The Mastercard Foundation is recruiting a Gender and Inclusion Officer in Senegal.
Reporting to the Country Director of Senegal, the Gender and Inclusion Officer will provide strategic leadership for gender equality, inclusion of people with disabilities, inclusion of refugees and displaced persons, youth engagement and protection in the Senegalese portfolio as well as in broader AUME countries.
The Senegalese portfolio operates according to a multinational approach, with programs designed and implemented to achieve strategic results shared between several countries in the WAEMU area. This position will ensure that the Foundation’s inclusion ambitions translate into program design, partner practices, portfolio performance and measurable results for youth.
The successful candidate will work across the portfolio to strengthen inclusive program delivery, promote gender-transformative approaches, improve outcomes for priority populations and support adaptation and replication of effective inclusion practices across countries. This role requires a strategic and collaborative leader who can influence teams, partners and regions while balancing common standards with the realities of each country.
Ways you can contribute
Providing strategic leadership
Lead the development and implementation of the Senegal/AEMU Strategy on Gender and Inclusion. Provide strategic advice to the country director and management team on priorities, risks and opportunities for gender equality and inclusion, as well as portfolio performance. Promote inclusion as a central driver of quality, impact and system evolution across the portfolio. Promote consistent inclusion standards while supporting contextual implementation across countries.
Strengthen the design and implementation of inclusive programs
Ensure that gender equality, inclusion of persons with disabilities, youth engagement, inclusion of refugees and displaced persons, and protection considerations are integrated throughout the life cycle of the programme. Support program teams and partners to identify and overcome barriers affecting participation, retention, transition to work and dignified and fulfilling professional outcomes. Guide the design, redesign and expansion of programs to strengthen outcomes and impact of inclusion.
Promote evidence-based approaches that improve outcomes for young women and other priority populations.
Advancing gender equality and women’s economic empowerment
Lead efforts to strengthen young women’s access to dignified and fulfilling work. Support partners in addressing structural barriers that limit participation and economic opportunities for young women. Promote transformative gender programs and approaches that strengthen agency, leadership, voice and economic inclusion. Ensure that gender considerations are reflected in program strategies, implementation models and performance frameworks.
Advancing disability inclusion, youth engagement and inclusion outcomes
Strengthen the inclusion of people with disabilities through programs and partnerships. Promote accessible and inclusive program delivery approaches. Support meaningful youth engagement by ensuring that they contribute to program design, implementation and learning. Strengthen partnerships with youth-led organizations, disability organizations and other representative institutions. Promote effective approaches for the inclusion of refugees and displaced persons where relevant.
Boosting learning and portfolio performance
Establish mechanisms to monitor and improve inclusion performance across the portfolio. Strengthen the use of data, evidence and learning to guide program adaptation and decision-making. Support program teams and partners to improve outcomes related to inclusion and accountability. Capture and share lessons, innovations and promising practices across countries and programs. Facilitate learning across the country and adaptation of successful inclusion approaches.
Build strong partnerships and systems of influence
Build and maintain relationships with government, civil society, the private sector, youth-led organizations, disability organizations and other strategic partners. Represent the Foundation in relevant external forums and networks. Promote policies, systems and partnerships that promote gender equality and inclusion for youth. Position the Foundation as a thought leader in inclusive youth employment and economic participation.
Leading and developing a successful team
Lead, mentor and develop an effective gender and inclusion team. Foster a culture of learning, collaboration, responsibility and innovation. Ensure team priorities are aligned with portfolio objectives and emerging opportunities. Support the professional development and growth of team members.
Who you are
Master in Gender Studies, Social Sciences, International Development, Public Policy, Human Rights, Economics, Disability Studies or a related field. Minimum of 12 years of progressive accountability experience in gender equality, social inclusion, youth development, economic empowerment or international development.
Experience
Demonstrated experience leading complex programs or portfolios in multiple countries. Strong track record in integrating gender equality and inclusion outcomes into programme design, implementation and performance management. Work experience in one or more of the following areas: inclusion of people with disabilities, youth engagement, protection, inclusion of refugees and displaced persons, or inclusive economic development. An in-depth understanding of gender transformative programs and inclusive development approaches. Experience building the capacity of teams, partners and stakeholders. Strong strategic thinking, stakeholder management skills and influence. Demonstrated ability to work across multiple partner country and ecosystem teams without direct operational authorization. Strong analytical skills and ability to translate evidence into action and decision making. Excellent verbal, written, animation and presentation skills. A professional command of English and French is required. Demonstrates professional maturity, cultural sensitivity, humility, integrity and alignment with the Mastercard Foundation’s values.
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