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

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.

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