MAX.ng is on a mission to fix Africa’s notorious last-mile delivery and online-retail problems by using mobile and web platforms to connect consumers, retail businesses and independent drivers in real-time.
We are eliminating all logistics and technology barriers that have historically prevented retail businesses in Africa from realizing their full potential.
Applications are invited from interested and qualified candidates to apply for the 2024 Graduate Internship Programme at Max.ng.
Public Relations and Communications Intern
Job Specifications:
- Full Time
- Required Qualifications: BA/BSC/HND
- Location: Lagos
Job Description:
- Supporting the Senior PR manager in implementing the company’s PR strategy.
- Creating engaging content for newsletters.
- Providing assistance to the PR manager with the scheduling and organizing of events.
- Giving input on marketing initiatives and suggesting creative ways to improve the company’s public image.
- Monitoring of media coverage on events and media releases that were issued and creating press clippings.
- Performing administrative duties.
Specifics:
Writing and Editing:
- Corporate bios, Photo captions, Blogs, Project descriptions, Interviewing, Copyediting and Press releases and media advisories
Photo, Video and Graphics:
- Photo, video and audio editing
- Photography and videography
- Infographics
- Gifs, animations and graphics
Media Relations:
- Prepare media reports on assigned subjects. Identify and research opportunities to share Winrock stories with relevant journalists and media outlets.
Miscellaneous Communications and Administrative Support:
- Taking notes during meetings
- Create and manage PowerPoint presentations
- Report preparation for meetings and presentations
- Purchasing and expense reports
- Mail and shipping
- Event planning and coordination
- General administrative and communications support as assigned.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- BA or BSc degree in public relations, communication, or journalism.
- Excellent understanding of various social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
- Efficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Basic budget management skills to track spending on sponsorships, events, and marketing material.
- Comfortable with public speaking and engaging with customers.
- Good research and analytical skills.
- The ability to prioritize your workload and keep to strict content deadlines.
- Willingness to attend corporate events on weekends.
- Knowledge of copywriting and editing.
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
Human Resources Business Partner
Job Description:
We are looking for an exceptional HRBP that will drive and execute on a world class People Strategy. You will be highly analytical, a self-starter, results-oriented and able to thrive in an entrepreneurial and fast-paced environment.
As HRBP, you will execute People initiatives across West Africa and beyond — including Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Performance Management, People Strategy, Automation, Employee Engagement and Learning and Development. You will be responsible for delivering the People Infrastructure that powers the entire MAX community, globally.
What You’ll Do:
- Work closely with the executive team and strategic people lead to execute on people strategy and people transformation initiatives across the organization
- Drive and manage people transformation and change management initiatives.
- Deliver a positive NPS of 95% amongst all employees at MAX
- Provide specialist risk-based advice, coaching and people related advice to execs and managers
- Provide proactive support, coaching and mentorship to managers to help them deliver agreed targets
- Drive the development, review and improvement of talent management across MAX
- Manage cyclical processes including remuneration reviews, employee engagement surveys, recruitment and other people optimization processes
- Plan, manage and control budgets
- Take ownership of employee complaints and issues and resolve them systematically and efficiently
- Manage and proactively engage all relevant internal and external stakeholders across MAX
- Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and best practices in all regions of operation
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Strong passion for people
- Incredible ability to attract and retain talented people
- Deep knowledge of people operations and HR functions
- Deep understanding of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs
- Experience with statutory and legal requirements associated with HR operations
- Excellent planning, leading, organizing and control skills
- Excellent attention to Detail
- Strong critical and analytical thinking skills
- Excellent communication, writing, and speaking skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Strong passion for helping people succeed
