Technical Assistant to The CTO

Job Summary

Role: Technical Assistant Job Type: Full Time (Hybrid) Reporting: CTO (Co-Founder) ABOUT VENDEASE Vendease is an e-procurement platform that allows restaurants in Africa to buy their food supplies directly from farmers and food manufacturers. Vendease is a Y-Combinator backed startup with offices in the United States and Africa and operations in Nigeria and Ghana. VENDEASE VALUES Adventure Solving Problems by trying out new ideas Transparency Sharing of information needed to help everyone do their jobs effectively Excellence Consistently going above and beyond what is expected or required, and striving to be the best in your field Respect Treating others with courtesy, sensitivity, while considering and responding appropriately to their needs and feelings in different situations. Having empathy Ownership Being proactive and taking responsibility ABOUT THE ROLE As the Technical Assistant to the CTO at Vendease, you are responsible for ensuring a high level of productivity by planning and overseeing projects from the initial ideation through to completion. You will coordinate people and processes to deliver projects on time and provide efficient and responsive support within budget and with the desired outcomes aligned to objectives.

Job Details

Ensure the CTO is a step ahead of the technology needs of the business, knowledge development and sharing that impact the organisation's strategic focus and impact.
Draw up insights around system, human and technical requirements for core banking, blockchain, AI program for competitive edge
Drive data driven corporate-wide technology exploitation, improvement, gap closure and adoption, liaising with heads and team leads
Research and explore SPV possibility for the technology team
Explore opportunities and strategic partnerships that reduces CAPEX and OPEX for the entire organisation
Develop high level presentations, technical writings for the CTO
Drive risks management and successful implementation of projects
Monitor work efforts on a daily basis, identifying resource needs, performing quality reviews; and escalating functional, quality, timeline issues appropriately.
Tracking key project milestones and adjusting project plans and/or resources.
Manages cross-functional projects of high complexity.
Identify, manage and escalate project issues and risks for resolution
Budget tracking and analysis
Obtain vendor bids, contracting, onboarding and transition management
Coordinate and participate in project status meetings. Generate status reports and communicate with the CTO
Facilitate decision making by pulling together inputs from leadership and stakeholders.
Overall Project tracking and management.
Explore speaking and thought leadership engagement for the CTO
Manage the EA to the CTO
Research new and emerging technologies and companies; for partnerships and acquisition
Source strategic hires
Responsible for the coordination of technology-related investor due diligence documentation, regulatory compliance, including system design, solution architecture, patent, data privacy across company products and services

Requirements

Knowledge & Skills

Proficiency in the use of project management tools like JIRA & Google Workspace
Must be familiar with Project Management; cost control, time, quality, scope, people, communication(written, verbal and presentation) management skills are super important
Business sense - has a strong business sense and can decipher priorities and make sound judgement calls when needed.
Commitment to excellence - perform duties at the highest level possible on a consistent basis.
Must be able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, quickly changing environment.
A proactive approach to problem-solving with strong decision-making skills.
Professional level verbal and written communications skills
Must be discrete and maintain confidentiality
Must have prior experience in a startup environment

Experience & Education

5+ years proven experience as a System Analyst, Project Manager or a Developer that wants to transition to IT management.

Benefits

Our benefits include but are not limited to:

Health Insurance
Hybrid work schedule
Paid time off (maternity/paternity leave, annual leave)
13th Month Pay
Training and development opportunities
Opportunity to work on meaningful projects within the tech ecosystem

About Company

Vendease

https://www.vendease.com/

We are a diverse team committed to working together to create and deliver sustainable value for food businesses. We are connected by our shared core values which guide and shape our culture.At Vendease, we are adventurous people striving for excellence and transparency while respecting the individuals that make up our ecosystem. We understand ownership as taking responsibility for the growth in our roles and that of our customers' operations