6 Job Positions at Mastercard Foundation: (Deadline 14, 15 March 2022)

6 Job Positions at Mastercard Foundation: (Deadline 14, 15 March 2022)

Finance Operations Lead at Mastercard Foundation: (Deadline 14 March 2022)

ABOUT MASTERCARD FOUNDATION

Mastercard Foundation seeks a world where everyone has the opportunity to learn and prosper. Through its Young Africa Works strategy and Canadian EleV program, the Foundation works with partners to ensure that millions of young people, especially young women, access quality education, financial services, and dignified work. Mastercard Foundation was established in 2006 through the generosity of Mastercard when it became a public company. The Foundation is independent with its own Board of Directors and CEO.

THE WORK AT THE FOUNDATION

We have entered a very exciting time at the Foundation as we scale up our operations across Africa to realize our Young Africa Works strategy. Our role at the Mastercard Foundation is to be a catalyst. Our Young Africa Works strategy focuses on working with others to spur systemic change so young people have the opportunity to find work that is dignified and fulfilling.

The Foundation has opened offices in Rwanda, Kenya, Ghana, Senegal, Ethiopia, Nigeria, and Uganda, building a broader leadership presence in Africa to develop specific strategies that support youth employment.  Within a country, we work with governments, the private sector, educators, young people, and other funders to improve the quality of education and vocational training, prepare young people for the work force, expand access to financial services for entrepreneurs and small businesses, and connect job seekers to dignified and fulfilling work.

We are ambitious and driven. Our values transcend and rise above everything else as our guide. We encourage you to bring your bold ideas, curiosity, and expertise to your work. We laugh at ourselves and with each other. We are a team. Our journey together makes our impact even more meaningful.

UNDERSTANDING CANADA PROGRAMS AT THE FOUNDATION

The Foundation has begun working within Canada in partnership with Indigenous communities and post-secondary institutions to listen, learn, and best understand how we can act in meaningful ways. The EleV strategy was co-created with Indigenous communities, young people, and partners to enable 30,000 Indigenous youth to complete their education and transition to dignified work aligned with their values and aspirations.

As reflected in Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action, education is a key driver of improved socio-economic well-being. Through building partnerships with Indigenous communities, we look to expand our initiative ultimately helping to support a generation of transformative Indigenous young leaders who will be change agents within their communities. We believe that by setting a bold target, we will encourage engagement across sectors and create momentum that will elevate the strengths and opportunities of Indigenous youth. In keeping with our approach, Indigenous communities and young people will be the drivers of this transformation. The program will promote innovations to address longer-term systemic change to achieve economic prosperity and social well-being within Indigenous communities.

The EleV team oversees current and emerging partnerships related to Indigenous education. Consistent with our overall vision and Youth Africa Works strategy, we will share learnings and opportunities to connect across the work of the Foundation. While operating in distinct contexts, the centrality of youth voice and vision, affirmation of culture and identity, and priority to enhance community capacity for self-determination are common threads upon which our work is strengthened and reinforced.

If you are an experienced Finance Operations professional looking to increase your impact, read on!

THE OPPORTUNITY

Reporting to the Head of Finance & Accounting, Africa, the role will lead the delivery of operational excellence of Finance and Accounting work in support of the Foundation’s programmatic work. The incumbent leads overall planning, transformational programs and effectiveness of F&A strategic and operational work. The role leads continuous improvement of financial tools, systems, and processes that will effectively scale with the Foundation’s growth.

The successful candidate will be based in any of our Africa hubs; Rwanda, Ethiopia, Uganda, Kenya, Senegal, Ghana and Nigeria

WAYS YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE 

• Lead the design, seek approvals and drive implementation of the Finance transformation projects and partner the Strategy and planning function in their transformation programs to deliver a strengthened organization capability.
• Determine and align the full scope of Finance transformation activities/roadmap that support both the F&A team, Programs and overall organizational strategic direction.
• Expertly advise finance and senior leadership, provide integration across functions and propose solutions for execution of roadmap activities including what should be done, who should do it and how it should be done.
• Cultivate strong, positive and collaborative relationships with leadership and staff at all levels across all functions to ensure credibility, buy-in and understanding of the transformational activities.
• Engage Finance and Cross-functional leadership to ensure that all transformation roadmaps are achieved and provide advanced interventional guidance when required.
• Work closely with Operations colleagues to develop system roadmaps, select automation tools and coordinate implementation and improvement.
• Lead the design of optimum future-state processes and policies leveraging automated, cloud-based capabilities.
• Understand risk management and control frameworks to ensure the finance transformational activities are conducted within these and organizational policies and procedures.
• Manage the global F&A planning activities including coordinating regional and program submissions, consolidation of management reporting data and presentation outputs.
• Manage the reporting of performance to plans including the integration of both historical F&A performance with forward looking operational forecasts. Create insight, exception driven and future focused financial outputs.
• Partner with the Director F&A to build up business cases, run due diligence processes and analytics to support strategic initiatives.
• Partner with the DoF&A and FLT to support the development of Program Finance strategic plan.
• Manage resources and capabilities planning to support the FLT and programs to ensure delivery of strategies and ensure alignment with Program/Finance growth.
• Translating regional plans into tangible workplan(s) including the identification of resourcing requirements to support delivery & ensure completion of deliverables as per approved Workplans.
• Lead F&A ways of working; Finance strategic alignment, planning, coordination, performance (against strategic KPIs) monitoring, norms, routines processes management and reporting.
• Identify projects, prioritize and lead all project management work to ensure implementation.
• Monitor information flow, act as a gatekeeper, ensuring a Director’s involvement in a project or decision-making process at the right moment.
• Liaise with the Director on key management issues and factors blocking operational effectiveness including decision-making and help drive closure to ensure overall productivity.
• Lead the planning and execution of Program Finance governance including, committee meetings, workshops and other regional convenings.
• Lead cross collaboration & integration – linking activities across Functions.
• Partner with other functions across the Foundation to prepare and keep updated a short-term and long-term strategic roadmap for the finance function, allowing the finance team to plan in advance for resourcing and other needs.
• Manage the agenda for key cross-function meetings, including core team meetings and off-sites, and ensure communication and coordination between teams is as efficient as possible.
• Build strong relationships with other key Operations leads across the foundation to ensure alignment and cohesion of the various projects and implementation.

