Job Vacancy For Executive Assistant at KPMG Nigeria

KPMG Professional Services and KPMG Advisory Services are the KPMG member firm in Nigeria. The partners and people have been operating in Nigeria since 1978, providing multidisciplinary professional services to both local and international organizations within the Nigerian business community.  Our vision is to build and sustain our reputation as the best firm to work with by ensuring our people, clients and communities achieve their full potential. At KPMG, we are committed to working with our clients to cut through complexities of the business world– finding solutions and adding value.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Executive Assistant

Ref No: 142178BR
Location: Lagos
Engagement Type: Graduate Hire

Roles and Responsibilities

• Coordination and making arrangements for official travels/trips, including bookings, obtaining of visas, itineraries and residence / work permits for expatriates (if required), etc.
• Provision of full range of secretarial duties, including screening/receiving/coordinating visitors, screening/handling phone calls, typing documents, proofreading, copying, transcribing dictation, keeping confidential records, handling mails/correspondences/faxes
• Provision of facilities management support and coordination of all maintenance, servicing and repairs pertaining to office equipment
• Preparation, planning, organization and management of weekly schedules, and application of Standard Operating Procedures
• Administration and coordination of training programmes when necessary
• Planning, scheduling and coordination of informal events such as cards / gifts for birthdays and other celebrations
• Overseeing allocation of staff lockers and general pool management
• Maintenance of an accurate filing system and document control
• Maintenance of data privacy and confidentiality of necessary administrative affairs
• Managing special projects / activities / tasks
• Advanced, diversified administrative duties e.g. preparing weekly & monthly reports, preparation / distribution of minutes of meeting, composing correspondence/memos/documentation, updating manuals, maintaining logs
• Generation/gathering of data/information from various sources (e.g. reports, logs, files, etc.).  Reviews invoices and other data for inaccuracies and inconsistencies
• Scheduling and making arrangements for meetings, appointments, conferences, and assembling necessary requirements and resources.  Managing Outlook calendars as well
• Provision of support to management in attending to requests or enquiries
• Managing time reporting, expense reporting, procurement, reconciliation and retirements
• Authoring or creating documents, spreadsheets and presentations
• Resolving both routine and complex administrative problems
• Taking initiative in programme/project planning, development, and execution of agreed work plans within established time frames
• Training and providing effective coaching, feedback and motivation to entry-level staff in the division/unit
• Coordinating with other staff/team members regarding general business/office activities to ensure proper understanding of agreed goals/firm objectives
• Clear communication and active seeking of ideas/suggestions for process improvement
• Liaison with vendors, third-party agents and regulatory authorities while ensuring adherence to Service Level Agreements and compliance with regulatory requirements

Qualifications and Skills

• A good first degree or its equivalent in any discipline from a reputable institution
• Possession of a Certificate in Secretarial Studies or a similar certification will be an advantage
• A minimum of three (3) years’ relevant post-NYSC experience, preferably in a similar position in a multinational
• Demonstrable competencies in corporate services
• High ethical standards and proven integrity
• Excellent persuasive and negotiation skills
• Good research and documentation skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Extensive knowledge of modern office administrative practices and equipment usage
• Articulate, with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to multitask or deliver on multiple tasks within tight timelines
• Strong planning and organizing skills
• Ability to work independently (without supervision)
• Excellent computer skills and adequate knowledge of a variety of software programs
• Sound judgement, discretional ability and good decision-making skills
• Well-dressed, presentable and professional outlook
• Broad and comprehensive knowledge of administrative policies, procedures and processes
• Deep knowledge and good understanding of underlying operational issues
• Team-oriented individual with good relationship skills
• Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite, including but not limited to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.

Experience and Background:

• A minimum of three (3) years’ relevant post-NYSC experience, preferably in a similar position in a multinational.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Vacancy For Young Water Solutions Fellowship Program 2019

Young Water Solutions is an international non profit organization aiming to develop and support the potential of young people to contribute to universal water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) and water resources management. We do so by empowering young leaders, providing them the tools to carry out water projects in their communities. We promote an integrated approach, through our projects we often address interlinked challenges such as climate change adaptation, reforestation, youth unemployment and food security.

Applications are invited for:

Title: Young Water Solutions Fellowship Program 2019

Location: Nigeria

Details

• The Young Water Fellowship Program is our flagship program, and it aims to empower young leaders from low and middle income countries to implement projects to tackle water, sanitation & hygiene (WASH), water pollution and water scarcity issues, by offering them an intensive training program, seed funding grants for their projects, and mentoring support by senior level experts during one year.
• Each year, this program brings about 10 young community leaders capable of successfully designing and implementing sustainable and inclusive water initiatives that significantly improve living conditions in their communities, while contributing to the achievement of SDG #6 (water and sanitation for all).
• In 2018, 2019 and 2020 the YWF will have a special focus on social entrepreneurship. Young people with social businesses ideas (or projects that can be turned into social businesses) that address water-related issues are welcome to apply.

Training

• Fellows attend Cewas’ Start-up training and are trained by experts in: IWRM | Project management | Business | Water and gender | Pitching | SDG 6 among others topics

Mentorship

• Fellows are assigned water and business mentors according to their needs, who provide technical support and guidance.
• Do you have 5 or more years of experience in WASH/business and want to become a Mentor?

Project Implementation

• Fellows are provided with opportunities for seed funding up to €5000 to pilot their initiatives

Check out the Conditions to Apply

• Be 18 to 30 years old at the time of the application
• Be the founder or co-founder of an initiative that contributes to the solution of a well-defined water problem in your country. The initiative should be in its initial stages and have the ability to be turned into a social enterprise (i.e have a long-term sustainability component or business model).
• Be a resident from this list of low (PDF) and middle income countries.
• Have a valid passport and be available to attend a workshop in Europe from August 3rd to September 7th 2019 (note that these dates might be subject to change),
• All training costs are covered by the organization (flights, transportation in Europe, accommodation, meals), but participants must cover their visa expenses and transport costs to the closest international airport in their country of residency.
• Be able to communicate in English (intermediate level at least).

Application Closing Date
24th March, 2019.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click Here to Start Application

Note

• You can Click Here (PDF) to download the Terms of Reference.
• While preparing your application, please read our Guidelines(PDF) to increase your chances of being selected.

