Description
Department: Legal
Job Objective
As Legal Officer, you will be responsible for providing high quality legal advice to local Management on a full range of legal and challenging operational issues, in accordance with the following principles: instil and foster a culture of legal compliance, advocate for Ethics & Compliance across all levels within the region, build relationships with external legal advisors within the region.
Key Responsibilities
Drafting and reviewing various Agreements such as Tenancy Agreements, Partnership Agreements, Supplier Agreements, Service Level Agreements, Vendor Agreements, Data Privacy Agreements etc.
Preparing Company Secretarial documents on behalf of the company.
Responsible for providing resolutions to JUMIA related consumer complaints from the Consumers, Law Firms, Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Council (FCCPC) and the Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA).
Responsible for preparing legal correspondences on behalf of the company.
Drafting police petitions and responses to the Nigerian Police and the EFCC investigation requests.
Organising and maintaining Legal Document Repository and Archive.
Attending external meetings with various agencies such as the Nigeria Police, FCCPC, LASCOPA and NAFDAC on behalf of company.
Responsible for managing and keeping track of all company insurance claims and policy renewals.
Liaising with external legal counsels engaged to carry out assignments on behalf of the company and its affiliates.
Ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements and ensuring regulatory documents / certificates are up to date.
Monitoring the new developments in the legal environment in order to advise the company on impact and compliance.
Such other legal tasks as relevant to the role.
Required Qualifications
Law Degree, Master’s Degree is a plus.
3 - 5 years of experience in law firm or multinational organizations (private sector or NGO).
Demonstrate knowledge of, and experience with laws dealing with commercial / contract administration and labor laws.
Good knowledge of Anglophone legal systems within Africa and some experience with either Francophone or Lusophone county legal systems.
In-depth knowledge of regulatory law.
Excellent communication, negotiation and diplomatic skills.
Excellent command of English, French is a plus.
Benefits
We Offer:
A unique experience in an entrepreneurial, yet structured environment
The opportunity to become part of a highly professional and dynamic team working around the world
An unparalleled personal and professional growth as our longer-term objective is to train the next generation of leaders for our future internet ventures.
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Department: Commercial
Job Objective
An Acquisition Associate is required to facilitate the sourcing and signing up of Leads (Vendors) with high potential of partnering with Jumia Food.
Responsibilities
Lead the Jumia Vendor Acquisition strategy, meeting key targets.
In addition to organic growth, implement a referral campaign in order to grow our active vendor base.
Acquire key target vendors, align with our long-term strategic plan, and directly interact with them in order to drive their performance.
Optimizing the performance of newly signed vendors, recommending processes to improve and motivate them in line with the company objectives.
Accountable for vendor acquisition pipeline planning
Executes tasks based on tools, processes and performance based on reporting and campaigns
Liaise between vendor and cross- functional internal teams to ensure the timely successful on-boarding process flow for the new acquired vendor within a stipulated time frame
Requirements / Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in any related field.
2+ years experience.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Competent in Microsoft packages (Excel, Word & PowerPoint) and Google Docs
Professionalism and deadline oriented
Great Attention to details: ability to maintain accuracy
Strong sales skills and ability utilize field sales techniques.
Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities.
Good knowledge of the e-commerce industry
Benefits
We Offer:
A unique experience in an entrepreneurial, yet structured environment
The opportunity to become part of a highly professional and dynamic team working around the world
An unparalleled personal and professional growth as our longer-term objective is to train the next generation of leaders for our future internet ventures.