General Manager at Andela

Job Description

Leadership:

• Provide leadership for Ghana based employees and shape the internal employer brand.
• Set the tone for how teams and colleagues collaborate to create an excellent place to work.
• Promote and guard Andela culture amongst Ghana based employees

Operations management:

• Execute decisions around securing workspace for Andela’s employees to operate out of, and ensure they have all the infrastructure to support on-site and remote work (e.g., power, internet, work space, security, work tools).
• Drive business case for expanding operations within the country

People management:

• Attract and help close Software Engineer hires, who are drawn to Andela through you.
• Ensure the overall well being, morale and success of all Ghana based employees by working closely with People team, Partner Engineering  and cross-functional leaders
• Build trust and respect with employees, in order to have influence on decisions and morale.

External relations:

• Establish strong relationships with key influencers and stakeholders within the tech ecosystem, broader business community and government, to elevate Andela’s brand, and to improve Andela’s business performance.
• Be a spokesperson for Andela within the country.

Financial management:

• Manage the financial performance of Andela Ghana (specifically around expenditures and costs)

Strategic planning:

• Provide valuable inputs and insights that shape function, country strategy.
• Proactively identify opportunities for, and challenges to, growth and scaling.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of post-undergraduate, full-time work experience
• Experience managing operations, including budgeting and reporting
• Experience developing and managing a culture of continuous learning and improvement
• Experience managing and coordinating people and teams
• Experience interfacing with influencers, executives and businesses in Ghana
• Work and living experience in emerging markets, particularly in Ghana
• Record of strong academic performance from a leading undergraduate and, if attended, graduate institution
• Experience at start-ups a plus, but not required

Benefits & Compensation

• Full-time compensation
• Full medical coverage
• Opportunity to work with the brightest minds on the planet
• Oh, and a chance to change the world