agile software development techniques Have a vibrant personality and exceptional communication skills (English, verbal and written) Have the ability to build rapport and communicate with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds. Have excellent interpersonal skills. Have strong leadership skills. Strongly motivated by our social mission of training 100 thousand young Africans in next 10 years. Consultant, Curriculum and Learning About the Role Andela is seeking a consultant on Curriculum and Learning who can help the organization devise strategies to place perpetual learning at the core of our fast-growing organization. You have a dogged focus on improving student learning outcomes. You know how to build educational programs that can scale and build teams that execute internationally. You must be passionate about Andela's mission and share our values of excellence, integrity, teamwork and passion for our work. We treat our curriculum like we treat software: as an excellent, but incomplete, piece of technology. Your primary objective is to optimize limited resources for maximum knowledge retention during Andela's training period and beyond to help achieve Andela's business goals. Scope (subject to refinement with consultant) Work closely with business leaders to identify training requirements, priorities and objectives. Conduct systematic objective assessments of current training; identify strengths and weaknesses. Conduct initial assessment of our training in comparison to industry standards Determine what needs to be adjusted to improve execution and knowledge retention. Define metrics to effectively measure, benchmark and monitor the impact of learning and development on the business Determine what content needs to be developed and process of developing and refining the curriculum. Develop a plan to train all current trainers on measuring progress and empower them to train others Establish strategy, plan and systems needed to facilitate company objectives via continuing education for team and Fellows throughout 4 year fellowship Support the development of budgets, cost projections and comparisons of actual financial data against projections to ensure cost effectiveness Develop a plan for marketing the learning function both internally and externally. Report recommendations and progress to Andela's senior team Begin to implement recommendations including Baseline technical and soft skills assessment pre boot camp and at D0 level, suggested changes Mapping of all activities in the training period (MONTH ONE and simulation) to Client Readiness indicators OR other indicators with specific reasons why this skill set is necessary/valuable for client work Conduct Training with all current trainers on measuring progress with methods recommended in report Demonstration of what changed in first 3 months and the case for why those changes ought to have occurred and how we will see if they pay off Deliver weekly verbal reports to senior team on progress and one final presentation Experience 10+ years leading development and delivery of educational programs with a focus on engineering/software development and/or project management within the high tech or business consulting industries In depth knowledge of human capital needs of current businesses, particularly businesses that require software developers and who operate remotely Experience teaching, training teachers, monitoring and evaluating programs, and incorporating learning back into training. Demonstrated understanding of scalable learning technologies, training methods, content authoring techniques Highly collaborative - 10+ years of confident leadership with the ability to build rapport, confidence and trust among all employees; M&E: Able to successfully train and convey importance of measurement and evaluation to large teams with a proven ability to effectively re-incorporate learnings back into training. Experienced communicator-- adept at working with senior management in a corporate environment and ability to work cross-functionally with a variety of people from writers to engineers to designers to instructors A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Education, Computer Science/Engineering or a related field a plus Andela Nigeria Fellow Class XII Do you have a passion for technology? Do you have a passion for improving the lives of your fellow citizens? Of helping to improve the lives of all Africans? Consider applying to the Andela Fellowship, a 4-year, paid opportunity to master the craft of professional software development while working for leading technology companies around the globe. Graduates are expected to be tomorrow's most successful leaders both on the continent and around the world. Applicants that make it through our screening process are invited to participate in a free, two-week-long Boot Camp led by senior developers hailing from some of the world's top engineering schools. It is one of the most rigorous training experiences in the world and you will learn fundamentals of programming. Impress us during your Boot Camp experience, and you will be invited to become an Andela Fellow. If you accept, you will begin our paid software developer training program and receive at least 1000 hours of hands-on training in HTML, CSS, JavaScript and other web and mobile software development skills. Andela is a new kind of academic experience. It is somewhat like a university, except instead of paying tuition, you earn a healthy income and benefits. Once you are done with basic training and ready to advance, usually within 6 months, we place you as a remote member of a team with one of our partner companies around the globe. You will get to apply your new knowledge to real work while Andela provides you with ongoing