Education
•	Master's degree in Gender, Development studies, Public Policy, Digital Transformation, ICT Policy, or related fields.

Professional Experience
•	Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in gender mainstreaming and inclusive programs, gender-responsive programming or women's economic empowerment.
•	Demonstrated experience managing gender programs in African contexts (required).
•	Demonstrated experience managing donor-funded programs with strict compliance and reporting frameworks (e.g., Mastercard Foundation, World Bank, EU, AfDB or equivalent).
•	Demonstrated experience directly engaging with multi-stakeholder environments, development partners and senior government officials.
•	Experience in digital economy, ICT, or innovation ecosystem programs would be an advantage.
•	Strong operational project management experience 
•	Strong experience in gender frameworks.
•	Strong experience in monitoring and evaluation with gender-disaggregated data.

Technical Competencies

◦	Ability to connect gender inclusion with digital economy transformation and youth employment.
◦	Strong focus on measurable impact and program outcomes.
◦	High accountability, structured problem-solving, strong decision-making abilities and compliance orientation.

Attributes 
In addition to technical qualifications, candidates must demonstrate the following behavioural attributes:
◦	High level of professionalism, ethical judgment, and confidentiality.
◦	Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and external stakeholders.
◦	Strong diplomatic skills, emotional intelligence; and communication skills.
◦	Structured thinker with the ability to anticipate and escalate risks appropriately.
◦	Ability to meet strict reporting timelines.
◦	Commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.

Language Requirement
◦	Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required: French will be an added advantage.