Consultant Talent Management at MasterCard

THE OPPORTUNITY

Reporting to the Director of Talent, the Consultant Talent Development, on a full time basis will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing the learning and development strategies and initiatives that align with the Foundation’s goals and mission. They will also plays a pivotal role in supporting the Foundation's mission-driven work by empowering staff and partners with the knowledge and skills needed to drive impact effectively while building the Foundations capacity and capabilities to adapt to change.

WAYS YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE

• Conceptualize and design the talent development vision and framework including programs and policies to build organizational capacity. 
• Collaborate with senior leadership to identify organizational capabilities and learning needs and establish priorities for capacity building.
• Lead the design and delivery of the learning and leadership development framework. 
• Co-create design and lead implementation of leadership and functional academies and learning solutions that address emerging and future needs of the Foundation. 
• Co-create and drive the implementation of initiatives to enhance capabilities of the senior management teams.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and make continuous improvements.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to design and develop training curricula and materials to support Foundation academies.
• Lead the implementation of learning management systems and impactful learning solutions/experiences.
• Oversee the Foundation’s Scholars Fellow Program. 
• Lead the identification of emerging leaders within the Foundation and implement leadership development programs to nurture and prepare future leaders.
• Explore and implement cutting-edge learning technologies and platforms to enhance learning experiences.
• Manage and curate a library of learning resources and materials for easy access by staff, grantees, and partners.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with external organizations, experts, and training providers to leverage external resources and expertise.
• Develop and implement metrics and key performance indicators to assess the impact of learning and development programs.
• Regularly scan the external markets for new trainings that may be valuable for the Foundation’s workforce.
• Regularly report on the progress and effectiveness of these initiatives to senior leadership.
• Manage the learning and development budget, ensuring cost-effective and efficient use of resources.

WHO YOU ARE

• Possess minimum of fifteen (15) years overall experience with at least five (5) years being at management level. 
• Have minimum 10 years experience leading and managing teams with proven ability to motivate and energize others. 
• Master’s degree in organizational development, Psychology, Human Resources or related field.
• Progressive HR experience serving in strategically focused roles.  
• Senior level experience including leading and directing Global Talent Development programs with a special focus on Africa.   
• Relevant professional qualification.
• Member of a relevant professional body.