WHO YOU ARE

• Bachelor’s degree, MBA strongly preferred
• 10+ years of prior experience in strategy, management consulting, or finance, 4+ years in Mid-level Senior Management experience.
• Experience in Transformation programs and Projects at a regional/global scale an added advantage.
• Creativity in solving problems and generating innovative solutions.
• Strong Project Management skills and experience: ability to drive multiple high-profile projects, effective leverage all resources to drive results (Sigma six green/black belt added advantage).
• Well-honed written, verbal and creative communication skills, including ability to translate insight into content, create slide or written presentations, create overall communication plans.
• Broad Knowledge of financial analysis and reporting techniques; human resources and risk management planning; and/or accounting and payroll.
• Broad knowledge of processes, protocols and procedures with a focus on Finance.
• Strong collaborator and relationship builder who can establish trust, respect, and credibility to co-create solutions across a range of stakeholders.
• A highly analytical problem-solver and critical thinker who can define root cause, evaluate alternatives, and find solutions effectively.
• Comfortable with uncertainty and possess the flexibility to co-create with dynamic, cross-functional teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Possess professional maturity, sensitivity with different cultures, and impeccable integrity.
• Focus on execution and attention to detail.
• Experience in coordinating diverse programs and functions for a very diverse department.
• Flexible, adaptable, and able to execute a range of job duties and changing priorities.
• Possess excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills with the ability to articulate information to a variety of constituents across cultures.
• Possess professional maturity, sensitivity with different cultures, and impeccable integrity that exemplify the Foundation’s values.
• Demonstrate a commitment to Mastercard Foundation’s values and vision.

Deadline for Applications is March 15, 2022.

CLICK HERE TO READ MORE AND APPLY

 

Program Lead, Agriculture at Mastercard Foundation: (Deadline 15 March 2022)

ABOUT MASTERCARD FOUNDATION

Mastercard Foundation seeks a world where everyone has the opportunity to learn and prosper. Through its Young Africa Works strategy and Canadian EleV program, the Foundation works with partners to ensure that millions of young people, especially young women, access quality education, financial services, and dignified work. Mastercard Foundation was established in 2006 through the generosity of Mastercard when it became a public company. The Foundation is independent with its own Board of Directors and CEO.

THE WORK AT THE FOUNDATION

We have entered a very exciting time at the Foundation as we scale up our operations across Africa to realize our Young Africa Works strategy. Our role at the Mastercard Foundation is to be a catalyst. Our Young Africa Works strategy focuses on working with others to spur systemic change so young people have the opportunity to find work that is dignified and fulfilling.

The Foundation has opened offices in Rwanda, Kenya, Ghana, Senegal, Ethiopia, Nigeria, and Uganda, building a broader leadership presence in Africa to develop specific strategies that support youth employment.  Within a country, we work with governments, the private sector, educators, young people, and other funders to improve the quality of education and vocational training, prepare young people for the work force, expand access to financial services for entrepreneurs and small businesses, and connect job seekers to dignified and fulfilling work.

We are ambitious and driven. Our values transcend and rise above everything else as our guide. We encourage you to bring your bold ideas, curiosity, and expertise to your work. We laugh at ourselves and with each other. We are a team. Our journey together makes our impact even more meaningful.

UNDERSTANDING CANADA PROGRAMS AT THE FOUNDATION

The Foundation has begun working within Canada in partnership with Indigenous communities and post-secondary institutions to listen, learn, and best understand how we can act in meaningful ways. The EleV strategy was co-created with Indigenous communities, young people, and partners to enable 30,000 Indigenous youth to complete their education and transition to dignified work aligned with their values and aspirations.

As reflected in Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action, education is a key driver of improved socio-economic well-being. Through building partnerships with Indigenous communities, we look to expand our initiative ultimately helping to support a generation of transformative Indigenous young leaders who will be change agents within their communities. We believe that by setting a bold target, we will encourage engagement across sectors and create momentum that will elevate the strengths and opportunities of Indigenous youth. In keeping with our approach, Indigenous communities and young people will be the drivers of this transformation. The program will promote innovations to address longer-term systemic change to achieve economic prosperity and social well-being within Indigenous communities.

The EleV team oversees current and emerging partnerships related to Indigenous education. Consistent with our overall vision and Youth Africa Works strategy, we will share learnings and opportunities to connect across the work of the Foundation. While operating in distinct contexts, the centrality of youth voice and vision, affirmation of culture and identity, and priority to enhance community capacity for self-determination are common threads upon which our work is strengthened and reinforced.

