What you will be doing


Building strong links with C-Levels and account managers of our top brands and vendors. You should justify a flawless understanding of the entire Computing ecosystem and market. You will be the only one along with the Country Managing Director & CCO to represent Jumia in front of those key accounts.
Build and maintain strong, long-lasting customer relationships with... these key accounts.
Develop and implement strategies to drive sales and maximize revenue within the category.
Collaborate with the sales and marketing teams to create and execute promotional campaigns and initiatives tailored to the category.
Analyze sales data and market trends to identify opportunities for growth and improvement.
Monitor and report on key account metrics, including sales performance, inventory levels, and customer satisfaction.
Negotiate and finalize agreements with key accounts, ensuring mutual benefit and sustainable partnerships.
Provide exceptional customer service and support to key clients, addressing any issues or concerns in a timely and effective manner.
Stay updated on industry trends, competitor activities, and consumer preferences within the category.
Work closely with cross-functional teams, including merchandising, operations, and logistics, to ensure seamless account management and fulfillment.


What we are looking for


A minimum of 3 years of experience in the Computing industry.
Perfect knowledge & understanding of the Computing industry actors & dynamics.
Top Engineering, Business Schools & Universities (top 5 of your field for your country).
Proficiency in MS Office and Google tools.
Familiar with relationship management tools.
Strong commercial & analytical skills.
Great capacity to handle high-stakes negotiations.
Strong interpersonal skills: Convince the people and your team that you are making the right decisions. more

What you will be doing


Design and develop pipelines using Python, PySpark, and SQL
Use GitLab as the versioning control system
Utilize S3 buckets for storing large volumes of raw and processed data
Implement and manage complex data workflows using Apache Airflow (MWAA) to orchestrate tasks
Utilize Apache Iceberg (or similar) for managing and organizing data in the data lake
Create... and maintain data catalogs using AWS Glue Catalog to organize metadata
AWS Athena for interactive querying
Familiarize with data modeling techniques to support analytics and reporting requirements, as well as knowledge of the data journey stages within a data lake (Medallion Architecture)


What we are looking for


Ideally, a degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
Ideally, +5 years of experience within the Data Engineering landscape
Strong expertise in Python, PySpark, SQL, and the overall AWS data ecosystem
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users
Proficiency to work with Github
Terraform and CICD pipelines are a great ‘nice-to-have’ more

What you will be doing:


Managing a team of Commercial Planners and Merchandizers ensuring the team is properly structured, motivated and performing.
Delivering growth, ensuring pro-active turn around plans leveraging on the power of the marketplace, bringing direction, feedback and support to the whole commercial team.
Ensuring all Jumia websites always have for the customer, the right... products at the best price, at the right position.
Being within Jumia leadership, an early adopter, a leading ambassador and a relentless missionary of Jumia's strategic commercial orientation.
Understanding all your market segments, vendors and customers, bringing valuable insights and convictions to support your data driven commercial recommendations.
Building analysis, flying high and diving deep, to ensure smart reporting on the performance of the categories, leading to action oriented recommendations.
Owning the merchandising of our websites, optimizing the placement of our products to deliver on every levels of Jumia's strategy.
Working seamlessly with all departments (Commercial, Marketing, Operations, Supply Chain etc.), enabling decision making, problem solving and ensuring laser focus execution.
Leading massive and complex commercial operations and project management initiatives, coordinating effectively cross functions initiatives.
Constantly working toward improving and simplifying our tools.


What we are looking for:


5+ years experience in Retail / FMCG, 3+ years experience in ecommerce
Graduate of accredited Top Universities, Engineering and Business Schools
Proficiency in MS Office and Google tools
Action oriented and performance driven
Strong inter-personal skills: Convince the people and your team that you are making the right decisions
Great ability to work in a fast paced and competitive environment
Strong analytical and data management skills
Ability to anticipate, structure and organize
Well organized and very detail oriented
Resistant to stress
Ability to find simple solutions to complex problems more

What you will be doing


You will be part of an agile team that develops e-commerce, smart logistics, and payment solutions
Your work will integrate a service-oriented architecture using state-of-the-art technologies and software development practices
You will own your services and be responsible end-to-end
You will take ownership for your code to be qualitatively high and you will... support your colleagues in code reviews
You will change the Internet landscape in Africa and the World one line of code at a time


