FSD Network Gender Manager at FSD Africa

FSD Africa is seeking applications for the position of FSD Network Gender Manager:

Note: This position will serve the regional network of FSDs. However, for administration processes, the role will sit within one of the Network member organizations, FSD Africa.

About the Job

The Network Gender Manager will support the Network’s bold initiative to transform their approach to gender in their markets and make significant strides towards leveraging finance for women’s economic empowerment. The Gender Manager will bring energy and vision to this work, supporting network members to deeply understand gender issues, and will be responsible for a portfolio of impactful projects and research initiatives. S/he will bring technical insight and practical experience in women’s economic empowerment and financial inclusion; with the capacity to provide technical advisory services to the Network.

Key Responsibilities

1. Analyse & Strategize
   1. Drive and support research and analysis to inform the CoPro's strategy and to better understand women's participation in financial systems.
2. Intervene
   1. Coordinate the development and roll-out of a portfolio of interventions so that results are achieved, risks are managed, and quality outputs are delivered; aiming to achieve a meaningful impact on women's financial inclusion and economic empowerment.
3. Learn & Integrate
   1. Ensure that ongoing learning from projects is fully utilised to maximise impact and innovation; support the mainstreaming of effective strategies across the network.
4. Advocate & Communicate for Influence
   1. Drive women's financial inclusion and economic empowerment through effective influencing, advocacy, and communication strategies.
5. Manage Risks & Resources
   1. Support the good management of the Gender CoPro by ensuring value-for-money procurements, timely development of quality reports, and budget compliance.

Qualifications and Education

1. A quality bachelor’s degree from a recognised learning institution
2. Relevant further degree or professional qualifications are an advantage
3. Fluent in written and spoken English

Essential Experience, Knowledge and Skills

1. At least seven years of working experience In Africa in an economic empowerment context; with a strong focus on inclusive finance for women and/or other marginalised groups.
2. Ability to meaningfully analyse gender-related issues so as to develop practical approaches / strategies for enhancing women’s participation, empowerment and capability
3. Good knowledge and understanding of inclusive finance and financial sector development, and of the market systems approach.
4. · Demonstrated track record of acting in an advisory capacity (could include consultancy) with the knowledge, gravitas and practical experience to enable others to mainstream gender in their work
5. Extensively networked with regional &/or pan African communities of practice in the gender and inclusive finance space
6. Demonstrated track record of rigorous project conceptualisation and management skills and achievement of results
7. Experience of managing budgets, managing risk and ensuring value for money
8. Ability to apply research techniques, interpret and evaluate results and present them succinctly and clearly; experience in designing/conducting/managing research on gender-related issues

Desirable

Experience of working in a multi-cultural environment &/or across multiple countries

Personal Characteristics

1. Commitment & Drive for Results
2. Proactivity & Innovation
3. Effective Resource Management
4. Relationship Building
5. Thinking & Problem Analysis
6. Learning & Resourcefulness