If you are an experienced program lead, agriculture professional looking to increase your impact, read on!

THE OPPORTUNITY

Reporting to the Country Head, the Program Lead, Agriculture will be responsible for a portfolio of agriculture and Agri-processing programs that provide solutions to address the constraints preventing agricultural systems from functioning effectively and focused on the Foundation’s Young Africa Works priorities and commitment to enable dignified and fulfilling work for young women and young people in general. She/he will provide expertise and interact effectively with senior levels of partner organizations and ecosystem stakeholders to advance the development and delivery of the Foundation’s country strategy.

WAYS YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE 

• Lead the origination and design of interventions across the agricultural space and related value chains.
• Engage with mandated institutions, private sector/industry stakeholders and young people to co-create opportunities linking/ enabling young people access to dignified and fulfilling work.
• Integrate impact considerations to ensure the needs of young women and young people in general are addressed within the program design.
• Work collaboratively with Country Program team in development of strategies relevant to Young Africa Works in Rwanda and their interlinkages to agricultural, agri-business and agri-finance programs.
• Lead implementation of portfolio of partnerships in the agricultural space and related value chains.
• Extract, capture and communicate details to elaborate progress and learnings from programs to colleagues and the wider development community.
• Collaborate with Country Program team to leverage synergistic opportunities to enhance Impact/outcomes of Young Africa Works programs.
• Represent the Foundation’s interest in programing governance activities, such as investment committees, advisory committees, or other stakeholders to provide oversight or elevate and leverage learnings.
• Working closely with implementation partners and beneficiaries to contribute towards systematic learning and reflection processes to enable for continuous adaptive management of the program.
• Partner and guide implementation partner in identifying and overcoming barriers to team effectiveness by sharing knowledge and learnings while offering insights and possible solutions to issues and/or program challenges.
• Provide perspective and expertise on emerging issues and trends in the agricultural, agribusiness and Agri-finance sector, including climate change in Rwanda.
• Identify challenges and opportunities facing MSMEs in Rwanda that can be unlocked through education, labour and financial systems to drive job growth.
• Stay on top of developments in the MSME and financing space in Rwanda – new concepts, key partner, new information being generated, policy movements, important upcoming events, etc.
• Lead matrixed/cross functional team in myriad of activities related to co-design and implementation phase.
• Supervise colleagues and/or junior staff experts by providing timely coaching and support necessary for success and growth.
• Identify and help overcome challenges and other barriers to team effectiveness.
• Build relationships with partner organizations, communities of practice, and global stakeholders.
• Represent the Foundation and collaborate with key internal and external audiences.

WHO YOU ARE

• Master’s degree or equivalent experience in Finance, Business, Agricultural Economics and/or Financial Inclusion.
• Minimum ten (10) years of relevant experience in agricultural companies, agribusiness, agri-finance and agriculture value chains is required with special focus in Rwanda..
• Minimum 5 years of leadership and management experience.
• Experience working in commercial agricultural companies operational in Africa.
• Demonstrates a strong understanding of the agriculture market system and the role of system players including financial inclusion in economic growth and development and the lives and livelihood of smallholder farmers.
• Understands market and systemic challenges of the agriculture, agri-food system and agribusiness in Rwanda , the EAC and Africa and best practices for addressing them.
• Experience and understanding in a variety of value chains (cash and food crops), the small businesses and SMEs along the value chain, and supply chain / logistics in the agri-food system.
• Understanding of the role agri-food and rural SMEs can play in economic transformation and job creation for youth.
• Demonstrates a strong understanding of agricultural markets in Africa and the systemic challenges leading to stagnant growth.
• Demonstrates strong analytical skills, the ability to think strategically and contribute as a thought partner in the Foundation’s strategy development.
• Demonstrates strong budgeting skills with the ability to manage a large portfolio of assets.
• Command of quantitative and qualitative business analytics.
• Excellent project management skills, including multi-stakeholder projects.
• Possess excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills with the ability to articulate information to a variety of constituents across cultures.
• Excellent people skills, ability to coordinate technical and cross-functional teams.
• Excellent listening and interpersonal skills required.
• Bilingual English oral and written language skills preferred. Ability to speak a local language is highly preferred.
• Flexible, adaptable, and able to execute a range of job duties and changing priorities.
• Possess excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills with the ability to articulate information to a variety of constituents across cultures.
• Possess professional maturity, sensitivity with different cultures, and impeccable integrity that exemplify the Foundation’s values.
• Demonstrate a commitment to Mastercard Foundation’s values and vision.

Deadline for Applications is March 16, 2022.

CLICK HERE TO READ MORE AND APPLY

 

Program Partner, MSME at Mastercard Foundation: (Deadline 15 March 2022)

ABOUT MASTERCARD FOUNDATION

Mastercard Foundation seeks a world where everyone has the opportunity to learn and prosper. Through its Young Africa Works strategy and Canadian EleV program, the Foundation works with partners to ensure that millions of young people, especially young women, access quality education, financial services, and dignified work. Mastercard Foundation was established in 2006 through the generosity of Mastercard when it became a public company. The Foundation is independent with its own Board of Directors and CEO.

