Product & Business Strategist (Volunteer Position)

About Us

Samawada is a Canadian registered charitable organization dedicated to providing access to clean water in underserved communities in East Africa, with a particular focus on Somalia. We use technology and data to strengthen donor engagement, project tracking, and impact transparency.

Registered Charity Number: 723571485 RR 0002
Website: https://samawada.org/

Position Overview

Samawada is seeking a strategic and analytical Product & Business Strategist to help guide the development of our digital tools, fundraising initiatives, and operational systems.

This role focuses on identifying opportunities for growth, improving organizational processes, and developing strategies that strengthen Samawada’s impact, sustainability, and donor engagement.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in product strategy, nonprofit innovation, or business development who wants to contribute their expertise to meaningful humanitarian work.

What You Will Do

Develop strategic plans for Samawada’s digital products, programs, and operational systems.

Identify opportunities to improve donor engagement, fundraising efficiency, and project impact.

Conduct research on nonprofit technology trends, funding models, and partnership opportunities.

Help design scalable systems for managing projects, donors, and program impact.

Support the development of dashboards and reporting systems that track organizational performance.

Work closely with developers, designers, and leadership to translate strategy into practical solutions.

Evaluate tools and platforms that improve operational efficiency.

Help define key performance indicators (KPIs) and impact metrics.

Support the organization in building sustainable growth strategies.

What We Are Looking For

Experience in product strategy, business strategy, consulting, or startup environments.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Experience developing strategic plans or growth strategies.

Ability to translate complex ideas into practical solutions.

Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Ability to work independently in a remote environment.

Interest in technology, innovation, and social impact.

Nice to Have

Experience working with nonprofits, NGOs, or social enterprises.

Experience in digital product development or technology strategy.

Familiarity with CRM systems, analytics tools, or operational platforms.

Experience with data-driven decision making and impact measurement.

Background in consulting, startups, or strategic planning.

Why Join Us?

Help shape the strategy of a growing humanitarian organization.

Apply your business and product expertise to real-world social impact.

Work with a global team dedicated to improving access to clean water.

Flexible, fully remote volunteer opportunity.

Opportunity to influence the long-term growth and sustainability of Samawada.

Our Hiring Process

Submit your resume and a brief summary of your strategic experience.

Short discussion with our leadership team.

Begin collaborating remotely.