About KOKO Networks
KOKO Networks is a venture-backed technology company operating in East Africa and India. We build and deploy cloud-connected “KOKOpoints” inside local retail outlets, which serve as consumer access points for goods and services delivered in partnership with major suppliers. Our first consumer solution is liquid ethanol cooking fuel, which delivers significant cost savings and quality of life improvements in the multi-billion dollar urban cooking market. In Kenya, this solution is delivered in partnership with Vivo Energy, the company which owns and operates Shell-branded fuels distribution infrastructure across Africa.
KOKO Networks is a venture-backed technology company operating in East Africa and India. We build and deploy cloud-connected “KOKOpoints” inside local retail outlets, which serve as consumer access points for goods and services delivered in partnership with major suppliers. Our first consumer solution is liquid ethanol cooking fuel, which delivers significant cost savings and quality of life improvements in the multi-billion dollar urban cooking market. In Kenya, this solution is delivered in partnership with Vivo Energy, the company which owns and operates Shell-branded fuels distribution infrastructure across Africa.
Senior Business Intelligence Manager
Role
As Senior Business Intelligence
Manager, you will lead our analytics function by generating data-driven
insights to guide commercial and operating strategy; developing metrics,
dashboards, and statistical analyses; and shaping our overall data vision &
strategy.
Responsibilities
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Build models to identify trends, forecast
performance, and identify improvements to company strategy, products, and
operations
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Design and run data analyses to guide
decision-making
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Design and prepare company dashboards
and other key stakeholder reporting
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Design and develop automation tools
to streamline day-to-day activities
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Identify and coordinate data
infrastructure improvements with the software team
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Train, support, and manage business
intelligence and data science analysts
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Ensure consistency, accuracy, and
overall integrity of business metrics
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Develop and maintain business
intelligence documentation, training materials, best practices, and overall
data toolkit
Qualifications
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Bachelor degree, ideally in Computer
Science, Math, Statistics, or Economics (Master’s degree a plus)
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Experience in data analysis,
consulting, finance, or other quantitatively rigorous role (ideally, 3-5+
years)
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Experience managing a team (ideally,
1-3+ years)
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Strong aptitude for product and
project management, including ability to balance priorities, clarify stakeholder
requirements, lead cross-functional efforts, pay keen attention to detail, and
generally keep deliverables on schedule
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Proficiency with Tableau, SQL, Excel,
and advanced statistical methods (Python an added plus)
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Ability to communicate technical
details clearly and concisely to management & external stakeholders
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Comfort in a fast-paced, growth-stage
startup environment
How to
Apply
KOKO offers a fast-paced work
environment and significant professional growth opportunities. If you share our
passion for technology and our vision for global impact, we strongly encourage
you to apply!
Principal Engineer, Android
Role
As Principal Android Engineer, you
will lead the technical strategy, design, and development of high quality
Android applications to help deliver a first of its kind technology solution in
Kenya and beyond in collaboration with our team of passionate Product Managers
and Engineers.
Responsibilities
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Lead work streams with Product and QA
to design and develop our Android applications
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Work with peers to find efficient
solutions for architectural problems
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Lead code reviews, tech sessions and
provide regular direction, mentoring, and coaching to developers on best
practices and improvement initiatives
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Improve test automation by writing
unit tests and guiding others in this process
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Implement CI/CD processes
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Keep up to date with open-source
Android ecosystem to ensure new frameworks and technologies are being used in
KOKO’s applications
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Manage Level 3 support functions for
production systems which include immediate fixes to any critical defects or
essential enhancements in the live systems and setting a high standard for such
support service levels within the engineering team
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Contribute to building a strong
culture of technical excellence within the team
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science
or equivalent experience
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Expert understanding of Java and
Android SDK, Gradle, and third party frameworks, tools, and SDKs, such as
Retrofit
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Significant experience working with
product managers, designers, and QA in a SCRUM environment
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Strong knowledge of Android UI design
principles, patterns, and best practices
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Expertise in integrating Android
applications with back-end services including offline and synchronisation
techniques
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Experience developing real-time,
low-latency, high-availability, and high performing applications using IoT
technologies and communications (MQTT, etc.)
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Experience working with hardware
devices and hardware communications protocols (Serial USB, RS232, other
Hardware comms)
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Experience with distributing mobile
applications via public app stores and/or enterprise channel as well as via
bespoke channels
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Ability to communicate with all
levels of management and peers within the organisation
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Ability to prioritise work and tasks
under pressure
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Ability to build, implement, and
direct quality assurance principles and maintain quality of delivery
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Strong problem-solving skills and a
detail-oriented mindset
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Ability to multi-task, prioritize and
meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
How to Apply
KOKO offers a fast-paced work
environment and significant professional growth opportunities. If you share our
passion for technology and our vision for global impact, we strongly encourage
you to apply!
Quality Assurance Engineer
Responsibilities
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Write test plans, test cases, execute
test cases, and report bugs for API, web, and mobile apps
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Create automation scripts in Java
and/or Python to automate the API, web, and mobile apps
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Perform execution of scripts during
release time
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Create and perform hardware tests on
the embedded systems and electronic devices
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Work on tasks assigned by Quality
Assurance Lead and report key metrics to all stakeholders
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Mentor and coach colleagues in the
Quality Assurance team to take on additional responsibilities
Qualifications
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2-5 years experience in manual and
automation testing
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Experience in Selenium using Java
and/or Python
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Experience automating web and REST
APIs (exposure to mobile app automation with Appium/Espresso & load testing
with JMeter would be an added advantage)
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Experience working in an agile setup
using Scrum Methodology
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Experience in writing clear, concise,
and comprehensive test plans and test cases
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Exposure to CI/CD with Jenkins and
Bitbucket
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Exposure to testing applications
interacting with embedded systems and electronic sensors
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Working knowledge of SQL and
scripting
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Willingness to perform hardware tests
and go in the field as per project requirement
How To Apply
KOKO offers a fast-paced work
environment and significant professional growth opportunities. If you share our
passion for technology and our vision for global impact, we strongly encourage
you to apply!
