• Support the Gender Specialist in the development and implementation of the Access to Finance Program’s gender and youth strategy.
• · Collaborate with program teams to integrate gender and youth perspectives throughout program planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.
• · Conduct gender and youth analyses to identify gaps and opportunities for targeted interventions as well as review and provide input into the design of program activities, ensuring they are gender-responsive and youth-inclusive.
• · Provide training to program staff on gender and youth issues.
• · Monitor and evaluate the program’s progress on gender and youth equality.
• · Work with the Gender Specialist and other team members to ensure that the program is meeting the needs of women, girls, and youth.
• · Representing the program at conferences and events on gender and youth equality.
• · Collaborate with partners and stakeholders to leverage their expertise and resources in addressing gender and youth-related challenges.
• · Developing and maintaining the program’s gender and youth database.
• · Ensure that program materials, communication, and outreach efforts are inclusive and accessible to diverse gender and youth groups.
• Stay up-to-date on the latest trends and developments in gender and youth equality.

Job Requirements

Education : Master’s degree in gender studies, women’s studies, youth development, or a related field.

Experience : · 2+ years of experience in gender and youth equality programming.

Competency/Prerequisites:

• · Proven track record of developing and implementing gender-responsive and youth-inclusive programs and initiatives.
• · Strong knowledge of gender equality principles, youth empowerment, and gender and youth mainstreaming strategies.
• · Familiarity with gender and youth concepts in the context of access to finance, financial inclusion
• · Experience conducting gender and youth analysis, research, and data collection
• · Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• · Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• · Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• · Sensitivity to cultural and social dynamics related to gender and youth and the ability to navigate these dynamics effectively.