Jobs at Konga (9 Positions)

Konga.com is currently working to create a new type of retail company. In order get Nigerians what they want delivered to their doorstep we are building the human, technological and logistical systems. Our products include mobiles, consumer electronics, beauty supplies etc
We are a driven, focused and well-funded company looking for super-talented people. The people we hire believe in the rise of the Nigerian middle class, are in awe of the impact of technology and believe that the only way to predict the future is to invent it.
To make this plan work out, recruitment is on for suitably qualified candidates to fill the below job opportunity.   

1. Job Title: Linux System Administrator
Job Summary 

• Assist in support, maintenance and capacity planning of linux and windows server environments
• Support and maintenance of development and QA environments.
• Support, maintenance and capacity planning of office network and systems.
• Monitor server performance and troubleshoot performance issues.
• Ensure backups are running in accordance with disaster recovery policy.

Job Requirements

• 3 or more years related experience (personal projects can count towards this; we like self-motivated people).
• Great troubleshooting and problem solving skills.
• A passion for learning new technologies and concepts.
• Ability to perform well under pressure.
• Experience working with Linux (preferably Ubuntu).
• Experience managing high performance web infrastructure (rubyon rails, nginx, etc)
• Experience managing high performance data infrastructure (MySQL, memcache etc.).
• Experience backing up MySQL in high load environments and recovering from a backup
• Good understanding of network and internet-related concepts such as DNS, HTTP. DHCP, TCP/IP, etc.
• Good understanding of network and systems security.
• Ability to spec hardware requirement for different services and software applications.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate with tech and non-tech team members equally.

2. Job Title: Fashion Stylist
Job Summary

• Keeping up to date with current and changing trends in fashion and design.
• Advising apparel category manager on fashion styling for visuals
• Selecting the most appropriate pieces from collections and ranges for the shoot.
• Purchasing props for shoots.
• Supervising photo shoots.

Job Requirements

• Relevant degree in fashion merchandising, styling & designing.
• Portfolio of past projects.
• Significant experience in styling, ideally at an online apparel retail outfit.
• Excellent team skills
• Experience managing models.
• A track record of successful fashion shows and projects.
• Strong communications skills

3. Job Title: Copy Writer
Job Summary

• Responsible for generating the words, slogans and audio scripts that accompany apparel visuals.

The typical creative process can involve:

• Discussing the company advert theme and message and target audience with Head Merchandiser.
• Brainstorming visual and copy ideas with other members of the creative team
• Writing and presenting a content on Konga.com website
• Modifying copy until the Content Production Manager is satisfied

The copywriter is accountable for checking all the content being advertised is truthful and complies with codes of advertising practice.
Job Requirements

• 2 or more years related experience
• A passion for learning writing
• Ability to perform well under pressure,
• Bachelors degree in Art and or Languages. Portfolio of past work (Blog)

4. Job Tittle: Program Manager
Job Summary 

• As a Program manager you’ll drive the technical vision, design and implementation of the next generation online customer experience
• You’ll transform the company’s vision into elegant technical designs that will ultimately turn into a seamless shopping experience used by customers all over Nigeria. Managing feature sets throughout several inter phases you’ll have the chance to see your ideas and designs through completion and high volume delivery to customers, You will be working with other key team members in the product category teams as well as experienced Software Development Engineers.
• Be an advocate for end-users and customers, so your passion for anticipating customer needs and creating solutions for them will really help you shine in this role. You will also be responsible for authoring technical specifications, Including envisaged usage cases, customer scenarios, demos for customers and prioritized requirements lists.
• The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with great project management and communication skills, and with a strong technical understanding.
• This individual should also have a strong engagement management skills including the ability to drive analytical rigour in decision making, strong business acumen, posses deep technical insights and with that have the ability to speak in both business and technical terms

Job Requirements

• Proven ability to manage multiple work streams and/or projects concurrently and deliver on-time
• Proven track record of driving high impact projects that require strategic thinking, analysis, business planning and execution,
• 2+ years of project management experience for high profile cross team projects,
• Master’s or Bachelors degree or equivalent in computer science, electrical engineering or related technical disciplines.

5. Job Tittle: Human Resources Manager
Job Summary

• Recruiting and staffing.
• Organizational departmental planning.
• Performance management and improvement system, Organization development.
• Employee on boarding, development, needs assessment and training, policy development and documentation.
• Employee relations, company-wide committee facilitation, company employee and community communication, compensation and benefit administration.
• Employee safety, welfare, wellness and health.
• Charitable giving and employee services and counseling.

Requirements

• BSc Minimum, Msc preferred
• 3 years minimum experience in said field.
• Managerial experience
• Ability to work under pressure
• Someone who is performance driven.

6. Job Title: Warehouse Officer
Job Summary 

• Maintains receiving, warehousing, and distribution operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing program, operational, and personnel policies and procedures.
• processing orders
• Operating mechanical and IT systems
• Liaising with customers experience team and other departments.
• Effective picking and packing of items.
• Ensuring compliance with all Safeguards warehouse operations and contents.
• Participation in physical counts: reconciling with data storage System.

