Gender Manager

CcHUB 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 to solve Africa’s systemic problems in education, public health, governance, and our other areas of 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 through the application of innovation and technology. In 2023, we further expanded our presence by opening 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 solve social challenges across Africa in areas including budget transparency, agtech, education, fintech, healthcare delivery, the creative economy, and sustainability.

The Nigeria GATEWAY Program, led by Co-creation HUB (CcHUB), is a 5-year initiative designed to support 400,000 Nigerian youth, including women, persons with disabilities (PWDs), and displaced youth to access training, resources, and gig work opportunities.

We are seeking a Gender/DEI Manager to champion the integration of gender equality, disability inclusion, and broader diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) principles across the program. The Manager will ensure that interventions are inclusive, equitable, and responsive to the unique barriers faced by marginalized groups.

The Gender/DEI Manager will provide technical leadership on gender and inclusion strategies, oversee gender/disability audits, and support the design, implementation, and evaluation of interventions that close participation gaps. The role will also strengthen staff, partner, and stakeholder capacity to adopt inclusive approaches, ensuring the GATEWAY Program achieves measurable impact for women, PWDs, and other underrepresented groups in Nigeria’s digital gig economy.

Key Responsibilities

1. Gender & DEI Mainstreaming

• Integrate gender-sensitive and inclusive approaches into the design, delivery, and evaluation of all program components.

• Conduct gender, disability, and inclusion analysis to identify barriers and design responsive interventions.

• Ensure that training, voucher systems, digital tools, and gig-matching mechanisms are inclusive and accessible.

• Support M&E teams to integrate gender/DEI-sensitive indicators and track participation and outcomes for women, PWDs, and displaced youth.

2. Inclusion Audits and Action Planning

• Lead gender and inclusion audits across program operations, training providers, partner hubs and gig platform partnerships.

• Develop and monitor action plans to address gaps in participation, accessibility, and equity.

• Regularly update program policies and processes to reflect evolving gender/DEI best practices and Nigerian regulatory standards.

3. Report Development and Resource Mobilization

• Provide input on donor reports to ensure gender/DEI responsiveness.

• Support budget reviews to ensure resources are adequately allocated for gender-sensitive and inclusive interventions.

4. Capacity Building and Training

• Design and deliver training sessions for staff, partners, training providers, and gig platforms on gender equity, disability inclusion, and DEI practices.

• Develop toolkits, guidelines, and resources for internal and external stakeholders.

• Mentor and provide technical guidance to program teams to strengthen DEI integration into daily operations.

5. Thought Leadership and Advocacy

• Position the GATEWAY Program as a leader in inclusive digital workforce development in Africa.

• Document and share case studies, lessons, and success stories on gender and inclusion impact.

• Represent the program at forums on gender equity, inclusion, and the future of work.

• Advocate for inclusive workforce policies with gig platforms, government, and industry stakeholders.

6. Partnerships and Collaboration

• Build partnerships with organizations focused on gender equity, disability rights, and youth inclusion.

• Work with government, civil society, and private sector stakeholders to co-create inclusive interventions.

• Support joint advocacy and collaborative efforts to promote equitable access to gig work opportunities in Nigeria.

Key Performance Indicators

•  Participation & Access
•  Inclusive Program Design
•  Capacity Building & Training
•  Thought Leadership & Advocacy
•  Monitoring & Accountability

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in gender mainstreaming, disability inclusion, DEI programming, or social inclusion within development, workforce, or innovation ecosystems.

• Technical Expertise: Strong background in gender and inclusion analysis, inclusive program design, and monitoring.

• Intersectionality: Solid understanding of how gender, disability, age, and socio-economic status intersect in creating barriers to opportunity.

• Capacity Building: Demonstrated experience delivering training and technical support on gender and inclusion to diverse audiences.

• Communication & Advocacy: Excellent writing, facilitation, and advocacy skills with proven ability to engage government, civil society, donors, and private sector stakeholders.

• Policy & Context: Familiarity with Nigerian (and African) gender, disability, and inclusion frameworks, policies, and legal standards.

• Education: Degree in Gender Studies, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Human Rights, Disability Studies, or related field. A Master’s degree is an added advantage.

Please note this is an onsite role in Lagos, Nigeria.

Co-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.

Co-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.