Product Manager, Ad Tech
Role
As Product Manager, Ad Tech, you will
lead the product design, development, and release of the KOKO advertising
platform from inception to launch. As the product is in early stages of
development, the successful candidate will also be responsible for selection of
appropriate tools, technologies and platforms, negotiations with vendors,
preparing technical and marketing assets, and pitching to potential
advertisers.
Responsibilities
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Manage the success of AdTech platform
and services, including strategy, product roadmap, product design and
specification, quality, sales enablement and launch
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Establish a product roadmap based on
data, research and feedback from clients, customer success team, marketing and
sales
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Engage and work closely with the
Engineering team to help determine the best technical implementation methods,
as well as a reasonable execution schedule
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Assess market competition by
comparing the product to competitors’ products
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Provide source data for product line
communications by defining product marketing communication objectives
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Assess product market data by calling
on customers with field salespeople and evaluating sales call results
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Provide information for management by
preparing short-term and long-term product impact and value addition forecasts and
special reports and analyses; answering questions and requests
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Coordinate launch activities for
platform enhancements, assess business impact, communicate to stakeholders and
measure post-launch impact
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Determine and assess impact on
product pricing by utilizing market research data; reviewing costs;
anticipating volume
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Closely partner with other ad
marketplaces to enhance value delivery to clients
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Maintain professional and technical
knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications;
establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies
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Contribute to team effort by
accomplishing related results as needed
Qualifications
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4+ years experience in product
management or design of mid to large scale internet advertising products and
technologies
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Good working knowledge of the web,
APIs, technology infrastructure, e commerce, online advertising spaces
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Knowledgeable across multiple
functional areas such as engineering, User Interface (UI), sales, customer
support, finance or marketing
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BA/BS degree in Computer Science or
equivalent practical experience
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Able to demonstrate a good
understanding of how computational systems work conceptually
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Entrepreneurial drive with
appreciation of user experience (UX) and business/commercial issues. You should
demonstrate the ability to critically reason UX choices, a good understanding
of the possible approaches to UX for specific features, and pragmatism in
making decisions
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Experience in software development
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Experience in hardware or embedded
systems is a bonus
How To Apply
KOKO offers a fast-paced work
environment and significant professional growth opportunities. If you share our
passion for technology and our vision for global impact, we strongly encourage
you to apply!
Deployment Technician, Mechatronics
Role
As the Deployment Technician, you
will be responsible for field installation and commissioning of KOKOpoints
(mechatronic self-service machines which dispense cooking fuel) in retail
outlets across Nairobi neighborhoods in advance of Nairobi Network Launch.
Responsibilities
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Carry out KOKOpoint installs and
tests to installation and test protocols
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Collaborate with technical team and
share information on test results, making adjustments where required through
provided communication channels and tools
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Document activities by completing
forms, reports, logs, and records using provided tools
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Ensure good work management of
provided work orders, instructions, and schedules to meet daily targets and
maintain high quality outputs
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Maintain assigned tools and equipment
in good operating condition by following operating instructions,
troubleshooting malfunctions, maintaining supply levels, and performing regular
maintenance
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Continuously identify needs for
improvement by conveying it to supervisor and engineering team to maintain high
quality work standards
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Maintain customer satisfaction
through professional conduct and engagements
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Ensure adherence to Health, Safety,
Environment, and Quality Management System requirements
Qualifications
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Diploma/background in Electrical
Engineering
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1+ year experience in a field
installation capacity
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Comfort with simple electronics &
systems debugging
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Basic software development skills in
embedded systems (Arduino)
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Lab and workshop skills, including
soldering, wiring, and drilling
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Aptitude to learn quickly and adapt
to dynamic work requirements and schedules
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Team first attitude and ability to
work well under pressure with minimal supervision
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Appreciation of ISO 45001:2018 and
other related safety standards
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Class F motorbike license a plus
How to Apply
KOKO offers a fast-paced work
environment and significant professional growth opportunities. If you share our
passion for technology and our vision for global impact, we strongly encourage
you to apply!
Fuel Logistics Assistant
Role
As Fuel Logistics Assistant, you will
provide visibility on fuel quality and supply chain operations and advise the
business and external partners on areas of improvement in matters related to
fuel operations.
Responsibilities
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Execute fuel partnership
implementation plan and ensure that we track and achieve milestones
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Maintain a strong working
relationship with partners at VIVO Energy
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Offer support to VIVO in utilisation,
troubleshooting, and solving KOKO tech-related issues
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Collate user requirements as they
arise and share with Engineering teams
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Inform VIVO on intended tech
improvements, KOKO maintenance activities, and emergency events
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Monitor closely the fuel network and
identify areas that need improvement or increased delivery capacities
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Ensure regular fuel testing as
stipulated by the VIVO-KOKO joint quality protocols
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Monitor KOKOpoints, micro-tankers,
and fuel depots’ stock and equipment health statuses, and keep VIVO appraised
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in finance,
commerce, economics, or engineering
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Experience in fuel logistics is an
added advantage
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Good understanding of Nairobi and
surrounding areas
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Good communication and interpersonal
skills
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Good data analysis skills
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Ability to work in a highly demanding
environment
How to Apply
KOKO offers a fast-paced work
environment and significant professional growth opportunities. If you share our
passion for technology and our vision for global impact, we strongly encourage
you to apply!