About Video Volunteers
Video Volunteers (USA) is a global organization dedicated to advancing the right to voice. We envision a world where the lived experience and knowledge of marginalized communities is centered, communities feel heard and there is diversity in all platforms that carry or amplify voices. We are a pioneer in ‘amplifying community voices’ and in the ‘community voice’ field globally. Over the last 20 years, we have designed multiple community media/voice models that have been implemented by organizations in several countries. As we look to the future, our focus will be on devising globally relevant solutions to the ‘voice deficit’ by ideating best practices, and on applying platform thinking to develop new ways to aggregate, understand and scale citizen voice and insight around the world.

Website – www.videovolunteers.org

About Products
We are currently developing a number of products that are all geared toward assisting in the development of a larger globally relevant community platform product. This initiative is part of the ASPIRe Project, a global initiative of Ashoka, Innovators for the Public, based in Washington DC.

Efforts include:
Developing Citizen Data Dashboards
Developing a community media dashboard

Apart from piloting and developing the aforementioned products, we are also collaborating with partners on a variety of other research and exploration projects, all of which contribute to overall platform development.

Work Overview:

Lead research efforts to identify user needs, trends, and opportunities for new product development.
Collaborate with cross-functional external teams including design, engineering, growth, and marketing to define product requirements and develop a roadmap.
Manage the entire product lifecycle from ideation to launch and beyond, including defining metrics for success and tracking progress against those metrics.
Serve as a product evangelist and subject matter expert, representing the product to customers, partners, and stakeholders.
Develop-go-to-market strategies

Skills and Requirements:
The ideal candidate will have experience managing the entire product lifecycle from ideation to launch and beyond.
5+ years of experience in Product Management, Operations or related field
Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, computer science, or a related field.
Experience with agile development methodologies and product management tools such as JIRA, Trello, or Asana.
Demonstrated ability to manage the entire product lifecycle from ideation to launch and beyond.
Strong analytical skills and experience using data to drive decision-making.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate product vision, roadmap, and status to stakeholders across the organization.
Proven track record of working effectively with cross-functional talent including engineering, design, sales, and marketing.
Passion for Impact, technology and a deep understanding of industry trends and emerging technologies.

Type of Role: Consultancy (Independent Contractor) – 1 year
Commitment: 40 hours per week
Location: Remote, anywhere in the world

Application Process
In accordance with our staff diversity standards, preference will be given to women candidates. Candidates from socially, economically and historically marginalized backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply.

Please send CV to hr@videovolunteers.org with the subject line “Application for Product Development Consultant.