COMPANY

AGL (Africa Global Logistics) is the leading multimodal logistics operator (port, logistics, maritime and rail) in Africa. The company is now part of the MSC Group, a leading shipping and logistics company. Thanks to its expertise developed over more than a century and more than 23,000 employees mobilized in 50 countries, AGL provides its African and global clients with comprehensive, tailor-made, and innovative logistics solutions, with the ambition to contribute sustainably to the transformations of Africa. AGL is also present in Haiti and Timor. 

Would you like to have a rewarding experience in an international environment? Make an impact in a company that places Africa at the heart of its project? 

Join Ascens Kigali, AGL's IT subsidiary, the leading multimodal logistics operator on the African continent! 

For this position: Fluent English, french is appreciated

CONTEXT

The Digital Transformation Officer is responsible for leading digital transformation initiatives across the organization. This role involves developing and implementing digital strategies to enhance business processes, collaborating with various departments to identify and integrate digital solutions, and ensuring the seamless adoption and usage of new digital tools and technologies. The Digital Transformation Officer will monitor and analyses digital trends to keep the organization competitive, train and support staff on new digital systems and processes and manage digital transformation projects from conception to completion.

We are seeking a passionate and self-taught junior developer to join a rapidly growing team. The ideal candidate is a computer science graduate, having pursued coursework related to web technologies and development, and possessing one or more experiences in enterprise software development. The responsibilities will encompass the design, development, and maintenance of solutions based on Microsoft's Power Platform. Additionally, we require someone eager to implement AI solutions predominantly based on Microsoft technologies such as Dataverse, Power Automate, AI Builder, among others. Proficiency in prompt engineering for new solutions leveraging generative AI technologies is also essential.

Key functions:

• Collaborate with business teams to understand their needs and propose appropriate solutions.

• Write technical specifications.

• Define application architectures.

• Design, develop, and test solutions using Power Platform tools (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Power Pages, Copilot Studio).

• Use key Azure services to add advanced features and integrate complex systems (Fusion Dev).

• Maintain and optimize existing solutions.

• Participate in technological monitoring and suggest continuous improvements.

• Document processes and developed solutions.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Relevant degree for the job position, with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in the field.

• Minimum 2 years relevant working experience

• Power Platform Skills (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, …)

• Mastery of key programming languages: C#, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML/CSS, SQL.

• Knowledge of development frameworks: .NET, React, Angular.

• Experience with essential tools for a web developer (both front-end and back-end): Visual Studio, Git/GitHub, Azure DevOps.

• Good understanding of databases and cloud services (Azure) recommended

TECHNICAL SKILLS & SOFT SKILLS REQUIRED

• Good interpersonal and communication skills

• Proactive and Dynamic

• Conceptual, Technical, Analytical

• Meticulous in the execution of SOPs

• Agile / Open-minded

• Team Player

• Problem-solving aptitude

• Able to work independently as well as participate effectively in a team environment

• Quick learner and fast thinker with a strong ability to respond and solve problems efficiently

• Passionate about new technologies and self-learning

ADDITIONAL NOTES

• The role is based at the Norrsken House Kigali.

• Occasional collaboration with MIS teams in Paris, Abidjan, Johannesburg, and with external vendors may be required.

Africa Global Logistics is an equal opportunity employer.