THE WORK AT THE FOUNDATION

We have entered a very exciting time at the Foundation as we scale up our operations across Africa to realize our Young Africa Works strategy. Our role at the Mastercard Foundation is to be a catalyst. Our Young Africa Works strategy focuses on working with others to spur systemic change so young people have the opportunity to find work that is dignified and fulfilling.

The Foundation has opened offices in Rwanda, Kenya, Ghana, Senegal, Ethiopia, Nigeria, and Uganda, building a broader leadership presence in Africa to develop specific strategies that support youth employment.  Within a country, we work with governments, the private sector, educators, young people, and other funders to improve the quality of education and vocational training, prepare young people for the work force, expand access to financial services for entrepreneurs and small businesses, and connect job seekers to dignified and fulfilling work.

We are ambitious and driven. Our values transcend and rise above everything else as our guide. We encourage you to bring your bold ideas, curiosity, and expertise to your work. We laugh at ourselves and with each other. We are a team. Our journey together makes our impact even more meaningful.

UNDERSTANDING CANADA PROGRAMS AT THE FOUNDATION

The Foundation has begun working within Canada in partnership with Indigenous communities and post-secondary institutions to listen, learn, and best understand how we can act in meaningful ways. The EleV strategy was co-created with Indigenous communities, young people, and partners to enable 30,000 Indigenous youth to complete their education and transition to dignified work aligned with their values and aspirations.

As reflected in Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action, education is a key driver of improved socio-economic well-being. Through building partnerships with Indigenous communities, we look to expand our initiative ultimately helping to support a generation of transformative Indigenous young leaders who will be change agents within their communities. We believe that by setting a bold target, we will encourage engagement across sectors and create momentum that will elevate the strengths and opportunities of Indigenous youth. In keeping with our approach, Indigenous communities and young people will be the drivers of this transformation. The program will promote innovations to address longer-term systemic change to achieve economic prosperity and social well-being within Indigenous communities.

The EleV team oversees current and emerging partnerships related to Indigenous education. Consistent with our overall vision and Youth Africa Works strategy, we will share learnings and opportunities to connect across the work of the Foundation. While operating in distinct contexts, the centrality of youth voice and vision, affirmation of culture and identity, and priority to enhance community capacity for self-determination are common threads upon which our work is strengthened and reinforced.

If you are an experienced MSME professional looking to increase your impact, read on!

THE OPPORTUNITY

Reporting to the Country Head, the Program Partner MSME/Finance will be responsible for engaging partners for successful program design and implementation focused on the Foundation’s commitment to enable dignified and fulfilling work for young women and young people in general. He/She will work with the Program Leads and Partners to provide technical expertise in the development of programs and interventions, help partners build a shared understanding of key issues and opportunities related to growing MSME employment in the country, and contributes to the Foundation’s country strategy.

WAYS YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE 

• Contribute to the design of MSME, Entrepreneurship and Ag. Finance and/or digital finance Strategies, .
• Ensure integration of MSME analysis during strategy development, program design, partnership development, implementation and monitoring and learning.
• Provide support in the development and implementation of programs, including co-creation of programs and due diligence of potential partners and projects.
• Contribute to the ongoing redesign of country programs.
• Manage current and future programs as appropriate; including programs in MSME, access to finance and access to markets initiatives and distill learnings for Foundation staff.
• Provide support to implementing partners to strengthen their effort in MSME support and access to finance, access to markets areas.
• Elevate MSME Finance work during design, implementation and monitoring of the country program.
• Identify needs, co-design solutions and facilitate the implementation of training and coaching programs for team and partner staff.
• Identify, document, and mobilize MSME Finance-related insight and learning from the Foundation’s current and future portfolio of work in the Country.
• Support country team and partners to feature the work of MSMEs and entrepreneurs at events, either as participants or speakers.
• Capture and document insights and learnings to ensure that we are adapting consistently to create sustainable and guided programs and approaches.
• Work with the team across various areas to achieve program strategy.
• Engage with partners/grantees to review opportunities, challenges and advances interventions through collaboration, learning, exchange and strategic partnerships.
• Develop new partnerships, including identifying and working with prospective partners to design proposals, undertaking due diligence of potential partners and projects.
• Manage, monitor and coordinate a portfolio of partners, including reviewing financial and narrative reporting from partners.
• Provide perspective and expertise on emerging issues and trends in the SME finance space, with a particular focus on Rwanda.
• Build relationships with partner organizations, communities of practice, and global stakeholders.
• Serve as a local point of contact and collaborator across a range of interested parties including partner organizations, government officials, young people, and private sector leaders on issues of common concern to leverage positive impact toward common goals.
• Represent the Foundation and collaborate with key internal and external stakeholders, as appropriate.

