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About the Role

Your Responsibilities will include

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• Provide strategic leadership to ensure gender, youth and social inclusion are effectively integrated across all activity components at all levels throughout project implementation for the SDC U-RISE;
• Provide technical leadership for the design and implementation of gender transformative urban programming, budgets, monitoring and evaluation processes in line with the overall consortium strategy and objectives;
• Design and lead trainings/accompaniment to build the capacity and awareness for consortium staff, partners and stakeholders in gender, youth and social inclusion;
• Develop the consortium GESI strategy and action plan and support its implementation
• Initiate gender reflection, reviews and reporting in line with the Consortium corporate requirements
• Develop high-quality technical content for concept notes and proposals for knowledge products in the consortium

• Foster and build relationships with partners, networks and other government entities for the promotion of a gender and youth lens in urban programming
• Monitor the risks for youths, young women and adolescents participating in the programme and suggest mitigations actions

• In collaboration with MERL, initiate gender researches and documentation of case studies which have potential to enhance the Consortium’s GESI approach
• Work closely with the MERL team to develop appropriate Gender and Youth monitoring and evaluation indicators, tools and learning questions

• A degree in Gender Studies and/or Social Sciences from a reputable institution
• At least 5 years’ experience in gender and development from a reputable organization
• Experience in leading Influencing initiatives at local and national levels
• Working knowledge of integration of inclusion of excluded groups in development programming
• Understanding of integrated development issues and critical analysis of child rights, especially girls and young women’s
• Knowledge of strategic planning processes and theories of gender and inclusion programming
• Knowledge of development issues, trends, challenges and opportunities and implications to community development

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  Available to begin a short-term, freelance contract, for an initial trial period of 1-3 months with a possibility of extending to a longer-term engagement based on performance and organizational needs.
  
  
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  Strong familiarity with regional and hyperlocal media outlets, NYC-based philanthropy networks, nonprofit coalitions, and the local policy and advocacy landscape.
  
  
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  Proven ability to secure earned media coverage in top-tier, local, and trade outlets.
  
  
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  Strong portfolio of successful media placements, narrative campaigns, or press activations.
  
  
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  Preference for candidates based in New York City or within commuting distance of New York City.
  
  

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  Position the Foundation as a leading voice advancing women and girls in leadership and expand the Foundation’s reach and influence among key audiences and stakeholders.
  
  
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  Lead PR efforts,  including press releases and media advisories, for Amplify Her® Foundation’s October announcements including: GlassBreaker Celebration, 2025 Grant Announcement and Incubator Pilot.
  
  
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  Please note that this is a part-time role based on the successful completion of projects and deliverables.

• Develop and lead a strategic outreach program across local, national, and regional levels to identify and support women-led ventures in aquaculture, fisheries, and ocean food systems.
• Build strong, long-term relationships with key ecosystem players: startups, researchers, NGOs, corporates, and funders.
• Foster a community of WIOF program participants and support their continued growth and visibility through regular 1-1’s agreeing milestones / KPI’s to drive success
• Serve as the local connector for Hatch Blue’s Africa activities and drive regional engagement with global Hatch initiatives.

• Plan and coordinate events (workshops, roundtables, demo days) that bring together women entrepreneurs and key stakeholders in the blue economy.
• Support the design and execution of innovation studio activities on the ground, in collaboration with Hatch’s global team.
• Provide post-program support to alumni, helping them grow and scale their ventures.

• Collaborate with Hatch’s communications team to raise awareness of WIOF Africa and its impact.
• Engage media, secure press coverage, and explore local sponsorship opportunities.
• Manage content creation in collaboration with designers and media partners as needed.

• Maintain records of community engagement and stakeholder relationships.
• Prepare regular progress updates and reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate with local service providers for logistics, printing, design, and venue arrangements.
• Handle light office administration and be the go-to regional contact for the program.

• At least 2+ years of experience in community management, program coordination, or entrepreneurship.
• Self-starter with a track record of independently driving projects and community initiatives.
• Ideally has founded or played a key role in building a startup, social enterprise, or community-based business.
• Strong knowledge of Africa’s aquaculture and/or fisheries ecosystem and relevant networks.
• Passionate about gender equity, sustainability, and entrepreneurship.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Experience managing events and engaging stakeholders at all levels.
• Fluent in English; knowledge of French, Portuguese, or other regional languages is a plus.
• Willingness to travel within Africa and occasionally internationally.