Bolt Nigeria Job Recruitment Portal – Apply Here. Bolt Nigeria is now Recruiting to fill various positions. Interested persons should kindly check below for requirements and details on how to apply.

Bolt (formally Taxify) is one of the fastest-growing startups in the world with over 30M happy customers in 30+ countries, from Europe to Mexico to Africa. We’re building a ride-hailing app to connect millions of riders and drivers around the world to make travel easier, quicker, and more reliable.

Applications are invited to fill the following positions below:

Job Title: Public Policy Specialist

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Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Department: Public Policy

Job Description

We are looking for a Public Policy Specialist to join Bolt’s team and help our regulatory and policy efforts in Nigeria.
You will be the key point of contact for local teams, collating & informing the business about upcoming legislation, regulation, and administration.

Job Roles

Developing the network of stakeholders to support the team’s government affairs strategy
Reviewing proposed legislation to assess its impact on business operations and offer feedback to legislators on possible amendments
Researching and analyzing laws, regulations, and policies to recommend changes that may improve efficiency or effectiveness
Preparing talking points and briefing materials on key issues for stakeholder engagements
Preparing written analyses of proposed legislation or other documents to determine their impact on specific verticals or general business operations
Conducting research and providing information to support the overall business policy strategy and procedures
Preparing briefs and other written materials needed for internal & stakeholder engagements
Conducting surveys to members of the platform users to gather opinions about current issues affecting them, areas of growth
Preparing reports that document the findings of research efforts, including data analysis and interpretation
Drafting of Letters that reflect policy analysis and the position of the company to external stakeholders. Preparing reports and other documents as required by the team
Maintaining relationships with 3rd party groups including NGOs, civil society groups, passenger, commuter, and safety organizations

Requirements For Bolt Nigeria Recruitment for Public Policy Specialist

Applicants must possess the following:

A Bachelor’s Degree in either Public Policy, Political Science, Economics, Statistics or Business Administration, and/or LLM
At least 5 years experience as a Public Policy Specialist/Analyst in related sectors, Policy Advocate, or Lawyer doing Policy Advocacy & Reforms
You may not describe yourself as a lobbyist but you have worked in a professional capacity influencing and changing legislation, regulation, and administrative procedures
Good political networks in some operational markets in the region are an advantage, but the ability to develop relationships and network is a requirement

Skills:

Excellent Writing Skills: Official Letters, Research Papers, Memos, and Presentations articulating the company’s policy position
Research: Policy Specialists need to be able to research topics and issues to create effective policies. They need to be able to find information about the problem, the potential solutions, and the potential outcomes of each solution. This requires extensive research skills, including the ability to read and interpret data, evaluate sources and find information online
Communication: As a Policy Specialist, you will be required to communicate with government officials, internal stakeholders, and other stakeholders. Effective communication is important to convey your ideas and persuade others to support your initiatives and position
Resourcefulness: As a Policy Specialist you should have the ability to source information in a credible and safe manner
Analytical: As a Policy Specialist, you will be required to research and analyze data to create new policies or evaluate existing ones. Your analytical skills will help determine the impact of a policy and its effectiveness
Problem-solving skills: As a Policy Specialist you should be able to identify issues, develop solutions and evaluate the success of your solutions. As a Policy Specialist, you may be responsible for creating and implementing policies that help to solve a business or operational problem

Attention to detail:

As a Policy Specialist, you should have the ability to notice small changes and make adjustments accordingly.
As a Policy Specialist, you will be required to review and edit draft regulations, and legal documents, so attention to detail is an important skill to have.
It’s also important to have attention to detail when conducting research, as you will need to notice small changes in data or statistics

Salary and Benefits

Play a direct role in shaping the future of mobility.
Impact millions of customers and partners in 500+ cities across 45 countries.
Make your mark at one of the fastest-growing organizations in Europe.
Work in fast-moving autonomous teams with some of the smartest people in the world.
Accelerate your professional growth and enjoy unique career opportunities.
Get a rewarding salary and stock option package that lets you focus on doing your best work.
Enjoy health care coverage, extra vacation days, and plenty of other perks to help you be the best you.

Job Title: Country Manager

Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Department: Ride-hailing

Job Summary

We are looking for a Country Manager in Nigeria to lead our Ridehailing business.
You will be responsible for leading the market, developing and nurturing critical relationships that will grow our business, strengthen our position and build drivers & riders growth, engagement and retention while managing a high-performing team.
This strategic role will be the interface between our business and the key city/country stakeholders (i.e. regulators, government officials, local communities etc).
You will be working closely with the local operations team, Regional manager, and HQ teams (ie Growth Analytics, Expansion, Global Operations, Marketing, Product, Regulatory, CS).
This is a critical, impactful, and highly rewarding role: Nigeria is an exciting market that is equipped for Bolt to make urban travel more affordable, convenient, and responsible.

Job Roles / Responsibilities

Lead the financial and strategic planning process and be responsible for its implementation in Nigeria
Define, implement and optimize local business and operational strategies/goals with the local operations team
Advocating and elevating Bolt’s brand, product and service by working closely with local authorities and policymakers
Expand Bolt’s presence and services across the country
Establish strategic partnerships with local fleet owners and other relevant businesses/entities
Identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities on a local level that may impact the business
Advise and closely collaborate with HQ teams such as Product, Legal, or Marketing to develop and execute key initiatives that drive growth and efficiency
Take ownership of Bolt’s growth in Nigeria by ensuring both local operations and HQ teams support and collaborate actively with each other to meet business goals

Requirements For Bolt Nigeria Recruitment For Country Manager

Applicants must Possess the following:

Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Finance or other analytical subjects
7+ years of experience in an operations management or general management role
You are a strong leader and collaborator with excellent negotiation and communication skills (both verbal and written) in English
You are a hustler, not stopping after several obstacles a day
You are highly analytical and have a data-driven mindset with excellent Excel skills
You are passionate about new technologies and ridesharing
You have a strong sense of ownership with a hands-on approach
You are comfortable with developing business frameworks to support your strategies and decisions.

You will get extra credits for:

Experience in sharing economy, tech business, transport industry, startup or dynamic high-growth company
Experience in product launches or running a business.

Benefits

Play a direct role in shaping the future of mobility.
Impact millions of customers and partners in 500+ cities across 45 countries.
Make your mark at one of the fastest-growing organizations in Europe.
Work in fast-moving autonomous teams with some of the smartest people in the world.
Accelerate your professional growth and enjoy unique career opportunities.
Get a rewarding salary and stock option package that lets you focus on doing your best work.
Enjoy health care coverage, extra vacation days, and plenty of other perks to help you be the best you.