Product Specialist at Co-Creation Hub (CcHUB) Nigeria

Location: Ikoyi, Lagos

Summary

• Under the supervision of the Head of Products, the Innovation Specialist will be required to work with a wide range of staff across the iConcepts business.
• He will also work with network operators and with technical service providers, open-source development communities, and local developers to test new and innovative ideas aiming at addressing real life problems using mobile technology.

Duties

• Coordinate and provide support on overall innovation strategy and product roadmap, including formulation, design, planning and implementation in close collaboration with the Content Unit, IT and Business Development where applicable
• Proactively scout for new innovative ideas and opportunities in mobile technology
• Promote and incubate products contained in the roadmap to support the attainment of the business’ growth targets
• Identify opportunities for new partnerships and lead proposal development efforts with mobile network operators in collaboration with the Business Development Unit where applicable.
• Develop partnerships and network with local innovators, youth organizations, NGOs, cultural and religious organizations, the private sector, local media and academia to build and provide a space to nurture and test new and innovative ideas and build capacity.
• Coordinate and support development and testing of innovation products to strengthen and improve efficiency and effectiveness of iConcepts service delivery. More specifically, provide technical support for deployment of data-driven products and services –including negotiations with mobile network companies and other service providers.
• Train iConcepts staff and other end users, where applicable in the use of innovation products and processes.
• Document tested products and ensure effective sharing and generation of knowledge on mobile technology innovations in the entire business.
• Support iConcepts efforts to showcase successful product innovations at mobile technology forums
• Set up clear monitoring mechanisms for effectively launched products to ensure their continued performance throughout the product lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Advanced university degree in Economics, Marketing or the Social Sciences, or other relevant disciplines, with training or requisite experience in Product Development in the Telecommunications or ICT industry
• At least 2 years of experience with demonstrated results in Project/Program Management

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Familiar with the concept of growth hacking
• Demonstrated communication and relationship building skills
• Excellent oral and written presentation skills
• Excellent team player able to participate and coordinate team activities as required
• Proven capacity to work with collaborative teams across different locations and with different technical skills.
• Experience in budgeting and coordinating projects
• Clear upward communication and management skills. Results oriented individual.