Product Intern

at Afrikcap

RemoteInternshipEntry level (0–2 yrs)Posted 3 days ago

Gross monthly pay, set by the employer $70–100 Before tax and statutory deductions.

About the role

We're looking for a Product Intern who is curious about technology, AI, and how products are built. You'll work on real product challenges, user experience, research, and feature improvements. Your work will directly shape the tools used by field agents, loan officers, and partner banks.

What you will do

  • Talk to users and gather feedback on what works and what gets in their way.
  • Research user needs, competing products, and lending practices.
  • Map user journeys and find ways to make them simpler.
  • Write clear feature briefs and user stories for the design and engineering team.
  • Help create wireframes and review new screens for usability.
  • Explore practical ways to use AI in our product and workflows.
  • Test new features, report bugs, and check that fixes work.
  • Track product usage and turn the findings into improvement ideas.

What you need

Skills

• Good written and spoken English.• Basic understanding of how apps and websites work.• Basic computer skillsincluding Google Docs and Sheets or Microsoft Office.• Comfort using AI tools such as Claude or ChatGPT.• Logical thinking and attention to detail.

Nice to have

• Experience with Figma or another design tool.• A classpersonalor startup project where you helped build a product.• Basic knowledge of SQLData Analysisor coding.• Interest in fintech or financial inclusion in East Africa.

Qualifications

Pursuing or recently completed a diploma or bachelor's degree in any field.

Pay and benefits

Gross monthly salary: USD 70–100, before tax and statutory deductions.

Benefits
• Hands-on work on a live product used in real lending operations. • Regular feedback and direct exposure to how a startup builds products. • Shipped features and case studies for your portfolio. • An internship certificate on successful completion.

Benefits, allowances, bonuses and commission are in addition to the salary range above.

Who can apply

Local & internationalExisting work authorisation requiredRemote
Applicants
Local & international candidates
"Local" means
Both resident and already authorised to work there
Sponsorship
Sponsorship unavailable — existing work authorisation required
Relocation
No relocation support
Remote from
Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Somalia, DR Congo, Djibouti, Eritrea, India, Nigeria

These are the employer's own declarations. They are not legal or immigration advice.

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Questions about this job

What is the salary for Product Intern?

Afrikcap advertises USD 70–100 a month, gross, before tax and statutory deductions.

Where is the Product Intern job based?

Remote.

When does the Product Intern job close?

Applications close at the end of 30 November 2026, East Africa Time.

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