Executive Fellowship - Strategy and Operations at Klasha

As a Strategy and Operations Executive Fellow at Klasha, you will join a highly effective team and play a key role in shaping our offerings. This fellowship is best suited for an individual with an MBA or background in management consulting. 

We're a Seed-stage startup, so ideally you'd be comfortable wearing multiple hats. We're learning quickly, shipping regularly, and working cross-functionally to build the future of commerce in Africa. You'll join a mission-led team that cares deeply about connecting Africa with the global economy. 

You'll be working with our candid and collaborative team, where your knowledge and advice about application architecture and the newest mobile technologies will be highly appreciated. The code you write will need to be cleanly organized and of the highest quality. You’ll also help ensure solid application performance and an excellent user experience.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with senior leaders to develop and implement effective strategies that drive growth and improve operations
• Conduct research and analyse data to inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify areas for improvement and implement solutions
• Participate in high-level meetings and contribute to discussions on key initiatives and projects
• Act as a thought partner, providing insights and recommendations on complex business issues
• Support the development of key metrics and KPIs to measure the success of initiatives and identify areas for improvement
• Work on building statistical or financial models  

Requirements

• Masters degree in a related field e.g. computer science, entrepreneurship, 
• Background in early-stage startups, venture building or management consulting 
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to make data-driven decisions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Proven track record of taking initiative and delivering results
• Experience with project management and driving cross-functional initiatives
• Passion for startup culture and a desire to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment

Key Competencies

• Good understanding of financial and operating models. 
• Excited about what we’re building! A passion for entrepreneurship, creating an innovative product, and empathising with and supporting our customers is essential 
• First Principle thinking 
• Understanding of Product 
• Some understanding of software development life cycle.
• Founder mentality and entrepreneurial spirit
• High data literacy, a pragmatic approach, and excellent Excel/Google Sheets/SQL skills
• Knowledge of SQL or Big Query 
• Extraordinarily good communication skills and flawless written English

Benefits

People are the heart of our business, so we prioritise welfare and offer a wide range of competitive benefits including but not limited to:

• All the latest technology you need to do your role.
• Employee stock option scheme.
• Private health insurance.
• Mental health wellness benefits; Headspace app subscription and Spill mental health support.
• Budget for French language classes.
• One-time home office set-up allowance.
• Work-from-anywhere weeks; work from anywhere for three weeks in a year.
• Paid birthday day off.
• Team building events.
• Paid parental leave.
• Learning and development budget.