About Arifu
Arifu is a Nairobi-based edtech company making it possible for anyone to access the information and opportunities they need from the organizations they trust over any mobile phone. With Arifu, people seeking to learn can freely access the Arifu chatbot using interactive SMS or smartphone chat apps to master new skills, discover a world of free educational content, and earn rewards from our partners whether or not they have internet or airtime. The Arifu chatbot delivers personalized content designed in-house in close collaboration with our partners including financial service providers, mobile operators, agribusinesses and NGOs. Our partners use Arifu to engage, train, and capture data on underserved people across their value chains, especially hard-to-reach customers, retailers, and suppliers. Currently serving 700,000 learners in East Africa, Arifu has demonstrated results increasing people’s income and access to impactful products and services while creating shared value for partners.
their yield through digital agronomy skills training, access to essential inputs, and connections with buyers and suppliers.
Arifu is a Nairobi-based edtech company making it possible for anyone to access the information and opportunities they need from the organizations they trust over any mobile phone. With Arifu, people seeking to learn can freely access the Arifu chatbot using interactive SMS or smartphone chat apps to master new skills, discover a world of free educational content, and earn rewards from our partners whether or not they have internet or airtime. The Arifu chatbot delivers personalized content designed in-house in close collaboration with our partners including financial service providers, mobile operators, agribusinesses and NGOs. Our partners use Arifu to engage, train, and capture data on underserved people across their value chains, especially hard-to-reach customers, retailers, and suppliers. Currently serving 700,000 learners in East Africa, Arifu has demonstrated results increasing people’s income and access to impactful products and services while creating shared value for partners.
their yield through digital agronomy skills training, access to essential inputs, and connections with buyers and suppliers.
With
the Arifu platform, agribusinesses, donors, and government ministries can
easily deliver mobile training to millions of smallholder farmers, agrovets,
and extension workers to strengthen farmer livelihoods, improve food quality
and security, and deliver the next generation of high impact agricultural
products.
Senior Software Engineer – Python
The Opportunity
Arifu,
a high-growth edtech company in Nairobi, is looking to hire a Python Senior
Software Engineer to support our
work as we scale to 1,000,000+ users this year. This is a full-time position with equity participation based at Arifu’s
headquarters in Nairobi.
work as we scale to 1,000,000+ users this year. This is a full-time position with equity participation based at Arifu’s
headquarters in Nairobi.
Responsibilities
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Platform-wide improvements to the
existing modules and new modules; Lead and mentor junior engineers
·
Follow industry best practices; Write
clean, scalable and testable code which will run on large Hadoop and Spark
clusters
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Troubleshoot, test and maintain the
core product(s) and configurations to ensure strong optimization and
functionality. Contribute to all phases of the product development lifecycle
·
Leading and supporting product builds
(depending on ability and interest) such as our Android app, Messenger and
third party chat integration, adaptive learning engine, predictive analytics,
gamification, partner API;
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Dreaming up powerful new features
that will improve the lives of our learners and create more value for
partners; Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
partners; Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
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Learning from live AB tests and
internal analytics to upgrade features based on solid evidence;
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Running scrums and sprint cycles with
your fellow devs and product manager;
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Keeping up with the essentials:
testing, bug fixes, deployment, and documentation;
·
Active participation in community
events, trade meetups, and industry workshops in Nairobi and globally.
Qualifications
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7-10+ years of professional
experience in software development after completing an undergraduate degree;
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Minimum of Bachelor degree in CS, IT
or related field. Masters level preferred; Excellent analytical and
problem-solving skills.
problem-solving skills.
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Demonstrated abilities in Python, MVC
& R. Should also be familiar with Java, PHP, and MySQL;
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Demonstrated abilities in 2 or more
NoSQL tools, such as Solr or ElasticSearch, MongoDB, CouchDB, and Redis;
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Working knowledge of AWS, Git,
Bitbucket, SMS, IVR, HTML5, and Laravel, as well as S3 for data storage;
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Be comfortable working with Linux and
Shell; Fluency in spoken and written English a must. Strong Swahili a plus;
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Ability to work off of and build upon
other people’s code; Ability to get things done! We are all super ambitious and
the road to greatness is paved with many lines of code;
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Should be able to thrive in a
fast-paced, quickly evolving, tech start-up environment
·
Ability to enjoy (and survive) the
chaos of a high-growth tech company;
Compensation and Benefits
·
We aspire to be competitive on
compensation although, as an early-stage social enterprise, many on the team
work just below market rate. To make up for that, staff are able to participate
in the Arifu employee share program.
·
We also offer a comprehensive health
insurance package and will cover the cost of a work permit for foreign staff.
·
Other benefits include monthly
airtime allowance, extra leave, a stocked kitchen, and plenty of ping-pong and
foosball.
