Gender Project Lead at BFA (Bankable Frontier Associates)

About the Gender Project Lead Role

• If you are a highly motivated, results-oriented individual with a passion for making a positive impact in emerging markets, especially for women, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to join the BFA Global team as a Project Lead.

What You’ll Do

• As a Gender Project Lead, you will oversee projects promoting women’s empowerment. You will work closely with various stakeholders, including platforms, nonprofit organisations, community groups, financial services providers, and corporate partners, to implement initiatives and strategies that address gender disparities and foster inclusive economies. Your role will involve project planning, coordination, and monitoring to ensure successful project delivery and achieving desired outcomes.
• Work with clients and partners to define project objectives, scope, timelines, and deliverables.
• Develop project plans and budgets, and track progress against these plans.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, deliverables, timelines, and resource requirements.
• Led cross-functional project teams, providing guidance, support, and direction throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assign tasks to project team members and provide guidance and support as needed.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential risks, and implement corrective measures to ensure successful completion.
• Coordinate and facilitate regular project meetings, workshops, and presentations to communicate updates, gather feedback, and maintain stakeholder engagement.
• Offer support in designing and implementing gender-responsive interventions and programs.
• Conduct capacity assessments and provide tailored technical assistance to enhance the gender mainstreaming capacity of project partners.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders involved in gender-related projects.
• Monitor project financials and ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Develop and implement monitoring and evaluation frameworks to assess project effectiveness and impact.
• Ensure compliance with project objectives, budgetary guidelines, and reporting requirements.
• Contribute to knowledge-sharing platforms and participate in relevant conferences, workshops, and professional networks.
• Additional tasks will depend on project requirements determined by our client-driven work.

Qualifications & requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as business, economics, or engineering.
• At least five years of experience in project management, preferably in a consulting or gender-related role.
• Familiarity with gender mainstreaming approaches and strategies.
• Strong project management skills, including project planning, budgeting, and risk management.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with clients, partners, and team members.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Experience working in emerging markets is a plus.