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Digital Financial Services Policy Specialist

Location: Remote
Compensation: To Be Discussed
Reviewed: Mon, Sep 07, 2026
This job expires in: 25 days

Job Summary

To enhance digital financial inclusion across East and Southern Africa, the part-time Digital Financial Services Policy Specialist will provide advisory support for regulatory frameworks, engage with financial authorities, and champion policy reforms focused on Open Finance and women's digital financial inclusion while working remotely.

Key responsibilities
  • Conduct in-depth reviews of Digital Finance Services (DFS) legal and regulatory frameworks in targeted countries
  • Identify regulatory gaps and propose amendments based on international best practices
  • Provide strategic and technical advice to UNCDF teams and support the development of regulatory deliverables
Required qualifications
  • An advanced university degree (Master's) in Economics, Finance, Public Policy, or related field, or a Bachelor's degree with additional qualifying experience
  • A minimum of seven years of relevant work experience in digital financial services
  • Extensive experience in policy advisory roles within the digital finance sector
  • Proven engagement with regulatory authorities and financial stakeholders
  • Fluency in English is required

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