Position Title:Software Tester / Quality Assurance Officer
Location: Nairobi
Position Start: ASAP
Reporting to: Head
of Technology
Skills & Experience
- Developing a deep understanding of M-KOPA’s
systems
- Rigorous testing of M-KOPA’s application and
channeling feedback to the development team in a clear, structured way
- Analyzing test output, identifying
discrepancies and clearly documenting defects
- Writing test scripts to be used in the testing
process
- Working with the Quality Assurance team to
ensure that M-KOPA’s system meet the set quality measures
- Building and refining M-KOPA’s testing tools
and methodologies
- Over 3 years of experience in a similar position
- Excellent verbal and written communication
skills
- Strong testing skills with the desire and
ability to find bugs before others do
- Experience using software testing tools
- Experience building and working with automated
testing
- Strong knowledge of software development
concepts
- Ability to differentiate between the
developer’s and tester’s mindset
- Critical thinker with analytical skills and
ability to see the big picture while at the same time paying attention to
minute details
- Excellent interpersonal skills with a
willingness to go the extra mile to assist other team members
- A results oriented individual who thrives
working in a fast paced environment
- Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize,
meet deadlines, and manage own time with changing priorities
Remuneration: Competitive covering a monthly salary,
performance bonus and medical benefits reflective of the candidate’s experience
and skills.
To Apply
To apply, send an updated detailed
copy of your CV and a cover letter expressing why you feel you would be an
excellent candidate for the role to careers@m-kopa.com with the email subject
EV-STQAO-0115
Position Title:Software Developer
Location: Nairobi,
Kenya
Position Start: ASAP
Reporting to: Head of Technology
Responsibilities
- Developing web based software using C# on the
ASP.NET MVC Framework
- Developing software solutions for different
platforms/ devices as required by the business
- Clear and concise technical documentation
- Resolving support tickets on M-KOPA’s systems
Skills & Experience
- At least 3 years of experience in building
solutions using C#
- Strong practical understanding of Object
Oriented Programming concepts
- Strong understanding of using ORMs such as
NHibernate and Entity Framework
- Excellent knowledge of MS SQL Server
- Experience in Test Driven Development
- Experience in working with messaging systems
such as MSMQ and RabbitMQ
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
with an attention to detail
- Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize,
meet deadlines, and manage own time with changing priorities
- A results oriented individual who thrives
working in a fast paced environment
- Excellent interpersonal skills with a
willingness to go the extra mile to assist other team members
Remuneration: Competitive covering a monthly salary, performance
bonus and medical benefits reflective of the candidate’s experience and skills.
To Apply
To apply, send an updated detailed
copy of your CV and a cover letter expressing why you feel you would be an
excellent candidate for the role to careers@m-kopa.com with the email subject
EVSOFTWARE-DEV-0115
Position Title:Service Center Manager
Location: Country
wide
Position Start: ASAP
Reporting to: Area
Sales Manager
Key Accountabilities
- Driving the sales in his/her territory
- Hiring Direct Sales Representatives for their
territory
- Training Direct Sales Representatives for
their territory
- Supervising/Mentoring Direct Sales
Representatives for their territory
- Achieving and surpassing territory sales
targets
- Maintaining accurate stock records
- Selective feedback on progress of operations
- Addressing territory queries and follow ups
- Supervising his/her Deputy Service Center
Manager
Skills and Experience
- At least 2 years’ experience in direct sales
- Aptitude for sales and the drive to achieve
and exceed targets
- Good communication skills
- A strong understanding of their given
territory to be based in. (Coast/Eastern/Rift Valley/Central)
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to
manage a team
Remuneration: Competitive covering a monthly salary, airtime
allowances, performance bonus and competitive commission’s structure and career
progression map.
To Apply
To apply, send an updated detailed
copy of your CV and a cover letter expressing why you feel you would be an
excellent candidate for the role to careers@m-kopa.com with the email subject
EV-SCM-0115
Position Title:Firmware Developer
Location: Nairobi
Position Start: Date ASAP
Reporting to: Head of Engineering
Key Accountabilities
- Development of firmware for M-KOPA’s family of
solar products.
- Optimization of the hardware/firmware
interaction during new product development.
- Test management during new product
development.
Incumbent Requirements
Skills & Experience:
Crucial:
- Education in electrical engineering, computer
science, or electronics or relevant credentials
- Optimization of the hardware/firmware
interaction during new product development.
- Exposure programming in C
- Willing to travel sporadically outside Nairobi
Plus:
- Experience analyzing and debugging hardware
and firmware interaction at the PCB level.
- Extensive experience developing firmware for
embedded hardware in C (for PIC18F family) and in assembly.
- Programming experience with MySQL and the
ability to read and modify circuit schematics in an ECAD program (for
example, EAGLE) would be an extra advantage
Remuneration: Competitive covering a monthly salary and medical
benefits reflective of the candidate’s experience and skills.
To Apply
To apply, send an updated detailed
copy of your CV and a cover letter expressing why you feel you would be an excellent
candidate for the role to careers@m-kopa.com with the email subject
EVFIRMWARE-DEV-0115.