KPMG Nigeria Recruitment for President 2019

KPMG Nigeria - Our client is a public - private - partnership Nigerian licensed University committed to expanding the frontiers of human knowledge through leadership in teaching, learning and research. The University seeks to recruit a top of the class individual with a proven entrepreneurial and international perspective acumen and with the requisite skills and experience to fill the position below:

Job Title: President

Location: Delta, Nigeria

Detailed Job Description
The Role:

• Reporting to the Board of Trustees and based in Ibusa Ugwashi-Uku, Delta State, Nigeria, the President will be the Chief Administrative Officer of the University and will support the Board of Trustees and its mandate; and will be responsible for ensuring that the University operates within the policy and strategy framework established by the Board.
• The President will head the Governing Council and provide overall leadership and direction to the University as well as provide advice and counsel to the executive management of the University in all matters, provide effective strategic leadership to support the University and its faculty, staff, and students and ensure the University’s finances are robust and sustainable.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities
The Ideal Candidate will:

• Embody and enhance the unique mission and values of the University;
• As Chief Administrative Officer, lead the academic development of the University in learning, teaching and research such that it achieves the highest standards of excellence as set out in current and future University plans;
• Maintain an excellent relationship with the Board of Trustees, the Governing Council and the Senate, and provide visible and active leadership of the University’s Executive Team;
• Be a strong and credible external advocate, representing and promoting the University’s interests regionally, nationally and internationally with academic and industry partners and with the government;
• Ensure the University’s finances are robust and sustainable, and act as a catalyst for identifying, securing and diversifying income streams through mutually beneficial collaborations and partnerships;
• Lead on the maintenance and development of technological innovations and trends in learning and teaching, ensuring the University maintains its competitive edge in this sphere;
• Pioneer degree programs in emerging fields not found at any other Nigerian universities;
• Adopt a Euro-American educational tradition and curriculum inspired by industry needs;
• Ensure that the structures, reporting systems, policies and culture are in place to allow the University to achieve the highest standards of legal and regulatory compliance and corporate governance in all areas; and
• Champion equality, diversity and inclusiveness, and ensure they remain integral to the University’s strategy, culture and community.

Required Qualifications and Experience.
The Person:

• The areas of knowledge, experience and personal attributes given below are not exhaustive, but highlight some of the most important qualities sought.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Demonstrable leadership, strategic management and operational experience gained at a senior level in large and complex organisations within higher education or in environments that have affinities and synergies with academia;
• The requisite knowledge and empathy to operate credibly within a distinctive, mission driven, collegial and high-impact academic environment, engendering the respect of both internal and external stakeholders;
• An intellectual leader with strategic acumen and problem-solving skills, with the ability to formulate clear decisions that consider the University community’s aspirations and command its support;
• Proven commercial and financial astuteness in managing complex budgets and resources, demonstrating entrepreneurial acumen; a track record of diversifying income streams and a willingness to take calculated risks;
• A track record in directing and managing innovative change and continuous improvement, ensuring excellent organisational performance and outcomes and to provide strategic leadership and drive which results in:
  • Continually improving standards in teaching and learning;
  • Achievement of student recruitment targets;
  • Meeting the requirements of the inspection agencies, resulting in good or outstanding inspection judgements;
• Outstanding ambassadorial and interpersonal skills, with experience of engaging at all levels across a range of diverse stakeholders and partnerships;
• Politically astute, with a sound understanding of and ability to influence higher education policies and engage effectively with governments and senior civil servants - especially on policies specifically affecting the University;
• A strong appreciation and understanding of the global nature of higher education and evidence of both national and international networks;
• An excellent understanding of blended learning approaches and digital technologies, and an awareness of opportunities offered to digital learners and which meets the needs of both individuals and employers;
• An understanding and awareness of the needs and demographics of Nigerian and West African students and the commitment to ensure an excellent student experience for all benchmarked only to international standards;
• Provide the strategic leadership and drive, leading to a good or outstanding curriculum which meets all stakeholders needs, national curriculum policy and results in increased recruitment and outstanding outcomes; and
• Undertake an annual curriculum review, benchmarked against competitors, national and regional policy developments, labour market information and other information from key stakeholders, leading to the implementation of appropriate curriculum development plans; and the introduction of new academic programmes;
• The successful candidate shall have a successful senior leadership and administrative experience gained as a President or Vice President (or similar role) in a well-respected tertiary education institution and preferably abroad. 
• Candidate will possess a PhD or equivalent credential combined with a successful record of over 15 years.
• They bring strong strategic thinking skills with the ability to work with others to set priorities and establish strategies to move a complex organisation forward in establishing and realising its vision and commitments.

Personal Attributes:

• An unwavering commitment to the mission, values and ethos of the University, underpinned by high personal integrity and a strong commitment to the promotion of equality, diversity and inclusion at all levels throughout the institution;
• A proven ability for understanding of and commitment to teaching, learning and research and the purposes of higher education;
• A proven ability for strong understanding of statutory compliance frameworks and external contractor management structures;
• First-class communication skills and a collaborative leadership approach, with high levels of self-awareness;
• A proven ability to empower staff and students, and to build diverse and distributed teams across the University;
• A proven ability to represent the University nationally and internationally at all levels with the key constituents of the University and its partner networks;
• A proven ability to build motivation, trust and respect throughout the University community – staff, trade unions, students, and alumni across the faculties and professional services;
• A proven ability to build consensus and a sense of shared purpose and direction of travel within a geographically dispersed/virtual organisation;
• Demonstrable creativity and a commitment to future-proofing the institution in an ever-changing environment;
• Excellent written skills with great attention to detail as proven through effective self-assessment;
• Excellent knowledge of best practices in corporate governance, with particular emphasis on accountability, transparency and probity;
• High sense of integrity, a strong moral character capable of inspiring and maintaining moral discipline among staff and students; and
• Hands on experience in ensuring effective utilization of limited resources for maximum public good.

Application Closing Date
26th February, 2019.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Crucially important for any application to be reviewed, is to submit a comprehensive resume along with a covering letter setting out your interest in the role and a detailed description as to how you match the required position’s criteria, knowledge and skills as well as giving examples which demonstrate the said Personal Attributes. 
• Also include in a separate document the names and addresses of three referees. Referees will not be approached until the final stages and not without prior permission from candidates.

Massive Heritage Bank Plc Graduate Trainee Programme 2019

Heritage Bank is a leading Nigerian bank with an excellent service culture hinged on working with each customer to create a name and heritage for today and for future generations. With the ideals of Service, Performance, Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Tenacity and Excellence forming our core values, we have set out to redefine the concept of banking for the quintessential customer.

Applications are invited for:

Title: 2019 Graduate Trainee Programme

Location: Nigeria

Qualifications/ Requirements

• We are looking for dynamic candidates to carry on the rich tradition of excellence.
• Minimum of B.Sc./ B.A. etc. in any discipline with a First Class or Second Class Upper from a recognized University.
• Not older than 26 years.
• Must have completed NYSC.
• A Master’s Degree and/or Professional Qualification is an added advantage.