WHO YOU ARE

• Bachelor’s degree plus another professional qualification or equivalent experience in Finance, Business and Development Economics or another relevant qualification is required.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in business development support, financing and non-financial support to MSMEs or new enterprises is highly preferred.
• Solid expertise and ability in designing and managing relevant and appropriate fintech solutions for MSMEs in various sectors and various stages of development.
• Experience working on MSME support programs in Rwanda and knowledge of Rwandan and East African social, economic, regulatory, business and political contexts.
• Demonstrate experience in project design and management with focus on enterprise development and MSME support.
• Strong understanding of MSME segments (from early-stage startups to growth-stage SMEs) in Africa and the systemic challenges constraining their growth, with a particularly understanding of the Rwanda context.
• Understanding of the role MSMEs can play in economic transformation and job creation.
• Strong budgeting skills with the ability to manage a portfolio of commitments.
• Excellent project management skills, including multi-stakeholder projects.
• Excellent presentation and listening skills.
• Excellent prioritization and time management skills.
• Strong communication skills in English; written and spoken, and ability to communicate in a local language required. French is an asset.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
• Flexible, adaptable, and able to execute a range of job duties and changing priorities.
• Proactive, engaged and a self-starter.
• Flexible, adaptable, and able to execute a range of job duties and changing priorities.
• Possess excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills with the ability to articulate information to a variety of constituents across cultures.
• Possess professional maturity, sensitivity with different cultures, and impeccable integrity that exemplify the Foundation’s values.
• Demonstrate a commitment to Mastercard Foundation’s values and vision.

Deadline for Applications is March 15, 2022.

CLICK HERE TO READ MORE AND APPLY

 

Finance Lead at Mastercard Foundation: (Deadline 14 March 2022)

ABOUT MASTERCARD FOUNDATION

Mastercard Foundation seeks a world where everyone has the opportunity to learn and prosper. Through its Young Africa Works strategy and Canadian EleV program, the Foundation works with partners to ensure that millions of young people, especially young women, access quality education, financial services, and dignified work. Mastercard Foundation was established in 2006 through the generosity of Mastercard when it became a public company. The Foundation is independent with its own Board of Directors and CEO.

THE WORK AT THE FOUNDATION

We have entered a very exciting time at the Foundation as we scale up our operations across Africa to realize our Young Africa Works strategy. Our role at the Mastercard Foundation is to be a catalyst. Our Young Africa Works strategy focuses on working with others to spur systemic change so young people have the opportunity to find work that is dignified and fulfilling.

The Foundation has opened offices in Rwanda, Kenya, Ghana, Senegal, Ethiopia, Nigeria, and Uganda, building a broader leadership presence in Africa to develop specific strategies that support youth employment.  Within a country, we work with governments, the private sector, educators, young people, and other funders to improve the quality of education and vocational training, prepare young people for the work force, expand access to financial services for entrepreneurs and small businesses, and connect job seekers to dignified and fulfilling work.

We are ambitious and driven. Our values transcend and rise above everything else as our guide. We encourage you to bring your bold ideas, curiosity, and expertise to your work. We laugh at ourselves and with each other. We are a team. Our journey together makes our impact even more meaningful.

UNDERSTANDING CANADA PROGRAMS AT THE FOUNDATION

The Foundation has begun working within Canada in partnership with Indigenous communities and post-secondary institutions to listen, learn, and best understand how we can act in meaningful ways. The EleV strategy was co-created with Indigenous communities, young people, and partners to enable 30,000 Indigenous youth to complete their education and transition to dignified work aligned with their values and aspirations.

As reflected in Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action, education is a key driver of improved socio-economic well-being. Through building partnerships with Indigenous communities, we look to expand our initiative ultimately helping to support a generation of transformative Indigenous young leaders who will be change agents within their communities. We believe that by setting a bold target, we will encourage engagement across sectors and create momentum that will elevate the strengths and opportunities of Indigenous youth. In keeping with our approach, Indigenous communities and young people will be the drivers of this transformation. The program will promote innovations to address longer-term systemic change to achieve economic prosperity and social well-being within Indigenous communities.

The EleV team oversees current and emerging partnerships related to Indigenous education. Consistent with our overall vision and Youth Africa Works strategy, we will share learnings and opportunities to connect across the work of the Foundation. While operating in distinct contexts, the centrality of youth voice and vision, affirmation of culture and identity, and priority to enhance community capacity for self-determination are common threads upon which our work is strengthened and reinforced.

If you are an experienced finance professional looking to increase your impact, read on!

THE OPPORTUNITY

Reporting to the Head of Finance & Accounting, the Finance lead will be partnering the Programs teams in the management of the end to end Financial processes as pertains to large ($ Value or sector) and complex programs within a single territory (from Roadmap development to Deliver) to ensure that the programs are adequately funded and the funding is being utilized to deliver the intended outcomes. The role also partners the programs teams to ensure that the foundation assets are safeguarded against financial risks as well as ensuring regulatory compliance (CRA) within our programming approach as part of first line defense.

