Gender and Youth Focal Person at Kifiya Financial Technologies, Addis Ababa , Ethiopia

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.

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.

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