Product and Content Director

3 weeks ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Ubongo Full time

About Ubongo

We are a pioneering non-profit social enterprise that utilises top-quality, localized edutainment to empower Africa's 500 million kids to learn and transform their lives. Our vision is to equip the next generation with an educational foundation, critical skills, and positive mindsets to enhance their communities.

**Job Overview:

This is a senior leadership role responsible for developing and implementing our product and content strategies. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in product management, team leadership, and stakeholder engagement.

**Key Responsibilities:**

  • Conduct thorough market analysis to determine current and future product needs, and develop actionable product visions.
  • Lead cross-functional teams to design and deliver high-quality content that meets organisational objectives.
  • Utilise data-driven insights to inform product development and drive business growth.
  • Foster collaboration among teams to ensure seamless product delivery, measurement, and communication.

**Requirements:

  • Possess over six years of experience working in the edutainment, children's media, and/or education sectors (non-profit experience is a plus).
  • Develop and implement product and production budgets in collaboration with the COO and CFO.
  • Exhibit excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate and facilitate buy-in for product strategy across the organisation and key stakeholders.
  • Hold over five years of experience in product management, including managing all aspects of the programme/product lifecycle.
  • Exhibit expertise in team management, with the ability to coach, manage, and develop high-performing teams.

**Compensation:** The estimated annual salary for this position is $110,000 - $130,000 depending on qualifications and experience. **Location:** This role can be based in either Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania, or Johannesburg, South Africa. We welcome candidates who can relocate or travel frequently to these locations.



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