What we are looking for


Minimum of 3 years of experience
Experienced with Object Oriented Programming (OOP)
Experience with development in Java (and ideally Spring Boot framework)
Acquainted with building testable code, unit tests and/or integration tests
Knowledgeable of software design and architecture patterns
Knowledgeable of SQL and relational databases
Fluent in English


We Offer:


A unique experience in an entrepreneurial, yet structured environment
A unique opportunity of having strong impact in building the African e-commerce sector
The opportunity to become part of a highly professional and dynamic team
An unparalleled personal and professional growth as our longer-term objective is to train the next generation of leaders more

What you will be doing


Campaign Management
Keyword Research and Optimization
Performance Analysis and Reporting
Budget Management
Client Communication
Product Listing Optimization


Technical Skills


Strong communications skills
Strong Problem Solving Skills and Attentive to detail
Strong Analytical Skills
Experience in Data Analysis


Communication... Skills


Ability to Manage multiple campaigns and budgets efficiently
Communications skills to work with internal teams and Clients


What we are looking for


Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Advertising,
Experience in e-commerce, Digital Marketing more

Job Objective  


The Head of Logistics manager will oversee, material handling, transportation, delivery and return collections. The Head of Logistics manager will prepare worker schedules and ensure distribution, delivery and last mile workers follow safety rules.


What you will be doing


Logistics Management
Managing day to day operations
Challenging established processes and... implementing new processes to adapt to the fast growth of Jumia Services clientsFinding creative and innovative ways to offer a better customer experience
Fully understanding our information system and working with our IT team to roll our new developmentsWorking closely with the Jumia Services central team to share and implement global best practices
Managing relationships with clients and partners (Third party logistics partners)
Responsible of the logistics P&LResponsible to meet the logistics targets and KPIs including quality of customer experience   


What we are looking for:


A completed master’s degree from an accredited university;
Degree in Engineering,   Operations, Supply Chain or MBA preferred  
Proficient in Microsoft Office – Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Email, Internet etc.  
Proficient in Google Office Suite – Google Drive, Google Sheets, Google Docs, Gmail, etc.  
8  years with 2+ years direct management experience, preferably in a manufacturing, production or distribution environment with a strong focus on logistics or alternatively consulting / banking. more

What you will be doing:


Management of cross border supply chain for  bound shipment
Create route to improve delivery fulfilment and customer promise for international order
Diversify logistic partnership for trade route
Test new international shipping solution to create most reliable and even faster supply
Develop systems and processes to improve fulfilment lead-time for Jumia global... bound shipment
Constantly improving existing processes and finding means to better supply efficiency and metric
Rollout and standardize reverse supply chain for international sellers
Streamline international seller inventory management
Enhancement of Customer Experience/Vendor Experience for Jumia Global
Constantly review SKU with poor review and quality
Manage vendor Payment and logistic recharge
Cost optimization for international Freight and local clearing
Negotiate international freight & local clearing cost with 100% reliability
Develop streamlined reports, dashboards and intermediate indicators
Create reports on Metric --> Detail--> Why format
Automate and make dashboards as real time as possible to show performance metrics.


What we are looking for:


MBA or Master's Degree in: Engineering, Operations, Logistics or related fields
7+ years of management experience in Supply Chain, Distribution and Logistics, preferably in e-commerce fulfillment.
Excellent creative thinking skills with emphasis on developing innovative solutions to solve complex problems that may not have one clear answer
Clear understanding of Transportation Logistics network management, Retail or Customer Service processes and priorities
Experience of Six Sigma/ Lean analytical technique is a plus
Experience of supply chain management and transportation concepts: forecasting, planning, optimization, logistics, delivery performance, carrier negotiation, inventory management, S&OP.
Understanding of E-Commerce Direct-to-Consumer order fulfilment concepts. more

What you will be doing:


Management of cross border supply chain for  bound shipment
Create route to improve delivery fulfilment and customer promise for international order
Diversify logistic partnership for trade route
Test new international shipping solution to create most reliable and even faster supply
Develop systems and processes to improve fulfilment lead-time for Jumia global... bound shipment
Constantly improving existing processes and finding means to better supply efficiency and metric
Rollout and standardize reverse supply chain for international sellers
Streamline international seller inventory management
Enhancement of Customer Experience/Vendor Experience for Jumia Global
Constantly review SKU with poor review and quality
Manage vendor Payment and logistic recharge
Cost optimization for international Freight and local clearing
Negotiate international freight & local clearing cost with 100% reliability
Develop streamlined reports, dashboards and intermediate indicators
Create reports on Metric --> Detail--> Why format
Automate and make dashboards as real time as possible to show performance metrics.


