Product Manager at Code for Africa

Candidates must have demonstrable experience in managing the full product lifecycle, from ideation through to launch. The ideal candidate will have a solid technical understanding of the development process and/or experience in the civic tech space. 

Candidates must be fluent in English and candidates who are fluent in an additional international language, such as French or Arabic, and/or at least one local language from their country of residence will have an advantage. The successful candidates will work as part of a multinational and multilingual team using digital collaboration tools to create content for a global audience and international media partners. 

Required: 

Minimum requirements include:

• 5+ years developing and managing products, candidate with experience in development organisations (NGOs/CSO/non-profit), technology/media organisations or high-growth startups will have an advantage
• Relentless resourcefulness, an ownership mindset, and a proven record of building from the ground up and translating products from the idea stage to launch
• A strong understanding of the software development processes
• Proven ability to create and maintain detailed technical specs and workplans that are feasible and realistic
• Able to proactively find innovative solutions to problems and challenges as they arise 
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks, and deliver results within deadlines. 
• Proven ability to work and communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, 

Preferred:

Candidates who are able to demonstrate the following will have an advantage:

• Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Deep understanding of the technology and media ecosystem in Africa.
• Passion for media, data storytelling and technology.
• An interest in civic technology and digital journalism.
• Experience in working effectively as part of a geographically distributed multicultural teams 
• Experience going through a full product lifecycle, integrating feedback into requirements, driving prioritisation and managing pre/post-launch execution