Senior Engagement Manager: Inclusive Finance (Ghana) Full Time

Description:

Genesis, a leading impact firm, is based in Africa and has brought about change in 100 countries globally.

We are currently looking for a Senior Engagement Manager: Inclusive Finance to join the Evaluation for Development Practice Area (E4D). The E4D practice supports clients in the Young World with evidence-based decision-making, for better development interventions, resulting in enhanced impact. We break down the allure of one-size-fits-all strategies by demonstrating the value that context-appropriate African-led solutions can unlock. We apply this approach in strategy development, programme design and implementation, research and evaluation. Our work spans diverse sectors and is focused on two interrelated areas; Monitoring Evaluation and Learning (MEL) and Economic Opportunity (EO).

LOCATION :

This role is based in Ghana.(You should have the legal right to work and in the location.)

OUR OFFER TO YOU:

Join a Thriving Environment:

Immerse yourself in a challenging yet rewarding atmosphere that fosters continuous learning and growth.

Experience the satisfaction of creating meaningful impact as a part of dedicated and talented teams.

Unlock Value on a Global Scale:

Partner with actors from the public, private and donor sectors to work on real problems with the aim of making a positive difference.

Apply your skills to addressing meaningful challenges on a global scale.

Focus on Your Future:

Unlock your potential as we invest in your professional growth and development.

Benefit from structured training programs, regular feedback and clear pathways for advancing your career.

As the Engagement Manager/Senior Engagement Manager for inclusive finance you will:

• support the role we play as the Learning Partner for a large Pan-African gender lens investment fund to:
• Support the capturing and curation of learnings to test hypotheses, gain insights, and a dyapt.
• Support performance measurement for the Fund.
• Lead special convenings such as annual partner learning forums to share learnings.
• Implement and participate in the design of key strategies, plans and approaches related to the Fund.
• Be a key thought partner to the various consortium partners in support of the vision and execution of the Fund’s mandate.
• Drive critical conversations required to enable accountability for the Fund’s progress, achievements, and use of learnings.

Requirements:

As the Engagement Manager, Innovative Finance, you will:

• Support the implementation, learning and knowledge management of the Pan-African gender lens investment fund.
• Manage interactions with diverse stakeholders, including business leaders, executives, high-level policymakers, implementing partners, communities and impact populations to develop and implement gender-responsive strategies, policies, and programmes.
• Supervise, nurture, train and mentor junior consultants.
• Contribute towards industry developments and communities of practice.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

• Strong academic background – Minimum of a Master’s Degree in an analytical field of study.
• A minimum of 8 years of work experience is required.
• Experience within the impact investing space is required, with relevant experience in gender-lens investing.
• Prior experience working with foundations, bilateral donors, multilateral agencies, DFIs, and impact investors is an advantage.
• Understand the challenges of access to capital, impact investments and SMEs in Africa and a strong commitment to transforming how finance and capital markets contribute towards economic inclusion and economic development.
• Experience in strategic management and coordination of learning, performance measurement, and knowledge mobilization.
• Managerial experience with diverse and multicultural teams, including in hybrid and fully virtual work environments.
• Intellectual curiosity, strong research, analytical and lateral thought processes, excellent attention to detail.
• An expert problem solver who is quick to adapt to changing realities, is client-oriented, works efficiently against client and deliverable deadlines, and is focused on quality and timeliness.
• Ability to balance work pressures and energise teams in a productive manner.
• Willingness and ability to travel nationally and internationally.
• Advanced digital literacy, including competence using Microsoft Suite and Google Suite applications. Excellent English communication and writing skills.
• Ability to communicate at all levels. Proficiency in other languages is an advantage.