### **Job Descriptions for Boaz Trading PLC’s Systems Team**
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#### **1. Position Title**: IT Manager
**Department**: Systems
**Reports To**: Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
**Location**: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
**Job Type**: Full-Time
**Summary**:
Lead Boaz’s digital infrastructure, ensuring seamless e-commerce operations and mobile payment integration for local and global customers.
**Key Responsibilities**:
- Maintain and optimize the Amharic/English Shopify store for user accessibility.
- Oversee TeleBirr mobile payment integration and troubleshoot transaction issues.
- Manage IT support for Addis Ababa flagship store and Hawassa production facility.
- Collaborate with AR/VR and Blockchain teams to unify tech systems.
**Qualifications**:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.
- 5+ years in e-commerce or retail tech management.
- Experience with multilingual platforms and payment gateways.
**Skills**:
- Proficiency in Shopify, WooCommerce, and TeleBirr API integration.
- Fluency in Amharic and English.
- Knowledge of Ethiopian digital payment ecosystems.
**Benefits**:
- Monthly tech allowance for personal device upgrades.
- Free subscriptions to industry-leading software tools.
**Application Instructions**:
Submit your resume and a 1-page plan for optimizing a bilingual e-commerce site to **itjobs@boaztrading.com** with the subject line *“IT Manager Application.”*
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#### **2. Position Title**: Cybersecurity Expert
**Department**: Systems
**Reports To**: Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
**Location**: Remote (Ethiopia-based)
**Job Type**: Full-Time
**Summary**:
Protect Boaz’s customer data and digital assets from cyber threats, ensuring trust in local and diaspora markets.
**Key Responsibilities**:
- Implement firewalls, encryption, and intrusion detection systems.
- Conduct regular security audits for Shopify, TeleBirr, and internal databases.
- Train staff on phishing prevention and data privacy best practices.
- Monitor and respond to breaches, focusing on safeguarding diaspora credit card info.
**Qualifications**:
- Degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field.
- 3+ years in cybersecurity, preferably in e-commerce or fintech.
- Certifications: CISSP, CEH, or CompTIA Security+.
**Skills**:
- Expertise in PCI-DSS compliance and GDPR.
- Knowledge of Ethiopian Data Protection Proclamation (2023).
- Proficiency in tools like Nessus, Wireshark, or Splunk.
**Benefits**:
- Annual cybersecurity certification sponsorship.
- Flexible remote work with stipend for home office setup.
**Application Instructions**:
Email your CV and a case study on mitigating a cyberattack to **cybersecurity@boaztrading.com**.
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#### **3. Position Title**: Blockchain Developer
**Department**: Systems
**Reports To**: Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
**Location**: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
**Job Type**: Full-Time
**Summary**:
Build transparent, traceable supply chains using blockchain to showcase Boaz’s ethical cotton journey.
**Key Responsibilities**:
- Develop QR code traceability systems linking cotton farms to Cannes Collection products.
- Partner with Supply Chain team to integrate IoT sensor data into blockchain ledgers.
- Maintain private Ethereum-based blockchain for supplier transactions.
- Educate customers on verifying product authenticity via mobile apps.
**Qualifications**:
- Degree in Computer Science, Blockchain Technology, or related field.
- 2+ years in blockchain development (Hyperledger, Ethereum, etc.).
- Portfolio of decentralized applications (dApps).
**Skills**:
- Proficiency in Solidity, Python, or Node.js.
- Experience with IoT and ERP integration.
- Knowledge of Ethiopian agricultural supply chains.
**Benefits**:
- Equity options for innovative blockchain solutions.
- Attendance at global blockchain summits (e.g., Consensus).
**Application Instructions**:
Send your resume, GitHub portfolio, and a demo of a supply chain dApp to **blockchain@boaztrading.com**.
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#### **4. Position Title**: AR/VR Specialist
**Department**: Systems
**Reports To**: Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
**Location**: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
**Job Type**: Contract (Renewable)
**Summary**:
Enhance customer engagement through immersive virtual experiences for social media and Cannes activations.
**Key Responsibilities**:
- Develop AR filters for Instagram/TikTok (e.g., virtual try-ons of Cannes Collection).
- Design VR experiences for Cannes pop-up store visitors to “tour” Ethiopian cotton farms.
- Collaborate with designers to digitize cultural motifs for 3D modeling.
- Optimize AR/VR tools for low-bandwidth users in rural Ethiopia.
**Qualifications**:
- Degree in Computer Graphics, Game Design, or related field.
- 2+ years in AR/VR development (Unity, Unreal Engine).
- Portfolio showcasing cultural or retail-focused projects.
**Skills**:
- Proficiency in Blender, Maya, or Adobe Aero.
- Creativity in merging traditional art with digital innovation.
**Benefits**:
- Creative freedom to experiment with Ethiopian heritage in AR/VR.
- Travel to Cannes for live activation support.
**Application Instructions**:
Submit your resume, portfolio, and a 1-minute AR filter demo to **arvr@boaztrading.com**.
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#### **5. Position Title**: Data Analyst
**Department**: Systems
**Reports To**: Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
**Location**: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
**Job Type**: Full-Time
**Summary**:
Leverage data to forecast demand, optimize inventory, and align products with cultural trends.
**Key Responsibilities**:
- Analyze social media trends (TikTok, Instagram) to predict popular designs.
- Use festival calendars (Timket, Meskel) to plan seasonal inventory spikes.
- Build dashboards for Sales and Production teams using Power BI or Tableau.
- Collaborate with Cannes team to track international buyer preferences.
**Qualifications**:
- Degree in Data Science, Statistics, or related field.
- 3+ years in retail or e-commerce analytics.
- Experience with predictive modeling tools (Python, R).
**Skills**:
- Proficiency in SQL, Google Analytics, and social listening tools.
- Ability to translate cultural trends into actionable insights.
**Benefits**:
- Sponsorship for data science conferences (e.g., DataFest Africa).
- Performance bonuses tied to forecast accuracy.
**Application Instructions**:
Apply with your CV and a sample analysis of social media trends impacting sales to **datajobs@boaztrading.com**.
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### **Why It Works**:
This team bridges Ethiopia’s low-tech reality (TeleBirr mobile payments) with cutting-edge innovation (blockchain traceability), ensuring Boaz appeals to both rural artisans and global luxury markets. By prioritizing **hybrid solutions**, Boaz democratizes technology while maintaining premium quality and cultural authenticity.