Product Specialist (iConcepts) at Co Creation Hub (CcHUB)

Co Creation Hub (CcHUB) is Nigeria’s first open living lab and pre-incubation space designed to be a multi-functional, multi-purpose space where work to catalyze creative social tech ventures take place.
The HUB is a place for technologists, social entrepreneurs, government, tech companies, impact investors and hackers in and around Lagos to co-create new solutions to the many social problems in Nigeria.

Job Title: Product Specialist (iConcepts)

Description

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 life cycle.

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.

Location: Ikoyi, Lagos

Closing Date
Not Specified.

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Product Specialist (iConcepts) at Co Creation Hub (CcHUB)