User Experience (UX/UI) Design
Company Information
Odyssey
Capital is a consumer finance organization leveraging financial inclusion by allowing
people to pay for otherwise unaffordable smart devices and other consumer items
in affordable monthly instalments.
Our
core product is Lipa Later (Pay later). To ensure our clients receive nothing
short of a high quality range of emerging and trending products, we continue to
engage in partnerships with quality brands including but not limited to Samsung
East Africa, Anisuma, Oppo Kenya, Infinix, Startimes, Jumia, Saruk, Tile and
Carpets, House Wifes Paradise.
Responsibilities
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Develop new user-facing features
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Ensure the technical feasibility of
UI/UX designs
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Optimize application for maximum
speed and scalability
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Understand product specifications and
user psychology
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Conduct concept and usability testing
and gather feedback
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Create personas through user research
and data
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Define the right interaction model
and evaluate its success
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Develop wireframes and prototypes
around customer needs
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Find creative ways to solve UX
problems (e.g. usability, findability)
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Communicate design ideas and
prototypes to developers
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Keep abreast of competitor products
and industry trends
Qualifications
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Proven experience as a UX Designer,
UI Designer or similar role
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Strong portfolio of design projects
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Familiarity with interaction design
and information architecture
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Proficient understanding of web
markup, including HTML5, CSS3
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Basic understanding of server-side
CSS pre-processing platforms, such as LESS and SASS
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Proficient understanding of
client-side scripting and JavaScript frameworks, including jQuery, Ajax and Node
js.
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Good understanding of advanced
JavaScript libraries and frameworks, such as AngularJS, KnockoutJS, NodeJS,
ReactJS
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Good understanding of asynchronous
request handling, partial page updates, and AJAX
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Basic knowledge of image authoring
tools, to be able to crop, resize, or perform small adjustments on an image.
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Familiarity with tools such as as
Gimp or Photoshop is a plus.
A
UI/UX designer is expected to deliver finished resources for the developer to
incorporate into the app. However, quite often a front-end web developer needs
to make some small adjustments. Proficient understanding of cross-browser
compatibility issues and ways to work around them. Proficient understanding of
code versioning tools, such as Git / Mercurial / SVN. Good understanding of SEO
principles and ensuring that application will adhere to them.
Full Stack Developer
Company Information
Odyssey
Capital is a consumer finance organization leveraging financial inclusion by
allowing people to pay for otherwise unaffordable smart devices and other
consumer items in affordable monthly instalments.
Our
core product is Lipa Later (Pay later). To ensure our clients receive nothing
short of a high quality range of emerging and trending products, we continue to
engage in partnerships with quality brands including but not limited to Samsung
East Africa, Anisuma, Oppo Kenya, Infinix, Startimes, Jumia, Saruk, Tile and
Carpets, House Wifes Paradise.
As
a full stack developer, you’ll be building critical parts of our application
and help us use software in service of our customers by making it as easy for
them to apply and receive loans. Our stack is currently built with Ruby on
Rails with a few Node based microservices. This position is based in Nairobi,
Kenya.
Responsibilities
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Writing core code that is a pleasure
for other engineers to read and understand.
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Build reusable code and libraries for
future use
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Optimize application for maximum
speed and scalability
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Assure that all user input is
validated before submitting to back-end
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Collaborate with other team members
and the senior software engineer
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Build and maintain features that move
our business forward
Awesome things about this position
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You get to work on cutting edge
FinTech problems – we have a proprietary algorithm to credit score customers
and determine their loan eligibility.
·
You get to work on complex scaling
challenges – we work with some of the largest retailers and eCommerce companies
in Kenya and have to solve scaling challenges as our traffic grows
exponentially
·
You will have the opportunity to
learn and grow .
·
You get to work at a fast growing and
funded startup – we have a successful business and have raised money to hit the
gas and grow exponentially, come join us for the journey!
Qualifications
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Strong understanding of Ruby on Rails
and how it works.
·
Having shipped a Ruby on Rails
application before.
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2+ Years of Software Engineering
experience.
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Experience with PostGres, Heroku/AWS,
Javascript (with or without frameworks).
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Understanding of the following
concepts: MVC, RESTful APIs, ORM.
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Experience with testing frameworks
and site monitoring tools.
·
Experience with Git and Git-based
workflows.
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Experience working with Redis and
Sidekiq
Brand Ambassador
Odyssey
Capital is a consumer finance organization leveraging financial inclusion by
allowing people to pay for otherwise unaffordable smart devices and other
consumer items in affordable monthly instalments.
Our
core product is Lipa Later (Pay later). To ensure our clients receive nothing
short of a high-quality range of emerging and trending products, we continue to
engage in partnerships with quality brands including but not limited to Samsung
East Africa, Anisuma, Oppo Kenya, Infinix, Startimes, Jumia, Saruk, Tile and
Carpets, House Wifes Paradise.
We
are seeking reliable, enthusiastic sales professional who will serve as the
face of our company, build brand recognition, and successfully promote our
products and services. If you are a hands-on team player with exceptional
communication, interpersonal, negotiation and presentation skills, you could
just be the one we are looking for.
Responsibilities
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Promoting our financial
products/services to potential clients in partner stores.
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Understanding our client’s needs .
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Meeting sales targets .
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Provide feedback to the required
departments regarding customers’ insights and questions .
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Calling customers & following up
on applications .
Skills, Interests and Qualities
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Excellent communication and listening
skills.
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The ability to explain complex
information clearly and simply.
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Good sales negotiation skills.
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Determination and motivation to meet
targets.
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Discretion and a trustworthiness.
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Accuracy and attention to detail.
