Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Specialist

Role Overview

CoCreation HUB (CcHUB) is seeking a highly skilled Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Manager to lead and implement DEI strategies across the organisations operations in Nigeria Kenya Rwanda Namibia and other African countries where CcHUB operates. Reporting to the Safeguarding Gender and Child Protection Specialist the DEI Manager will work collaboratively with the Gender Manager and other teams to ensure that an intersectional safeguarding approach is embedded in all DEI initiatives. The DEI Manager will be responsible for ensuring that CcHUBs practices and departments are inclusive equitable and culturally sensitive while also driving innovation and thought leadership in DEI across the tech and innovation ecosystem.

This role will provide technical support for inclusive proposal development conduct gender and diversity audits and act on key findings to foster a more inclusive environment across CcHUBs programmes and human resources interventions. The DEI Manager will also contribute to building CcHUBs reputation as a leader in DEI within the tech and innovation space while supporting the organisations growth and commitment to an inclusive and equitable workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities

1. DEI Strategy Development and Implementation

• Develop lead and manage the implementation of a comprehensive Diversity Equity and Inclusion strategy that reflects the needs of CcHUBs diverse stakeholders across Nigeria Kenya Rwanda Namibia and other regions.

• Work closely with the Safeguarding Gender and Child Protection Specialist and Gender Manager to ensure an intersectional approach to DEI integrating safeguarding principles into all DEI initiatives.

• Develop clear DEI objectives KPIs and action plans that align with CcHUBs mission and vision and work with internal teams to drive progress.

2. Intersectionality in Safeguarding and DEI Integration

• Ensure that an intersectional approach is embedded in all DEI efforts recognising how various aspects of identitysuch as gender race ability socioeconomic status and ageinteract to shape experiences of inequality and discrimination.

• Lead initiatives to ensure CcHUBs programmes and operations (including EdTech Design for Health Research Startup Support Higher Education Innovation Design Lab and Learning Science) and support teams (such as Admin Community Support People and Finance) are inclusive and accessible to all.

• Provide technical guidance to ensure safeguarding protocols address the diverse identities of all individuals engaged in CcHUBs work.

3. Conducting Gender and Diversity Audits

• Lead gender and diversity audits across CcHUBs operations to identify gaps challenges and areas for improvement.

• Develop action plans based on audit findings to promote equity and inclusivity in programme design staffing and stakeholder engagement.

• Monitor evaluate and report regularly on the implementation and outcomes of audit recommendations.

4. Technical Support and Inclusive Proposal Development

• Provide technical input to ensure that diversity equity and inclusion are integrated into proposal development and programme design.

• Collaborate with programme teams to develop inclusive strategies and ensure alignment with DEI best practices in all funding applications.

5. Collaboration with the People and Culture Team

• Work with the People and Culture Team to embed DEI principles into human resources policies and processes including recruitment onboarding performance management and career progression.

• Support the implementation of inclusive hiring practices and promote diverse representation across all organisational levels.

• Foster a workplace culture where all staff feel valued respected and supported in their development.

6. Training and Capacity Building

• Design and deliver DEI and safeguarding training for staff partners and stakeholders across CcHUBs operations.

• Build internal capacity to strengthen understanding and application of DEI principles especially their intersections with safeguarding and gender equality.

• Develop toolkits resources and learning materials on topics such as unconscious bias inclusive leadership and equitable decisionmaking.

7. DEI Thought Leadership

• Position CcHUB as a thought leader in DEI within Africas tech and innovation ecosystem.

• Lead or contribute to DEIrelated research publications and speaking engagements that elevate CcHUBs voice in the sector.

• Collaborate with external partners and networks to remain current on global DEI trends and incorporate innovative approaches into CcHUBs work.

8. Monitoring Evaluation and Reporting

• Develop and maintain a robust DEI monitoring and evaluation framework to track progress measure impact and inform continuous improvement.

• Prepare regular DEI reports highlighting achievements challenges and strategic recommendations for senior leadership and stakeholders.

• Ensure collection and disaggregation of relevant DEI data to support informed decisionmaking and programme refinement.

Qualifications :

 Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 57 years of experience in diversity equity inclusion safeguarding or related fields preferably in international development tech or social innovation sectors.

• Proven experience in developing and implementing DEI strategies in multicultural and complex environments ideally within Africa.

• A strong understanding of intersectionality and its application to safeguarding gender equity and child protection is desirable.

• Experience conducting gender and diversity audits and translating findings into actionable strategies.

• Excellent communication and facilitation skills with the ability to lead trainings workshops and capacitybuilding initiatives on DEI and safeguarding.

• Demonstrated ability to build effective partnerships with internal teams external stakeholders and diverse communities.

• Experience in proposal development and providing technical input into program design to ensure inclusivity.

• Strong analytical monitoring and reporting skills with experience in using data to drive decisionmaking and measure impact.

• A commitment to creating equitable and inclusive spaces for all individuals particularly those from marginalized and underrepresented groups.

 Skills and Attributes

• Advanced degree in social sciences gender studies human rights or a related field.

• Experience working in African contexts with an understanding of the diverse sociopolitical and cultural dynamics in the region.

• Ability to work in a fastpaced environment and manage multiple priorities with strong attention to detail.

• Innovative and forwardthinking mindset with a passion for advancing equity and inclusion within the tech and innovation sectors.

Additional Information :

This role is fully onsite in our Lagos Nigeria office 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime