JOB DETAILS:
Wasoko is seeking an experienced, data-driven & highly technical product management professional with an extensive background in building & implementing B2B software solutions in Africa.

Duties & Responsibilities:
• Take charge of the product vision and planning the roadmap for Wasoko’s success in Tanzania in close alignment with the product group at headquarters.

• Run frequent field trips and in person user research to deepen your understanding of the target customer personas and all aspects of our field operations.
• Perform in-depth analyses of:
• Local user cohorts in terms of key commercial metrics as well as attributes such as demographic, location, shop size, shop type etc. to guide your customer roadmap.
• Supply chain systems from inwarding to the last mile to uncover opportunities for process improvements to drive efficiency gains.
• Draft detailed product requirements to cater to the needs of the users (external as well as internal) in Tanzania and participate in development sprints with engineering.
• Coordinate roll outs with technology stakeholders, tech support, product marketing and training.
• Measure & report success on implementations.

Requirements:
• The ideal candidate has ≥ 5 years of experience in designing & implementing B2B software solutions and is well versed in the needs of informal retailers in Tanzania.
• In addition, he or she possesses the following skills, traits & qualifications:

• University degree in Business, Computer Science and/or relevant equivalent experience
• Expert in agile product management practices and tools
• Experienced in developing applications for low end devices and poor connectivity environments
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills