Job Description

AfricaNenda is looking for a Technical Payment Specialist to join their innovative team who are making a significant impact in the reduction of financial exclusion in Africa. The Technical Payment Specialist will need to have strong expertise in the technological aspects of national and regional payment systems, design, deployment and regulation of Instant and Inclusive interoperable payment systems, an understanding or working knowledge of ISO20022, capacity building of digital financial service providers on integration requirements and participation rules, regulation around fintech innovation and open APIs. The Specialist will also have strong market development skills and will be required to engage key stakeholders on a pipeline of new projects, leveraging their network and understanding of specific key national markets in North Africa. The successful candidate will work closely with AMF (Arab Monetary Fund) and other Organizations involved in the promotion of digital payments and financial inclusion in North Africa. They will be required to travel frequently and extensively within North Africa and other parts of the continent, supporting the development of Inclusive Instant Paymen Systems (IIPS). Under the direct supervision of the Regional Director West and Central Africa, the Technical Payment Specialist will be responsible for the following: