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Kampala, Uganda
Full Time
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About the Organisation
M-KOPA, established in 2010, is a London-based fintech company operating in Kenya, Uganda, Nigeria, Ghana, and South Africa. Its mission is to provide affordable access to essential products and services through innovative financing models, combining digital micropayments with GSM connectivity. M-KOPA has earned recognition for its impact, including being listed in the Financial Times' "Africa's Fastest Growing Companies" rankings in 2022, 2023, and 2024, and being named in the TIME100 Most Influential Companies list in 2023 and 2024.
The company fosters a dynamic work culture that emphasizes innovation and employee growth, offering opportunities across various departments. As of 2024, M-KOPA has extended over $1.5 billion in credit to more than 5 million customers and employs over 3,000 staff members, with 30,000 sales agents across its markets. Its business model focuses on accessible financing for smartphones and digital services, utilizing daily repayment plans that align with customers' income patterns. M-KOPA's core values include customer-centricity, innovation, and financial inclusion.
The company actively engages in corporate social responsibility initiatives aimed at empowering underserved communities. For more information, visit their official website at www.m-kopa.com.
Job Title
Care Centre & Refurb Team Lead job at M-KOPA
M-KOPA
Job Description
Job Title: Care Centre & Refurb Team Lead
Organisation: M-KOPA
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
We are looking for a Care Centre & Refurb Team Lead to join our Warehouse & Logistics group, as we scale up and drive digital and financial inclusion across our markets.
Job Purpose
The Care Centre & Refurb Team Lead is responsible for overseeing the repair technicians and refurb team who handle reworks (refurbs) and repairs of phones that have been returned by customers. This role involves coordinating the entire repair and refurb process to ensure that customer returns are addressed efficiently and that quality standards are consistently met.
The Care Centre & Refurb Team Lead also works closely with the Phone servicing team and resolves recurring issues that may be contributing to product returns. This position plays a crucial role in maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction and ensuring that all returned products are restored to optimal condition.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Team Leadership: Supervise, mentor, and guide the repair technicians and repair team, ensuring they have the resources, tools, and support needed to perform their duties efficiently and effectively.
Process Coordination: Coordinate the repair and refurb processes for customer-returned phones, ensuring timely and effective resolution of all returns.
Quality Assurance: Monitor the quality of repairs and reworks, ensuring that all returned products meet the company’s stringent quality standards before being sent back to customers or for sale.
Collaboration with the Phone servicing team: Work closely with the Phone servicing team to identify and address systemic issues that may lead to customer returns. Implement corrective actions as necessary and provide feedback to the assembly team to prevent future issues.
Reporting: Compile and analyze data related to repair and refurb activities, including common faults, turnaround times, and resource usage. Report findings to senior management and suggest process improvements.
Customer Feedback: Provide insights and feedback to the customer service team based on repair trends and issues encountered, helping to improve overall customer satisfaction.
Training and Development: Conduct training sessions for repair technicians and the refurb team to improve their skills and keep them updated on new repair techniques, tools, and best practices.
Safety and Compliance: Ensure that all repair and refurb activities for customer-returned phones adhere to company safety protocols and regulatory standards.
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, electronics, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
Experience: 2+ years of experience in electronics repair, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role, preferably in mobile phone repair or a related industry.
Technical Skills: Understanding of mobile phone repair processes, diagnostic tools, and quality control methods, specifically in the context of customer returns.
Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead and motivate a team, manage workflow, and resolve conflicts.
Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities, with a focus on identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions to reduce customer returns.
Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for coordinating with stakeholders, reporting to management, and training staff.
Ability to work in a hands-on environment and occasionally perform repairs alongside the team, especially on complex customer-returned cases.
Comfortable working in a dynamic environment with a focus on continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.
How to Apply
If you are ready to make a difference and drive financial excellence in a dynamic and innovative environment, we want to hear from you!
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