Application Closing Date
28th February, 2019.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note: Multiple application and false information will lead to disqualification!

Job Vacancy For Engineering Resource Coordinator at Andela Nigeria 2019

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.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job TItle: Engineering Resource Coordinator

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

About the Role

• Andela is seeking Staffing Specialist who is responsible for fulfilling staffing requests from our revenue teams.
• The Staffing Department is responsible for determining and matching Andela developers’ skillset with our partners’ engineering needs in a consultative approach, as we continue to scale.
• Staffing Specialists work as the intermediary to enable our Partners to reach their goals while allowing our developers to gain experiences that help them to learn and grow, ensuring the best experience for both.
• Our partners today range from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies. CTOs and engineering leaders at these organizations supplement their teams with Andela developers who range in the background, technical expertise and seniority. Effectively matching the best technical teams for our partners’ needs is at the crux of our value proposition.
• This position requires a highly organized self-starter with an interest in operations and engineering. He or she must be comfortable with working across teams and cross-culturally in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Own staffing logistics and matchmaking on all engagements (new and up-sells), while providing insight into the process to relevant teams
• Work with pre-sales, solutions architect team to understand the needs of the partner, any risks, and what is needed to make their ideal suggested solution a reality, taking into account any supply constraints
• Provide transparency on the availability of our developers to Revenue driving teams
• When inventory is unavailable, partner with the Director of Staffing to game plan the next best option, potential ramp options and time frame for a partner’s proposal
• Develop a deep understanding of developers currently available, including their technical skill set, prior industry experience, and growth desires
• Ensure 100% data accuracy in Andela’s systems around developer profiles, availability, and engagements
• Lead informational sessions with developers concerning staffing process

Qualifications

• Four-year degree from an accredited university, preferably in Business, Operations, Engineering, or Computer science
• 2+ years in an fulfilment or operationally focused role
• Experience with working in and with distributed teams
• Previous experience working in software development, technology consulting or software product management is a plus
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing business priorities and a strong work ethic
• Experience thriving in a fast-paced, collaborative, cross-disciplinary and geographically dispersed environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively present complex information clearly and keep track of multiple conversations at once
• Strong organizational skills with experience coordinating multiple work streams simultaneously
• EPIC Values Alignment
• Demonstrable commitment to the learning & development of people and technology
• The ability to learn new things incredibly fast
• Persistently acting in alignment with Andela's EPIC Values

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!

Appication Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

IT Service Desk Manager at Andela Nigeria 2019

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.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: IT Service Desk Manager

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

About the Role

• Manage Service desk in all Andela offices globally. Provide user support and customer service on company-supported computer applications and platforms.
• Troubleshoot problems and advise on the appropriate action.
• Coordinate all scheduled and unscheduled services for clients and ensure all maintenance is successfully completed successfully and on time, while the client is kept informed of the progress.
• Reporting to the IT Director, the Service Desk Manager is responsible for building and maintaining effective service desk function while providing Level 1 support to all Andela employees.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary contact personnel for IT Help and support Desk and the service desk function.
• Attend to incoming service requests via helpdesk system from employees in a timely manner using existing procedures.
• Prioritize services requests in the company system and assign them to the relevant personnel.
• Lead  communications with the employees for both scheduled and unscheduled services
• Keep employees informed of status, timing and options for support and ensure customer satisfaction through continuous status information sharing.
• Engage in every issue and work on behalf of the client to get the issues resolved within the SLA.
• Study ticket trends and develop and communicate educating material through available channels such as the company intranet and the help and support system.
• Assist in constantly creating and improving processes and procedures as it relates to employee support
• Escalate any Service  Desk Team concerns to the IT Management team for resolution.
• Assist in disseminating information including maintaining and updating technical calendars, updating employee information.
• Submit weekly, monthly and quarterly reports for measuring help desk service levels, as required.
• Identify root problems which may negatively affect the helpdesk service delivery and notify the IT Management team, with recommendations, as identified.
• Coordinate workshop repairs, stand-by equipment and procurement for all working tools provided by IT

Qualifications & Experience

• 5+ years’ experience in IT helpdesk or IT customer support environment is mandatory
• Bachelor's degree in IT preferred
• ITIL Certification and Zendesk knowledge is an added advantage.
• A good understanding of computer networks.
• Ability to work with different operating systems i.e MacOs, Windows and LINUX
• Training in Help desk and systems and  processes is an added advantage
• A good grasp of technical installations and willingness to learn
• Working knowledge of fundamental operations of relevant software, hardware and other equipment.

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!

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note: 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.

Job Vacancy For Senior Backend Engineer at Andela Nigeria 2019

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.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Backend Engineer

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

About the Role

• In this role, you will primarily work as a Senior Backend Engineer within the Technology department building world-class internal products to support Andela’s business needs.
• As the Senior Backend 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:

• 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.
• Can mentor entry-level developers willing to become world-class.

Key Responsibilities of the Role

• Work closely with Product Managers and Stakeholders to understand the business needs
• Deliver complex software solutions that meet those needs
• Share responsibility for strategically scaling Andela’s internal systems
• Promote and nurture good team practices such as TDD, code reviews, and pair programming
• Bring vision to the team in the form of new technology recommendations, ideas and approaches
• Mentor entry-level developers willing to become world-class

We are interested in a candidate with experience in the following technologies that we currently use:

• Javascript / Node.js
• Typescript
• Postgres
• Google Cloud, Docker, Google Cloud Pub/Sub , kubernetes

Qualifications

• 4-8 years of software development experience
• Strong understanding of computer science principles
• Experience working in an agile environment (standups, sprint planning, retrospectives, etc)
• TDD and pair programming experience
• Experience or strong interest in microservices architectures and distributed systems
• Solid written and verbal communication
• A Bachelor's or advanced Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or related field.
• Solid foundation in Linux administration and troubleshooting
• Experience with system automation
• Deeply familiar with concepts like DevOps , Continuous Delivery and TDD

Bonus

• Experience developing ed-tech or learning technology products

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!

