Summer Interns at POKET

POKET is a small technology start-up that has built an Android application to help map unmapped regions in Nigeria. Specifically, we are focusing on street merchants in open markets that are often overlooked by applications like Google Maps.

Applications are invited for:

Job Title: Summer Intern

Location: Lagos
Duration: 2-month with the possibility of extension

Job Description

We are looking for candidates who are comfortable navigating in places like Idumota Market to engage with merchants, complete surveying tasks in the market using the mobile application, and help acquire new users for mapping. You will likely be back and forth between the field and our office space.

Requirements

Candidates must own their own ANDROID smartphones with (ideally) 4G data plan
Candidates must be digitally savy and comfortable navigating through smartphone applications
Ability to acquire Android users by leveraging their own network and penetrating open neighbourhood markets in Lagos
Must be comfortable navigating open street markets for extended periods of time
Ability to demonstrate tact, courtesy and respect while speaking to merchants in unfamiliar areas and market
Creative thinking in creating new pathways for app distribution and user acquisition in highly concentrated, dense market areas
Knowledge and network/friends/family in specific markets in Lagos is an asset
Ability to travel and work independently in Lagos and surrounding areas (if needed).
Ability to receive direction, collaborate with others in setting goals, and work effectively in teams to achieve agreed upon goals
Leadership, communication skills, organizational skills, problem solving skills and interpersonal skills required

Application Closing Date
2nd April, 2019.

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