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 Senior Manager – Africa (Talent/Sourcing)
Locations: Lagos, Nigeria, Nairobi, Kenya
About the Role
Andela is looking to hire an experienced technical talent acquisition Africa lead (sourcing), to join either our Nairobi or Lagos offices – and drive talent strategy and pipelinee. We’ve recently surpassed the exciting milestone of 1,400 Andelans globally, and plan to reach double that size by of 2020—the technical hiring 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 Nairobi or Lagos – you will collaborate heavily with key stakeholders across the technical recruiting group as well our engineerings teams and Leadership across Africa and NYC. You will lead a team of high-calibre talent acquisition experts/sourcers, designing and driving sourcing and hiring strategies for for elite technologists across Africa – and partner with Recruiting and Leadership teams 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.
Key Responsibilities
Building and managing a high-performing engineering/technical sourcing team (while scaling the team further) – focussed on hiring technologists across Africa
Partner with Recruiting, People (HR) and data teams globally to solve for improving quality of hires, our assessment process, our diverse hiring ratios and Andela branding
Building and maintaining a talent map of engineering technologists across Africa – and relevant diaspora talent
Build and maintain strong relationships across Andela Leadership and Recruiting leads – and ensure candidate pipeline goals are met
Requirements
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 sourcing as we enter into a period of unprecedented growth
A strong background in active sourcing 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
Experience in technical talent acquisition is an advantage
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
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!
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Job Title: Global Learning and Development Director
Locations: Lagos, Nigeria, New York City, USA
About the Role
As a Learning Development Manager, you will primarily work under the People department overseeing all Training Learning and development programme, developing and implementing learning strategies and programs some of the programmes will include: e-learning courses, career plans, workshops and more.
You will work with the Learning and development team across Andela to help our employees to advance their skill and knowledge.
You will be a key contributor to L&D frameworks that are critical to helping Andela grow and scale as an organization.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about helping people learn and grow.
Responsibilities
Managing a high-performing team in Learning & Development department.
Developing and implementing training and development strategy to help the business in the achievement of its overall Andela mission
Preparing the annual training plan for staff and fellows for both technical and soft skills development for improved service delivery
Manage training needs assessment for individual staff and fellows in consultation with departmental heads in different centers, including assessment methods and measurement tools.
Creating and maintaining processes to monitor the health and effectiveness of training interactions,
Coordinating the evaluation of instructors’ performance as well as the effectiveness of the training programmes implemented.
Maintain a keen understanding of training trends, developments and best practices.
Monitor and report on L&D activities, costs and performance.
Plan and deliver training courses personally where necessary to compliment that provided externally or internally by others.
Observing and offering constructive feedback to all co-located Trainers
Conduct robust induction and orientation sessions. Actual facilitation of induction courses.
What Makes You a Great Fit for this Role
5 years experience in Learning & Development.
Prior experience in designing curriculum and module content
Excellent presentation, report writing and research skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Experience facilitating the learning and development of software developers is an added advantage
Passion for learning & development
Integrity in giving feedback to team members
Collaboration demonstrated through iterating management processes based on feedback from colleagues
Experience facilitating the learning and development in IT industry or for a start up is an added advantage
A Bachelor’s degree in Business, or a related field.
Proficient with Google Docs/Microsoft Word, Sheets/Excel and Slides/Powerpoint.
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!
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Job Title: Senior Operations Manager
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
About the Role
The Role of the Senior Operations Manager is to plan, direct and coordinate the company’s operations functions in Nigeria.
The individual will be responsible for improving performance, productivity, efficiency and cost effectiveness through the implementation of effective methods and strategies across all fronts in the Operations department and the business as a whole.
Responsibilities
Lead all operational elements of Andela Lagos:
Learn how Andela’s Lagos operations work and optimize and manage every aspect of our operations function
Lead the core-operations, facilities and procurement
Oversee the facilities and real estate team, including both office and residential properties to ensure safety and security across locations
Develop and maintain highly detailed budgets and timely financial projections
Complete quarterly (or more) financial and operational reviews and reports
Responsible for the delivery of overall operational targets.
Display excellent leadership, people management, communication and influencing skills at a senior level
Build strong processes and systems:
Maintain and create highly-structured processes and systems with a data-driven approach
Maintain and create “playbooks,” detailed manuals that document all relevant parts of the Andela operating model; continually update and improve manuals in preparation for supporting other teams
Foster regular engagement with key client contacts in line with client expectations.
Identify operational best practice through interaction with the wider team
Ensure delivery of Client KPIs/Sales targets including day to day service levels, customer experience, quality measures and compliance measures
Collaborate with the Director of Operations to build systems and processes that successfully communicate all topline recurring indicators of success and that explain and troubleshoot any major outliers or obstacles to success
Demonstrate achievement of results e.g. business improvements, cost savings, revenue generation
Drive Business Continuity initiatives
Manage, coach and mentor a strong team:
Manage all operations staff members including facilities, logistics, and other cross-functional teams
Provide structured evaluations of employee performance at least twice a year
Design a well-defined Communication and Engagement model to ensure all teams understand the performance of the business and the needs of their teams
Develop the operational talent pool by optimising the skills of the existing team and ensuring a succession plan is in place
Forge a partnership with our internal recruitment team to identify and attract the very best external talent for key roles within the team.
Suggest and create job descriptions, screen candidates and make recommendations for any needed roles in addition to existing team
Qualifications
Ideal candidates for this role will have:
At least 7-10 years of post-undergraduate, full-time work experience
Experience managing operations, including detailed budgeting and reporting, in a complex environment
Experience rapidly growing /scaling a project
Experience developing and managing a culture of continuous learning and improvement
Experience managing and coordinating teams to deliver on a tight schedule
Work and living experience in emerging markets, particularly in Nigeria or elsewhere in Africa
Record of strong academic performance from a leading undergraduate and, if attended, graduate institution
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!
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
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