Founders Associate at Klasha Nigeria

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 position below:

Job Title: Founders Associate

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time
Department: Operations; Admin & Corporate Services

About the Role

• As a Founder’s Associate, you’ll be part of an immersive experience that will see you work directly at the heart of the company.
• You will work closely with our senior leaders to develop and implement effective strategies that drive growth and improve operations. Our ideal candidate will have a passion for entrepreneurship, creating innovative solutions, and empathising with our customers.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Creating and capturing value across a number of our functions
• Conduct research and analyse data to inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement
• Work closely with senior leaders to develop and implement effective strategies that drive growth and improve operations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify areas for improvement whilst implementing novel 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 to drive ongoing strategy

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field e.g. Computer Science, Entrepreneurship,
• Background in early-stage startups, venture building or management/strategy 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
• 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.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online