Vacancies at Rising Tide Africa

Rising Tide Africa (RTA) engages in educating and training women to become sophisticated angel investors through its Program while offering them the opportunity to build a diversified portfolio of investments and receive mentoring from other women who are experienced angel investors.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Communications Officer

Location: Nigeria

Description
As the RTA Community and Communications Officer, you will be part of a dynamic team with a mandate to:

• Cater to the evolving needs of our Angel investor and entrepreneur community across various industries in the African ecosystem.
• You will be critical in facilitating communication and engagement between RTA’s back office, its members, its start-up network and its audience.
• You will also ensure that all RTA members and stakeholders receive timely and relevant information while managing member feedback and engagement.
• To work with the complexities of network perspectives and relationships in supportive ways. 80% of your responsibilities would be dedicated to RTA community and network management, and 20% to communication and media management.
• The successful candidate would liaise with the RTA back-office in the execution of our Goals and Objectives.

Responsibilities
Community and Network Management:

• Collaborate with the membership pillar to onboard new members into the Rising Tide Africa community.
• Offer thought partnership in strategic conversations, advance key network initiatives, and effectively navigate the politics and protocols within the ecosystem the RTA network is influencing.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all RTA members, responding to inquiries and feedback promptly and professionally.
• Develop and implement strategies to engage and retain RTA members, including organizing meetups, webinars, and other community events.
• Monitor and analyze member engagement metrics to identify areas for improvement and develop targeted initiatives to increase engagement.
• Collaborate with RTA’s leadership team and other staff members to develop and execute marketing and communications strategies.
• Work with RTA’s operations team to identify and address member needs, including troubleshooting technical issues and responding to customer service inquiries.

Communication and Media Management:

• Disseminate information about RTA’s activities, events, and programs to members via email, social media, and other channels.
• Collaborate with the RTA back-office to ensure a cohesive brand message across all channels.
• Manage RTA’s social media presence, including creating and curating content, responding to comments and messages, monitoring analytics, and executing a social media strategy that aligns with the company’s overall marketing goals.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Operations Director

Location: Nigeria

Responsibilities
The Operations Director is expected to:

• Constantly develops, implements and maintains RTA’s networking, communication and promotional plans after approval by the Exco Team/Executive Committee.
• Coordinates the identification and recruitment of new members, ensures that the RTA achieves a high percentage of annual Membership renewals, and ensures active Member participation during all meetings.
• Presents internally selected early stage investment opportunities at RTA screening meetings, dry runs or deal days and communicates RTA decisions to the respective investment candidates
• Develops and maintains relationships with complementary investors like other Angel groups, Venture Capital firms, Private Equity firms, and investment banks for potential RTA collaboration with these firms or follow‐on investments requirements.
• Creates and maintains a database of all RTA Members and keeps track of all related investment activity in the RTA database, ensuring that all RTA data is up-to-date, secure and readily accessible and retrievable.
• Effectively manages the RTA Funds set up and activities.
• In conjunction with the Media Team, directs the development, utilisation and optimisation of the RTA website to ensure that the website contents are regularly updated for adequate website visitor engagement.
• In conjunction with any appointed professional, coordinates the financial due diligence process including valuation, cash flow projections, other financial documentation including income statements, balance sheets and financial projections for all selected investment portfolio.
• Maintains regular contact, with each RTA funded company and ensures that invested entities adhere to all RTA guidelines and requirements of the network.
• Proactively interprets and coordinates all follow‐up funding requirements for RTA investments.
• Oversees the design and annual scheduling of all RTA meetings and/or events approved by the Exco team/committee.
• Is responsible for overseeing all of the RTA budgets and financial reporting, Filing of yearly Returns and all Regulatory & Corporate Affairs requirements.
• Researches into and maintains all leading Angel investment industry best practices.
• Periodically benchmarks RTA against other Angel networks to ensure that the RTA ranks among the best in Africa.
• Plans, executes and manages all RTA events, in line with the four pillars of RTA – Organizing and overseeing all the processes of the RTA master class for entrepreneurs and investors, mentor classes, and deal days.
• Initiates and coordinates all RTA Executive Committee Meetings.
• Represents the RTA at stakeholders/partners meetings and events and takes adequate minutes at those meetings for onward and timely delivery of the minutes of meetings to the executive committee.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Frontend / Mobile App Developer

Location: Nigeria

Job Overview

• We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Software Engineer with expertise in building high-quality front-end solutions and developing mobile applications for both iOS and Android platforms.
• The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of professional experience, be proficient in modern front-end frameworks, and have a strong understanding of mobile app deployment processes.
• This role will require collaboration with cross-functional teams to create intuitive, user-friendly, and scalable solutions that meet business and user needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain front-end applications using modern frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js).
• Build, test, and deploy mobile applications to app stores (Google Play Store and Apple App Store).
• Ensure mobile apps meet performance, usability, and compatibility standards across devices.
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers to implement responsive and visually appealing user interfaces.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, performance, and scalability.
• Integrate APIs and third-party services to enable seamless functionality within applications.
• Debug and resolve issues in existing front-end and mobile applications.
• Participate in code reviews, ensuring high-quality code and adherence to best practices.
• Stay up to date with the latest trends, tools, and technologies in front-end and mobile development.
• Write and maintain comprehensive documentation for code and technical workflows.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in front-end development and mobile app development.
• Proficiency in front-end technologies such as HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and modern frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Strong experience with mobile app development tools and frameworks, such as React Native, Flutter, or Swift/Kotlin.
• Demonstrated experience in deploying apps to the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, including understanding of their submission guidelines.
• Knowledge of RESTful APIs and integration with front-end and mobile applications.
• Experience with version control tools, such as Git.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Progressive Web Applications (PWAs).
• Understanding of back-end technologies and databases for full-stack collaboration.
• Familiarity with testing frameworks like Jest, Cypress, or Appium.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Account Officer

