Job DescriptionLeads the development of the youth financial inclusion strategy of the program with a focus on addressing rural young women, persons with disability, and returnees. Lead reviews/research to identify the root causes of low access to financial services for young women in the operational areas. Leads the development of approaches, systems, and products/services to ensure access to financial services for young women and men. Works closely with financial service providers (Banks, MFI, YSLAs, SACCOs ….) to create better functioning and sustainable institutional linkages between YSLAs and MFIs, SACCOs, and banks. Work with relevant financial institutions to develop market-oriented financial services for young women, startups, existing MSES, and other actors along the selected value chains. Develop the capacity of SNV and partners field level staff and partners on the YSLA approach and linkages mechanisms between program participants and financial institutions. Identify and establish partnerships with digital technology service providers to enhance youth financial inclusionIdentify capacity gaps and develop capacity-building interventions for financial service providers to develop and implement youth-inclusive financial services. Defines and executes monitoring systems for data capturing and monitoring of youth groups and financial inclusion componentWorks with MFI and bank partners to systematize information flows and share reporting and portfolio effectiveness as it relates to the project. Supervise and coach field-level staffDocument and share lessons with staff, donors and other stakeholders in collaboration with the MEAL advisorRepresent the project/SNV in different forums to share results/lessons to influence policies and practicesQualificationsBasic Qualifications:Master's degree in finance and banking, economics and related fields with at least 10 years of direct experience in the finance sectorExperience in financial inclusion of youth, women and other marginalized groupsKnowledge of Ethiopia's financial sector landscape and strong network among stakeholders in the finance sectorExperience in microenterprise development, in informal and formal saving and lending methodologies; in public and private sector development. Experience in market system development approach is preferableExperience in gender programmingExperience and knowledge in digital technologiesHow to Apply?If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile, we invite you to apply by uploading yourCV and a letter of motivation before/on January 11th,2025.Please submit your application only via Smart Recruiters. All information will be kept in the strictest confidentiality.If your experience and skills match the position's requirements, we will contact you to advise on the next steps in the recruitment process.