Education
•	Master's degree required in Public Policy, Public Administration, International Development, Development Studies, Economics, Business Administration, Management, or related fields. Background in Digital Economy, ICT Policy, or Technology Management is an advantage. PMP or equivalent certification is an advantage but not mandatory. 

Professional Experience
•	Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible experience in multi-country program coordination.
•	Demonstrated experience managing large donor-funded programs with strict compliance and reporting frameworks (e.g., Mastercard Foundation, World Bank, EU, AfDB or equivalent).
•	Demonstrated experience managing programs in African contexts (required).
•	Demonstrated experience directly engaging with multi-stakeholder environments, development partners and senior government officials.
•	Experience in digital economy, ICT, or innovation ecosystem programs is preferred but not mandatory.
•	Experience in gender-responsive programming or women's economic empowerment is an asset.

Technical Competencies
•	Strong operational skills.
•	Experience managing reporting-linked disbursement environments.
•	Strong documentation and compliance tracking skills.
•	Budget monitoring and financial coordination experience.
•	Risk identification and escalation capabilities.

Attributes 
In addition to technical qualifications, candidates must demonstrate the following behavioural attributes:
◦	Strong operational skills combined with adaptability in dynamic multi-country environments.
◦	Exceptional attention to detail and rigorous documentation management skills.
◦	High level of professionalism, ethical judgment, and confidentiality;
◦	High accountability, structured problem-solving, strong decision-making abilities and compliance orientation.
◦	Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and external stakeholders;
◦	Strong diplomatic skills, emotional intelligence; and communication skills.
◦	Structured thinker with the ability to anticipate and escalate risks appropriately.
◦	Ability to meet strict reporting timelines;
◦	Commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.

Language Requirement
•	Fluency in both English and French (written and spoken) is required.