professional development and coaching to ensure that you evolve with the industry and graduate with maximum potential for long-term success. Simply put, the Andela Fellowship is an unparalleled opportunity. But do not take our word for it. "I've been in school for 24 years," says Solomon, an Andela Fellow, about our Boot Camp, "...but this was the most valuable and interactive two weeks of my life!" Recruitment Schedule for Andela Class XII Application Deadline: August 16th Home Study Test: The Home Study test is a requirement for making it through our selection process. Please study and complete the Home Study curriculum before your test. Interview Dates: August 24th - August 28th Bootcamp: September 7th - September 18th Bootcamp is a free two-week-long training where you will gain valuable programming skills. When it is over, the highest-performing participants will receive job offers to join Andela full-time as Andela Fellows. Andela Class XII Fellowship: October 2015 - October 2019 The Andela Fellowship begins with an intensive paid three-month-long immersion training program where you will receive 1000 hours of highly valuable software development training. After three months of training, you will work on practice projects in collaboration with other fellows in the program, to enhance your teamwork and problem-solving skills. Within 6 months, you will gain sufficient confidence to be placed as a remote Junior Developer on project teams at top technology companies around the world. As a high-performing Andela Fellow, you are guaranteed ongoing professional development training and employment with Andela for a period of four years. After thefour year program, Andela Fellows can be expected to; start their own technology companies, go on to work at other companies seeking employees of the highest caliber, or be hired by Andela to continue our mission of training 100 thousand young Africans across the continent. Method of Application Interested and qualified candidates should visit Omidyar Network Career Page Ongoing Recruitment at Dangote 4:55:00 PM Gist Naija The Dangote Group is a diversified and fully integrated conglomerate with interests across a range of sectors in Nigeria and Africa. Current interests include Cement, Sugar, Flour, Salt, Pasta, Beverages, Noodles, Poly Products, Transportation and real estate with new initiatives in the Oil and Gas, Telecommunication, Fertilizer and Steel sector of the economy. Key Accounts Director   Business: Cement Function/Domain: Key Accounts Management (KAM) Project Description The Key Accounts Director maintains and expands relationships with strategically important large customers. Assigned to three to five named customers, the Key Account Director is responsible for achieving sales quota and assigned key account objectives. He/She represents the entire range of company products and services to assigned customers, while leading the customer account planning cycle and ensuring assigned customers' needs and expectations are met by the company. Job Responsibilities Establishing productive, professional relationships with key personnel in assigned customer accounts. Coordinating the involvement of company personnel, including support, service, and management resources, in order to meet account performance objectives and customers' expectations. Meeting assigned targets for profitable sales volume and strategic objectives in assigned accounts Proactively leading a joint company-strategic account planning process that develops mutual performance objectives Desired Qualification/Preferred Competencies Bachelors Degree in any discipline. Masters Degree with specialization in Marketing will be an added advantage. Membership of the Nigerian Institute of Marketing Certification will be a plus, but not mandatory. Minimum of 10-15 years of experience, in Sales Management, with experience managing strategic and key accounts. FMCG industry experience will be an advantage Previous experience working in a frontline customer-facing role will be an advantage. Customer Care Head   Business: Cement Function/Domain: Marketing Project Descriptions Providing leadership and direction to the customer relations care function to ensure consistent quality in service delivery, customer satisfaction and ultimately, customer retention and expansion of customer base. Developing and driving the implementation of approved programmes or initiatives for customer relations and call centre operations. Developing quality/ performance measures for the department and monitor periodically to ensure targets are achieved. Job Responsibilities Instituting relevant systems to support the CRM framework and ensure timely resolution of complaints or enquiries from customers. Liaising with other sales & marketing unit heads to obtain and provide information on customers. Staying abreast of new technologies in customer relations and call centre operations and provide recommendations to Management on relevant improvements. Driving periodic customer surveys and provide results to the Market Intelligence team for inclusion in Market Intelligent Desired Qualification/Preferred Competencies Bachelor's Degree in any discipline. Master's Degree with specialization in Marketing will be an added advantage, but not mandatory. Sound FMCG experience in managing global/international brands will be a prerequisite. Experience in Channel Marketing will be an advantage Must have at least 10 years work experience Regional Director Sales and Distribution   Function/Domain: Sales/Business Development Project Description Provide commercial leadership and co-ordination across a geographic location to achieve volume and share objectives through leading the development and the execution of the Sales and Distribution Operation Plan