Job Vacancies at the People Practice

Location: Lekki, Lagos

Job Summary

• Our client is looking to hire a results-driven Marketing and Communications Intern who is agile, takes responsibility for their work and deliverables, and seeks to deliver meaningful results in everything they do.
• They will have a track record of successfully working in a fast-paced environment and a positive, upbeat attitude.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform market analysis and research
• Assist with daily desk duties
• Track the Senior Associate’s emails and correspondence (that you are CC'd in)
• Design, present and execute social media plans and campaign ideas
• Monitor all social media platforms and Google Analytics for trending network news, ideas, and feedback
• Support with the planning and hosting of physical and/or virtual events
• Develop content for email campaigns and social media and see to the end-to-end delivery of the content for public consumption
• Contribute to the collection of data for reporting
• Maintain and update Company’s WordPress website
• Prepare meeting notes and manage the Marketing and Communications drive
• Keep organized, complete, and accurate electronic records of the network database
• Maintain complete, up-to-date employee records and information
• Maintain relationships with preferred vendors & service providers (website & graphics designers, event vendors) and ensure quality & performance
• Build, maintain and continuously improve Company’s online presence and stakeholder engagement, through all available channels.

Qualifications, Skills & Attributes

• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing and/or Mass Communications, with at least 2 years of work experience in a similar role in an entrepreneurial company
• Strong knowledge and familiarity of the Nigeria entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem
• Familiarity with managing social media platforms. This includes creating content for social media
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Web and social media savvy
• Have the following technical skills
• WordPress
• Design skills (Canva, can edit Photoshop & In-Design templates)
• Strong copywriting skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team
• Highly motivated, focused, proactive, creative, flexible, organized, and able to balance multiple priorities
• Connecting personality, interacting with entrepreneurs, executives, and mentors, providing value for all engaged stakeholders
• Knowledge of the economic and business climate, activities, and trends in Africa
• Strong professionalism with high integrity and respect for confidentiality
• Excellent written & spoken English, communication & interpersonal skills
• Goal-oriented with a demonstrable and vettable track record of delivery
• Excellent professional judgment; ability to appropriately prioritize while consistently delivering high-quality, timely results
• Exceptional attention to detail (“zero defect” mindset)
• Self-managed, able to deliver on objectives with minimal guidance or supervision
• Proficient with G-Suite (especially Gmail, Google Doc, Google Sheets, Google Slides, Google Drive, and Google Calendar) and Microsoft Office
• Previous experience with other productivity tools & software (Slack, Salesforce, Trello,Notion) is a distinct plus
• At least two strong references from previous employers

Compensation & Perks

• Competitive salary
• A relaxed, and dynamic working environment with a highly qualified team
• Access to international professionals in 42 countries
• Access to High-Impact entrepreneurs and corporate executives
• Opportunity to have a significant impact on the developing local entrepreneurship ecosystem

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Job Description

• Our client is looking to hire an Intermediate Software Engineer who is skilled at writing applications and has an understanding of application lifecycles, databases and services.
• As a Junior Software Engineer, you will be responsible for using your knowledge of technology to drive the company's ability to deliver value and results to our internal and external stakeholders.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Works with Design, UX, and Product Manager to ensure an optimal and consistent user experience.
• Defines and sets a project’s roadmap to include planning for integration of new technology, ownership of code libraries, and backlog of technical tasks
• Works independently on complex systems or infrastructure components that may be used by one or more applications or systems.
• Serves as an ambassador for development and a champion of quality standards while spreading a passion for current technology and new trends
• Drives application development focused around delivering business valuable features
• Participates as an active team member of daily standups and other agile-focused efforts, including joining sprint planning meetings and estimating work effort on tasks assigned to the entire team
• Supports the Technology team with developing a structured application/interface code, new program documentation, operations documentation and user guides in a casual, flexible environment
• Communicates with end users and internal customers to help direct development, debugging, and testing of application software for accuracy, integrity, interoperability, and completeness
• Performs integrated testing and customer acceptance testing of components that requires careful planning and execution to ensure timely, quality results.
• Employee is also responsible for performing other job duties as assigned by the management from time to time.

Qualifications and Skills

• Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or a related field from an accredited university
• 3-5 years of experience working as a Software Engineer
• Expert level understanding of at least one the following back end languages: Java; PHP/Laravel
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure cloud hosting platform
• Proven ability to problem-solve and de-bug
• Has a vibrant personality and exceptional communication skills (English; verbal and written)
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Competency working/deploying projects with a source control tool; GIT preferred.