WAYS YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE

• Manage the full cycle of Finance program partner contracts, i.e. Expression of Interest (EOI), proposal, contract approval, conduct due diligence, budget reviews, program execution and monitoring, and program completion.
• Guide and train external program partners on all financial aspects of contract execution, including budgeting and reporting, due diligence, financial controls and Canadian regulatory requirements.
• Provide financial expertise and advice internally to the Foundation’s Programs team on the development and implementation of comprehensive programming strategies.
• Provide ad-hoc data and support for learning and evaluation activities, including analysis of program outputs and value-for-money.
• Maintain accurate and timely financial documentation and data, and report on contract commitments, disbursements, and cash flow projections.
• Ensure the managements grants systems is updated in a timely & Accurate manner with the correct financial information for each program.
• Ongoing monitoring & reporting on program financial performance post kick off (Deliver phase) per agreed timelines to ensure foundation resources are deployed as envisaged and there is sufficient funding & financials controls in place to support the delivery expected program outcomes as well as ensuring compliance to the CRA requirements on Books and records.
• Ensure there are adequate business controls with the programs to ensure the safeguarding of the foundation’s assets including compliance and financial reporting.
• Accountable for compliance with local and international financial regulations and requirements, e.g. Canada Revenue Agency standards, anti-money laundering and anti-terrorism laws, etc. within programs.
• Provide periodic reporting on partner finance matters as determined by the partner contracts and ensure follow up action items are closed as required.
• Troubleshooting and management of financial issues that arise during program implementation.
• Perform due diligence procedures on partners & sub-contractors (i.e. evaluating financial statements, tax returns, financial capacity, watchlist screening), identify gaps and ensure mitigations are in place to safeguard the foundation against financial and operational risks as well as ensure alignment to CRA requirements.
• Assess alignment with charity law (i.e., private benefit and charitable purpose rules) in coordination with the Legal & Compliance teams.
• Lead comprehensive program assessment processes ensuring quality control of the plans (Accountable for the quality of the Due diligence assessment that ensure risks are identified and mitigations plans are in place & are effective).
• Lead the assessment of the organization capacity together with the program finance teams especially as relate to the financials capacity of potential partners.
• Drive annual due diligence review process and updating yearly workplans with Programs teams and partners.
• Ensure programs comply with Canadian regulatory requirements (e.g., charitable purposes and private benefit), and international financial regulations (e.g. anti-money laundering and anti-terrorism laws etc), escalating to Legal and Compliance team as required.
• Lead the risk assessment of a programs together with the program teams within the various foundation frameworks to ensure the risks are correctly identified and risk mitigations are put in place and monitored to safeguard the foundation.
• Provide Financial Information & insights as pertains to program finance to support decision making.
• Provide input into the foundation financial planning & budgeting routines within the required timelines and guidance as provided by the Financial planning & Analysis team to support decision making.
• Engaging and cultivating relationships with partners to ensure good governance and partner the programs teams to enable the achievement of the intended strategic objectives/outcomes of the program.
• Any other tasks/Projects as maybe required from time to time.
• From time to time manage analysts and interns who support them in delivery of the program finance tasks; assign work and review outputs of the resources.

WHO YOU ARE

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or another relevant qualification is required.
• Minimum 6 years of progressive experience in financial roles within large and/or global organizations. Previous work in the development sector an asset.
• Strong Analytical, problem solving and good Judgement & influencing skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of Financial Internal Controls Management.
• Financials Reporting & Analysis experience including Budgeting, Financial Forecasting.
• Problem solving skills and good influencing skills.
• Fluent in English, French is an added advantage.
• Ability to Identify & Mitigate Operational, Financial and Business Risks.
• Able to generate Routine Accounting Records and Financial Reports plus determine and apply correct accounting treatments.
• Excellent communicator, (excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills) with the ability to articulate information to a variety of constituents across cultures.
• Results driven and self-disciplined, with a strong sense of team and common purpose to achieve ambitious goals.
• Flexible, adaptable, intellectually curious, and open, you are comfortable with ambiguity, receptive to new ideas and willing to learn and change.
• Able to formulate and develop a new or creative approach to a problem.
• Proficient in MS Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Flexible, adaptable, and able to execute a range of job duties and changing priorities.
• Possess excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills with the ability to articulate information to a variety of constituents across cultures.
• Possess professional maturity, sensitivity with different cultures, and impeccable integrity that exemplify the Foundation’s values.
• Demonstrate a commitment to Mastercard Foundation’s values and vision.

Deadline for Applications is March 14, 2022.

CLICK HERE TO READ MORE AND APPLY

 

Writer, Corporate Communications at Mastercard Foundation: (Deadline 15 March 2022)

ABOUT MASTERCARD FOUNDATION  

Mastercard Foundation seeks a world where everyone has the opportunity to learn and prosper. Through its Young Africa Works strategy and Canadian EleV program, the Foundation works with partners to ensure that millions of young people, especially young women, access quality education, financial services and dignified work. Mastercard Foundation was established in 2006 through the generosity of Mastercard when it became a public company. The Foundation is independent with its own Board of Directors and CEO. 

THE WORK AT THE FOUNDATION  

We have entered a very exciting time at the Foundation as we scale up our operations across Africa to realize our Young Africa Works strategy. Our role at the Mastercard Foundation is to be a catalyst. Our Young Africa Works strategy focuses on working with others to spur systemic change so young people have the opportunity to find work that is dignified and fulfilling.  

The Foundation has opened offices in Rwanda, Kenya, Ghana, Senegal, Ethiopia, Nigeria and Uganda, building a broader leadership presence in Africa to develop specific strategies that support youth employment.  Within a country, we work with governments, the private sector, educators and other funders to improve the quality of education and vocational training, prepare young people for the work force, expand access to financial services for entrepreneurs and small businesses, and connect job seekers to dignified and fulfilling work. 

We are ambitious and driven. Our values transcend and rise above everything else as our guide. We encourage you to bring your bold ideas, curiosity, and expertise to your work. We laugh at ourselves and with each other. We are a team. Our journey together makes our impact even more meaningful 

UNDERSTANDING CANADA PROGRAMS AT THE FOUNDATION 

The Foundation has begun working within Canada in partnership with Indigenous communities and post-secondary institutions to listen, learn, and best understand how we can act in meaningful ways. The EleV strategy was co-created with Indigenous communities, young people, and partners to enable 30,000 Indigenous youth to complete their education and transition to dignified work aligned with their values and aspirations.  

