Product Manager – AI Community Wisdom

About the role

We are looking for a Product Manager to lead the development of an AI‑powered Community Voice tool that uses WhatsApp to capture farmer feedback in Kiswahili. You will customise a no‑code platform, pilot it with three social innovators in Kenya, and turn thousands of voice notes and texts into actionable insights.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct discovery with three ventures within the first 45 days to understand farmer device usage, data costs, and digital capabilities.
• Define MVP user stories for farmers, innovators and ygap by day 90 and select appropriate tech tools.
• Launch the first data flows with a test group by day 120 and prepare for broader rollout.
• Configure and commission the chosen no‑code solution, managing the allocated budget.
• Build trust with innovators and farmers, ensuring the product meets real community needs.
• Adhere to ygap’s Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct.

Required profile

• Strong understanding of rural Kenyan contexts and the challenges faced by smallholder farmers.
• Experience working directly with community innovators and end‑users.
• Ability to translate qualitative feedback into product requirements.
• Comfort with a human‑centred, field‑based product development approach.

Required skills

• WhatsApp (API or service integration)
• No‑code platform configuration
• AI speech‑to‑text (Kiswahili language support)
• Data management and sense‑making tools

What we offer

• Fixed‑term 12‑month contract
• Monthly gross salary KES 230,000‑280,000
• Internet stipend
• Local co‑working membership
• Learning budget