Andela distributes opportunity by powering today’s teams and
investing in tomorrow’s leaders. Based in Lagos, NYC, Nairobi, SF, and Kampala,
Andela is catalysing the growth of tech ecosystems across the African continent
while solving the global technical talent shortage.
Andela’s Professional Development unit is designed to
support Developers who plan to launch companies, join startups, work in larger
technology firms, or pursue a degree after Andela, with learning experiences
that prepare them for fruitful and impactful careers.
Job Title: Professional
Development Manager
Location: Lagos
Type: Full Time
Experience: Mid
or Senior level
About the Professional
Development Manager Role
The Professional Development Manager is equal parts network
builder, librarian, career coach, and technology leadership advocate. You will
manage the operations of Andela’s Personal and Professional Development
services, having your finger on the pulse of every resource, opportunity, and
mentor available to accelerate the growth of Andela Developers. You will
constantly grow and nurture Andela’s network of professional development resources,
individuals, events and opportunities.
You will measure, track and manage the growth of a new
function within a fast-growing startup environment.
To be truly successful in this role, you would need to hold
the deep belief that anything is possible with our powers combined -- and be
passionate about making sure the right combination of resources and human
capital are always exposed to one another.
Key Responsibilities
of the Role:
Relationship
Management
Manage, maintain, and grow the network of resources
(personal branding experts, CV coaches, technical interview coaches, ethical
leadership thought leaders, Andela experts & resources) available to Andela
Developers
Manage event planning and logistics for Andela-hosted and
Externally-hosted workshops
Content Management
Build library of canonical content (e.g. books, videos,
presentations) for Technology Leadership
Program Management
Create and execute professional development programs for
Developers seeking employment, entrepreneurial, and academic opportunities
Create consistent documentation and data-capture to measure,
track, and iterate on the programs
Proactively remain up to date with every Andela Developer to
quickly identify where they are struggling, and connect them with the right
resources to support them
Platform Management
Create scalable platforms, processes and systems that enable
the programs to quickly and effectively scale from few people to tens, hundreds
and eventually thousands of people
Key Attributes &Qualifications
- You’re already looking like a Professional Development Manager if you:
- Have a passion for and experience in the world of professional development:
- Career coaching
- Professional Development facilitation
- Leadership training
- Coaching network management
- Have a technology industry background
- Have strong and healthy opinions on what good technology leadership looks like
- Quickly build relationships, and continually strengthen them over time through consistency and trust
- Are adept at quickly identifying resource gaps and directing people to the right sources
- Are a natural communicator and networker who backs up their work with precision and structure (tracking resources, ensuring resources are growing, carefully maintaining relationships & commitments)
At Andela, we
outcompete through diversity. We know that our strengths lies in the
multiplicity of talents, perspectives, backgrounds & orientations resident
in our community and we take pride in that. Andela is committed to a work
environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Each
individual has the right to work in a professional atmosphere that promotes equal
employment opportunities and prohibits discriminatory practices. Andela
provides equal employment opportunities and workplace to all employees and
applicants without regard to factors including but not limited to race, color,
religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age,
disability, pregnancy (including breastfeeding), genetic information, HIV/AIDS
or any other medical status, family or parental status, marital status, amnesty
or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and
local laws. This commitment applies to all terms and conditions of employment,
including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff,
recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Our policies
expressly prohibit any form of harassment and/or discrimination as stated
above.
Andela is home for
all, come as you are.
How to apply
Do you want to join Andela ? Then click here to apply
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