Gender and Social Inclusion Officer

About Kifiya: Kifiya Financial Technology is an AI-powered technology infrastructure company specializing in intelligent data and decisioning, intelligent financial services, digital agriculture and smart mobility. Driven by a vision of creating equitable access to financial services and markets, Kifiya creates digital platforms that make transactions simple, secure, affordable, and accessible. Kifiya’s Market Solutions Practice is dedicated to designing, implementing, and monitoring social impact initiatives that leverage Kifiya’s digital platforms.

Over the past two years, Kifiya’s Market Solutions Practice has championed access to finance and access to markets for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Our vision is rooted in the belief that access to finance and markets can be transformative, leveling the playing field for all. By leveraging strategic partnerships, employing innovative approaches, and utilizing our digital capabilities, we have played a pivotal role in amplifying financial and market channels for MSMEs across Ethiopia, leading to economic growth and job creation within a short timeframe.

Kifiya is working with partners to scale our innovative access to finance solutions to reach over 800,000 businesses and individuals in Ethiopia, with a focus on women, youth, rural residents and people from vulnerable groups. As we continue to grow, we are actively seeking proactive, highly motivated, and innovative individuals who share our passion and commitment to join our team.

Summary:

The Gender and Social Inclusion Officer will support the Gender and Inclusion specialist in the implementation of Kifiya’s gender equality and social inclusion strategy and initiatives. This includes supporting the development and implementation of gender-responsive and inclusive policies and procedures, supporting gender and inclusion mainstreaming across program and business teams, and contributing to continuous learning, reflection and improvement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct research and analysis to identify gaps and opportunities to leverage Kifiya’s innovative solutions to advance inclusion and gender equality goals.
• Support the implementation and regular updating of the Gender Equality and Social Inclusion strategy.
• Collaborate with program and business teams to integrate gender and inclusion perspectives throughout program planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Review and provide input into program activities, approaches and outputs, ensuring they are gender-responsive and inclusive.
• Develop and provide training to staff and stakeholders on topics related to intersections of access to finance, gender equality, and social inclusion.
• Contribute to monitoring, evaluation, reporting and learning on gender and inclusion activities.
• Initiate and coordinate stakeholder engagement, including Kifiya’s Youth Advisory Group.
• Stay up-to-date on the latest trends and developments in gender equality and social inclusion
• Other duties as assigned

 

Place of Work: Kifiya HQ

Department:  Market Solutions Practice

Reports To: Gender and Inclusion Specialist