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Develop a data-driven strategy for delivery of Ubongo’s audio content

Get to know Ubongo’s full inventory of audio content, as well as video content that has potential for delivery as audio. Understand what is available for each of our shows and in each of the languages we work with;

Ideate on how best to package this audio content for distribution through a mixture of audio platforms, including Ubongo’s own streaming platform (the Ubongo PlayRoom app) and third party platforms like Viamo’s Interactive Voice Response (IVR) platform and mainstream audio streaming sites;

Formulate and document strategies for growing our reach with audio content throughout Africa;

Regularly monitor and analyse analytics dashboards to identify trends and share with team;

Refine the strategy through on-going processes of prototyping, experimenting and trial and error.

Deliver an optimal multi-platform digital audio experience

Gather your inventory of clean sound files for delivery. If necessary, work with Ubongo’s team of sound engineers and recording artists to record/edit new audio files;

Design innovative approaches to sharing our audio content, such as “Build-your-own-stories”, short courses, playlists of songs etc;

Plan projects that turn your vision for audio experiences into reality;

Work with external service providers and other teams at Ubongo to implement and manage these projects, going through the full product life cycle.

Setup and maintain partnerships with new and existing audio partners across Africa

Map out the key stakeholders involved in delivery of audio content to kids in Africa and beyond;

Reach out to new, existing, and potential audio partners to share the Ubongo vision and get them on board;

Set up contracts and agreements with new partners, that will guide a working relationship with Ubongo, in audio distribution;

Maintain regular communication with all partners, through email, conference calls, and face-to-face meetings.

There will also be room to provide your knowledge and expertise to other teams at Ubongo. At the end of your contract, you should share a handover document with the Ubongo team to enable us to take the work further.