Job Openings at MasterCard

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 a communication specialist ready to build something new and increase your impact, read on!

The Opportunity

• As the Lead of Program Communications, you will work as an integral part of the country team giving support to the Country Head and her/his team
• Collaboration with our partners’ communications point persons to ensure alignment in all related communications, agency and brand management is an integral part of the role.
• This position will have technical oversight from the Head of Program Communications.

Ways You Can Contribute

• Work with the country program team to develop and strengthen innovative communications models and channels, including the use of both traditional and new, emerging methods, to engage in more impactful ways with and within a range of constituencies.
• Develop country program communications portfolio and ensure effective implementation in support of program objectives. This includes effective deployment of social media and other digital tools to reach a range of audiences. Work closely with agencies and consultants.
• Contribute to reputation and brand positioning for the portfolio. Work closely with country colleagues and Head of Program Communications to frame findings and insights from country programs into information that is consumed by decision-makers in Africa. This also includes the engagement of the in country subject matter experts in relevant and high-impact forums to advance the Foundation’s Young Africa Works strategy.
• Cultivate relationships with top journalists, bloggers, and other media influential in the country. Work with youth ambassadors to elevate voices and views of young people.
• Craft messages and program communications strategies that are thoughtful and positioned to reach priority audiences including governments, private sector, other funders, and youth.
• Improve the quality of communications through the development of new skills and tools and enable adoption of innovative communications methods with the goal of improving execution.
• Develop and manage country budget for program communications portfolio.
• Align with a culture of high performance, willingness to learn, perpetual curiosity, and results orientation.
• Liaise closely with Lead, Internal Communications, People & Culture, and other internal stakeholders & consultants to grow 'Oneness' in the Foundation.
• Develop and implement internal communication strategies, plans and materials to communicate the Mastercard Foundation’s messages, stories, strategies and issues to employees and internal stakeholders.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Other duties as required by business needs.

Who You Are

• You have a Degree in Communications and/or a related field
• You have at least 8 years relevant experience in communications working in advertising, news agencies, public relations, current affairs and in particular development programs
• Have a strong network and can work easily with media
• Have a demonstrated ability to lead successful communications campaigns with a focus on development and human stories using both mainstream and social media
• A compelling storyteller with demonstrated ability to frame compelling content for various audiences
• You have demonstrated experience on brand positioning and management
• Demonstrated extensive and professional use of social media (Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram among others)
• Proven and demonstrable capacity to develop a vast follower and friend base within the social media;
• Direct experience working with digital, print, radio, and television journalists
• Proven ability to edit materials and review/adapt them to fast changing situations, exercising, and promoting creative thinking;
• A confident communicator with excellent interpersonal, analytical, presentation and editorial digital skills;
• Outstanding social and intercultural skills and proven ability to multitask and work to deadlines, sometimes under pressure.
• 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.

go to method of application »

All About the Role

• Make an Impact as an Associate Managing Consultant, Advisors Deploy Program Management
• Advisors Deploy Program Management is an execution-oriented client facing competency that applies proven, accredited change skills and domain experience to partner with clients and help them drive measurable value by:
  • Delivering new products and strategies to market smoothly and efficiently.
  • Successfully implementing complex technology assets and delivering the most challenging transformation programs to create the new business as usual.
  • Strengthening client’s internal skills, knowledge and experience in critical areas.
  • Transforming client processes and optimizing their management practices
• Deploy is a new suite of consulting solutions designed to respond to fast evolving customer needs for execution support, with a dual mission: deployment and value realization over the entire lifetime of major assets.
• Value realization is a complex task, and with Deploy we can de-risk the entire client/asset journey, from implementation to adoption, usage, and product evolution. This is done through a set of new capabilities focused on expert execution support, that we are bringing in to complement the traditional Advisors areas of strength.
• As an Associate Managing Consultant you will manage multiple projects within a portfolio providing efficient and effective coordination of a complex range of activities by clearly defining project team and stakeholder roles and responsibilities that are aligned with the delivery of the expected benefits. You will also ensure effective identification of risks and pro-active solutioning to mitigate risks and impact on timelines.

All About Your Education & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent qualification. Advanced degree or MBA preferred.
• Professional accreditation such as Project Management Professional (PMP) desirable.
• Fluent local office language and English required, other languages desirable.
• Exposure specifically in payments and / or retail banking or merchants preferred.
• Comfortable with significant client interaction and interest in building relationships.
• Advanced Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills required, knowledge of Project Management tools preferred.
• Willingness to travel.

All About You:

• Experience in delivery of large, complex projects / programs of diverse size in a cross-functional, multicultural environment.
• Formally trained in a range of project management and change management methodologies and techniques; accredited in one or more recognized PM/PMO/ Change/Service management methodologies is an advantage.
• Able to plan and manage a multi-workstream program from inception to delivery providing support, direction and / or technical expertise to the project team across multiple disciplines and geographies.
• Develop strong presence in the client organization extending beyond the immediate boundaries of the program.
• Bring interesting & relevant industry perspectives, insights and ideas to key stakeholders in the client organization.
• Strong interpersonal communication and presentation skills. Able to define scope, timelines and budgets in a clear, concise language in writing and verbally. Able to report on issues, risks, progress, timelines etc. accurately and summarize effectively offering analysis, options and credible solutions.
• Able to handle multiple priorities, work independently, think laterally and manage multiple issues under the pressure of conflicting constraints and limited resources. Perform and articulate cost / benefit / risk analysis.
• Able to lead, motivate and develop a team of professionals

go to method of application »

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.

The Opportunity

• Reporting to the Regional Head of Finance & Accounting, the role will support the Programs teams and partners to oversee all financial aspects of program partnerships including due-diligence, budgeting, controls, contracting, financial reporting and analysis.
• The role will also act as the primary Finance contact for Program teams in-country.

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.
• 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 program financial performance post kick off (Deliver phase) to ensure foundation resources are deployed as envisaged and there are sufficient funding & financials controls in place to support the delivery expected program outcomes.
• Ensure there are adequate business controls with the programs to ensure the safeguarding of the foundation’s assets.
• Accountable for compliance with local and international financial regulations and requirements.
• Provide periodic reporting on partner finance matters as determined by the partner contracts and ensure follow up actions’ items are closed as required.
• Troubleshooting and management of financial issues that arise during program implementation.
• Lead comprehensive program assessment processes ensuring quality control of the plans (Accountable for the quality of the Due diligence assessment).
• Lead the assessment of the organization capacity assessments 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.
• Perform due diligence procedures on partners (i.e. evaluating financial statements, financial capacity, watchlist screening).
• Ensure programs comply with local regulatory requirements.
• 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.
• 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.
• Any other tasks/Projects as maybe required from time to time.
• Identify opportunities to improve and standardize processes within Finance.

Who You Are

• Bachelor's Degree or full accounting qualification is required
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in financial roles within large and/or global organizations. Exposure to different cultures and work environment specially francophone areas.
• Strong Analytical skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Project Management Competence.
• 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 and French.
• Able 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.

Application Closing Date
1st March, 2022.