As reflected in Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action, education is a key driver of improved socio-economic well-being. Through building partnerships with Indigenous communities, we look to expand our initiative ultimately helping to support a generation of transformative Indigenous young leaders who will be change agents within their communities. We believe that by setting a bold target, we will encourage engagement across sectors and create momentum that will elevate the strengths and opportunities of Indigenous youth. In keeping with our approach, Indigenous communities and young people will be the drivers of this transformation. The program will promote innovations to address longer-term systemic change to achieve economic prosperity and social well-being within Indigenous communities. 

The EleV team oversees current and emerging partnerships related to Indigenous education. Consistent with our overall vision and Youth Africa Works strategy, we will share learnings and opportunities to connect across the work of the Foundation. While operating in distinct contexts, the centrality of youth voice and vision, affirmation of culture and identity, and priority to enhance community capacity for self-determination are common threads upon which our work is strengthened and reinforced. 

If you are an experienced Corporate Communications Writer professional looking to increase your impact, read on! 

THE OPPORTUNITY  

Reporting to the Lead, Corporate Communications, the Mastercard Foundation is seeking a talented Writer to develop clear, well-written content that informs, engages, and inspires internal and external stakeholders. The Partner, Corporate Communications writer will collaborate closely with a wide variety of stakeholders across the Foundation and externally to produce content that tells the story of the Foundation across multiple channels. He/she/they will work with the Head of Corporate Communications and Lead, Brand and Content to create and publish content that meets the Foundation’s guidelines and standards.  

WAYS YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE  

• Develop corporate related content, including Foundation corporate announcements, signature publications, feature articles, brand videos, corporate campaign materials, enterprise points of view, corporate content for Foundation website, etc. 
• Develop communications materials, including core Foundation presentation, fact sheet, key messages, and Q&A. 
• Update corporate communications policies on an annual basis. 
• Develop narratives, messaging, and evergreen content as needed. 
• Develop annual Mastercard report and content for annual Mastercard Sustainability report. 
• Work closely with Program Communications team to review and edit partner releases, toolkits, etc.  
• Synthesize complex material into structured, readable documentation. 
• Adhere and contribute to in-house style and branding guides.  
• Collaborate with multiple stakeholders and subject matter experts to obtain an in-depth understanding of the Foundation’s work and to ensure maximum content applicability. 
• Foster an atmosphere of collaboration and leadership within the greater content team.

WHO YOU ARE 

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Business, or another relevant field. 
• Minimum 5 – 7 years of professional experience in writing for traditional or digital agencies, in-house marketing or communications team is an asset. 
• Ability to master the Mastercard Foundation’s tone of voice and deliver content that makes complex concepts easy to understand. 
• Excellent written communication and grammatical skills. 
• Experience writing short and long form content and creating content that is accurate and engaging. 
• Ability to generate big ideas and a creative approach to storytelling.
• Experience in working with and interviewing subject matter experts and project managers. 
• Knowledge of video content development and production. 
• Knowledge and proficiency in working with communications agencies, video production houses, etc. and ability to negotiate and manage vendor contracts. 
• Resourceful and able to work with minimal guidance. 
• Ability to manage several complex projects simultaneously and deliver quality work under deadline pressure.
• A self-starter who is comfortable working in a fast -paced and high ambiguity environment. 
• Exceptional project management, collaboration, and interpersonal skills. 
• Strong sense of initiative, follow-through, and extreme attention to detail. 
• Experience working with international teams and demonstrated empathy for regional needs and preferences. 
• Proficiency in Adobe products and graphics, PPT, Excel, Microsoft, etc. 
• Flexible, adaptable, and able to execute a range of job duties and changing priorities. 
• Possess excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills with the ability to articulate information to a variety of constituents across cultures. 
• Possess professional maturity, sensitivity with different cultures, and impeccable integrity that exemplify the Foundation’s values.
• You have a commitment to Mastercard Foundation’s values and vision 

 Deadline for Applications is March 15, 2022 

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eLearning Lead at Mastercard Foundation: (Deadline 15 March 2022)

ABOUT MASTERCARD FOUNDATION

Mastercard Foundation seeks a world where everyone has the opportunity to learn and prosper. Through its Young Africa Works strategy and Canadian EleV program, the Foundation works with partners to ensure that millions of young people, especially young women, access quality education, financial services, and dignified work. Mastercard Foundation was established in 2006 through the generosity of Mastercard when it became a public company. The Foundation is independent with its own Board of Directors and CEO.

THE WORK AT THE FOUNDATION

We have entered a very exciting time at the Foundation as we scale up our operations across Africa to realize our Young Africa Works strategy. Our role at the Mastercard Foundation is to be a catalyst. Our Young Africa Works strategy focuses on working with others to spur systemic change so young people have the opportunity to find work that is dignified and fulfilling.

The Foundation has opened offices in Rwanda, Kenya, Ghana, Senegal, Ethiopia, Nigeria, and Uganda, building a broader leadership presence in Africa to develop specific strategies that support youth employment.  Within a country, we work with governments, the private sector, educators, young people, and other funders to improve the quality of education and vocational training, prepare young people for the work force, expand access to financial services for entrepreneurs and small businesses, and connect job seekers to dignified and fulfilling work.