Requirements

• Ordinary or Higher National Diploma
• Candidates with qualification in distribution, logistics, transportation, management, business studies or retail management.
• Relevant experience can be useful, particularly any teamwork experience.

7. Job Title: Customer Experience Representatives
Job Summary

• Receives customers’ requests by telephone or mail, analyzes requests, provides information requested or ascertains who can best provide the information, and routes the request to the proper person.
• Analyzes transactions, corrects records, and adjusts errors.
• Searches company records to fulfill customer requirements
• Traces status of orders.
• Resolves customer questions related to orders, takes orders as needed.
• Maintains liaison with other departments for order completion.
• Writes up order, mails catalog, samples, and similar data to customer, as required.
• Responds to customers’ requests via telephone or mail, using available resources.
• Contacts customers to ascertain data omitted on orders.
• Has knowledge of product line, prices, delivery time, drop ship items, various marketing promotional services, and similar data, as required.
• Prepares and forwards preliminary paperwork to Returns and Replacements on problem orders and gifts not received,

Requirements

• One (1) year experience.
• Knowledge and ability to speak English and grammar.
• Pleasant telephone voice/manner, ability to operate simple office equipment sufficiently to perform the job.
• Ability to compose correspondence.

8. Job Title: Software Engineer
Job Summary 

• Participates in the technical design of application systems.
• Develops and implements application systems.
• Assists in definition of project tasks: analyzes and estimates cost and time.
• Performs change impact analysis tasks.
• Creates comprehensive unit test plans and test cases.
• Participates in design, coding, testing, implementation, and documentation of solutions.
• Creates and executes performance tests to ensure that expected application performance levels are achieved.
• Designs, codes, tests, debugs, documents, maintains, and modifies computer programs of moderate complexity, significance, and risk.
• Contributes and at times, leads clients and technical staff to investigate, analyze, and resolve technical problems related to system functions, programming, and procedures.
• Joins in post-implementation reviews of bath application development content and process to maximize and share learning.
• Shares in monitoring operating efficiency of existing systems. Writes documentation that describes installation and operating procedures
• Successful applicants will exemplify Konga.com’s ethical principles of uncompromising integrity, respect for others, accountability for decisions and actions, and good citizenship.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science
• 5+ years experience with Java (J2EE)
• 5+ years web application development experience
• Exposure to VCS, TOD, CI
• Proficient in HTML, CSS, JavaScript
• Proficient in SOL
• Exposure to architecture design
• Strong technical background

9. Job Title: Logistics Manager & Inbound Logistics Manager
Job Summary 

• Recommend optimal transportation modes, routing, equipment, or frequency.
• Establish or monitor specific supply chain-based performance measurement systems.
• Create procedures for logistics activities.
• Train shipping department personnel in roles or responsibilities regarding global logistics strategies.
• Maintain metrics, reports, process documentation, customer service logs, or training or safety records.
• Implement specific customer requirements, such as internal reporting or customized transportation metrics.
• Resolve problems concerning transportation, logistics systems, imports or exports, or customer issues.
• Participate in carrier management processes, such as selection, qualification, or performance evaluation.
• Monitor product import or export processes to ensure compliance with regulatory or legal requirements.
• Ensure carrier compliance with company policies or procedures fur product transit or delivery.
• Direct distribution center operation to ensure achievement of cost, productivity, accuracy, or timeliness objectives.
• Negotiate transportation rates or services.
• Recommend purchase of new or improved technology, such as automated systems.
• Develop risk management programs to ensure continuity of supply in emergency scenarios.
• Plan or implement improvements to internal or external logistics systems or processes.
• Collaborate with other departments to integrate logistics with business systems or processes, such as customer sales, order management, accounting, or shipping.
• Analyze the financial impact of proposed logistics changes, such as routing, shipping modes, product volumes or mixes, or carriers.
• Communicate freight transportation information to customers or suppliers, using transportation management, electronic logistics marketplace, or electronic freight information systems, to improve efficiency, speed, or quality of transportation services.
• Implement or monitor carbon or environmental management, accounting, or audit systems.

Requirements

• Education – Graduate Caliber with 5-7 years solid logistics experience in e-commerce, courier and/or logistic companies. Membership of CILT or CIPS is additional advantage.
• Import & Export Logistics – Verifiable working knowledge of customs clearing, Airfreight, forwarding, last mile logistics, HS codes,
• Transportation – Knowledge of principles and methods for enhancing turnaround time, delivery lead time including the relative costs and benefits.
• Administration and Management – Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique and coordination of people and resources.
• Order Processing – Knowledge of packaging materials, order handling processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective distribution of goods.
• Law and Government – Knowledge of transport laws, permits, Customs, SON, FRSC, Police, VIO and LASTMA relationship management.

How To Apply 
Konga.com Careers; To apply for any of the above Konga job vacancies your are required to fill a form, to start now click on the link provided below;
http://careers.konga.com/
Applications Deadline Date
Closes by 15th February, 2013.

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