Job Vacancies at Klasha

Klasha makes it easy for African consumers to shop online. We build technology that allows African consumers to easily access the goods they want on the continent. We enable payments online in local African currencies and can handle the last-mile logistics for our retail partners too. Statistically, Africa is the future, so we believe consumers on the continent should have the same frictionless access to the global e-commerce economy as consumers in the West.

Klasha was founded in Lagos, Nigeria in 2018 and is backed by Techstars, Ginco Investments and a group of notable angel investors. Klasha is run by 20-somethings from five nationalities that speak six different languages between them. Klasha has offices in Johannesburg, South Africa and Lagos, Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:

1.) Software Engineer (Frontend)

Job Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full time
Department: Engineering

About the Role

• We are looking for a results-driven, fast-moving mid-senior level Front-End engineer to join our team and help to build an exciting payments and logistics startup in Africa.
• We are looking for a Front-End engineer who is motivated to combine the art of design with the art of programming.
• Responsibilities will include translation of the UI/UX design wireframes to actual code that will produce visual elements of the application.
• You will work with the UI/UX designer and bridge the gap between graphical design and technical implementation, taking an active role on both sides and defining how the application looks as well as how it works.

Responsibilities

• Develop new user-facing features.
• Build reusable code and libraries for future use.
• Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs.
• Conduct UI tests and optimize performance.
• Build high-quality reusable code that can be used in the future.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of designers, developers, and system administrators.
• Be involved and participate in the overall application lifecycle.
• Optimise application for maximum speed and scalability.
• Assure that all user input is validated before submitting to the back-end.
• Collaborate with other team members and stakeholders.
• Troubleshoot and debug applications.
• You will participate in peer code review and provide constructive feedback to other team members so to ensure our delivery reflects your quality standard.
• Architect efficient and reusable front-end systems that drive complex web applications.
• Collaborate with Product Designers, Product Managers, and Software Engineers to deliver compelling user-facing products.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Programming, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as an engineer.
• Experienced in coding in React.
• Proficient understanding of web markup, including HTML5, CSS3.
• Understanding of server-side CSS pre-processing platforms, such as LESS and SASS.
• Familiarity with tools such as Gimp or Photoshop is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of the African payments and logistics ecosystem.
• Experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript.
• Proficient understanding of client-side scripting and JavaScript frameworks, including Jquery.
• Proficient knowledge of JavaScript.
• Good understanding of ReactJS and Redux.
• Good understanding of asynchronous request handling, partial page updates, and AJAX.
• Basic knowledge of image authoring tools, to be able to crop, resize, or perform small adjustments on an image.
• Familiarity with browser testing and debugging.
• In-depth understanding of the entire web development process (design, development, and deployment).
• Good understanding of Git.

Benefits

• All the latest technology you need to do your role
• Employee stock option scheme
• Work-from-anywhere weeks; work from anywhere for three weeks in a year
• Paid birthday day off
• Team building events
• Paid parental leave
• 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
• Menstrual leave
• Learning and development budget.

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2.) Legal and Compliance Associate

Job Location: Lagos (Hybrid)
Job Type: Full time
Department: Legal & Compliance

About the Role

• As a Legal and Compliance Associate at Klasha, your role is pivotal in ensuring strict adherence to all legal and compliance standards across our operations.
• Your responsibilities will involve meticulously navigating and integrating legal and regulatory frameworks within the fabric of our daily operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to relevant laws and regulations across all departments, mitigating potential risks and ensuring full compliance.
• Policy Development and Implementation: Lead the development and implementation of compliance policies, ensuring alignment with changing legal landscapes.
• Training and Awareness Programs: Conduct training programs to ensure the organization is well-informed and aligned with legal and compliance standards.
• Legal Advisory Support: Offer legal guidance and support in contract reviews, negotiations, and other legal matters essential to the business.
• Territory Expansion Compliance: Strategize and ensure compliance efforts for new territory expansion, conducting thorough assessments to ensure conformity with local regulations and laws.
• Partnership Compliance: Oversee compliance aspects in strategic partnerships and alliances, ensuring they support Klasha's growth within legal parameters.
• Legal Reporting and Documentation: Collaborate with various teams to develop and maintain robust reporting processes that align with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Risk Assessment and Mitigation: Identify potential areas of risk and strategize effective mitigation measures.