What we are looking for:


MBA or Master's Degree in: Engineering, Operations, Logistics or related fields
7+ years of management experience in Supply Chain, Distribution and Logistics, preferably in e-commerce fulfillment.
Excellent creative thinking skills with emphasis on developing innovative solutions to solve complex problems that may not have one clear answer
Clear understanding of Transportation Logistics network management, Retail or Customer Service processes and priorities
Experience of Six Sigma/ Lean analytical technique is a plus
Experience of supply chain management and transportation concepts: forecasting, planning, optimization, logistics, delivery performance, carrier negotiation, inventory management, S&OP.
Understanding of E-Commerce Direct-to-Consumer order fulfilment concepts.


We Offer:


A unique experience in an entrepreneurial, yet structured environment
A unique opportunity of having strong impact in building the African e-commerce sector
The opportunity to become part of a highly professional and dynamic team
An unparalleled personal and professional growth as our longer-term objective is to train the next generation of leaders more

What you will be doing:


Transform the employee experience with a digital-first approach, harnessing the power of data and technology to drive engagement, development, and empowerment across the organization.
Develop and execute recruitment strategies to attract, hire, and retain top talent across all business lines, ensuring a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the company's... values and culture.
Drive employee engagement initiatives to create a positive work environment, enhance employee morale and motivation, and foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Develop and implement HR strategies, policies, and programs to all departments, tailored to the specific local needs and regulations,  ensuring compliance with local labor laws and regulations.
Oversee performance management processes, including goal setting, performance reviews, feedback, and development planning, to support employee growth and development and drive performance excellence.
Oversee administrative services while ensuring all workplace health and safety standards are consistently upheld while managing the costs effectively.
Manage employee relations issues, including investigations, disciplinary actions, grievances, and conflict resolution, ensuring fair and consistent treatment of employees and adherence to company policies and procedures.
Partner with legal and compliance teams to ensure HR practices and policies comply with local regulations and mitigate legal risks.
Lead and inspire a team of 4 HR professionals, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to drive performance and achieve HR objectives.
Partner closely with senior leadership to align HR strategies with business objectives, leveraging data-driven insights to inform decision-making.
Behind every data point is a person, and you understand that better than anyone. Your empathy, communication skills, and knack for building relationships make you a trusted advisor and mentor to our employees.


What we are looking for:


Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; Master's degree or HR certification preferred.
5+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, preferably in the e-commerce or technology industry, with a strong understanding of local labor laws and regulations.
You're not just comfortable with tech; you're passionate about it. You thrive in an environment where innovation is the norm and technology is the catalyst for change.
You see the bigger picture and aren't afraid to push the boundaries of what's possible. Your strategic mindset and forward-thinking approach make you a natural leader in the digital age.
Fluency in English. more

What you will be doing


Be part of the Jumia Engineering Management team and play a key role in Jumia’s technology plan
Be a role model for the Jumia Values
Manage a team of super talented Software Engineers
Elevate the value provided by the Engineering teams to Jumia through critical project delivery
Coach managers and engineers in your teams and set their career path
Drive your... team on a continuous lookout for improvement
Build reliable systems that scale to Jumia's ambitions
Interact and communicate effectively with engineers, product owners, and business stakeholders
Partner with the product lead to manage project scope and ensure the technical deliverables are met
Identify headcount needs for the team, plan and recruit to fill these needs
Find a group of humble and smart people ready to make you grow and to grow with you
Change the Internet landscape in Africa and the World through your team