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A respect for private and
confidential information.
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Your pleasant personality and good
grooming will stand you in good stead
·
Holders of Diplomas and Certificates
from Tertiary institutions are encouraged to apply
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Experience in sales is preferred with
Two years’ experience in a similar role
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Should have a good understanding of
Micro Finance. Must be mature and demonstrate high levels of self-drive.
Sales Agent
Odyssey
Capital is a consumer finance organization leveraging financial inclusion by
allowing people to pay for otherwise unaffordable smart devices and other
consumer items in affordable monthly instalments.
Our
core product is Lipa Later (Pay later). To ensure our clients receive nothing
short of a high-quality range of emerging and trending products, we continue to
engage in partnerships with quality brands including but not limited to Samsung
East Africa, Anisuma, Oppo Kenya, Infinix, Startimes, Jumia, Saruk, Tile and
Carpets, House Wifes Paradise
If
you are a hands-on team player with exceptional communication, interpersonal,
negotiation and presentation skills, you could just be the one we are looking
for.
Responsibilities
·
Promoting our financial
products/services to potential clients in partner stores.
·
Understanding our client’s needs .
·
Meeting sales targets .
Qualities
·
Excellent communication and listening
skills.
·
The ability to explain complex
information clearly and simply.
·
Good sales negotiation skills.
·
Determination and motivation to meet
targets.
·
Discretion and a trustworthiness.
·
Accuracy and attention to detail.
·
A respect for private and
confidential information.
·
Determination and motivation to meet
targets
·
Your pleasant personality and good
grooming will stand you in good stead
·
Holders of Diplomas and Certificates
from Tertiary institutions are encouraged to apply
·
Experience in sales is preferred.
·
Should have a good understanding of
Micro Finance. Must be mature and demonstrate high levels of self-drive
Remuneration
This
is a commission-based package.
Business To Business Sales Lead
Odyssey
Capital Limited is a company that offers financial products and services including
Lipa Later (electronics and furniture financing) to individuals and businesses
in the lower to middle – income bracket in Kenya. The company was established
to bridge the financial gap experienced by the aforementioned demographic and
to raise the standards of living throughout the country by making technology
and other financial products/services affordable.
Are
you a pro-active, self-driven individual with the ability to think creatively
and try new things? Then this role is for you! The ideal candidate will enjoy
working in a vibrant environment that is mission driven, result oriented and
community based.
Responsibilities
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Developing leads with prospective
partners and building a business network.
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Developing and maintaining and
exercise good judgement in managing a network of commercial partners.
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Planning and delivery of personalized
propositions to engage new partnerships.
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Promoting PR/communication
initiatives in key markets to maximize brand exposure.
·
Conduct market research and data
analysis to help build powerful and persuasive commercial proposals based on
the marketing objectives and the business needs of potential partners.
·
Supporting the business development
team by initiating, negotiating and closing appropriate engagements with
partners.
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As part of the Business Development
team, working closely with other streams of business.
Qualifications
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At least 2 years’ experience with a
minimum 1 year experience in business to business sales.
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Bachelor’s degree from an accredited
University in the field of business or related discipline.
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Strong interpersonal skills and
relationship management
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The ability to work on their own
initiative, effectively both as an individual and as part of a team
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Excited by challenges and motivated
to find solutions that work for all parties
·
Excellent IT Skills, specifically
Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint
Account Manager
Company Information
Lipa
Later (Pay later) is a consumer finance organization leveraging financial
inclusion by allowing people to pay for otherwise unaffordable smart devices
and other consumer items in affordable monthly instalments.
To
ensure our clients receive nothing short of a high-quality range of emerging
and trending products, we continue to engage in partnerships with quality
brands including but not limited to Samsung East Africa, Anisuma, Oppo Kenya,
Infinix, Startimes, Saruk, Tile and Carpets, House Wifes Paradise.
If
you are dynamic, creative, motivated and know how to get the most out of a
team? This is the ultimate job for you. The ideal candidate will enjoy working
in a vibrant environment that is mission driven, result oriented and community
based.
Responsibilities
Account Management
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Operate as the lead point of contact
for any and all matters specific to our partners.
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Build and maintain strong,
long-lasting relationships with partners.
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Negotiate contracts and close
agreements to maximize profits.
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Develop new business with existing
partners and/or identify areas to improvement.
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Collaborate with the business
development team to Identify and grow opportunities within territory.
Partnerships Recruitment
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Developing leads with prospective
partners and building a business network.
·
Planning and delivery of personalized
propositions to engage new partnerships.
·
Promoting PR/communication
initiatives in key markets to maximize brand exposure.
·
Conduct market research and data
analysis to help build powerful and persuasive commercial proposals based on
the marketing objectives and the business needs of potential partners.
·
Supporting the business development
team by initiating, negotiating and closing appropriate engagements with
partners.
Team Management
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Manage the regions sales team and
loan officer(s).
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Develops strategies to promote team
member adherence to company regulations and performance goals.
Qualifications
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At least 3 years’ work experience
with a minimum of 1 year’ experience in Account Management.
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Bachelor’s degree from an accredited
University in the field of business or related discipline.
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Strong interpersonal skills and
relationship management.
·
Excellent IT Skills, specifically
Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint.
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Experience delivering tailored
solutions to partners’ needs.
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Proven ability to juggle multiple
account management projects at a time while maintaining sharp attention to
detail.
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Excellent listening, negotiation and
presentation abilities.
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Strong verbal and written
communication skills.
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The ability to work independently as
an individual and as part of a team.
How to Apply
All
written applications and CVs should be submitted to careers@lipalater.com