for the Region. Job Responsibilities Developing and executing annual Region Commercial Business Plans. Driving commercial and execution capabilities leveraging Right Execution Daily and implementing the defined Picture of Success at retail. Actively pursuing opportunities to improve our Route to Market, leveraging best practices from other markets. Ensuring application of consumer programs designed to enhance consumer brand equity. Developing and execute operational elements of agreed product / price / pack / channel plans Driving Desired Qualification/Preferred Competencies Bachelors Degree in any discipline Masters Degree with specialization in Marketing will be an added advantage Membership of the Nigerian Institute of Marketing Certification will be a plus, but not mandatory Minimum of 10-15 years experience in Sales and Distribution Management in FMCG industry. Previous experience working within product marketing organization is a key requirement for success in this role. Head of Marketing   Business: Cement Function/Domain: Marketing Project Description Drive the articulation, implementation and monitoring of Company' marketing strategy and associated plan aimed at meeting customers' needs, enhancing brand equity and ultimately increasing revenue generation for the company. Job Responsibilities Developing and agreeing marketing plans with Director of Sales & Marketing and oversee implementation in line with Company's strategy, goals and objectives. Providing overall guidance and direction in the execution of marketing functions. Coordinating market research and intelligence activities geared towards providing market information for decision-making - market trends, buyer values, competitors, SWOT, etc. Facilitating implementation of the approved brand, pricing and packaging strategy for Desired Qualification/Preferred Competencies Bachelors Degree in any discipline. Masters Degree with specialization in Marketing will be an added advantage. Minimum of 10-15 years experience in Marketing Management. Certification in Marketing will be a plus, but not mandatory. Sound FMCG experience in managing global/international brands will be a prerequisite. Experience in Channel Marketing will be an advantage. Deputy Region Director Sales and Distribution   Project Description Provide commercial leadership and co-ordination across a geographic location to achieve volume and share objectives through leading the development and the execution of the Sales and Distribution Operation Plan for the Region. Job Responsibilities Developing and executing annual Region Commercial Business Plans Driving commercial and execution capabilities leveraging Right Execution Daily and implementing the defined Picture of Success at retail Actively pursuing opportunities to improve our Route to Market, leveraging best practices from other markets Ensuring application of consumer programs designed to enhance consumer brand equity Developing and execute operational elements of agreed product / price / pack / channel plans Desired Qualification/Preferred Competencies Bachelors Degree in any discipline. Master's Degree with specialization in Marketing will be an added advantage. Membership of the Nigerian Institute of Marketing Certification will be a plus, but not mandatory. Minimum of 10-15 years' experience in Sales and Distribution Management in FMCG industry. Previous experience working within product marketing organization is a key requirement for success in this role. Method of Application Use links below to apply Key Accounts Director Customer Care Head Regional Director, Sales and Distribution Head of Marketing Deputy Regional Director Sales and Distribution Deadline: 7 November, 2015 Graduate Engineers at EPCM Engineers 4:52:00 PM Gist Naija EPCM Engineers Limited - From the early stages of an engineering project, our experienced engineers provide expertise needed to derive optimal project definitions in a robust application of the conceptual design and selection process. Through iterative utilization of formulation, analysis, cost estimation/optimization techniques, risk assessments, research, decision analysis, specification and modification, we add value by developing concepts that refine functional requirements within our client's financial constraints, schedule, quality and the international and local Regulatory Compliance framework. Because the greatest opportunity to control project costs and risk lie in the quality of work at the concept selection and definition stage, we ensure that our clients get the best of services that often yield substantial cost savings without compromising on quality and content.   Requirements Apply for consideration into the vacancies for Graduate trainees in our affiliate organizations if you meet the following minimum requirements: B.Sc in any Engineering discipline First Class Honours Degree ONLY Under 25 Years s at December 30, 2015 Completed NYSC program. Method of Application Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's outlining relevant experience to:humanresources.epcm@gmail.com and copy humanresources@epcmengineers.com Subject Title must be in the following format: Full Names/Discipline/Class of degree/Place of residence/Age Example: Johnson Philips/Chemical Engineering/FIRST CLASS/Lekki, Lagos/25 Note: Applicants living around Lekki/Ajah environs will be more advantaged. Deadline: 24 October, 2015 Job in a Real Estate and Construction Company via W-Holistic 4:51:00 PM Gist Naija W-Holistic Business Solutions - Our client, a Real Estate and Construction company, is looking for dynamic and highly skilled candidates to fill the position below:   Job Requirements HND/BSc in Architecture with solid technical abilities and understanding of theoretical frameworks. Experience