What we are looking for


8+ years experience as an individual Software Engineer contributor working with agile methodologies
A track record of 3+ years leading effective teams
Experience with phasing or large initiatives, estimating efforts, and leading project delivery within timelines and with good quality, removing blockers when needed
Owning and enhancing the applications and platforms to support business needs are met
Partnering with Architects, Engineering and Product Leadership on defining and developing sustainable applications
Able to differentiate talent and reward/recognize performance across teams
An eye for recruiting great people
A great sense to manage technical debt and you know investing in quality will make you go faster
The ability to be autonomous and to own your decisions
The ambition to grow the company and within the company
A great technical sense to challenge engineers and product to make the right decisions
Full professional English proficiency more

What you will be doing


You will be part of an agile team that develops e-commerce, smart logistics, and payment solutions
Your work will integrate a service-oriented architecture using state-of-the-art technologies and software development practices
You will own your services and be responsible end-to-end
You will take ownership for your code to be qualitatively high and you will... support your colleagues in code reviews
You will change the Internet landscape in Africa and the World one line of code at a time


What we are looking for


Minimum of 3 years of experience
Experienced with Object Oriented Programming (OOP)
Experience with development in Java (and ideally Spring Boot framework)
Acquainted with building testable code, unit tests and/or integration tests
Knowledgeable of software design and architecture patterns
Knowledgeable of SQL and relational databases
Fluent in English more

What you will be doing


Be part of an agile team that creates scalable solutions leveraging state-of-the-art technologies in a service-oriented architecture
Work closely with multidisciplinary teams (Backend developers, DevOps, QA engineers, Product Owners) oriented to continuous delivery
Work across the entire product life cycle: concept, design, development, deployment, testing,... release, support
Construct and verify (unit test) software components to meet design specifications
Take ownership of your code to be qualitatively high and you will support your colleagues in code reviews
Integration of user-facing elements developed by front-end developers


What we are looking for


At least 4 years of experience in Frontend development
Understanding fundamental design principles behind a scalable application
Consolidated professional experience building high-quality, performant JavaScript applications
Consolidated experience in JavaScript frameworks/libraries, such as AngularJS, VueJS or ReactJS
Write and test interactive, clean, secure and efficient solutions
Help maintain a high-level quality code by reviewing your teammates' code
Continuously improve our codebase, systems and processes
Keen to learn new technologies and have ideas about how we can make things better
Being passionate, self-driven and working with little supervision towards a common team or company purpose
Excellent communication skills and being able to work independently or in a full team
Knowledge of algorithms and distributed systems
Academic background in IT or equivalent
Proficiency in English more

What you will be doing


Be part of the Jumia Engineering team and shape the long-term technology vision and strategy aligning with the company’s objectives
Be a role model for the Jumia Values 
Work effectively cross-functionally and with the leadership, leveraging data and metrics to identify new opportunities for existing and new projects and features
Define architectural standards... and guidelines across the company in collaboration with the Technical Advisory Group, Directors of Engineering and Platform teams
Arbitrate on technical decisions within your scope
Define Operational Excellence KPIs and standards, and partner with Directors of Engineering to ensure highly performant solutions are developed and continuously improved
Drive performance and efficiency improvements across Jumia's platform, leading initiatives in load testing, performance tuning, and capacity planning
Ensure comprehensive documentation of system architecture, design decisions, and operational procedures.
Mentor and develop Principal and Staff Engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning
Ensure system reliability and compliance
Find a group of humble and intelligent people ready to make you grow and to grow with you
Change the Internet landscape in Africa and the World through your team


What we are looking for


At least 3-5 years of experience working as a Principal Engineer - experience as an individual contributor working with agile methodologies and with experience architecting and running large-scale tier 1 systems
Expertise in designing and implementing complex system architectures, with a focus on scalability, reliability, and maintainability
Strong working experience with Java and web frameworks (preferably Spring), with exposure to multiple programming languages
Experience with event-driven architectures and tools for queueing and streaming (preferably Apache Kafka)
Experienced working with large-scale Databases (SQL and NoSQL), with a good understanding of data modelling and optimization
Experience with containerization (preferably Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes)
Strong black box test Automation experience is a plus
Experience designing and developing platforms built for scale is a plus
A proactive challenger mindset: if there's room for improvement, you'll say it
A solver mindset: when there is a will, there is a way
A strong business sense - you understand the impact of your work
The ability to be autonomous and to own your decisions
The ambition to grow the company and within the company
Full professional English proficiency more

