Jumia is the leading pan-Africa e-commerce platform. Founded in 2012, Jumia’s mission is to improve the quality of everyday life in Africa by leveraging technology to deliver innovative, convenient and affordable online services to consumers, while helping businesses grow as they use our platform to reach and serve consumers.
Our platforms consist of our marketplace, which connects sellers with consumers, our logistics service, which enables the shipment and delivery of packages from sellers to consumers, and our payment service, which facilitates transactions among participants active on our platform in selected markets. Through our online platforms, consumers can access a wide range of physical and digital goods and services, fashion, electronics, beauty products and also hotel and flight bookings or restaurant delivery.

With over 3,000 employees in 14 countries spanning across 6 African regions, Jumia is led by top talented leaders offering a great mix of local and international talents and is backed by very high-profile shareholders. Jumia is committed to creating sustainable impact for Africa. Jumia offers unique opportunities in a vibrant and booming environment, creating new jobs, new skills, and empowering a new generation. We are looking for talented people with a passion for Africa to join our team and embark on our exciting journey!

Responsibilities:

• Develop and demonstrate a solid understanding of core PR principles
  


• Research and develop a basic understanding of our industry and competitors
  


• Develop an understanding of the Portuguese media landscape and begin to build a network of influencer and media contacts


• Take ownership of defined tasks including media and online research, maintaining media and influencer lists, monitoring media and compiling accurate coverage reports, effectively pitching news to media, securing interviews and opportunities for clients


• Assist with preparation, delivery and follow up of events, including press conferences, media/analyst/influencer briefings, social events and interviews


• Attention to detail on logistics and inventory


• Demonstrate creativity, understanding and attention to detail through the ability to create first drafts of ready content, including press releases, executive briefing documents, social media calendar and content, interview transcripts/summaries and activity reports


• Establish familiarity with popular social media channels; how they work, their audience and purpose, the services they offer and what content is best suited to each environment


• Extract information and compile reports from social tools including Sherlock, Facebook Analytics, Twitter Analytics, YouTube Analytics, Instagram, etc


• Create accurate and clear reports for all channels, such as tracker reports, community management and coverage reports


• Actively participate in internal creative brainstorms across all Business sectors and apply creative thinking to all aspects of your work


• Understand the structure and roles of teams in your portfolio


• Support the work load and activities of team and interns


• Actively participate in teams’ meetings in an appropriate manner


• Act as PR media ambassador internally and externally


• Build a basic understanding of Jumia’s business and the Porto Tech Center


• Be familiar with Jumia social media policy and professional practices


• Be diligent in submitting reports in a timely manner


• Demonstrate professional behavior at all times

Requirements:

• University program/ graduate or senior year


• Excellent written and oral communication skills


• Ability to multi-task and work in a team environment


• Fluent in English

We offer:

• A unique experience in an entrepreneurial, yet structured environment


• The opportunity to become part of a highly professional and dynamic team working around the world


• An unparalleled personal and professional growth as our longer-term objective is to train the next generation of leaders for our future internet ventures

Please send your CV in English. CV in other languages will not be considered.