Scrum Master at Afripoint Group Limited

Description 

• We are seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented, and experienced Scrum Master to join our growing team.
• The successful candidate will play a key role in facilitating Agile processes and ensuring the smooth delivery of innovative projects across multiple business units.
• As a central figure in our product and technology teams, the Scrum Master will foster collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement while ensuring adherence to Scrum principles.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as Scrum Master for one or more Agile teams, guiding the team through Scrum practices and processes.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Sprint Reviews, and Sprint Retrospectives.
• Remove impediments and ensure the team has everything needed to achieve sprint goals.
• Work closely with Product Owners to maintain well-groomed and prioritized product backlogs.
• Support team productivity through coaching, mentoring, and promoting Agile best practices.
• Track sprint progress using Agile tools (e.g., Jira, Trello, Azure DevOps) and report on key metrics like velocity and burndown.
• Promote continuous improvement and feedback cycles within teams.
• Serve as a liaison between technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring alignment and transparency.
• Cultivate a culture of innovation, accountability, and team empowerment across all project phases.
• Facilitate cross-team coordination, especially in multi-team projects or across departments.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and frameworks related to Agile and project delivery.

Requirements

• Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), or equivalent Agile certification.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach.
• Deep understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe).
• Strong facilitation, organizational, and coaching skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Experience with Agile management tools such as Jira, Confluence, or similar.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in a technology-driven African enterprise or startup.
• Knowledge of the financial, telecom, or logistics sector in Africa is a plus.
• Familiarity with scaling Agile practices in medium to large organizations.
• Hands-on experience with software delivery and product development cycles.

Key Competencies:

• Servant Leadership
• Conflict Resolution and Problem-Solving
• Empathy and Team Orientation
• Adaptability and Agility
• Strategic Thinking