Product Strategy and Vision:


Define and communicate a compelling product vision and strategy that aligns with company goals and market trends
Lead the development of product roadmaps, prioritizing features and initiatives based on customer needs, market opportunities, and business priorities
Drive consensus among stakeholders and ensure alignment on product direction and... priorities


Cross-functional Leadership:


Lead cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, marketing, and sales, to execute product initiatives and deliver successful outcomes
Foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture, promoting transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement
Mentor and coach junior product managers, providing guidance and support to help them grow in their roles


Market and User Research:


Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify market trends, customer needs, and opportunities for innovation
Gather and analyze user feedback, behavior, and metrics to inform product decisions and prioritize feature development
Stay informed about industry developments and emerging technologies relevant to the product domain


Product Development and Execution:


Manage the end-to-end product development process, from concept to launch, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality products
Collaborate with engineering teams to define technical requirements, prioritize features, and plan sprints and releases
Work closely with design teams to create intuitive and user-friendly product experiences that delight customers


Product Performance and Optimization:


Define key product metrics and KPIs to measure product success and track progress towards strategic goals
Analyze product performance data and user feedback to identify opportunities for optimization and enhancement
Conduct experiments, A/B tests, and usability studies to validate hypotheses and drive iterative improvements


Stakeholder Management and Communication:


Communicate product updates, milestones, and priorities to stakeholders, including executives, team members, and customers
Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and alignment by maintaining open lines of communication and managing expectations
Present product strategies and roadmaps to internal and external audiences, soliciting feedback and incorporating input into product planning


What we are looking for


Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Master's degree or MBA is a plus
5+ years of experience in Product Management, with a track record of successfully launching and managing products
Demonstrated leadership and mentoring skills, with experience leading cross-functional teams and mentoring junior product managers
Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to translate business objectives into actionable product plans
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels
English proficiency
Deep understanding of Product Management methodologies, tools, and best practices
Experience working in agile development environments and familiarity with agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban)
Proficiency in Product Management tools and software (e.g., Jira, Confluence) and Microsoft Office suite more

What you will be doing


Autonomy interpreting business/technical requirements, designing, implementing and testing high-quality solutions
Work in a team-based development environment with a modular code base, peer reviews, and pull requests, with the disciplined use of source code control and documentation
Constantly aim for quality, scalability, performance, and architecture keeping good... practices, security, and compliance in check
Be part of a fast and agile development process
Contribute actively and proactively to optimize applications, processes, and methodologies
Be willing to help peers, being part of a collaborative environment for development, testing, and automation tasks


What we are looking for


Strong working experience and knowledge with NodeJS and NodeJS frameworks (e.g. Express, NestJS)
Clear understanding of OOP, Design Patterns and anti-patterns, SOLID principles
Working experience with relation and non-relational databases (e.g. MySQL, Couchbase, Redis...)
Experienced with testing layers (unit, integration and functional testing) and version control technologies (e.g. GIT)
Understanding of Queuing and Streaming systems (e.g. SQS, Kafka)
Academic background in IT or equivalent
Knowledge of algorithms and distributed systems
Proficiency in English more

What you will be doing


Contribution to Test Plans:
Implement tests from design stage to the execution (eg: Functional, Performance, Load and Stress) and evaluate the results and document the deviations from expected results
Analyze, review and assess user requirements, specifications and testability models
Create Test Case specifications (enrich test cases provided) based on ticket... descriptions, acceptance criteria and business/tech KPIs
Prepare and acquire test data
Prepare test environments (at application/data level), configure and execute test tool and Continuous Integration tools (ex: Cucumber, Selenium, JMeter, Jenkins, Hiptest) troubleshooting issues detected through automation and manual testing while evaluating the results and document the deviations from expected results
Use test frameworks (for Mobile apps, Mobile theme and Desktop)
Automate tools and procedures (for QA layers) such Static and Dynamic Analysis
Organize responsibilities and tasks to ensure the successful completion of work or projects, identifying potential obstacles and finding ways to address them sharing actively experience, knowledge and solutions with team
Demonstrate commitment to equality and diversity having due regard to equality issues in all decision-making 
Working with product owners, developers and team leader to define acceptance criteria, identify risks, and plan test coverage for upcoming features