and bias for interior architectural designs Minimum of 4 years architectural design experience Experience in site supervision Extreme creativity and nimbleness in interpreting and delivering architectural designs Ability to use AutoCAD, ArchiCAD, Revit, 3D Max Good presentation and persuasive skills Good communication skills (written and verbal) with ability to listen effectively, write good briefs and technical reports on projects. Business savvy with interest in growth and expansion of a business. Method of Application Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications and CV's to: whbsjobcentre@gmail.com with the job title as the subject of the mail. Deadline: 4 November, 2015 Jobs at Tadan Gainkat (Chartered Management/Security Consultants) 4:49:00 PM Gist Naija Tadan Gainkat (Chartered Management/Security Consultants) was incorporated in July 1990 as a Private Limited Liability Company and granted license to operate in November of the same year to fill-in for yawning gap in quality security guard service in Nigeria. Tadan Gainkat was registered in Nigeria under the business name Act of the Companies and Allied Matters Decree (1990), with Business registration number BN 173016.   Job Description Ensure all security systems, like the burglar alarms and CCTV are working properly Respond to alarms and distress calls Look out for suspicious persons, vandalism or hazards Conduct routine patrols with team Maintain law and order in area of jurisdiction Assign work areas for officers to patrol Monitor staff by patrolling with them Write and submit security reports Requirements A degree/HND in Security related course of study Experience counts Applicant should be resident in Lagos Skills Required: Good communication skills Critical thinking skills Must be able to observe situations and make appropriate response Must be able to work with speed Must have no criminal record Method of Application Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications and CV's to: hr@tadangainkat.com.ng Deadline: 11 November, 2015 Job Opportunity at ES Africa 4:48:00 PM Gist Naija COMPANY PROFILE: Our client is a leading non-profit financial sector development organisation working to promote financial inclusion in Nigeria. Client seeks to recruit a dynamic, strategic, and committed individual to help build on its current achievements and accelerate the impact of financial inclusion in Nigeria.   Manages external relationships with: Academics, Market Research Firms, Research Partners, Consultants, National Bureau of Statistics, Media Organisations and Communication Companies. JOB SUMMARY The Head of Research will provide accurate, credible and relevant market information on the Nigerian financial sector by leading the implementation of the organisation's research activities and the interpretation of research results. S/he will ensure the successful delivery of all strategic research goals across core programme areas; thereby sustaining organisation's leadership at the cutting-edge of financial sector development in Nigeria. This will include overseeing the production and dissemination of new research; and supporting a wide range of knowledge-sharing in financial inclusion in-country, regionally and internationally. It will also involve building market capacity to use data to spur both commercial innovation and policy reforms.  JOB DESCRIPTION: Principal Responsibilities and Accountabilities The role will include, but not be limited to the following responsibilities and accountabilities: Research Role Management of Research Projects and Market Research Firms Conceptualise and manage research related projects in line with organisation's strategic objectives, to maintain organisation's leadership at the cutting-edge of financial sector development in Nigeria Contribute to organisation's on-going strategic activities by generating and using research to identify the challenges faced by Nigeria's unbanked and under-banked population Work closely with the Programme Managers and Head of Innovation Funding to provide relevant market information to support the development of organisation's programmes and strengthen the pipeline for grants Prepare Terms of Reference for all research commissioned Evaluate proposals for all research commissioned, in conjunction with the relevant Programme Manager, and make recommendations to the CEO Ensure that any market research firm appointed to conduct organisation's research is technically competent Collaborate with the Chief Operating Officer to prepare all relevant engagement contracts with appointed research firms and consultants, for the CEO's signoff Manage the relationships with appointed market research firms, research partners and relevant consultants Ensure all market research firms appointed adhere to research protocols specified in their contracts, maintain high quality standards, and meet agreed objectives within the deadlines specified Monitor and review monthly progress reports (prepared by the Research Officer), on research projects against agreed timelines and milestones Actively liaise with market research firms, conduct quality assurance of their fieldwork, and ensure adherence to agreed data collection methodology On completion of each research project, review and finalise the report (prepared by the Research Officer) on the assessment of the market research firm. The report should cover the entire research cycle - i.e., evaluation of the methodology used, the data collection process, quality control issues, data processing, data management and the quality of the report Ensure that all procurement, management and evaluation of research contracts is carried out in compliance with organisation related policies and procedures Review and finalise the quarterly progress