SAMA Gender and Inclusion Project Manager @Apply By 12 April 2026

Overview

Smart Africa Alliance is seeking a SAMA Gender and Inclusion Project Manager to lead gender integration within its flagship Smart Africa Markets for All (SAMA) programme, focusing on inclusive digital transformation across multiple African countries.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of the SAMA Gender and Inclusion Strategy
• Integrate gender equality across all programme interventions
• Provide technical guidance for gender-responsive programme design
• Ensure compliance with donor gender commitments
• Promote women-led innovation and entrepreneurship
• Ensure equitable participation in digital skills programmes
• Support inclusive policy development within the digital economy
• Advocate for accessibility for persons with disabilities and marginalized groups
• Develop gender-responsive M&E frameworks
• Ensure collection of sex-disaggregated and inclusion-sensitive data
• Track progress toward inclusion targets
• Train staff and partners on gender mainstreaming
• Develop toolkits and operational frameworks
• Build partnerships with gender and inclusion organisations
• Manage consultants and gender-related deliverables
• Contribute to programme coordination and reporting

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Gender Studies, Development Studies, Public Policy, ICT Policy, or related fields
• Minimum 8 years in gender mainstreaming or women’s economic empowerment
• Proven experience in African development contexts
• Experience managing donor-funded programmes (e.g., World Bank, EU, AfDB)
• Strong background in project management and monitoring & evaluation
• Experience in digital economy or ICT programmes is an advantage
• Fluency in English (required); French is an added advantage

Benefits

• Contract Type: Full-time employment
• Duration: Initial 1 year (renewable up to 3 years)
• Location: Kigali, Rwanda

Location

Global

How to Apply

Candidates must submit their detailed CV, a cover letter outlining suitability, and academic and professional certificates to hr@smartafrica.org with the subject line: “SAMA Gender and Inclusion Project Manager”.

Deadline

12 April 2026 (11:00 PM GMT+2)