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Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Technology
Workmode: Hybrid

Description

• Our client is looking to hire a skilled web developer who will be responsible for developing and/or maintaining the company's website.
• You will be working alongside a team of other developers in creating, maintaining, and updating their websites.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop new user-facing features
• Build reusable code and libraries for future use
• Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs
• Perform routine site audits, as well as ongoing maintenance, on an as-needed basis
• Optimize application for maximum speed and scalability
• Collaborate with other team members and stakeholders

Qualifications and Skills

• B.Sc / M.Sc Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related subject
• Proficient in JavaScript, React, HTML, CSS.
• 3-5 years' experience in a related position in an agile enterprise environment
• Proven web development and programming applications experience
• Proven track record in agile working with good performance and initiative
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Solid ability in both written and verbal communication.
• Knowledge of programming language and technical terminology.
• High degree of independent judgment.
• Able to solve complex problems.

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Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Department: Technology
Workmode: Hybrid

Job Description

• Our client is looking to hire a Senior Software Engineer who is skilled at writing complex applications, has a deep understanding of application lifecycles, databases and services.
• As an Intermediate Software Engineer, you will be responsible for using your knowledge of technology to drive the company's ability to deliver value and results to the company's internal and external stakeholders.

Primary Responsibilities

• Competent in performing all programming and development assignments without close supervision
• Works with Design, UX, and Product Manager to ensure an optimal and consistent user experience.
• Defines and sets a project’s roadmap to include planning for integration of new technology, ownership of code libraries, and backlog of technical tasks
• Works independently on complex systems or infrastructure components that may be used by one or more applications or systems.
• Serves as an ambassador for development and a champion of quality standards while spreading a passion for current technology and new trends
• Drives application development focused around delivering business valuable features
• Participates as an active team member of daily standups and other agile-focused efforts, including joining sprint planning meetings and estimating work effort on tasks assigned to the entire team.
• Supports the Technology team with developing a structured application/interface code, new program documentation, operations documentation and user guides in a casual, flexible environment.
• Communicates with end users and internal customers to help direct development, debugging, and testing of application software for accuracy, integrity, interoperability, and completeness.
• Performs integrated testing and customer acceptance testing of components that requires careful planning and execution to ensure timely, quality results.
• Responsible for performing other job duties as assigned by the management from time to time.

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or a related field from an accredited university
• Has 5-10 years of experience working as a Software Engineer
• Expert level understanding of at least one the following back end languages: Java; PHP/Laravel
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Azure cloud hosting platform
• Proven ability to problem-solve and de-bug
• Has a vibrant personality and exceptional communication skills (English; verbal and written)
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Competency working/deploying projects with a source control tool; GIT preferred.

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Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Work Mode: Hybrid
Department: Technology

Job Description

• Our client is looking to hire an Android Developer who possesses a passion for pushing mobile technologies to the limits.
• This Android app developer will work with a team of talented engineers to design and build the next generation of mobile applications.
• Android programming works closely with other app development and technical teams.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design and build advanced applications for the Android platform
• Experience write code using Swift
• Translate UI designs to fluid functional mobile app screens
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features
• Work with outside data sources and APIs
• Unit-test code for robustness, including edge cases, usability, and general reliability
• Work on bug fixing and improving application performance
• Continuously discover, evaluate, and implement new technologies to maximize development efficiency

Requirements and Qualifications

• B.Sc / M.Sc Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related subject
• Proven software development experience and Android skills development
• At least 5 years’ working experience in Android app development
• Have published at least one original Android app in production
• Experience with Android SDK
• Experience working with remote data via REST and JSON
• Experience with third-party libraries and APIs
• Working knowledge of the general mobile landscape, architectures, trends, and emerging technologies
• Solid understanding of the full mobile development life cycle.

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Workmode: Hybrid
Department: Technology

Job Description

• Our client is looking to hire an iOS Developer who possesses a passion for pushing mobile technologies to the limits.
• This Android app developer will work with a team of talented engineers to design and build the next generation of mobile applications.
• Android programming works closely with other app development and technical teams.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Design and build advanced applications for the iOS platform
• Experience write code using Swift
• Translate UI designs to fluid functional mobile app screens
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features
• Work with outside data sources and APIs
• Unit-test code for robustness, including edge cases, usability, and general reliability
• Work on bug fixing and improving application performance
• Continuously discover, evaluate, and implement new technologies to maximize development efficiency

Requirements and Qualifications

• B.Sc / M.Sc Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related subject
• Proven software development experience and iOS skills development
• At least 5 years’ working experience in iOS app development
• Have published at least one original iOS app in production
• Experience with iOS SDK
• Experience working with remote data via REST and JSON
• Experience with third-party libraries and APIs
• Working knowledge of the general mobile landscape, architectures, trends, and emerging technologies
• Solid understanding of the full mobile development life cycle.