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Facilities Coordinator at Andela Nigeria 2019

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.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Facilities Coordinator

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

About the Facilities Coordinator Role

• You will be part of a high-functioning team where your work matters. You will make a difference and join our mission.  Like most startups, we operate at lightning speed, and if you embrace it, you'll be challenged every day. This position will report directly to the Facilities Manager.
• The Facilities Coordinator role includes maintaining all Andela buildings and grounds facilities.
• Supervision of tasks related to HVAC, electrical, plumbing, security, environmental, safety, procurement, and custodial services.
• This position requires a team player attitude, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, attention to details and project coordination. You should have the ability to collaborate with and support all stakeholders/interfaces.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct and plan essential central services such as reception, security, catering, and other services.
• Conduct periodic facilities users satisfaction survey and ensure the correction of the area of dissatisfaction 
• Develop and track monthly spending budgets and prepare reports detailing budgeted amounts versus actual spent; Calculate and compare costs for required goods or services; including ensuring that we get the best value for money.
• Assist Facilities Manager to tender/negotiate/contracts with Service Suppliers.
• Basic accounting and bookkeeping for facility/admin invoices; code and allocate to responsible Cost Centres, check invoices.
• Identify quality improvements in processes and procedures and implement were necessary.
• Monitor suppliers’ performance in line with KPIs, contractual obligations and SLA
• Work with the Facilities Manager to report problems, solutions, and costs associated.
• Assist in the preparation and management of the annual facility budget.
• Manage company fleet logistics.
• Assist in policies and procedure formulation, implementation and monitor work activities to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures
• Prepares reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.
• Ensure compliance and implementation of policies as they relate to facilities
• Managing accommodations - responsible for ensuring residence sign lease agreement, updating lease records such as new allocations and exits.
• Support office logistics and travel management as required.
• Responsible for providing up-to-date documentation for all leases, facilities and vehicle service level agreements and contracts.
• Responsible for the verification of invoice, Local purchase order, and update the facility’s maintenance cost to meet with budget
• Prepare the quarterly Facilities Management reports are communicated to stakeholders
• Supervise the delivery of critical support services in order to achieve maximum efficiency and value.
• To undertake any other duties as requested by the senior management team, in accordance with the scope and responsibilities of the role
• Create and implement Health Safety and Environment (HSE) processes and procedures
• To consult/work with other senior managers on specific initiatives as required
• Manage the Facilities department products and solutions
• Project management internal renovation and major repair works
• Perform other related duties as required

Qualifications & Characteristics
As the ideal candidate for this role, you should:

• Minimum of three years experience in Facilities management and supervising others
• Have good interpersonal skills
• Work effectively and collaborate with others
• Self-motivated and willingness to serve
• Good communication skills
• Have a University degree
• Have a good knowledge of Google Drive
• Be able to communicate clearly and present work product clearly
• Attention to detail
• Customer focused enthusiast
• Ability to be resourceful and proactive in dealing with issues that may arise
• Ability to organize, multi-task, prioritize and work under pressure

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!

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note: 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.

Job Vacancy For Senior Frontend Engineer at Andela Nigeria 2019

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.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Frontend Engineer

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

About the Role

• In this role, you will primarily work as a Senior Frontend Engineer within the Technology department building world-class learning technology to support the skill development of Andela developers at scale.
• As the Senior Frontend Engineer, you will take on complex tasks and complete them despite roadblocks, grabbing others for help or insight as necessary.
• You will require 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with Product Managers, Engineers and Stakeholders to understand the business requirements
• Collaborate with a team of engineers to deliver complex software solutions that meet those needs
• Own the full lifecycle of features from design, to implementation to deployment and maintenance
• Promote and nurture good team practices such as TDD, code reviews, and pair programming
• Seek empirical evidence through proof of concepts, tests and external research
• Mentor junior developers
• Provide technical advice and weighs in on technical decisions that impact other teams
• Identify gaps, bottlenecks, and areas of frontend architectural debt, and capable of redesigning the system to address those issues
• Participate extensively in design and code review sessions across teams
• Set direction at the project level and consistently influences decision-making at the pillar level
• Identify and proactively tackle technical debt

Qualifications

• 4-8 years of software / frontend development experience
• Strong understanding of computer science principles, system design, and architecture
• Experience working in an agile environment (standups, sprint planning, retrospectives, etc)
• Experience developing SaaS products
• Experience with Test Driven Development (TDD) and pair programming
• Experience building front-end, specifically Angular
• Proficient in the following technologies:
• Javascript
• Angular
• Docker
• Solid written and verbal communication
• Experience working remotely as an effective team member
• A Bachelor's or advanced degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or related field

Bonus:

• Experience developing ed-tech or learning technology products
• Frontend experience with React

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!

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Vacancy For Director of Compensation & Benefits at Andela Nigeria 2019

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.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Director of Compensation & Benefits

Location: Lagos

About the Role

• Andela is seeking a Compensation & Benefits Director to oversee the development, implementation, and maintenance of company-wide compensation and benefits programs.
• To be successful in this role, the right candidate will bring extensive knowledge and experience in building equitable compensation programs across multiple African countries. 
• As a key operational and thought partner to our leadership in the People team, you will play a crucial role in shaping total rewards for a fast-growing, world class organization.
• The role reports into the Vice President, People.

Key Responsibilities of the Role

• Oversees the development and execution of a comprehensive & standardised compensation structure across all functions, regions and levels within the organization, inclusive of base pay, variable pay programs, sales incentives, long and short term incentive plans, stock options  and executive compensation.
• Liaises with Legal Team and Advisors on all legal issues relating to compensation & benefits.  Maintains a working knowledge of local laws, custom and practice influencing compensation and benefits.
• Provides relevant data and recommendations to guide decision-making related to compensation, org structure, attrition, promotions and other people related activities. Analyze trends in the business, economy and employment marketplace to identify issues and opportunities to enhance global workforce planning strategies. Continual benchmarking on best in class within the industry.
• Facilitates the process of job evaluation and salary surveys, advises on salary budgets, and prepares policies and procedures to ensure the achievement of equitable and competitive employee compensation.
• Monitors and evaluates the company's benefits programs including: insurance programs, retirement plans, sick leave, time off and vacation policies. Ensuring our benefits are:
• Are globally aligned but locally relevant/effective
• Are cost-effective
• Have some flexibility built to ensure that we are able to adapt to changing external and internal realities
• Consistently applied as appropriate
• Do not expose us to undue risks.
• Ensures compensation programs are current with regard to trends, practices and costs.
• Ensuring all regional and local People/HR staff have the training required to adequately support global compensation, benefit and reward programs.
• Responsible for managing vendor performance and relationships as it relates Global Compensation and Benefits Programs to ensure all performance commitments are satisfied and that Andela is receiving a high level of service. Some of such vendor may include vendors that provide benchmarking service, technology tools, Global benefit administration partners, Payroll management & PEO organization etc.
• Management, mentorship, and growth of all People/HR staff within their span of control.