Position Title: Data Analyst
Location: Nairobi
Position Start: ASAP
Reporting to: Head of Data
Responsibilities
- Interpret data, analyze results using
statistical techniques and provide ongoing reports
- Develop and implement data collection systems
and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and data quality
- Acquire data from primary or secondary data
sources and maintain databases/data systems
- Identify, analyze, and interpret trends or
patterns in complex data sets
- Filter and “clean” data, and review computer
reports, printouts, and performance indicators to locate and correct code
problems
- Work closely with management to prioritize
business and information needs
- Locate and define new process improvement
opportunities
Incumbent Requirements
- Minimum 1 year of experience in a busy
business environment
- Knowledge of statistics and experience using
statistical packages for analyzing large datasets (SPSS, SAS etc)
- Excellent skills in Excel and Access, SQL is
an added advantage
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to
collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of
information with attention to detail and accuracy
- Adept at queries, report writing and
presenting findings
- BS in Mathematics, Economics, Computer
Science, Information Management or Statistics or relevant credentials
- Strong Communication and interpersonal skills
- CPA Part II is an added advantage
Remuneration: Competitive covering a monthly salary,
performance bonus and medical benefits reflective of the candidate’s experience
and skills.
To Apply
To apply, send an updated detailed
copy of your CV and a cover letter expressing why you feel you would be an
excellent candidate for the role to careers@m-kopa.com with the email subject
EV-DATAANALYST-0115
Position Title:Brand Activator
Location: Country
wide
Position Start: ASAP
Overall Purpose: M-KOPA Solar is looking for Brand Activators to join our fast-growing sales team. They will be responsible for driving sales through our Safaricom Retail Centers sales channel. Their objectives will be to help grow our exposure and brand to new emerging customers.
As a BA you will be responsible for dealing with customers, answering queries, selling M-KOPA products, handling concerns and making sure that the M-KOPA display unit and stock is well maintained in the Safaricom retail centers.
Key Accountabilities
- Drive M-KOPA awareness among potential
customers.
- Generate sales within the retail centers and
ensure outlet meets sales targets.
- Conduct product demonstration for potential
customer in the retail centers
- Run promotions, attend and present at retail
center events when necessary
- Monitoring stock levels and ensuring product
availability at all times
- Create and maintain effective partner relationships
- Gather market intelligence
Skills & Requirements
- Exposure to direct sales
- Strong people skills
- Strong communication skills.
- Able to work independently to deliver results
- Work effectively under pressure and maintain a
positive attitude
- Detail-oriented and the ability to follow up.
- Capable of multi-tasking, prioritizing, and
managing time efficiently
Remuneration: Competitive covering a monthly retainer, airtime
allowance, performance bonus and competitive commission’s structure and career
progression map.
To Apply
To apply, send an updated detailed
copy of your CV and a cover letter expressing why you feel you would be an
excellent candidate for the role to careers@m-kopa.com with the email subject
EV-BA-0115
Position Title: Area Sales Manager
Location: Country
Wide
Position Start: ASAP
Reporting to: Head of Sales
Role Profile: M-KOPA is seeking energetic and experienced Area
Sales managers to manage a growing dealer network in new regions of Kenya.
Successful applicants for this role
will be commercially-focused sales professionals with a proven ability to
manage local networks of businesses in a related sector such as financial
services, mobile money, airtime, consumer goods, or other goods and services
across Kenya.
Successful applicants for this role will have a career sales background, a proven track record of managing 15-20 full-time employees and show strength in recruitment, training and team building
Key Accountabilities
- Work directly for the Head of Sales to grow
the M-KOPA Service Center network in a new region.
- Recruit and train a network of Sales
Representatives in the new region.
- Take responsibility for Sales Representative’s
performance and sales within defined region, reporting to Head of Sales.
- Perform Sales Representative management
including activation and merchandising, training, and marketing support
activities.
- Manage stock and deliveries to the Sales
Representative network ensuring that products are consistently available.
- Conduct regular field visits to Service
Centers to ensure standards in a range of areas including merchandising,
accounting, and other performance measures.
- Develop new sales channels in the region (eg
SACCOS, schools, other groups).
Incumbent Requirements
- 3+ year’s experience in a related sales field.
eg consumer goods, financial services, mobile money or other
product/service in East Africa.
- Proven ability to build and manage a network
of small retailers in rural and urban settings
- Experience managing inventory and stock across
a network of 40+ dealers/agents.
- Direct experience planning and executing an
Area Sales consumer marketing strategy focused on below the line
activities.
- Knowledge of the local business environment in
your chosen region.
- Excellent computer literacy and communication
skills across people from different backgrounds.
- English and Kiswahili fluency both written and
spoken.
- Tertiary qualifications from a recognized
institution in a business related field may be a bonus if accompanied by
relevant experience.
Remuneration: Competitive covering a monthly salary,
performance bonus and medical benefits, Company phone, laptop and car all
reflective of the candidate’s experience and skills.
To Apply
To apply, send an updated detailed
copy of your CV and a cover letter expressing why you feel you would be an
excellent candidate for the role to careers@m-kopa.com with the email subject
EV-ASM-0115
