The Compan

yTiko (previously known as Triggerise) believes in a world where all youth have the power to choose where, when, and how they meet their sexual reproductive health needs. Our digital platform delivers scalable and verifiable sexual reproductive health services for young people in 6 main markets in Sub Saharan Africa - Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, South Africa, Burkina Faso, and Zambia. We work together with local communities and use nudges like reminders, discounts, and reward points to encourage our users to access and use sexual and reproductive health services. We also support our users in becoming micro-entrepreneurs and adding value to their economies

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Tiko has offices in South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia, Burkina Faso, Uganda, Zambia, Nigeria, the Netherlands, and Portugal. Globally, our team consists of +200 enthusiastic, international colleagues. Whether you are working from our biggest office in Nairobi, the fast-growing office in South Africa, or from home, our people are young and our culture is global and dynamic. Our work environment is fast-paced, informal, and friendly. You can learn more about what being part of Tiko is like her

e.
For this role, we are looking for applicants based in Kenya or South Afri

ca.
The

JobWe are looking for a strategic and experienced VP of Product to lead our product teams. This individual will directly manage two Product Directors, one focused on our platform and the other on Data teams, and will indirectly oversee seven Product Managers. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in Product Management, with experience working on impactful, tech-driven products, preferably within the digital health space or a strong understanding of how non-profits oper

ate.
Key Responsibili

• ties:Provide strategic leadership for the product management function, setting a clear vision aligned with business objectives and ensuring product initiatives drive company gr
• owth.Develop and execute a cohesive product strategy, focusing on market demands, customer success, and competitive positio
• ning.Manage and mentor product leaders, fostering a high-performing, collaborative team and developing talent within the product organisa
• tion.Oversee product roadmaps and ensure alignment with business priorities, technology strategies, and compliance with industry regulat
• ions.Act as the key interface for executive leadership and stakeholders, ensuring product initiatives align with broader business object
• ives.Lead cross-functional collaboration with tech, marketing, operations, and MERL teams to drive seamless execution of product initiat
• ives.Define and monitor KPIs, making data-driven decisions to optimize product success and mitigate r
• isks.Stay informed of industry trends, fostering a culture of innovation to ensure the product portfolio remains competitive and innova

tive.
Abo

ut YouYou are passionate about creating social impact through technology and have a strong ability to balance strategic vision with day-to-day operational execution. With proven leadership and people management skills, you excel at mentoring and guiding senior product teams, driving them towards impactful and innovative out

comes.
Requer

• iments:10+ years of experience in product management, with a strong track record of leading and mentoring senior product
• teams.Demonstrated ability to develop and execute product strategies that align with business goals and drive inno
• vation.Proven experience leading cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment between various business depar
• tments.Expertise in managing and overseeing product roadmaps, balancing long-term business priorities with regulatory compliance and market
• needs.Deep understanding of industry regulations, privacy standards, and risk management strategies related to product devel
• opment.Ability to communicate product vision and updates effectively across the organisation and act as a product evangelist both internally and exte
• rnally.Experience leading and scaling product teams, preferably in an international or multi-cultural c
• ontext.Experience working on impact-driven products, ideally in digital health or with a deep understanding of non-p
• rofits.Proficient in written and spoken

English
Recruitment

ProcessIntroductory call with recruiter | Two interviews with the T

ech Team
Th

e RewardsAt Tiko we believe in being open, also when it comes to salaries. The monthly gross salary bracket for this position is R143,647 - R239,400 in South Africa, and Ksh855,780 - Ksh1,426,300 in Kenya, plus benefits. We will offer you a salary in this bracket depending on your level of experience and how it relates to your future co

lleagues.
In addition to your monthly salary, we

• offer you:Great secondar
• y benefitsA personal developme
• nt budget.Unlimited holidays, if you can make it work with your team you’re g
• ood to go.Growth oppo
• rtunities.A product to help shape as we grow, to leave your mark on how we
• do things.A vision that we trust that you will do your job without us having to invent unnecessary rules and re

gulations.

The DetailsInterested? Apply now below! Want more information? Check out our website or contact our Global Recruiter. We only accept applications through the apply links, no

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by email.
—Tiko prioritizes integrity in our workplace and respects y

our privacy.
Tiko is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour by its employees at work, including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct. This is why we will do reference and background screening checks on successful candidates before hiring. Tiko also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. As part of this scheme, we will request information from your previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during your employment, or incidents under investigation when you left employment. By applying for this position, you confirm you have read and understood these recruitmen

t procedures.
We value your privacy and understand the importance of safeguarding your personal data. We invite you to review our privacy notice for the recruitment process to understand how we collect, use, and protect your personal data during the recruitment process. Click here to view the document. By applying for this position, you acknowledge that you have read and understood our p