Career Opportunities at Andela - 6 Positions

About the role:

Andela is seeking an IT Systems Administrator on permanent contract. Reporting to the IT Manager, this individual Must possess core competencies in Systems management and IT infrastructure support and is a “world class” technologist.

IT Systems Administrator Job Responsibilities

• You will be responsible for all IT centric systems, managing, monitoring, tracking, reporting and resolving any issues that might come up during the day to day operation of each system.
• You will manage the helpdesk system, keeping to strict SLAs as defined.
• You will serve as a first point of contact for all IT related issues and escalate to the appropriate levels.
• You would on occasion provide remote support to users across different timezones.
• You will liaise with and support other departments to provide all technology solutions that they might need to fulfill daily tasks.
• You will serve as liaison to third parties to resolve IT issues within the company.
• You will provide subject matter expertise, advice and consultancy for infrastructure and IT systems.
• You will monitor and effect all IT policies and strategies defined by the organisation.
• Be proactive in communicating within and without the department ensuring information transparency.
• You will on occasion work outside regular work hours.

Qualifications for the IT Systems Administrator Job

• The ability to troubleshoot IT networks and provide solutions in a timely manner.
• Experience in managing a large user base.
• Deep understanding and demonstrated knowledge of core IT concepts including routing, firewalls, operating systems’ maintenance, computer hardware repairs.
• Working technical knowledge of the Linux operating system and similar environments.
• At least 3 years in IT Administration and managed a large user base.

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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.

Software Development Job 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

Qualifications for the Software Development Job

• 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)
• Mobile Development (Android/iOS)
• PHP
• Go
• 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

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Bus Driver Job Responsibilities

Operational roles:

• Operate the staff bus in a safe and efficient way according to all relevant legislation, policies and procedures
• Perform daily safety and maintenance checks
• Perform minor maintenance duties such as changing the oil
• Clean the bus as scheduled and/or required
• Ensure the bus is safely and securely stored
• Advise the Facilities Manager of any requirements for maintenance or repairs well in advance of scheduled trips

Scheduling activities:

• Pick up and deliver staff as per a set schedule
• Take attendance on the staff bus
• Ensure staff are aware of rules and responsibilities as passengers
• Maintain order and discipline in the staff bus
• Perform any other duties as assigned on behalf of the company

Qualifications for the Bus Driver Job

• Must have knowledge of highway code and private bus regulations
• Possess a PSV License for the last 5 – 8 years.
• Possess a BCE- Class Driving License
• Possess a recent (not more than 6 month) Certificate of good Conduct
• Recommendation from 3 previous employers
• Minimum 10 years’ experience with staff/private bus transportation
• Ability to operate staff bus in a safe and responsible manner
• Client service and public interaction skills
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Effective verbal and listening communications skills
• Ability to read and write to record pickups and maintain daily records
• First aid knowledge

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 plane
• Oh, and a chance to change the world!

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Job Summary

Andela was founded on a simple truth – that talent is evenly distributed but opportunity is not. We believe Andela can close global labor gaps and bring opportunity to extraordinary talent starting in Africa. We know that a top-notch Executive Assistant will be crucial to maximizing our productivity in a fast paced startup environment.

Executive Assistant Job Responsibilities

• Coordinating the flow of information to the Country Director’s desk as required for policy and operational decisions.
• Owning and managing administrative tasks of the Country Director.
• Managing an extremely busy and active calendar or appointments.
• Composing and preparing confidential correspondence for the Country Director.
• Screening phone and video calls and visitors on behalf of the Country Director.
• Arranging and managing travel itinerary, agenda and logistics.
• Anticipating the Country Director’s needs and proactively bringing together appropriate people and resources to support the Country Director’s agenda.
• Completing critical aspects of deliverables and special assignments by establishing objectives; determining priorities; managing time; gaining cooperation of others; monitoring progress; problem solving; making adjustments to plans.
• Enhance Country Director’s and company’s reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value.
• Representing the Country Director by welcoming visitors, arranging company dinners and other corporate functions; answering questions and meeting requests directed to the executive office.
• Assisting in coordinating the agenda of senior management team meetings and off-sites, and all staff meetings.
• Managing external contacts; proactively understanding who they are, who the primary contacts are, and keeping track of periodic communication needed for primary contacts
• Relieving the Country Director of day-to-day administrative duties

Qualifications for the Executive Assistant Job

• Has a degree from an Accredited College or University
• Has experience at a start-up or other high-growth/fast-paced organizations
• Has excellent verbal and superior writing and report presentation skills
• Is a polished professional having significant experience (minimum 3 years) supporting a senior executive/senior management
• Can plan and conduct complex and sensitive administrative and operational duties.
• Is able to identify management and operational problems, investigate and evaluate alternatives and implement effective solutions.
• Can interpret, explain and apply complex policies, regulations, and procedures
• Can represent the Country Director in meetings with others and make effective public presentations.
• Can organize and prioritize work and meet critical deadlines
• Has strong logistical management skills
• Has a strong proficiency with Google Apps: Calendar, Hangouts, Docs, Sheets
• Must be an all around awesome person – we have a strict no jerks policy at Andela

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Role Summary

Under the management of the operations head, the procurement associate will manage all procurement and supply chain functions at Andela.

Procurement Job Responsibilities

• Receive and process requisitions from different user departments including confirmation of budget approvals.
• Sourcing and Prequalification of suppliers and ensuring Andela has a lean supplier base.
• Establish and manage all vendor relations
• Represent the interests of the company in all supplier negotiation, ensure the company gets the best deals that project best value for money, set up and manage supplier contracts.
• Manage the process of supplier evaluation, cost analysis and selection
• Work with finance to process purchase orders.
• Ensure all procurement transactions are properly documented
• Receiving of commodities and processing invoices through the finance department.
• Expediting orders and ensuring goods are delivered on time.
• Creating a process around procurement across all departments in the organization, in conjunction with Finance and Operations.
• Conduct value chain and total cost analysis on various sourcing options (eg. local vs. International, centralized vs. Decentralized) on high value purchases, from time to time and advice the management on the best sourcing strategy to adopt.
• Conduct market surveys regularly to ensure to ensure the company is getting supplies at the most competitive rates and the goods supplied comply to industry standards.
• Developing a procurement plan for the organization and manage implementation.
• Monitor consumption of goods and services at the organization and make proposals to the head of operations on possible cost management options.
• Managing import and export of goods.

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 plane
• Oh, and a chance to change the world!

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We enable companies to build high-performing engineering teams while providing a platform for talented technologists to accelerate their expertise.

Learning Operations Coordinator Job Responsibilities

• Monitor the Learning team’s KPIs and metrics
• Monitor the Learning inventory pipeline and raise red flags before they become fires
• Monitor all defects in department processes
• Follow up with requests to the Learning departments to complete them
• Report on weekly KPIs and metrics
• Allocate resources to whoever needs them within the Learning department
• Manage the documentation of processes within the Learning department
• Onboard new team members

Qualifications for the  Job

• The ideal candidate for the role MUST have experience with the following:
• Minimum 2 years working experience as an Operations Associate
• Experience with Project Management and Reporting Tools
• Google Sheets or Microsoft Excel
• Trello
• Google Slides or Microsoft Powerpoint or Keynote
• Google Calendar