reports prepared by the Research team Management and Coordination of Organisation's Specialised Surveys and Scoping Studies Lead the implementation of all organisation's specialised surveys and studies in line with the organisation's annual business plan Manage and approve desk research and literature reviews conducted by Research Officers Approve the methodology for any qualitative and quantitative research Prioritise and manage organisation's various research projects, ensuring that they are delivered to high quality standards by the specified deadline Data Interpretation With support from the Research Officers, provide robust analysis of the data/results of organisation surveys and scoping studies conducted, ensuring interpretation is accurate Manage Research Officers to ensure that reports received from market research firms are finalised and compelling Synthesise lessons learned from research findings of organisation surveys and scoping studies conducted and draw implications and/or conclusions that are actionable, impactful and accessible to stakeholders, in the form of policy/strategy/technical notes Review and finalise the reports (prepared by the Research Officers) for all customised requests received for analysis on the data from the organisation's Access to Financial Services in Nigeria surveys Provide insightful and meaningful data to the Programmes Team and Head of Innovation Funding to support the evaluation of proposals received Develop and Maintain Linkages to the Wider Research Community Continuously cultivate and maintain active relationships with external stakeholders including academia, market research firms and industry associations working on access to finance related initiatives Maintain relationships with major research firms in financial sector development and keep abreast of access to finance related research in Nigeria as well as in other relevant jurisdictions Contribute to the development of the financial sector and organisation's position as a thought leader within it, by writing and publishing papers on key programme areas Managerial Role Staff Development For all staff directly reporting to this position: Lead, coach, and mentor the Research team to ensure customer focus and high standards of delivery Ensure that any output from the Research team meets organisation's high standards of delivery Develop a learning culture by sharing best practices and successes between the Research Department and different parts of the organisation Identify and provide on-going formal/informal capacity development opportunities Monitor, manage and report on the performance including setting monthly performance objectives and timelines, as reflected in their annual job plan Conduct monthly reviews Conduct annual performance appraisals and ensure that their annual job plans are complete  Additional Responsibilities Take responsibility for own continuous professional development by proactively identifying and participating in formal/informal learning opportunities Create an environment in which all team members are committed to maintaining high standards of work in every aspect of organisation's operations Identify and take actions to mitigate any risks associated with the Research function Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the CEO JOB REQUIREMENTS: Essential Master's degree in Statistics, Economics, Marketing, Anthropology, International Development, Public Policy, or related field, from a reputable institution Minimum of 10 years' work experience at a senior level in the private sector, social sector or academic research environment Minimum of 7 years' experience in undertaking social research and managing research firms or departments, and the ability to conduct statistical modelling Prior experience working in communications role in a fast-paced organisation Experience communicating large amounts of data in a compelling and innovative way Experience in implementing or leading large national surveys and research projects and knowledge of a range of qualitative and quantitative research methods with extensive experience in: Conducting fieldwork such as in-depth interviews and focus group discussions Designing research guides, survey tools and questionnaires Developing analysis frameworks Research and survey administration, data management and data analysis Track record of publishing papers and articles Strong knowledge and understanding of research trends in financial sector development Demonstrated experience in a complex or pioneering environment and of managing or facilitating change Supervision and leadership experience Strong relationship management experience with the ability to effectively engage with a diverse range of senior stakeholders, both in the private and public sectors Desired Knowledge/experience in the financial sector and/or financial inclusion Familiarity with major Nigerian players in financial sector development research (research institutions, funders, etc.) Project management experience with relevant certification Knowledge of and experience using a wide range of dissemination tools Ability to use data to prepare presentations that effectively communicate key messages Strong public speaking skills Effective influencing and relationship building skills, including at senior levels Strong competency in using statistical software such as SPSS, Stata, etc. Advanced level competency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project and Acces  COMPENSATION: Highly Attractive   Key Skills             Strong Primary Research Background, Qualitative and Quantitative Research, Cost Planning, Report Writing & Presentation Method of Application Forward a copy of your resume to jobtrain@es-africa.com. 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