Tuesday, September 13, 2016

Career Opportunities at Jumia Nigeria, Tuesday 13, September 2016

Jumia Group is a leading global incubator of start-ups. We started operating in Africa in 2012 and since then have launched multiple successful companies, such as Jumia, Jumia Market, Jumia Travel, Jumia Food, Jumia Deals, Jumia House, Jumia Jobs, Jumia Car, Jumia Services


Africa is one of the fastest growing economies in the world, offering excellent opportunities in a vibrant and booming environment. Its economic growth has enabled innovative businesses to flourish and this is where Jumia steps in.


We are currently looking for talented people to join our team and embark on an exciting journey in the core of business development.


COUNTRY MANAGER


Your main responsibilities will be to develop the ventures in your market through operational and strategic actions. You will directly manage your operational and commercial team.


Key responsibilities include:

Drive overall top line and profitability development

P&L ownership

Recruit and manage the team, in particular the local sales and operations team

Define and drive action plans to create strong relationships with local stakeholders

Coordinate your commercial team with the other services (Marketing, Partnerships, Finance, etc.)

Deliver measurable results linked to the project you are in charge of

Ensure regular reporting of your actions and results

Drive activity analysis

Manage the team efficiency and cohesion

Create an unparalleled environment for your team’s development and happiness

A successful candidate will fulfil the following requirements:


Strong entrepreneurial skills

Strong leadership

Strong drive

Impeccable communication skills

Ability to negotiate in flawless English

Ability to identify new business opportunity

Ability to work independently and in a team


WE OFFER:

A unique experience in an entrepreneurial, yet structured environment

The opportunity to become part of a highly professional and dynamic team working around the world

An unparalleled personal and professional growth as our longer-term objective is to train the next generation of leaders for our future internet ventures


HR ASSOCIATE


OBJECTIVE

As HR Help Desk Associate, your responsibility is to support the HR team in the delivery of key HR responsibilities relating to Staff Welfare, On-boarding and Off-boarding and Data Management as well as ensuring timely and adequate support is provided to address employee challenges.


RESPONSIBILITIES:


Assist the Team Lead in the prompt and seamless implementation of HR processes

On-boarding of New hires to ensure smooth transition into the company to include Contract signing, verification of educational certificates, office tour, provision of functional work space and tools, Laptop collection, Issue of ID Cards

Off-boarding activities including exit formalities and clearance

Preparation of weekly recruitment feedback to be sent to the Talent Management team

Leave and Attendance Management

Pensions and H.M.O registration and interpretation of benefits

Provide regular employee support service regarding payroll variations, employee relations, Business cards, CUG lines and other related employee enquiries

Processing of invoices and payments for service providers

Familiarize oneself with the relevant labour, tax, industry, business and regional laws to ensure that these are communicated to employees who may at any time require clarification

Ensure that all the guidelines and policies set forth in the company’s business operations manual and other corporate documents are followed in collaboration with the HR Team Lead

Assist in the scheduling and coordinating of regular employee appraisals

Update Biometrics records regularly and as at when due

Any other task as assigned by HR Manager/ Team Lead


COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Effective verbal and writing communication and presentation skills

Working Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) Tools and Google Office Productivity Tools.

Networking and negotiation skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Ability to be discreet and maintain high levels of confidentiality

Excellent organizational skills

Knowledge of Labour Law


QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or equivalent from a recognised and accredited University

Membership of CIPM is an added advantage

Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a fast-paced corporate environment


HR BUSINESS PARTNER


OBJECTIVE

AS HR BUSIness Partner, your responsibility is to serve as a consultant to management, working to ensure that the business objectives are aligned with employees and management across the various departments. You are responsible for providing proactive HR services in the area of human relations aimed at bringing about change which reinforce the business strategy of specific Jumia companies.


RESPONSIBILITIES:

Plan, implement, and manage the human resources function for specific AIG companies, including employee relations, regulatory compliance, staff development, and employee communications

Ensure delivery of high quality employee relations services

Review and recommend necessary changes to business practices and its procedures for improvements as deemed appropriate by the management

Serve as a resource for managers; coach and mentor senior managers to effectively use the full range of HR tools such as the performance management process

Develop and monitor departmental budget, goals and objectives and operational/work plan for both HR and Administration teams

Formulate fair and equitable processes and guidelines on employee counselling and discipline


COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

Broad knowledge and experience in employment law, compensation, benefits administration, organizational planning and development, employee relations, safety, training and development and office administration.

Must have a working knowledge and be current with all relevant employment related laws.

Excellent analytical skills and good reasoning abilities and sound judgment.

Strong oral and written communication skills. Superior interpersonal and coaching skills including patience and ability to work well with staff at all levels.

Proven experience in Crisis/ Conflict Management.

Proven success in managing an HR team.

Demonstrated ability to successfully participate in senior management teams that provide leadership and strategic direction.

Must have unparalleled business acumen and must possess project management skills

Must exhibit a high level of initiative, flexibility and credibility


QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE


Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management or in a related field

5-7 years of professional experience with at least 5 years of progressive and hands-on HR generalist experience evident in multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee and union relations, diversity, performance management, and relevant employment laws

Membership of relevant professional body (CIPM, SHRM, etc) is an added advantage.


TO APPLY

Click on Job Title below:


COUNTRY MANAGER
HR ASSOCIATE
HR BUSINESS PARTNER




Career Opportunities at Jumia Nigeria, Tuesday 13, September 2016

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