Product Owner
Quick answer
Educate! is hiring an in-office Product Owner in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, to lead the development of tech-driven youth employment solutions for a competitive salary.
- Role
- Product Owner
- Organization
- Educate!
- Location
- Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Engineering & Technology
The role
Educate! is seeking a Product Owner to join their growing technology team in Dar es Salaam to design and execute solutions for youth employment in Africa. The role involves managing the full product development lifecycle, from gathering requirements and building roadmaps to conducting user research for USSD, SMS, and WhatsApp-based platforms. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between strategic business goals and technical execution while focusing on the needs of youth with limited smartphone access.
What you'll do
- Translate strategic business initiatives into clear product roadmaps and functional requirements.
- Manage the end-to-end product development cycle and prioritize feature backlogs.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define user personas and journeys.
- Conduct quantitative and qualitative market research and user testing to drive UX improvements.
- Oversee development teams and ensure delivery of high-quality product features.
What it takes
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of work experience in product development.
- Experience building web and mobile applications with offline capabilities.
- Proven track record of using data, including A/B testing, to drive product decisions.
- Familiarity with program delivery platforms like USSD, SMS, or WhatsApp.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Competitive salary, learning and growth opportunities, and a vibrant, mission-driven environment.
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote or in-office?
This role is based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, and is an in-office position.
What is the compensation for this role?
The compensation is not explicitly specified in the job posting, though the organization offers a competitive salary based on experience.
What are the primary technical qualifications needed?
You should have at least 3 years of product experience, including familiarity with project management tools like JIRA, design tools like Figma, and database knowledge such as MySQL or Postgres.
How and when should I apply?
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and interviews are happening soon, so it is recommended to apply as soon as possible via the organization's careers page.
How to apply
Apply directly on Educate!'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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