What we are looking for


+5 years of experience (is a plus)
Academic background in IT or equivalent (is a plus)
ISTQB Foundation (strongly preferred)
Knowledge of Gherkin syntax
Familiar with Quality Processes and Agile Methodologies using industry standards of software QA tools, such as HipTest
Experience in Web Software and Mobile Applications (native) on product assurance tasks/processes
Knowledge about Software development life-cycle and test processes/flows
Experienced with testing tools such as Cucumber; Static/Dynamic Analysis tools and JMeter
Knowledge of CI/CD tools (Jenkins) and source control systems (GIT)
Familiar with technologies such as Java, Ruby and JavaScript
Solution-oriented and proactive attitude with a constant sense of organization and attention to detail
Proficiency in English more

What you will be doing


Autonomy interpreting business/technical requirements, designing, implementing, and testing high-quality solutions
Work in a team-based development environment with a modular code base, peer reviews, and pull requests, with the disciplined use of source code control and documentation
Constantly aim for quality, scalability, performance, and architecture keeping... good practices, security, and compliance in check
Be part of a fast and agile development process
Contribute actively and proactively to optimize Retool applications, processes, and methodologies
Be willing to help peers, being part of a collaborative environment for development, testing, and automation tasks


What we are looking for


Strong working experience and knowledge of Javascript 
Working experience with low code platforms, Retool experience is a plus
Understanding low code workflows and resource integrations
A clear understanding of OOP, Design Patterns and anti-patterns, SOLID principles
Working experience with relation and non-relational databases (e.g. MySQL, Redis...)
Experienced with testing layers (unit, integration, and functional testing) and version control technologies (e.g. GIT)
Knowledge of algorithms and distributed systems
Academic background in IT or equivalent
Proficiency in English more

What you will be doing

Be part of the Jumia Engineering team and play a key role in Jumia's technology plan
Be a role model for the Jumia Values
Work effectively cross-functionally discussing and identifying new opportunities for projects and features
Align architectural decisions with and across Engineering teams, ensuring the progress towards the target vision for the Jumia... platform
Arbitrate on technical decisions within your scope
Directly contribute to systems design and write code to set the example of what technical excellence looks like in Jumia
Define NFRs, and standards for observability and collaborate with Engineering Managers to ensure highly performant solutions are developed
Ensure comprehensive documentation of system architecture, design decisions, and operational procedures.
Coach engineers in your scope
Ensure system reliability and compliance
Find a group of humble and intelligent people ready to make you grow and to grow with you
Change the Internet landscape in Africa and the World through your team

What we are looking for

8+ years experience as an individual contributor working with agile methodologies and with experience architecting and running large-scale systems
Strong working experience with Java and respective web frameworks (preferably Spring)
Experience with event-driven architectures and tools for queueing and streaming (preferably Apache Kafka)
Experienced working with large-scale Databases (SQL and NoSQL)
Experience with containerization (preferably Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes)
Strong black box test Automation experience is a plus
Experience designing and developing platforms built for scale is a plus
A proactive challenger mindset: if there's room for improvement, you'll say it
A solver mindset: when there is a will, there is a way
A strong business sense. You understand the impact of your work
The ability to be autonomous and to own your decisions
The ambition to grow the company and within the company
Full professional English proficiency more

About Jumia Tech Centers
Want to be part of the biggest tech center in Africa and work in mixed teams with over 16 different nationalities? Join Jumia Kenya Tech Center where tech meets purpose. At Kenya Tech Center you will be managed by and mentored by top tech leaders across Portugal, Egypt and Kenya. You will also be working with state-of-the-art technologies & methodologies, and using agile... philosophy, all as means to improve the lives of millions of Africans across the continent by offering them convenient and affordable online solutions. And with that as our PURPOSE, innovation at Jumia NEVER stops and you will be moving from one exciting challenge to the next.
What you will be doing