Partner Relations Associate
The Opportunity
Arifu, a high-growth edtech company in Nairobi, is looking to hire an ambitious Partner Relations Associate to support the Business Development team to fuel the growth of our partnerships and platform. The Associate will gain valuable experience attending conferences, networking with multinational organizations, and writing proposals for projects across various sectors.
Arifu, a high-growth edtech company in Nairobi, is looking to hire an ambitious Partner Relations Associate to support the Business Development team to fuel the growth of our partnerships and platform. The Associate will gain valuable experience attending conferences, networking with multinational organizations, and writing proposals for projects across various sectors.
Responsibilities
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Contributing to the strategy of, as
well as producing, client proposals and grant applications, including using
excel to generate project budgets;
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Conducting research to inform the
Business Development team’s sector strategies and Arifu’s
value-add;
value-add;
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Generating new leads through
networking, attending conferences and industry events, and updating and
managing various marketing channels;
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Creating powerpoint presentations for
conferences and clients as well as other marketing materials as needed;
·
Tracking team and company metrics
through various documentation;
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Tracking and updating CRM system;
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Improving internal processes by
contributing to brainstorming sessions, updating internal documentation based
on changing processes, and working across teams to optimize our collaboration
efforts.
Qualifications
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Business Administration/Management or
Social Sciences Diploma or related field required; University Degree preferred.
·
Minimum 1 year of professional
writing experience;
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Strong technical writing skills,
preferably with experience in grant writing;
·
Strong Word, Powerpoint, and Excel
skills;
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Comfortable creating and analyzing
budgets;
·
Detail oriented with strong
analytical skills to exercise independent judgment and decision
making;
making;
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Ability to thrive in a fast-paced,
resource-constrained, early stage work environment;
·
Fluency in English required; fluency
in Swahili is an asset;
·
Experience creating marketing
materials is an asset, particularly with blog writing, video editing, website
development, and/or presentations
Compensation and Benefits
·
First and foremost, we care about
your success and will support you along your journey to achieving remarkable
success. This is an entry-level position with immense room for growth. We
aspire to be competitive on compensation although, as an early-stage social
enterprise, many on the team work just below market rate. To make up for that,
staff are able to participate in the Arifu employee share program.
·
We also offer a comprehensive health
insurance package and will cover the cost of a work permit for foreign staff.
·
Other benefits include monthly
airtime allowance, extra leave, a stocked kitchen, and plenty of ping-pong and
foosball.
Marketing Manager
The Opportunity
Arifu, a high-growth edtech company
in Nairobi, is looking to hire a creative and independent Marketing
Manager. Your role will be that of the content creator and storyteller of the Arifu brand and vision.
Manager. Your role will be that of the content creator and storyteller of the Arifu brand and vision.
Responsibilities
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Traveling to the field to capture
pictures, videos and stories from our learners;
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Creating compelling marketing
materials from various medias for our website, blog, social media and
presentations;
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Designing and updating the Arifu
website on a regular basis in line with our brand strategy;
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Creating and managing all promotional
materials and “swag” to increase brand visibility;
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Using various software to create
graphics for presentations and promotional material;
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Leading our social media campaigns;
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Collaborating and brainstorming with
various teams to inform the marketing strategy.
Qualifications
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Marketing/Communications Diploma or
related field required; University Degree preferred.
·
2-3 years of professional marketing
and content creation experience required;
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Experience and strong command of CSS,
Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and video editing software;
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Compelling storyteller that
translates into pictures, videos, blogs, and social media;
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Strong proficiency in website design
is required;
·
Working knowledge of photography and
videography and comfortable with using a DSLR;
·
Professional video editing experience
is preferred;
·
Understanding and vision to create
social media campaigns;
·
Detail oriented with strong
analytical skills to exercise independent judgment and decision making;
·
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced,
resource-constrained, early stage work environment;
·
Fluency in English and Swahili
required;
·
Driver’s license and ability to travel
throughout Kenya (up to 15% travel). Possibility of international travel.
Compensation and Benefits
·
First and foremost, we care about
your success and will support you along your journey to achieving remarkable
success. We aspire to be competitive on compensation although, as an
early-stage social enterprise, many on the team work just below market rate. To
make up for that, staff are able to participate in the Arifu employee share
program.
·
We also offer a comprehensive health
insurance package and will cover the cost of a work permit for foreign staff.
·
Other benefits include monthly
airtime allowance, extra leave, a stocked kitchen, and plenty of ping-pong and
foosball.
Director Of Partnerships For Financial
Inclusion
The Opportunity
Arifu, a high-growth edtech company
in Nairobi, is looking to hire an ambitious and entrepreneurial Director of
Partnerships for Financial Inclusion, to fuel the growth of our platform and
content design services with large organizations in the Financial Services
sector across Africa and globally. This is a full-time position with equity
participation and an optional sales incentive program based at Arifu’s
headquarters in Nairobi.
