About the job
Background
Injini is dedicated to transforming educational outcomes across sub-Saharan Africa. Our mission is to foster an enabling environment where innovation and technology can effectively address the region’s most pressing educational challenges.
Since our founding in 2017, Injini has been at the forefront of EdTech development as Africa's only specialised education innovation accelerator. We empower African-led solutions by facilitating meaningful collaboration, coordinating impactful partnerships, and championing innovation designed by Africa, for Africa.
We strive to unlock the potential of technology and innovation to shape a brighter, more equitable future for education across the continent.
Purpose
The EdTech & Learning Science Manager will support startups within Injini’s EdTech Fellowship programme and across the organisation, guiding them to meet key milestones and deliver core project components required to develop and deploy effective educational technologies.
Drawing on strong expertise in edtech product development, evidence-based learning science and pedagogical best practice, the role ensures that products and services are grounded in sound research and designed to maximise meaningful learning outcomes.
This is an exciting opportunity for a driven professional committed to education, entrepreneurship and social impact to contribute to a collaborative, thoughtful and results-driven team.
Responsibilities
- EdTech Support & Product Delivery Provide hands-on support across the product lifecycle, incl. defining roadmaps, prioritising features and delivering high-quality learning solutions. Guide user-centred, iterative product development through research, feedback, and continuous improvement aligned to learning objectives. Apply learning science, pedagogy, and evidence-based practices to strengthen educational content, product design, and implementation. Lead practical workshops and training sessions for start-ups and educators to improve teaching and learning outcomes.
- Development of Educational Tools and Framework Create and refine tools and frameworks that support startups in implementing the science of learning concepts, focused on practical, context-sensitive solutions.
- Impact Evaluation and Reporting Collaborate, as needed, with the Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) team to design and conduct evaluations to measure the impact of educational initiatives and interventions, using data to inform continuous improvement. Additionally, collaborate with the MEL team to compile reports and publications that document the successes and learnings of the startup acceleration program, contributing to the broader educational discourse.
- Research and Collaboration Keep up to date with the latest relevant research, translating insights into actionable strategies for the fellowship program. Collaborate with a network of educational professionals, researchers, and institutions to promote knowledge exchange and innovation.
- Strategy Development & Implementation Lead the development and implementation of Injini’s Learning Science Strategy in close collaboration with colleagues and leadership.
Requirements
Experience & Qualifications
- Postgraduate qualification in Education, Learning Sciences, Educational Technology or a related field, ideally with a strong applied focus on learning design and educational product development.
- At least five years experience applying learning science principles, ideally within pre-tertiary education settings.
- Successful track record of educational technology implementation and product management roles within the EdTech industry.
- Experience in curriculum development, teacher training, and/or evaluating the efficacy of technology-driven education interventions is highly desirable.
Skills & Attributes
- Mentorship Proven mentorship and guidance in educational initiatives, with the ability to mentor, guide, and build capacity among educators and venture teams.
- Strong collaboration and networking skills A team player, with a successful track record of working effectively with diverse stakeholders in the education ecosystem
- Learning & Development Commitment to continuous professional development, with evidence of staying abreast of current research, trends, and best practices in the science of learning.
- Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate complex educational concepts to various audiences, incl. non-experts.
- Product Management Knowledgeable on agile product development methodologies, technical tools and software.
- Contextual Understanding A demonstrated understanding of the African EdTech sector and of the cultural, socio-economic, and educational landscape in Africa.
Closing date: 10 February 2026
12-month contract (with the possibility to extend)
Salary: R600 000 CTC salary (neg)
Please upload your CV and cover letter as a single document.
Requirements added by the job poster
• Bachelor's Degree
• 5+ years of work experience with Learning Sciences
• 3+ years of work experience with Curriculum Development
• 2+ years of E-Learning Providers experience
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