Digital Innovation Platform Manager at FSD Africa

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• Build a network of innovation partners
• Activities/initiatives origination and design
• Activity/initiative pilot & launch
• Communicating for Impact
• Carry out any other duties or special assignments as assigned by the Management.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS – ESSENTIAL AND DESIRABLE
Qualifications and Education

• Good quality bachelor’s degree from a recognised university
• Professional qualification and relevant accreditations (Masters level from a globally respected academic institution) in a relevant field (Actuarial Sciences, Development Studies, Economics, Public Policy, Finance, or other relevant fields).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Essential Experience, Knowledge and Skills

• Minimum of 7 years’ post-graduation experience of working in a field relevant to innovation preferably in the financial industry , telecommunications industry or information technology industry across multiple countries and institutions, including in Africa.
• Excellent knowledge and conceptual understanding of the financial industry sectors and technology applications/use cases targeting financial industry .
• Track record of measuring and articulating impact measurements systems in practice; including process and framework development.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate the work of internal colleagues and oversee external suppliers and providers.