Requirements

• Progressive global HR experience with emphasis on Compensation & Benefits
• A passion for data-driven, People-centric and business oriented compensation philosophy & practices.
• Experience within a remuneration and compensation environment in some of the countries where Andela operates in Africa is essential
• Ability to create effective working partnerships with key stakeholders and to use these to create and implement people and organisation-related business plans that support the achievement of business goals and objectives.
• Experience in a challenging, dynamic and complex business environment with a special focus on multiculturalism (and internationalism).
• Meaningful  professional experience in HR with a focus on Compensation and Benefits in a leadership role
• Ability to quickly build trust with staff, vendors, and partners.
• Ability to interact with diplomacy, tact and follow-up on requests in a  timely and efficient manner. Must exhibit high levels of professionalism and integrity at all times..
• Knowledge of in-country employment regulations, e.g. Country labor/employee relations statutes and capacity to apply them to Andela. Ability to accommodate local labour laws Global practices/policies as required.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Salary structure
  • Benefits and compensation
  • Surveys/benchmarking
  • Job evaluation systems
• Ability to plan and prioritize own work under tight deadlines, as well as to work on own initiative and as a member of a team.

EPIC Values Alignment:

• Demonstrable commitment to the learning & development of people and technology
• The ability to learn new things incredibly fast
• Persistently acting in alignment with Andela's EPIC Values

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!

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Vacancy For Senior Accountant at Andela Nigeria 2019

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, Rwanda and Kampala, Andela is catalyzing the growth of tech ecosystems across the African continent while solving the global technical talent shortage.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Accountant

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

About the Role

• This position exists to ensure timely preparation of monthly accounts, timely, complete and accurate recognition of expenses, timely payment of suppliers, statutory deductions and filing of statutory returns.
• You will report to the Director of Accounting.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop accounting policies and processes that would guarantee the processing of transactions in line with best practice and help in collaborating with other departments.
• Identify gaps in current accounting policies and procedures and come up with useful suggestions on how to bridge the gap.
• Ensure that the control deficiencies identified by the external auditors in their Management Letter Comments for the year-end audit exercise are addressed.
• Carry out a quarterly fixed asset verification exercise and submit the detailed report to the Director of Accounting.
• Manage the account payable function by ensuring that suppliers invoices are posted on Netsuite when received (within 24 hours) and that payments are processed and posted as and when due.
• Ensure monthly reconciliation of bank accounts.
• Ensure that transactions relating to petty cash, bills payments and month end journals are correctly posted into Netsuite.
• Perform monthly inter-company reconciliation with other Andela offices.
• Review payroll computation from the payroll consultant against the input data and ensure that payroll journals are correctly posted in the system.
• Ensure timely finalisation of month end close process by preparing schedules and reconciliations of all general ledger accounts.
• Liaise with the external auditors and respond to audit queries to ensure timely conclusion of the audit.
• Timely filing of VAT and WHT returns

Job Requirements
Education:

• University degree plus ICAN/ACCA qualification

Experience:

• 5-7 years’ experience in a similar role
• Sound knowledge of Nigerian tax law

Qualifications/Skills

• Proficiency in ERP software
• Proficiency in MS Excel and other MS Office tools
• Ability to communicate clearly
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to meet strict deadlines
• Ready to embrace start up pace with a good sense of humour
• Passion to help transform the world

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!

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note: 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.

Job Vacancy For Technical Team Lead at Andela Nigeria 2019

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.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Technical Team Lead

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

About the Role

• Do you have the potential, skills, and desire to become one of the top 10% Technology Leaders in the world?
• At Andela, we believe that Technology Leaders are defined by their ability to model, capture, and transfer the mindset and best practices of their craft to any technology professional from entry level developers to senior software engineers.
• In this role you will nurture that expertise by daily investing in the next generation of African technology leaders to gain the skills needed to be globally employable software developers.

Role-specific Responsibilities

• Drive teams of software developers (junior and senior) to rapidly develop great software products
• Inspire and Mentor aspiring Software Developers and Software Development Learning Facilitators
• Support the learning and professional development of dozens of Africa's most talented software developers every day
• Deliver actionable feedback and support multiple learners to grow significantly
• Drive creative solutions that improve the standard of our software products and learning programs
• Model Technical Leadership that other Facilitators can look up to and learn from.

Andelan Responsibilities

• Take ownership of our vision and help us innovate, grow, and thrive as a department and an organization
• Collaboratively and passionately deliver excellent work with integrity everyday
• Continuously level up your own skills and grow with the organization.

Qualifications
The ideal candidate for the role MUST have experience with the following:

• Minimum 4 years working experience (or equivalent experience with multiple professional software development product teams) in Full-stack Software Development:
  • JS (Node/Angular/Meteor/React)
  • Python (Flask/Django)
  • Ruby (Rails)
  • PHP (Laravel, Lumen etc)
• Experience with Agile Software Development Techniques and Tools:
  • SCRUM/Kanban/Extreme Programming
  • Trello/Pivotal Tracker/Zenhub
  • Version Control (Github/Bitbucket)
  • TDD
  • Continuous Integration
  • Docker/Vagrant
• Leading teams to build and deploy Professional Software Products
• Relational/Business/People/Soft Skills experience
• EPIC Values alignment
• Demonstrable commitment to the learning & development of people and technology
• The ability to learn new things fast whilst delivering value on it simultaneously.

Other desirable skills that would be nice for an ideal candidate to have experience in include:

• Curriculum design
• Program development
• Setup Workshops, Bootcamps, Developer Groups or Forums
• Facilitated learning in a structured learning environment
• Mentored or coached upcoming developers in a structured or unstructured setting
• Spoke at Tech Forums or workshops:
  • Software Development Instructional DesignMentorship or Coaching in Software Engineering

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!

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note: 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.

Job Vacancy For Technical Recruiting Lead at Andela Nigeria 2019

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, Rwanda and Kampala, Andela is catalyzing the growth of tech ecosystems across the African continent while solving the global technical talent shortage.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Technical Recruiting Lead

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

About You

• Andela is looking to hire Technical Recruiting Lead, to join our Lagos Office. We’ve recently surpassed the exciting milestone of 1,400 Andelans globally, and plan to reach double that size by of 2020—the Technical Recruiting team will drive much of that growth. Of course, we care about growth in both the quantity and quality of our employees, so our recruiters’ success is measured not just by their time-to-hire and headcount filled, but also by pass-through rate, EPIC values alignment, and other more qualitative metrics. This role is a recruiting leadership role and driving hiring for a flagship Andela position.
• While based in Lagos - you will collaborate heavily with the recruiting team and department stakeholders in our Lagos, Nairobi, Kampala and Cairo Offices.
• You will lead a team of Lagos-based technical recruiters, executing distributed hiring for elite technologists across Africa - and partner with Recruiting and People team leads globally.
• This opportunity is ideal for talent acquisition managers in the tech and start-up space across technical hiring, and ideal for levelling-up in international exposure and work at a mission-driven, fast-paced business.