We are ambitious and driven. Our values transcend and rise above everything else as our guide. We encourage you to bring your bold ideas, curiosity, and expertise to your work. We laugh at ourselves and with each other. We are a team. Our journey together makes our impact even more meaningful.

UNDERSTANDING CANADA PROGRAMS AT THE FOUNDATION

The Foundation has begun working within Canada in partnership with Indigenous communities and post-secondary institutions to listen, learn, and best understand how we can act in meaningful ways. The EleV strategy was co-created with Indigenous communities, young people, and partners to enable 30,000 Indigenous youth to complete their education and transition to dignified work aligned with their values and aspirations.

As reflected in Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action, education is a key driver of improved socio-economic well-being. Through building partnerships with Indigenous communities, we look to expand our initiative ultimately helping to support a generation of transformative Indigenous young leaders who will be change agents within their communities. We believe that by setting a bold target, we will encourage engagement across sectors and create momentum that will elevate the strengths and opportunities of Indigenous youth. In keeping with our approach, Indigenous communities and young people will be the drivers of this transformation. The program will promote innovations to address longer-term systemic change to achieve economic prosperity and social well-being within Indigenous communities.

The EleV team oversees current and emerging partnerships related to Indigenous education. Consistent with our overall vision and Youth Africa Works strategy, we will share learnings and opportunities to connect across the work of the Foundation. While operating in distinct contexts, the centrality of youth voice and vision, affirmation of culture and identity, and priority to enhance community capacity for self-determination are common threads upon which our work is strengthened and reinforced.

If you are an experienced eLearning professional looking to increase your impact, read on!

THE OPPORTUNITY

Reporting to the Head, Regional Centre for Innovative Teaching and Learning, The CITL’s eLearning Lead will be the resident expert on eLearning and will be responsible for leading the eLearning programs within the CITL and for supporting eLearning programs across the Foundation, starting with the Scholars Program eLearning Initiative, where the eLearning Lead will work with 10 universities to establish their own local resource centers, lead the curation and publication of eLearning content develop through the initiative and connect local EdTech companies with the universities needing assistance.

The successful candidate will be based in any of our listed offices in Africa: Ghana, Rwanda, Kenya, Nigeria

WAYS YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE

• Provide support and contribute to the ongoing definition and development of the CITL strategy.
• Provide guidance and support to eLearning strategies and projects across the Foundation.
• Maintain alignment with education needs and eLearning progress on the ground to inform the work of the CITL.
• Contribute to evolution in thinking and new approaches needed to get to scale.
• Be familiar of all the eLearning projects across the Foundation and provide support where needed.
• Implement the CITL’s commitment on the SP eLearning initiative delivery. Including, but not limited to:
  • the establishment and management of a CMS that will be used by the partner institutions to share content develop through this initiative,
  • working with partner institutions to ensure that they each have a well functioning local resource centre to support their online learning program,
  • be an expert resource to the said institutions and lead the distributed centre of excellence in partnership with the other implementing partners such as ASU and USIU.
• Stay at the top of the education needs on the continent, the technology infrastructure on the ground and the education technology trends to inform the work of the CITL.
• Provide support to partners to ensure successful implementation of programs, and that the intended impact is achieved
• Provide support to current and future programs as appropriate, including reviewing periodic narrative and financial reporting and data collection.
• Track program progress and collaborate with colleagues in Impact and Design and Learning to collect and validate data and learnings
• Collect and disseminate EdTech knowledge in Africa.
• Leverage Foundation resources to develop new or creative approaches to solve problems and inspire others on the team to do so as well.
• Engage and manage the relationship with our implementing partners and beneficiary partners.
• Engage and support country and regional teams working on eLearning projects.
• Be an expert resource to our staff and our partners.

WHO YOU ARE

• Master’s Degree, preferably in education technology/applied learning, education with relevant technology skills and experience or relevant fields is required.
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in education technology (eLearning) and/or managing online programs for academic/corporate/government institutions.
• Proven experience effectively engaging and collaborating with academic institutions, government officials, development partners, business leaders and other network influencers.
• Experience with program management and public speaking at conferences and other professional forums.
• Ability to think strategically and contribute as a thought partner in the Foundation and program strategy development.
• Ability to analyze and synthesize large volume of information.
• Sound understanding of innovation ecosystem in Africa and eLearning programming.
• Ability to implement and support the implementation of online learning program at an academic institution.
• Highly self-motivated and directed.
• Detail-oriented with a demonstrated ability to produce quality work consistently and effectively.
• Demonstrated written, presentation and spoken communication skills in English required.
• Ability to articulate information to a variety of constituents across cultures. French is highly desirable.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to be flexible and adaptable and comfortable with ambiguity and changing priorities
• Proactive, engaged and a self-starter.
• Excellent prioritization and time management skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Good organizational skills and demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Flexible, adaptable, and able to execute a range of job duties and changing priorities.
• Possess excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills with the ability to articulate information to a variety of constituents across cultures.
• Possess professional maturity, sensitivity with different cultures, and impeccable integrity that exemplify the Foundation’s values.
• Demonstrate a commitment to Mastercard Foundation’s values and vision.

Deadline for Applications is March 11, 2022.

CLICK HERE TO READ MORE AND APPLY