Job Openings at Wakanow

Wakanow is Africa's leading, full-service online travel company. At Wakanow, we understand that everyone likes easy and affordable travel services, so we provide our customers with a one-stop booking portal for Flights, Hotels, Visa Assistance, Holiday Packages, Airport Transfers, an international Travel SIM, a Prepaid Travel Card, a Loyalty program, and much more.

We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:

1.) SEO Specialist

Job Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Job Description


  • Performing ongoing keyword research including discovery and expansion of keyword opportunities
  • Researching and implementing content recommendations for organic SEO success
  • Recommend changes to website architecture, content, linking and other factors to improve SEO positions for target keywords.
  • Optimizing copy and landing pages for search engine optimization
  • Research and analyze competitor advertising links
  • Develop and implement link building strategy
  • Work with the technology team to ensure SEO best practices are properly implemented on newly developed code
  • Blog content creation and management
  • Tracking important SEO metrics including organic traffic, conversion rates and time spent on page

Requirements

  • Work experience as an SEO Specialist or similar
  • Familiarity with keyword research and management tools
  • In-depth experience with website analytics tools (e.g, Google Analytics, WebTrends etc)
  • Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript development and constraints
  • Knowledge of ranking factors and search engine algorithms
  • Up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in SEO

Salary
Competitive

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2.) Email Marketing Specialist

Job Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Job Description

  • Management of all ongoing automated and lifecycle emails to communicate Wakanow product offerings and value proposition
  • Manage the email campaign queue and coordinate with internal stakeholders.
  • Oversee email campaigns from concept to completion, including distribution and analytics, to maximize revenue and ROI Manage audience strategy and deploy initiatives based on the target audience.
  • Analyze and track data to maximize the performance of email campaigns to achieve customer acquisition, conversion, and growth goals.
  • Build expertise and become a subject matter expert in email design.
  • Perform A/B testing and focus groups; analyze results to improve email metrics.
  • Ensure all email campaigns comply with current email best practices.
  • Build campaigns, test, and optimize content and email cadence to hit KPI goals.
  • Ad hoc and weekly KPI reporting.
  • Managing trigger email campaigns throughout the customer lifecycle to maximize sales.
  • Carrying out segmentation of the database and implementing remarketing strategies 
  • Analysis of current email marketing campaigns and making recommendations for improvement

Requirements

  • Experience with email automation and personalization and familiarity with using marketing automation tools 
  • Intermediate proficiency with HTML and CSS
  • Experience with B2B and B2C marketing
  • Ability to work with levels of ambiguity and solve problems independently 
  • Experience with audience segmentation and targeting
  • Ability to prioritize and think strategically
  • High standards and an eye for detail
  • Ability to manage, communicate, and collaborate cross-functionally

Salary
Competitive

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3.) SEO Specialist - French Speaking

Job Location: Remote

Job Description

  • Performing ongoing keyword research including discovery and expansion of keyword opportunities
  • Researching and implementing content recommendations for organic SEO success
  • Recommend changes to website architecture, content, linking and other factors to improve SEO positions for target keywords
  • Optimizing copy and landing pages for search engine optimization
  • Research and analyze competitor advertising links
  • Develop and implement link building strategy
  • Work with the technology team to ensure SEO best practices are properly implemented on newly developed code
  • Blog content creation and management
  • Tracking important SEO metrics including organic traffic, conversion rates and time spent on page

Requirements

  • Work experience as an SEO Specialist or similar
  • Familiarity with keyword research and management tools
  • Knowledge of ranking factors and search engine algorithms
  • In-depth experience with website analytics tools (e.g, Google Analytics, WebTrends etc)
  • Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript development and constraints
  • Up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in SEO

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4.) Graphics Designer

Job Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Objective

  • Graphics Designer will be responsible for implementing graphic design elements in an effective way within the Wakanow Group

Job Description

  • Participate in designing and redesigning computer graphics, web page graphics, logos, illustrations, advertisements, brochures, and many other forms of visual communication
  • Analyze and plan the framework of design according to the laid-out concept and established specifications of the project
  • Provide quality control over concepts and projects to ensure brand consistency.
  • Ensure that every creative execution meets all quality assurance parameters as set out in the brand manual.
  • Manage multiple creative execution projects from concept through to completion.
  • Develop, recommend, and monitor corrective and preventive actions.
  • Ensure that the delivered products or services adhere to the policies and standards of the company
  • Interpret, gain, and communicate insights on the target audience and use these effectively in the execution of all creative material.
  • Ensure all-round compliance of creative material to all Brand elements including Corporate and visual identities and brand value proposition.
  • Develop motion, Gifs, or animation creative for products and services

Requirements

  • Proven graphic designing experience
  • A strong portfolio of illustrations or other graphics
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to work methodically and meet deadlines
  • Familiarity with design software and technologies (such as InDesign, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Photoshop)
  • A keen eye for aesthetics and details
  • Knowledge of interactive design including best practices in technology, usability and user experience

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5.) Group Financial Planning and Analysis Manager - Data Analytics Competence

Job Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Job Description

  • The FP&A Manager with Data Analytics Competence is a pivotal role in our finance department. This position combines financial planning, analysis, and data-driven insights to assist senior management in making informed business decisions.
  • With a strong emphasis on data analytics, the FP&A manager is expected to produce forward-looking financial models, offer strategic guidance, and provide actionable insights to drive growth and operational efficiencies.

Financial Planning & Forecasting:

  • Lead annual budgeting and regular forecasting processes.
  • Collaborate with business units to develop financial models for new projects and ventures.
  • Analyse and interpret financial results compared to budgets and forecasts.

Data Analytics & Insights:

  • Use advanced analytical techniques and tools to analyse large datasets, identifying trends, anomalies, and predictive patterns.
  • Provide data-driven insights to support business decision-making processes.
  • Work closely with IT and data teams to ensure the availability, quality, and accuracy of key data sources.

Reporting:

  • Produce regular and ad-hoc financial reports and dashboards for senior management.
  • Develop clear visual presentations to convey complex financial data and analytics insights.

Strategic Analysis:

  • Conduct scenario modelling, ROI analysis, and profitability analysis on various business initiatives.
  • Provide recommendations to senior management based on financial and data-driven insights.

Collaboration:

  • Partner with various departments, understanding their needs and providing financial expertise.
  • Work closely with accounting teams to ensure accurate financial reporting.

Process Improvement:

  • Continuously evaluate and improve FP&A processes, implementing best practices and new technologies where beneficial.
  • Enhance data analytics capabilities within the finance department.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Data Science, or a related field; an MBA or relevant certification (ACA, ACCA, CFA, FMVA) is an advantage.
  • Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in FP&A roles with a strong focus on data analytics.
  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to present data-driven insights in a clear and compelling manner.
  • Proficient in advanced financial modelling and forecasting techniques.
  • Strong experience with data analytics tools such as Python, R, SQL, and BI tools like Tableau or Power BI.
  • Strong team player with the ability to work autonomously.

Salary
Competitive.

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