Responsibilities
·
Generating and implementing a
Financial Inclusion growth strategy including what content, partnerships, and
products to focus on for maximizing impact and profitability;
·
Building, managing, and training the
team needed to implement the growth strategy;
·
Designing a Financial Inclusion
theory of change and overseeing a research agenda to collect strong evidence
around it;
·
Generating new leads and developing a
pipeline through use of your networks, attending events, and liaising with
industry experts and stakeholders.
·
Identifying, securing, and nurturing
partnerships with leading banks, MFIs, donors, and government to drive
Financial Inclusion regionally and globally;
·
Overseeing and contributing to the
production of client proposals and grant applications;
·
Generating new product and feature
ideas for the Arifu Platform that will enhance value to both “learners” and
institutional partners;
·
Informing the pricing strategy for
validated products and features such as alternative data credit scoring and
propensity scoring;
·
Contributing thought leadership and
building brand awareness through blogs, PR, and case studies;
·
Reporting on KPIs to the leadership
team, Board, and investors.
Qualifications
·
10+ years of professional experience
with at least 5 years in the financial services sector;
·
Deep domain knowledge of financial
inclusion challenges, solutions, and trends;
·
Ability to build and nurture new
relationships and close deals with institutional executives;
·
Existing relationships with decision
makers at regional organizations delivering financial services or otherwise
innovating in the financial inclusion space;
·
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced,
resource-constrained, early stage work environment;
·
Fluency in English required; fluency
in Swahili is preferred;
·
Ability to live and work in Nairobi, Kenya;
·
The preferred candidate will have
strong analytical skills and an MBA.
Compensation and Benefits
·
Arifu offers a competitive
compensation package including participation in the Arifu employee share
program.
program.
·
An optional commission-based
incentive and compensation model will also be made available.
·
Benefits include a comprehensive
health insurance package, work permit for foreign staff, monthly
airtime allowance, extra leave, a stocked kitchen, and plenty of ping-pong and foosball.
airtime allowance, extra leave, a stocked kitchen, and plenty of ping-pong and foosball.
Director of Partnerships For Agriculture
The Opportunity
Arifu, a high-growth edtech company
in Nairobi, is looking to hire an ambitious Director of Partnerships for
Agriculture, to fuel the growth of our platform and content design services
with large organizations in the Agricultural sector across Africa and globally.
This is a full-time position with equity participation and an optional sales
incentive program based at Arifu’s headquarters in Nairobi.
Responsibilities
·
Generating and implementing an
agriculture sector growth strategy including what content, partnerships, and
products to focus on for maximizing impact and profitability;
·
Building, managing, and training the
team needed to implement the growth strategy;
·
Generating new leads and developing a
pipeline through use of your networks, attending events, and liaising with
industry experts and stakeholders.
·
Designing a theory of change for
impacting farmer livelihoods and informing a research agenda to collect strong
evidence around it;
·
Identifying, securing, and nurturing
partnerships with leading buyers, suppliers, donors, and government ministries
to drive digital advisory services for farmer livelihoods regionally and
globally;
·
Overseeing and contributing to the
production of client proposals and grant applications;
·
Generating new product and feature
ideas for the Arifu Platform that will enhance value to both “learners” and
institutional partners;
·
Informing the pricing strategy for
validated products and features such as farmer alternative data for credit
scoring and propensity scoring;
·
Contributing thought leadership and
building brand awareness through blogs, PR, and case studies;
·
Reporting on KPIs to the leadership
team, Board, and investors.
Qualifications
·
10+ years of professional experience
with at least 5 years in the agriculture sector;
·
Deep domain knowledge of smallholder
challenges, solutions, and trends;
·
Ability to build and nurture new
relationships and close deals with institutional executives;
·
Existing relationships with decision
makers at regional organizations delivering agricultural products and services
or otherwise innovating in the agricultural space;
·
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced,
resource-constrained, early stage work environment;
·
Fluency in English required; fluency
in Swahili is preferred;
·
Ability to live and work in Nairobi,
Kenya;
·
The preferred candidate will have
strong analytical skills and an MBA.
Compensation and Benefits
Arifu offers a competitive
compensation package including participation in the Arifu employee share
program.
program.
An optional commission-based
incentive and compensation model will also be made available.
Benefits include a comprehensive
health insurance package, work permit for foreign staff, monthly airtime
allowance, extra leave, a stocked kitchen, and plenty of ping-pong and
foosball.
How to Apply
Send your CV to talent@arifu.com with
“Director of Partnerships for Agriculture” in the subject and tell us what
excites you about this role.
