Job Opportunities at Sankore Investments

Creative Analyst

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Daily involvement in the design and deployment of advert materials on the company’s online channels and other platforms
• Daily monitoring and management of different Social media platforms
• Daily engagement of audience of various platforms to enhance growth and retention
• Strategically multiply followers and content reach on various social media platforms
• Create, upload and optimize different content on social media to meet targeted audiences
• Identify and recommend new ways to develop a wider audience and presence online
• Ensure maximum use of the database of users to enhance productivity and growth
• Assist in implementing strategies to build a lasting digital connection with users
• Launch and optimize online adverts through Google Adwords, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to increase total number of users on the platform
• Be actively involved in SEO (Search engine optimization) efforts (keyword, image and metag optimization)
• Prepare online newsletters and promotional emails and organize their distribution through various channels
• Provide creative ideas for content marketing on partner websites
• Measure performance of digital marketing efforts using a variety of Web analytics tools (Google Analytics, Crazy Egg etc.)
• Acquire insights in online marketing trends and keep strategies up to date
• Maintain partnerships with media agencies and influencer partnerships

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

• Strong written and verbal communication skills including creative copywriting skills
• Good understanding of marketing principles, market research techniques and databases
• Knowledge of design tools as follows: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Sketch, Invision for Prototyping
• Excellent understanding of design, Content writing, social media, UI/UX, Animation concepts and best practices
• Proficient with video editing tools like Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects
• A good understanding of graphics design and must be able to execute industry standard graphic designs as a creative person
• A clear understanding of SEO (Search engine optimization) and SEM (Search Engine marketing)
• Good understanding of web analytics tools (e.g. Google Analytics, Hotjar, CrazyEgg, etc.)
• Demonstrable ability to multi-task and adhere to deadlines
• Well-organized with a customer-oriented approach
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, marketing computer software and online applications (CRM tools, Online analytics etc.)
• Positive, can-do attitude and willingness to get the job done
• Proactive, motivated, and possess poise and self-confidence
• Ability to plan and prioritize effectively, balancing multiple deliverables efficiently
• Strong attention to detail and open-minded (Exacting attention to detail, picking up on the details that others miss)
• Ability to engage and work collaboratively with colleagues, and multiple stakeholders
• Highly organized, Intellectually curious with a strong focus on excellence
• Self-driven and goal-oriented with a thirst for knowledge and learning
• 3-5 years’ proven experience in graphics design and social media marketing, or similar role
• Good experience in executing email marketing templates and campaigns
• Good experience with B2C social media strategies
• Experience with online media buying using Google Adwords, Facebook Business Manager, Twitter and Instagram
• Good experience in creative content writing

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JOB DESCRIPTION

• Create the long-term vision, strategy and roadmap for the company’s products
• Lead, build and grow a high performing team of Product Managers, Design, Customer Support and Developer Relations (including hiring, mentoring, development, etc.)
• Take responsibility for implementation and maintenance of product management best practices
• Closely collaborate with the leadership team in order to align on high level business requirements
• Drive a digital first approach to all Products
• Implement a clear vision for all Products, digital consumption and commercial proposition and viability
• Provide thought leadership internally and bring in best-in-class product development practices
• Develop the roadmap and prioritize execution with the delivery team
• Have full ownership of the Product roadmap and strategy, across multiple product designers and dev teams
• Deploy a customer-first approach, utilising data and feedback from across the business to optimise the product

Required Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a similar course of study from a reputable university
• MBA is an added advantage
• Minimum of 7 years’ product management experience preferably as a Head of Product/ Product Lead / Senior Product Manager in a finance environment
• Minimum of 2+ years’ experience leading a product management team
• Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), PMI-Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP), Certified Innovation Leader Credential (CIL) or other Product Management certification would be an added advantage
• Proven track record designing and delivering consumer facing propositions
• Deep understanding of Agile principles and experience facilitating Scrum ceremonies
• Prior experience writing business requirements, user stories or functional specifications required

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Attributes

• Proven ability to build, lead and grow an effective and results driven team
• Demonstrated success defining and launching excellent products, as well as strong interest and understanding of technical architecture, and development tools
• Sound business case development and good knowledge of planning, monitoring, and controlling techniques
• Experience in market analysis and determining customers’ needs by obtaining market information
• A leader and a problem solver with a strategic mindset and ability to see projects through end to end.
• Deeply understand our products, how they are integrated, what our challenges are, and how we can build a market-leading offering.
• Ability to understand complex technical challenges and support the team in making the right decisions
• Comfortable working in large, cross-functional teams 
• Can produce high-quality market scans, competitor analyses and other reports as they are required
• A “self-starter” - willing to own all aspects of the product and the team
• Exacting attention to detail, picking up on the details that others miss
• Outstanding written and communication skills including a strong track record of cross-team and cross-client team participation
• An energetic, positive and innovative demeanor, with leadership and facilitation skills to bring projects to a successful delivery

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Job Description

• Coordinate and drive the process for Post Implementation Reviews (PIR)
• Review requirements, specifications, and technical design documents to provide timely and meaningful feedback
• Create detailed, comprehensive, and well-structured test plans and test cases
• Estimate, prioritize, plan and coordinate testing activities
• Design, develop and execute automation scripts using open source tools
• Identify, record, document thoroughly and track bugs
• Perform thorough regression testing when bugs are resolved
• Develop and apply testing processes for new and existing products to meet client needs
• Liaise with internal teams (e.g. developers and product managers) to identify system requirements
• Monitor debugging process results
• Investigate the causes of non-conforming software and train users to implement solutions
• Track quality assurance metrics, like defect densities and open defect counts
• Stay up to date with new testing tools and test strategies
• Work closely with internal teams (e.g. developers and product managers) to identify system requirements
• Monitor debugging process results
• Track quality assurance metrics, like defect densities and open defects.
• Be familiar with testing tools and methodologies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering
• Masters degree in Computer Science or Engineering is preferable
• Minimum of 3-5 years' experience in system engineering and IT support.

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Attributes

• Demonstrable work experience in software development
• Demonstrable work experience in software quality assurance
• Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools and processes
• Good experience in writing clear, concise and comprehensive test plans and test cases
• Hands on experience with both white box and black box testing
• Hands on experience with automated testing tools
• Good knowledge of SQL and scripting
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development process
• Experience with performance and/or security testing is a plus
• Exacting attention to detail, picking up on the details that others miss
• Intellectually curious
• Very flexible with great collaboration skills
• Good communication skills, an ardent listener
• A strong focus on excellence
• Ability to plan and prioritize effectively
• Comfortable working with a team
• Passionate, driven, and self-motivated
• A thirst for knowledge and learning
• Excellent analytical skills
• Exceptional creativity and problem-solving skills.