Be part of an agile team that creates scalable solutions leveraging state-of-the-art technologies in a service-oriented architecture
Work closely with multidisciplinary teams (Backend developers, DevOps, QA engineers, Product Owners) oriented to continuous delivery
Work across the entire product life cycle: concept, design, development, deployment, testing, release, support
Construct and verify (unit test) software components to meet design specifications
Take ownership of your code to be qualitatively high and you will support your colleagues in code reviews
Integration of user-facing elements developed by front-end developers

What we are looking for

At least 4 years of experience in Frontend development
Understanding fundamental design principles behind a scalable application
Consolidated professional experience building high-quality, performant JavaScript applications
Consolidated experience in JavaScript frameworks/libraries, such as AngularJS, VueJS or ReactJS
Write and test interactive, clean, secure and efficient solutions
Help maintain a high-level quality code by reviewing your teammates' code
Continuously improve our codebase, systems and processes
Keen to learn new technologies and have ideas about how we can make things better
Being passionate, self-driven and working with little supervision towards a common team or company purpose
Excellent communication skills and being able to work independently or in a full team
Knowledge of algorithms and distributed systems
Academic background in IT or equivalent
Proficiency in English

We Offer:

A unique experience in an entrepreneurial, yet structured environment
A unique opportunity to have strong impact in building the African e-commerce sector
The opportunity to become part of a highly professional and dynamic team
An unparalleled personal and professional growth as our longer-term objective is to train the next generation of leaders

We Offer:

A unique experience in an entrepreneurial, yet structured environment
A unique opportunity of having strong impact in building the African e-commerce sector
The opportunity to become part of a highly professional and dynamic team
An unparalleled personal and professional growth as our longer term objective is to train the next generation of leaders more

Key responsibilities will include:

Develop new acquisition channels through partnerships: negotiate with partners and affiliates nationally; engage early with partners to support the development of our exciting new services currently being built; and digital or eCommerce partners who can enhance our customer value proposition.
Establish, develop and/or maintain relationships with key business... partners, including banks, some of our existing global partners and other commercial partners.
Create insights for JumiaPay teams based on local competition, pricing and industry trends and potential product evolution to meet the needs of local customers.
Provide local on-the-ground insights into the behavior and needs of customers in Kenya. Directly engage with customers to develop close understanding of the diaspora and further increase awareness of the JumiaPay brand.
Establish, develop and/or maintain relationships with relevant regulators in Kenya.
Together with the Compliance team, ensure that JumiaPay fulfills its regulatory obligations on a timely basis; implement and enforce company policies and procedures to comply with relevant anti-money laundering and counterterrorism financing regulations.
Grow and expand transactions and business volumes
Develop and manage all partners and vendor relationships
Coordinate across multiple business functions including business development, financial reporting and day to day operations
Provide strong leadership, build a high-performing team, and motivate employees to achieve higher goals
Champion Innovation that responds to industry trends and the ever-dynamic customer needs
Develop, recommend and implement business plans, operations policies and procedures in support of the organization's goals and objectives.
Continually investigate and introduce process improvement measures and present suggestions to executive stakeholders for consideration.
Develop and maintain relationships with industry peers, groups and organizations to keep abreast of regulatory, business and technology changes and to ensure compliance and timely implementation of new and best practices.

Minimum Qualifications

5+ years of Business Development experience with a strong focus on sales
Minimum 10 years professional experience with at least 5 years in a Management role; previous experience at a bank, payments service provider, fintech, or remittance service provider is preferred
Excellent business acumen and willingness to be hands-on ability to work in a dynamic, fast evolving environment, and tight deadlines with a positive attitude
Strong analytical skills and proven experience in managing complex projects or teams with high attention to detail, a motivated self-starter, proactive and action-oriented

Desired Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in commerce, economics, or a business related degree
A Masters degree in the relevant industry
CPA/ACCA qualifications
Strong leadership skills with experience leading high-impact teams to achieve outstanding results in a complex, fast-paced, dynamic and highly demanding environment.
Strategic problem-solving, well-developed collaboration skills and excellent work ethics
Unafraid to experiment and think outside the box when it comes to growth strategies
Data driven with solid and numerical examples when it comes to demonstrating your previous success
Understanding of budgets and know how to balance customer growth with cost and retention rates in order to maximize return on investment and value for spend
Demonstrable Project Management skill with ability to oversee several complex digital projects at the same time more