Role Responsibilities

• Managing a high-performing technical recruiting team in Lagos (while scaling the team further) - focussed in hiring technologists across Africa;
• Partner with Recruiting, People/HR, technical and data teams globally to solve for improving quality of hires, diversity, candidate experience and Andela branding;
• Building and maintaining strong relationships across Andela Leadership and Recruiting leads - and ensure hiring goals are met.

Qualifications & Characteristics
As the ideal candidates for this role should:

• Have in depth experience of leading a recruiting team/function, with strong strategic, people managerial and tactical execution exposure;
• Have the ambition to be a key driver in Andela technical staff hiring as we enter into a period of unprecedented growth;
• Experience actively sourcing talent across various platforms (such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Github, Angelist, and others) - as you manage a group deep diving across countries to uncover top talent;
• Technical recruiting managerial or hands-on experience preferred;
• Have a combination of an experience-oriented and data-driven approach;
• Understanding of how to best use different technology/tools to optimise a rapidly scaling Africa workforce;
• Strong time management and organizational skills;
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders and teams in a fast-paced environment;
• Excellent knowledge and passion about Andela’s mission and vision. Able to convincingly sell Andela’s opportunity to prospective employees;
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills, as well as good listening skills.

Benefits & Compensation

• Full-time compensation;
• Full medical coverage;
• Equity package;
• Continental travel opportunities;
• Beautiful working environment;
• Opportunity to work with the brightest minds on the planet;
• Oh, And a chance to change the world!

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note: 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.

Andela Nigeria Fellowship Cycle 44 (2019)

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, Rwanda and Kampala, Andela is catalyzing the growth of tech ecosystems across the African continent while solving the global technical talent shortage.

We invite applications from suitably qualified candidates for:

Title: Andela Nigeria Fellowship Cycle 44

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Do you dream of using technology to change the world?

• Join the Andela movement to ensure that while the digital revolution may have begun in Silicon Valley, its future will be written in Lagos, Nairobi, Kampala, Kigali and cities across Africa.
• Apply today and see if you have what it takes!

The Andela Fellowship

• The Andela Fellowship is a full-time employment opportunity designed for talented and high-potential technologists to build their skills and experience on a global scale. We seek out exceptional people from a variety of backgrounds who are committed to unlocking their full potential.
• Through four years of intensive learning and real work experience, you’ll master the professional and technical skills you need to succeed as a software developer with the with the world’s top engineering teams.
• You bring a relentless desire to learn and level up. We provide access to resources, mentorship, and a community of passionate software developers to support you at every step of your journey.

The Application Process
Stage 1: Online Application:

• Fill out the application form on this page.

Stage 2: Technical Assessment:

• Once you submit your application, you’ll be directed to study the modules on our Home Study Curriculum for software development and team skills. This is required to complete a technical assessment that will evaluate your knowledge of the content you’ve learned. No prior coding experience is required. 

Stage 3: In-Person Interview:

• Based on your application and technical assessment, you may be invited to a panel of interviews made up of staff members and developers at an Andela office.

Stage 4: Attend a Bootcamp:

• Successful candidates are invited to participate in a two-week, simulated development sprint led by senior Andela developers. The two weeks is comprised of one week of home-based self-learning, and one week of product development on-site at an Andela campus. You’ll be expected to learn independently as well as on a team to deliver a final project. We’re looking for work ethic, passion, and teamwork.

Stage 5: Become an Andelan:

• The highest performing participants are accepted into Andela’s four-year Fellowship Program. Over the course of four years, you’ll be immersed in intensive learning alongside some of Africa’s most brilliant minds. You’ll amass real work experience as part of global engineering teams. You’ll emerge a professional who is capable of transforming the world through leadership and technology.

Application Closing Date
8th March, 2019.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Recruitment Schedule for Andela Nigeria, Cycle 44

• Technical Assessment: The Technical Assessment is a requirement for making it through our selection process. Please study and complete the Home Study Curriculum before your test.
• Technical Assessment Submission Deadline: March 13th, 2019
• Interview Dates:  April 1st - April 5th, 2019
• Bootcamp: May 13th - May 24th, 2019
• Fellowship Resumption: July 1st, 2019
• Please take this schedule into consideration before applying. You are also required to;
• Comply with the naming convention in the form of First Name and Last Name as requested in the application form.
• Use the same name and email address to reapply if you have applied to Andela in the past.

Note

• For inquiries, please read the Application FAQs and Home Study FAQs. If you still have unanswered questions, please send an email to nigeria.apply@andela.com.
• Watch this video to learn about our values.

Job Vacancy For Accounting Coordinator at Andela Nigeria 2019

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, Rwanda and Kampala, Andela is catalyzing the growth of tech ecosystems across the African continent while solving the global technical talent shortage.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accounting Coordinator

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Roles and Responsibilities

• Assist the accounting leadership in monthly close process  by preparing month end schedules
• Perform quarterly fixed assets verification and reconciliation
• Ensure filing of monthly  statutory returns
• Ensure timely and accurate payment to vendors and perform accounts payable reconciliation.
• Perform other duties as and when required by the accounting team.

Qualifications

• Very good understanding of accounting and bookkeeping.
• ICAN/ACCA is an added advantage.
• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or any related field with a minimum of Second Class Upper.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of any accounting software will be an added advantage.
• Fast learner and able to work in a team.
• Resilient and ability to think out of the box.
• 3-4 years’ experience in a similar role

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!

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Vacancy For IT Manager at Andela Nigeria 2019

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, Rwanda and Kampala, Andela is catalyzing the growth of tech ecosystems across the African continent while solving the global technical talent shortage.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: IT Manager

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

About the Role

• IT Manager position will be responsible for running company wide systems.
• You will be responsible for designing, planning, implementation and overseeing administration and maintenance of network infrastructure within Andela including network security as per established policies.
• You will also oversee systems administration tasks for Andela systems as well as asset management.
• Reporting to the Director of IT, the IT Manager is responsible for building and maintaining reliable network infrastructure and maintaining essential IT operations for Andela.

Key Responsibilities
Network Infrastructure:

• Design, plan and implement Andela’s IT infrastructure as per set standards
• Implement network security at the location as per established policies and standards.
• Oversee the administration and maintenance of the company's IT infrastructure.
• Recommend areas of improvements.
• Ensure 99.9% network availability for the location.

Internal Systems:

• Manage administrative user roles and permissions as per set guidelines
• Provide regular updates on utilisation of all internal system resources.
• Work with other teams to help maintain and manage Internal Systems.

Helpdesk Administration:

• Define SLAs for all tickets assigned to the IT department.
• Provide first line of response to all escalated tickets.
• Interact with internal clients at all levels to help resolve IT-related issues and respond in a timely manner.