Location: Nigeria

Position Overview

• As an Account Officer at Heckerbella Limited, you will play a key role in maintaining the company’s financial integrity.
• Your responsibilities will include posting daily transactions into our accounting software (QuickBooks), managing the books of account, filing monthly statutory returns, preparing management accounts, and providing support to the administration department.
• You will work closely with the Finance Manager and other departments to ensure smooth financial operations and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Post daily financial transactions accurately into QuickBooks accounting software.
• Maintain proper books of account in accordance with company policies and accounting standards.
• Prepare and file monthly statutory returns, including tax filings and compliance reports, within the required deadlines.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly and quarterly management accounts, ensuring accurate reporting of financial performance.
• Support the administration department with any financial queries or reporting needs.
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts.
• Reconcile bank statements and accounts regularly to ensure accurate records. Manage accounts payable and receivable functions.
• Assist in the preparation for annual audits and liaise with external auditors as needed.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations and internal policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Finance Manager, CEO or senior management.

Qualifications and Skills

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional accounting certification (e.g., ACA, ACCA) is a plus.
• Proven experience in accounting or finance roles.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks or other accounting software.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Executive Secretary

Location: Nigeria

Responsibilities
The Executive Secretary is expected to :

• Constantly develops, implements and maintains RTA’s networking, communication and promotional plans after approval by the Exco Team/Executive Committee.
• Coordinates the identification and recruitment of new members, ensures that the RTA achieves a high percentage of annual Membership renewals, and ensures active Member participation during all meetings.
• Presents internally selected early stage investment opportunities at RTA screening meetings, dry runs or deal days and communicates RTA decisions to the respective investment candidates
• Develops and maintains relationships with complementary investors like other Angel groups, Venture Capital firms, Private Equity firms, and investment banks for potential RTA collaboration with these firms or follow‐on investments requirements.
• Creates and maintains a database of all RTA Members and keeps track of all related investment activity in the RTA database, ensuring that all RTA data is up-to-date, secure and readily accessible and retrievable.
• Effectively manages the RTA Funds set up and activities.
• In conjunction with the Media Team, directs the development, utilisation and optimisation of the RTA website to ensure that the website contents are regularly updated for adequate website visitor engagement.
• In conjunction with any appointed professional, coordinates the financial due diligence process including valuation, cash flow projections, other financial documentation including income statements, balance sheets and financial projections for all selected investment portfolio.
• Maintains regular contact, with each RTA funded company and ensures that invested entities adhere to all RTA guidelines and requirements of the network.
• Proactively interprets and coordinates all follow‐up funding requirements for RTA investments.
• Oversees the design and annual scheduling of all RTA meetings and/or events approved by the Exco team/committee.
• Will responsible for overseeing all of the RTA budgets and financial reporting, Filing of yearly Returns and all Regulatory & Corporate Affairs requirements.
• Researches into and maintains all leading Angel investment industry best practices.
• Periodically benchmarks RTA against other Angel networks to ensure that the RTA ranks among the best in Africa.
• Plans, executes and manages all RTA events, in line with the four pillars of RTA – Organizing and overseeing all the processes of the RTA master class for entrepreneurs and investors, mentor classes, and deal days.
• Initiates and coordinates all RTA Executive Committee Meetings.
• Represents the RTA at stakeholders/partners meetings and events and takes adequate minutes at those meetings for onward and timely delivery of the minutes of meetings to the executive committee.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Full Stack Developer

Location: Nigeria

Description

• We are looking for a talented and passionate Full Stack Developer to join our growing team. You will play a key role in the development and maintenance of our [product/service], collaborating with designers, product managers, and other developers to bring our vision to life.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend functionalities, including APIs, databases, and server-side logic.
• Develop user-facing features and functionalities using both front-end and back-end technologies.
• Write clean, well-documented, and maintainable code.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Perform unit and integration testing.
• Troubleshoot and debug production issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including designers and other developers, to deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Work with product owners and stakeholders to understand project requirements and translate them to technical requirements.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and trends in the software development industry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (required).
• 3+ years of experience as a full-stack developer (required).
• Experience building full stack web applications using React (Typescript) and any other frontend frameworks such as (Angular, Vue.js) backed by REST APIs (Python ,Node.js (Typescript)) and any other backend frameworks such as AWS API Gateway, Lambda, Laravel(PHP) or Springboot (Java) and experience using both Relational and NOSQL databases.
• Exceptional proficiency and hands-on experience in designing, implementing, and optimizing complex systems using Kafka, RabbitMQ, Celery, Redis and sockets.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and maintaining real-time applications, leveraging technologies such as WebSocket or other relevant protocols.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Experience with version control systems (Git, Jenkins).
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for learning.

Bonus Points:

• Solid understanding of software architecture, design principles, and best practices
• Proven and substantial experience as a Backend Developer with a distinguished focus on system design and distributed systems
• DevOps experience including designing maintainable testing strategies and automating CI/CD, (GitHub Actions) with code linting, type checking, etc.
• Security awareness and best practices.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online