Job Description
The Product Development & Innovation Officer is responsible for driving the development, improvement, and innovation of products and services that align with organizational goals, customer needs, and market trends. The officer leads product innovation initiatives, conducts market research, collaborates with cross-functional teams, and ensures successful product implementation and continuous improvement to support business growth and competitiveness.
Job Industry
Business Development, Sales, Marketing and Retail
Job Salary Currency
RWFJob Salary Fixed
NoKey Deliverables
- Identify market opportunities, customer needs, and emerging industry trends.
- Develop and improve products, services, or solutions to meet business objectives.
- Conduct market research, competitor analysis, and product feasibility studies.
- Coordinate product development activities from idea generation to implementation.
- Collaborate with internal departments such as marketing, operations, finance, technology, and customer service.
- Prepare product proposals, business cases, and innovation strategies.
- Monitor product performance and recommend enhancements or modifications.
- Ensure products comply with organizational standards, regulations, and quality requirements.
- Support product launches, pilot testing, and commercialization activities.
- Track innovation projects and prepare periodic progress reports.
- Promote a culture of creativity, continuous improvement, and innovation within the organization.
Professional Qualifications
| Industry | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Business Development, Sales, Marketing and Retail | Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration or another related field At least 2 years of experience in marketing or product development in banking sector. Strong communication skills to build and maintain internal and external relationships Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and influencing abilities Proven management skills with a focus on optimizing team performance Strong commercial and financial acumen Advanced analytical skills with the ability to interpret and present complex data Technical mindset with the ability to understand and translate technical data for diverse audiences Highly numerate with expertise in researching, managing, and manipulating numerical information |
Application Process
Close Date
05/06/2026