Assset Management:

• Build and maintain vendor relationship and manage the purchase of hardware and software products.
• Ensure that company assets are maintained and inventoried accurately.

People Management:

• Lead, without Micromanaging a team of IT systems administrators and Network engineers
• Carry out people performance evaluation as per set guidelines

Security and Compliance:

• Work in a global team to ensure ISO and SOC activities are effectively executed
• Recommend and implement network and systems security solutions

Cost Management:

• Effectively plan and budget for the IT department
• Monitor expenditure within the department
• Recommending cost effective solutions

Qualifications & Experience

• 10 years’ experience in IT. 5 being in a managerial role for a big company.
• Bachelor's Degree in IT, Computing or related field.
• A good understanding of computer networks, a Cisco or any other network certification is required.
• Security certification and/or experience with ISO/SOC certification will be an added advantage.
• Ability to work with different operating systems i.e MacOs, Windows and Linux
• Experience working with cloud based systems
• Understanding of helpdesk systems is essential.
• A good grasp of technical installations and willingness to learn
• Working knowledge of fundamental operations of relevant software, hardware and other equipment.

EPIC Values Alignment:

• Demonstrable commitment to the learning & development of people and technology
• 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!

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note: 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.

Job vacancy For Senior Software Developer at Andela Nigeria 2019

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, Rwanda and Kampala, Andela is catalyzing the growth of tech ecosystems across the African continent while solving the global technical talent shortage.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Software Developer

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Grow Your Career With Us

• Dream of using technology to change the world? Join the Andela movement. We believe that while the digital revolution may have begun in Silicon Valley, its future will be defined in Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, and other countries across Africa. We are always hiring.

We believe in investing in people

• Andela is a network of lifelong learners. We seek out remarkable people - those who demonstrate progress and potential - and provide you with the resources you need to hone and master your craft.

6-month onboarding

• During your first six months with Andela, you’ll work on one of our internal product teams, specializing in a tech stack and developing the professional skills you need to thrive on a world-class engineering team.
• We provide the mentorship, coaching, and resources - you bring the grit, passion, and an endless desire to learn.

Gain valuable experience building global products

• After six months of onboarding, we place you as a full-time Software Developer with one of our partner companies, which range from leading engineering organizations like GitHub and Zapier to venture-backed technology companies like CommonBond and Gusto. You’ll work as a distributed member of their engineering team from one of our tech campuses in Lagos, Nairobi, Kampala, or Kigali.

Master the art of distributed development

• Tech firms are embracing the distributed model of work to access top talent around the world. We’ll arm you with the professional and communication skills you need to thrive as a remote member of any global engineering team.

Scale your skills

• Our process ensures that you simultaneously hone and master core technical skills and soft skills.These cover team skills such as professionalism, communication, integration, values alignment, and the ability to incorporate feedback. We believe this combination will help you add the most value while working in distributed teams of global engineering companies.

How we develop developers

• The world needs more great software developers. We already figured out what it takes to create them. We’ve seen Silicon Valley churn out thousands - they begin with a solid grounding in computer science and hone their skills throughout years of experience working alongside the best in the field.
• What if you could replicate that process and then use technology to make the experience better and faster? Welcome to Andela.

Unleash your potential

• After going through our process and working as a distributed developer for a number of global teams, you’ll have the skills and experience to thrive in today’s digital economy.
• From complex problem-solving to cross-cultural team building, you’ll join an elite class of leaders and technologist building the future.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Vacancy For Business Analyst at Andela Nigeria 2019

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, Rwanda and Kampala, Andela is catalyzing the growth of tech ecosystems across the African continent while solving the global technical talent shortage.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Business Analyst

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Data & Analytics at Andela

• The Data team arms Andelans across five countries and two continents with the means to make data-informed decisions at every turn
• This includes BI tooling and infrastructure as well as thoughtful analysis
• You'll work on a team of analysts who cover areas within Supply (Delivery, Learning), Demand (Sales, Marketing, Partner Experience) and a data engineer
• The mandate and scope of the team is essentially unlimited, and ranges from business metrics to analyses that ultimately become productized.

What you'll do

• Collaborate with teams across the company to develop metrics and optimize against them
• Support business teams with reporting and dashboards
• Conduct actionable analysis and provide insights to decision makers
• Identify and analyze trends and develop potential solutions
• Work on a globally distributed data team in New York, Lagos and Nairobi making a large impact on Andela's strategy

Who you are

• A self-starting, curious analyst with 2 years of experience in tech, consulting or finance
• Business-minded in addition to data savvy
• Advanced in Excel, proficiency in SQL a plus
• A strong communicator and team player who can distill and convey insights from complex data sets
• Adaptable and able to navigate a rapidly growing organization
• Not afraid to roll up your sleeves and tackle challenging problems

Bonus points if you have experience with:

• Looker
• Relational databases (eg. PostgreSQL, BigQuery, Redshift)
• High-growth startups

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

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!

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Vacancy For Director of Product, Delivery Technology at Andela Nigeria 2019

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, Rwanda and Kampala, Andela is catalyzing the growth of tech ecosystems across the African continent while solving the global technical talent shortage.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Director of Product, Delivery Technology

Locations: Lagos, Nigeria, Nairobi, Kenya, New York City, USA

About the Role

• Are you interested in shaping how distributed engineering teams operate? We’re looking for an amazing product leader to come help us build technology solutions for the future of distributed work.
• You will develop a short and long term product roadmap for Delivery Technology at Andela, encompassing Andela’s Partner-facing platforms as well as tools that support Andela’s business operations.
• The roadmap will be informed by industry knowledge, stakeholder research, and Andela’s business goals.
• You will need to evaluate and prioritize these options with Technology leadership and through thorough collaboration with key stakeholders across the entire organization.
• You’ll be responsible for communicating these priorities to senior leadership on a regular basis, and delivering against these committed timelines.

