Job title: Gender Manager
Company: Co-Creation Hub
Job description: Company DescriptionCcHUB is Africa’s leading innovation and creative ecosystem builder, dedicated to nurturing talent, ideas, and startups across the continent. In 2010, we began as Nigeria’s premier innovation center, dedicated to accelerating the application of social capital and technology for economic prosperity in Nigeria. We have since grown our physical presence to five cities (Lagos, Abuja, Kigali, Nairobi, and Windhoek) across Africa, and we work closely with stakeholders – including entrepreneurs, civil society organizations, government, and private sector – to identify and nurture novel solutions to social challenges in Africa.In 2017, Co-Creation HUB launched Growth Capital in partnership with Omidyar Network, Bank of Industry, and Venture Garden Group to provide early-stage funding for startups driving social change. In February 2019, Co-creation HUB opened a Design Lab in Kigali, Rwanda, focusing on Research and Development and Human-Centered Design to enable innovation for social impact. Our Kigali Centre collaborates with global stakeholders to explore the application of technology in addressing Africa’s systemic problems in education, public health, governance, and other areas of our work. In September 2019, we expanded our footprint by acquiring iHUB in Nairobi, Kenya, strengthening our commitment to supporting entrepreneurs and innovators across the continent. In 2020, we launched CcHUB Syndicate, an investment vehicle designed to improve capital access for startups and bridge the funding gap in Africa’s innovation ecosystem. In 2021, we established the Creative Economy Practice to drive the growth of Africa’s creative economy by applying innovation and technology. In 2023, we further expanded our presence by opening the Co-creation HUB in Windhoek, Namibia. These expansions have been intentional in contributing to our vision to be Africa’s leading pan-African creative and innovation ecosystem enabler.Since its establishment, CcHUB has supported the development and launch of over 10,000 innovative technology companies that address social challenges across Africa in areas such as budget transparency, agtech, education, fintech, healthcare delivery, the creative economy, and sustainability.Job DescriptionJob PurposeCo-Creation Hub (CcHUB) is seeking a skilled and passionate Gender Manager to lead and support the integration of gender equality into all aspects of the organization’s work. Reporting to the Safeguarding, Gender, and Child Protection Specialist, the Gender Manager will play a pivotal role in ensuring that gender considerations are effectively mainstreamed across CcHUB’s diverse portfolio of projects and practices, including EdTech, Design for Health, Research, Startup Support, Design Lab, Community support, Admin Team, and Learning Science among all other CcHUB work. This role will also collaborate closely with the DEI Manager to ensure an intersectional approach to safeguarding and gender equity across CcHUB’s operations in Nigeria, Kenya, Rwanda, Namibia, and other areas.The Gender Manager will be responsible for providing technical support, conducting gender audits, contributing to gender-responsive proposal development, and promoting CcHUB’s thought leadership in gender mainstreaming within the tech and innovation ecosystem.Duties and ResponsibilitiesGender Mainstreaming Across CcHUB ProgramsEnsure that gender-sensitive approaches are integrated into the design, implementation, and evaluation of all CcHUB’s programs and initiatives.Collaborate with program teams to conduct gender analysis, ensuring that the specific needs and priorities of all genders are considered and addressed.Work closely with the Safeguarding, Gender, and Child Protection Specialist to align gender mainstreaming efforts with safeguarding standards, ensuring that all interventions are protective and inclusive.Support gender-sensitive monitoring and evaluation (M&E) processes to track the effectiveness of gender interventions and identify areas for improvement.Intersectionality in Gender and SafeguardingCollaborate with the DEI Manager to ensure an intersectional approach to gender and safeguarding across all CcHUB practices and units.Ensure that gender mainstreaming efforts account for the intersection of other identities, such as age, disability, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status, to address multiple and overlapping vulnerabilities.Provide training and technical support to internal teams on the intersectionality approach and how it enhances gender equity and safeguarding across CcHUB’s operations.Gender Audits and Action PlansLead the planning and execution of gender audits across CcHUB’s programs and operations to assess the level of gender sensitivity and inclusivity in existing policies and practices.Develop and implement action plans based on gender audit findings to improve gender equity across programs, operations, and internal processes.Regularly review and update gender policies and practices in collaboration with relevant stakeholders to ensure alignment with evolving gender norms, standards, and best practices.Gender-Responsive Proposal DevelopmentProvide technical support to teams in the development of gender-responsive proposals, ensuring that project designs address gender inequalities and promote women’s empowerment.Review program proposals and budgets to ensure that adequate resources are allocated for gender mainstreaming activities and gender-specific interventions.Collaborate with the Safeguarding, Gender, and Child Protection Specialist and other team members to ensure that all proposals integrate safeguarding and gender-sensitive approaches.Capacity Building and TrainingDesign and deliver gender-sensitive training and capacity-building workshops for CcHUB staff, partners, and stakeholders to strengthen their understanding and application of gender equity principles.Provide ongoing mentorship and technical guidance to program teams on gender mainstreaming strategies, ensuring that gender considerations are built into project planning and execution.Create gender-responsive toolkits, guidelines, and resources for internal and external use, helping to raise awareness and build capacity around gender issues.Thought Leadership and AdvocacyContribute to CcHUB’s growing role as a thought leader on gender mainstreaming within the tech and innovation ecosystem in Africa.Develop and disseminate case studies, articles, and other knowledge products that showcase CcHUB’s gender mainstreaming efforts and impact.Represent CcHUB in external forums, conferences, and networks focused on gender equity, innovation, and technology, sharing lessons learned and promoting best practices in gender mainstreaming.Advocate for gender-sensitive policies and practices within the broader tech and innovation ecosystem, contributing to regional and global gender equity dialogues.Partnerships and CollaborationBuild and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including government agencies, donors, civil society organizations, and private sector partners, to promote gender equity and safeguarding in all partnerships.Work closely with local and international partners to co-create gender-sensitive initiatives and ensure that CcHUB’s gender mainstreaming approach is consistent with partner expectations and global best practices.Support joint advocacy efforts and partnerships aimed at promoting gender-responsive innovation and tech solutions across Africa.QualificationsA minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in gender equity, women’s empowerment, gender mainstreaming, or a related field, with a strong focus on Africa.Demonstrated experience in designing, implementing, and evaluating gender-sensitive programs and projects, preferably within the technology, innovation, or development sectors.Proven expertise in conducting gender audits, gender analysis, and developing gender-responsive interventions and action plans.Strong understanding of intersectionality and its application in safeguarding, particularly in relation to gender, disability, race, age, and socio-economic status.Experience in capacity building and delivering training on gender equity, gender mainstreaming, and safeguarding to diverse audiences.Excellent communication and partnership-building skills, with the ability to engage effectively with internal teams, partners, donors, and stakeholders.Familiarity with the gender and safeguarding frameworks, laws, and policies in African countries, particularly Nigeria, Kenya, Rwanda, and Namibia.Skills and AttributesA degree in gender studies, social sciences, human rights, international development, or a related field.A proven track record of advancing gender equity in diverse, multicultural environments.Experience in writing gender-responsive project proposals and developing advocacy materials.Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and strategically.Commitment to gender equality, human rights, and social justice.Additional InformationPlease note this is an onsite role to be based in our office in Yaba LagosCo-creation HUB (CcHUB) is an equal opportunity employer. The Company prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.
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Location: Lagos, Lagos State
Job date: Sat, 19 Jul 2025 06:53:52 GMT
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