Job description
About The Team
Komaza Design Associates play a critical role on teams across all divisions of the company, including Field Operations, Business Development, Business Operations, and Technology.
About This Role
As a Design Associate, you are on the frontline of day-to-day operations, project and program execution, and design and implementation of new operational systems. The scope of your work will likely vary week-to-week depending on the operational and strategic priorities of the department and the company. Design Associates are smart, capable, driven generalists that are flexible to shifting operational needs and able to pivot the application of their skills in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
What you will do
Conduct primary research to identify opportunities for innovation and improvements
Design operational processes and author operational procedures
Develop project plans and budgets Design, test, and iterate operational processes
Build and launch complex data systems & quant models
Author and improve operating procedures and training programs
Lead interdisciplinary working group meetings to facilitate collaboration across departments
What you should have
A Master’s degree or equivalent expertise
At least two years of relevant work experience, preferably in a fast-paced, demanding environment of a fast-growth company, consulting firm, or financial services.
Strong professional-level proficiency in written and spoken English
Ability to produce polished deliverables in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and G-Suite
Proven project management experience: planning, implementing, reporting
You’re also
Flexible and self-motivated with the drive to do whatever necessary to get the job done
Well-organized and able to manage your time and workload without significant input and guidance from your supervisor
Willing and eager to learn and master new technical and professional skills
Self-directed and intellectually curious; you know how and when to seek feedback in the pursuit of continuous improvement
Proactive at identifying and communicating challenges and proposed solutions to successfully accomplish work
What we expect
You are a good fit for Komaza if you want to make a meaningful commitment to this role for a minimum of 2+ years. This role is based at our headquarters in Kilifi, Kenya for the foreseeable future. The role offers competitive salary and benefits with potential for further career growth.