Responsibilities

• Work with the VP of Tech Product and CTO of Andela to shape and drive the product vision for externally-facing and operational technology at Andela
• Help effectively communicate that vision and our progress towards it to the entire company
• Engaging deeply with Andela’s Partner customers---global companies who work with Andela’s developers to further their own goals---to understand their pain points in working with distributed teams and executing Go-to-Market strategies to ensure that they get the value out of solutions we deliver to them
• Ensure that product managers thoroughly understand the business units they are supporting and that they are driving product feature implementations that meet the needs of those business units as rapidly as possible
• Ensure that for each product decision, Andela is conducting a thorough review of the market and identifying potential products to buy that will help us implement a solution faster.
• Work closely with the Engineering department to ensure proper support for implementing or building our technology solutions.
• Work closely with the Director of Product, Learning Tech to ensure that we are taking a long term view of each product and how it fits into the Andela ecosystem
• Report on all department level KPIs and status on a weekly basis
• Manage the team and oversee the operational performance of the department.
• Build strong relationships with Country Directors, VPs, and C level execs to ensure that Product is seen as a collaborative department interested in their success.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in B2B/SaaS Product Management
• 4+ years in direct line management and managing and reporting on operational KPIs
• Extremely comfortable in the language of data analysis, and using data to drive decision making
• A track record of developing feedback loops between users and Product Managers, and utilizing research to improve user experience and business metrics
• Well-versed in core concepts related to UI/UX, including direct experience in both qualitative and quantitative analysis, A/B testing, wire-framing, prototyping, developing user feedback loops etc.
• Keen attention to detail, ability to be self-sufficient and find creative solutions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to a broad range of audiences particularly in a distributed environment
• Proven ability to manage to inspire teams to meet business commitments
• Passion for developing the next generation of technology leadership
• Strong creative, leadership and critical thinking skills
• Experience working in multiple countries and/or with international organizations
• A deep commitment to Andela’s mission.
• Willingness to travel on a regular basis between Andela’s global offices

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!

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Vacancy For Learning Media Producer at Andela Nigeria 2019

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, Rwanda and Kampala, Andela is catalyzing the growth of tech ecosystems across the African continent while solving the global technical talent shortage.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Learning Media Producer

Locations: Nairobi, Kenya, Lagos, Nigeria, Kampala, Uganda

About the Role

• Andela’s Learning department is charged with creating a high quality learning environment that scales with consistency to support Andela’s developers as they move through our Technology Leadership program.
• We are seeking an experienced Learning Media Producer to support our Fellows in every stage of the Fellowship by providing them with the highest quality learning materials to support their growth.

Key Responsibilities of the Role

• Analyze coverage and engagement with learning materials on Andela’s curriculum to identify and close gaps in the learner experience
• Collect, create, curate, and disseminate the highest quality learning materials to our Fellows at every stage of the Fellowship
• Maintain and improve learning materials offered in the Andela curriculum
• Collaborate across departments at Andela to gather, create, and assess the efficacy of our learning materials
• Communicate curriculum & Learning Media updates to the Fellowship weekly to drive engagement and awareness
• Identify the most effective and reputable sources for learning content.

Qualifications
You’re a good fit for this role if you are:

• Experienced with Video Production and documentary filmmaking (working with advanced cameras, good with light and sound set-up, and post-production)
• Experienced with storytelling, infographic/visual aid creation, Instructional design, can bring ideas to life and convey information in a way that’s very easy to understand.
• An expert with Adobe suite production tools (or similar tools for infographic, photo, video, and audio production)
• A lifelong learner with a deep curiosity about what helps people learn best and a demonstrated interest in the current and emerging market leaders in technology learning resources
• A doer who is self-motivated and proactive, obsessed with detail and quality, and personally offended by mediocrity.
• An open communicator who takes ownership of deliverables, communicates ideas, and tests their efficacy with an analytical mindset.
• A strong collaborator with a passion for improving the quality and experience of self-driven learning for Andela Fellows.

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!

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Technical Recruiter at Andela Nigeria

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, Rwanda and Kampala, Andela is catalyzing the growth of tech ecosystems across the African continent while solving the global technical talent shortage.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Technical Recruiter

Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Department: People
Type: Full Time
Experience: Junior - Mid Level

About You
Andela is looking to grow our Lagos Technical Recruiting team. We’ve recently surpassed the exciting milestone of 1,400 Andelans globally, and plan to reach double that size by of 2020-the Technical Recruiting team will drive much of that growth. Of course, we care about growth in both the quantity and quality of our employees, so our recruiters’ success is measured not just by their time-to-hire and headcount filled, but also by pass-through rate, EPIC values alignment, and other more qualitative metrics. This role is a recruiting leadership role and driving hiring for a flagship Andela position.

You are passionate about supporting recruiting functions, building and designing systems and processes that increase efficiency. You have a love for finding and supporting unique individuals that, given the right role have the power to change the world. You are excited to represent Andela to a wide variety of candidates across levels of seniority and thrive in a multi-functional role in fast-paced, innovative environments, and solving key issues enabling recruiting functions to thrive and aiding in finding and empowering Africa’s top engineers. You have strong analytical and time/project management skills. You are a confident self-starter and be a results-oriented individual excited by the mission that you apply your skills towards. You’ll partner closely with the Recruiting team to optimize the job roles in focus.

About the Role

• As Andela engages with the continent’s top technologists, you will play a key role in attracting, talent mapping, sourcing and hiring key high calibre technologists across Africa, and filling mission critical roles which drive Andela’s growth and impact.
• You are familiar with a wider range of sourcing and talent attraction techniques, across active sourcing on social media, databases and Boolean searches, as well as leveraging referrals and internal mobility/applicants.
• We are looking for someone who understands how to build a pipeline through online sourcing tools, and understands how to quickly engage and progress candidates through the recruitment process. You must be highly organized and capable of prioritizing work with little guidance.

Key Responsibilities

• Source top talent online to build a funnel of qualified candidates for a quickly scaling and dynamic global team;
• Design and maintain systems that guarantee punctual and delightful evaluation processes for our candidates;
• Coordinate (using recruiting software & tracking systems) and communicate with internal stakeholders to guarantee headcount is filled on time, and through the most equitable and objective processes possible;
• Comply with and bolster data analysis systems to improve performance tracking once hired. Coordinating the various tasks to ensure a consistent, data collection towards active sourcing, candidate application review, referral actioning, interview pass-through rates and hiring goals; and
• Engage and captivate the interest of high-quality candidates and convert those candidates into hires.

Qualifications & Characteristics

• At least 2 years in a Talent Acquisition or Recruitment related role in an established organization, technical recruiting experience is a bonus;
• Curiosity about how to improve efficiency in attracting top engineers from across the continent;
• Active sourcing experience through platforms such as LinkedIn, Boolean search exposure and leveraging networks through referrals and internal applicants;
• Excellent knowledge and passion about Andela’s mission and vision. Able to convincingly sell Andela’s opportunity to prospective employees;
• You drive results in a big way and can get things done. You are self-driven and have great independent follow-through;
• You are great at researching candidates and their previous employers online, and have a very strong interest in talent acquisition and personal career trajectories;
• You are a heroine/hero at maintaining relationships, with a mind for client / candidate satisfaction;
• You have a knack for developing, coordinating and implementing the calendars of activities to ensure that targets are hit in a timely manner;
• Outgoing personality and a high comfort level speaking with and selling to others;
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills, as well as good listening skills;
• A self-starter who can accomplish tasks with minimal supervision.

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 will be in touch.

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!

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online