Qualifications

• Legal Background: Bachelor's Degree in Law or a relevant field; advanced degrees or certifications are a plus.
• Relevant Experience: 3+ years in legal and compliance roles within technology, fintech, or related industries.
• Compliance Expertise: Demonstrated experience in interpreting and implementing legal and regulatory requirements in day-to-day operations.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to interpret complex legal information and draw actionable insights.
• Communication and Collaboration: Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders.

Benefits

• Access to the latest technology and resources required for the role.
• Private health insurance.
• Membership to a mental health wellness program.
• Work-from-anywhere weeks: the opportunity to work remotely for three weeks per year.
• Paid birthday day off.
• Flexible working conditions: hybrid remote and office model.
• Klasha Sessions: Access to development training courses.
• Team-building events.
• Paid parental leave.

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3.) Head of Operations

Job Location: Lagos (Hybrid)
Time Type: Full time
Department: Operation; Admin & Corporate Services

About the Role

• As the Head of Operations at Klasha, you will be a driving force behind our daily operations, ensuring they run smoothly and efficiently.
• This role is dynamic and multifaceted, requiring a proactive approach to foster positive change across the organisation.
• You'll have the unique opportunity to take ownership of various aspects, wear multiple hats, and embrace a bias toward action, all while working on long-term strategic initiatives and immediate operational enhancements.
• You will most likely exhibit the ability to be a natural influencer and dot connector, capable of untangling and simplifying complex matters into actionable and defensible actions.

Key Responsibilities

• Process Ownership: Take charge of end-to-end process ownership, ensuring operational efficiency and effectiveness across various departments and functions.
• Function Building: Establish and lead new functions within the organisation, fostering cross-functional collaboration and driving continuous improvement.
• New Territory Opening: Strategically identify and assess opportunities for expanding into new territories, overseeing market entry strategies, and coordinating expansion efforts.
• Robust Reporting: Build robust reporting processes, leveraging data analytics tools and methodologies, to provide real-time insights into team performance and KPI tracking.
• Strategic Planning: Contribute to the development of strategic plans and objectives, aligning them with the company's mission and vision.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product development, sales, marketing, and customer success, to identify operational needs and opportunities for improvement.
• Partnerships: Cultivate strategic partnerships and alliances to support Klasha's growth and market penetration.
• Investor-facing Elements: Act as a key point of contact for investors, providing them with insightful operational updates and information.
• Operationalisation and Automation: Lead initiatives to operationalise and automate workflows, reducing manual effort and enhancing productivity.
• OKR and KPI Cascading: Develop and implement an OKR framework and ensure it is cascaded throughout the organisation, setting clear objectives and key results for each team and individual.
• Data Analysis: Utilise data analysis techniques to extract insights, identify areas for enhancement, and make data-driven decisions.
• Team Leadership: Build and lead a high-performing operations team, providing guidance, mentorship, and training to team members.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field; advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in a senior operations leadership role, preferably within the technology or fintech industry.
• Proven track record of successfully building and scaling operations, including process optimisation and automation.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to process complex data and draw meaningful conclusions.
• Exceptional leadership and team management capabilities.
• Strategic mindset, with the ability to align operational efforts with broader organisational goals.

Benefits
Klasha places a high value on the well-being and development of its team members. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Access to cutting-edge technology and resources necessary for the role.
• Private health insurance.
• Membership to a mental health wellness program.
• Flexible working conditions, including a hybrid remote and office model.
• Access to Klasha Sessions, offering development training courses.
• Work-from-anywhere weeks; the opportunity to work remotely for three weeks per year.
• Paid birthday day off.
• Team-building events.
• Paid parental leave.

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