Mastercard Foundation Recruitment

Job type: Full-time

Description

• Reporting into the Director, Organization Development & Change, the Mastercard Foundation seeks a strategic and experienced Organization Development and Change Management Consultant to support transformation efforts as the Foundation scales its impact toward 2030.
• This role will lead OD and change management initiatives that strengthen alignment with strategy, build capability, and enable teams to adopt new ways of working.
• The consultant will work closely with leaders, People and Culture, and cross-functional teams to deliver practical, people-centered solutions that support sustainable change.

Responsibilities
Ways You Can Contribute:
Change Management:

• Develop and implement change management strategies to support adoption of key initiatives.
• Lead the planning, execution, and evaluation of change plans tailored to specific functions or projects.
• Conduct impact assessments, stakeholder analysis, and business readiness reviews.
• Build leadership and team capabilities for leading and sustaining change.
• Partner with People and Culture to align change plans with learning, culture, and organizational development priorities.
• Collaborate with Communications to ensure timely and clear messaging that supports engagement.
• Track and report on progress using relevant change indicators and success metrics.
• Provide coaching and advice to senior leaders and workstream leads during major transformations.

Organization Development and Design:

• Lead full-cycle organization design projects including current state assessment, future state design, and implementation planning.
• Partner with leaders and P&C Business Partners to align organizational structures, roles, and operating models with strategy.
• Facilitate design workshops and alignment sessions that support clarity and collaboration.
• Identify capability gaps and help develop strategies to build or source critical talent.
• Create and implement organization development frameworks, templates, and tools for internal use.
• Support change enablement and communication efforts that drive successful adoption of new structures and ways of working.
• Monitor the impact of OD and design interventions and use data and feedback to guide improvements.

Requirements
Who you are:

• A senior OD and change management professional with at least 10 to 15 years of relevant experience in development, philanthropy, or a related sector.
• Experienced in leading complex change initiatives and applying structured change management methodologies such as Prosci.
• Skilled in organization design, strategic workforce planning, and operating model development.
• Adept at facilitating workshops, building consensus, and coaching senior leaders through transformation.
• Strong communicator with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders across diverse cultural contexts.
• Collaborative and consultative, with the ability to support both strategic planning and operational execution.
• Committed to the Foundation’s mission and values, with a high level of integrity and cultural sensitivity.
• Possess a professional maturity, sensitivity with different cultures, and impeccable integrity that exemplify the Foundation’s values.

Application Deadline
10th September, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should Click here to apply online

Job type: Full-time
Report to: Director, Secondary Education and TVSD Initiatives

The Opportunity

• This role is responsible for leading the Alternative Education pathways program area, focused on providing education pathways for out-of-school youth.
• This includes the expansion of the Foundation’s signature blended learning initiative, Resilience in Secondary Education (RISE) and leading the development and management of a future pipeline of alternative education programs for out-of-school youth.   ​

Responsibilities
How you can Contribute:

• Work closely with other Secondary Education and TVSD unit Heads (Girls Education, Access and Success and TVSD Initiatives) to contribute to ongoing program strategy development and evolution, as a member of the Secondary Education and TVSD Initiatives Leadership team
• Oversee and lead the expansion of the RISE initiative, collaborating closely with Mastercard Foundation Country Team education and workforce development leads, key government stakeholders and implementing organizations.
• Lead the Alternative Education Pathways team in the design and implementation of RISE initiatives in non-presence countries
• Facilitate effective cross-functional collaboration in the design and implementation of program partnerships, with a focus on impact
• Track progress, manage KPIs and ensure high-quality delivery of Alternative Education Pathways programming. Set goals and targets for the portfolio and collaborate with the Impact Team to monitor progress and ensure the achievement of program objectives
• Facilitate coordination on EdTech integration across the CITL and Secondary Education and TVSD Initiatives teams.
• Oversee learning organizations providing technical support on MERL at the continental level
• Develop and manage consultancies
• Engage and share learning with counterparts across the Education and Transitions team, identifying and capitalizing on opportunities for collaboration
• Provide ongoing guidance, advice, support and technical assistance to the Secondary Education and TVSD Initiatives team on alternative education programs, support for out of school youth, informal education and blended learning
• Advance thought leadership internally and externally on secondary level programs for out of school youth, working in close collaboration with Program Communications and the Policy and Thought Leadership teams, representing the Foundation in regional/national events
• Oversee the capture and dissemination of data and learning and ensure that insights and impact are routinely and effectively reported, and continually integrated into program design and implementation
• Cultivate and manage relationships with eco-systems actors and education stakeholders to scale impact, representing the Foundation in continental/regional/local workshops, conferences and education fora
• Track team operations expenses and support budget forecasting in collaboration with Program Finance teams
• Facilitate connections, exchange and learning across the RISE partner network, including overseeing the planning and delivery of face-to-face convenings and virtual meetings.
• Identify and recruit talent, effectively lead colleagues, ensuring high quality of work, alignment with Foundation values, access to development opportunities and a supportive and collaborative work environment

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree and a Master’s Degree in a relevant field, including education, economic development or a related social sciences field, is required
• A relevant professional qualification in program management would be an asset in this role
• Member of relevant professional bodies and networks
• Minimum of twelve (12) years overall experience, out of which at least five (5) years should be at the supervisory level
• Education sector experience, particularly in the areas of EdTech, alternative and informal education, programs targeting out-of-school youth, is highly desirable
• Experience managing a portfolio of programs across multiple countries, leading teams in the creation and building of new initiatives in a multi-cultural environment
• Extensive experience engaging with the senior leadership of development partners and education organizations, high-level government representatives and the private sector
• Experience building and managing high performing teams in a fast-paced, fluid environment
• Experience working across cultures and geographies, experience living and working in Africa is required
• Experience and sensitivity to issues of safeguarding and inclusion; experience delivering programs for women, people with disabilities, and/or refugees and displaced youth highly desirable
• Excellent leadership and supervisory skills with an established track record managing multi-location and virtual teams
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate information to a variety of constituents across cultures
• Deep knowledge and understanding of key issues, emerging trends, opportunities and critical barriers facing out of school youth in Africa
• Excellent English language skills. French language skills would be a significant asset.
• Excellent analytical skills, the ability to think strategically and to contribute to the development of the Foundation’s strategy and approach
• Ability and willingness to travel
• Excellent ability to build effective working relationships with cross-functional teams
• Flexible, adaptable, and able to execute a range of job duties and changing priorities.
• Possess professional maturity, sensitivity with different cultures, and impeccable integrity.

Application Deadline
28th August, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should Click here to apply online

Job type: Full-time

The Opportunity

• The role reports to Senior Director, Corporate Communications. The Mastercard Foundation seeks a dynamic and values-driven Director, Corporate Communications and Brand to help shape, steward, and amplify the Foundation’s voice and brand across Africa and globally.
• This role leads the integration of brand strategy, digital engagement, employee communications, and storytelling to strengthen our impact, connect with diverse audiences, and advance our mission of enabling young people, especially young women to access dignified and fulfilling work.
• You will lead a talented team, working across the Foundation to develop and deliver strategies that deepen understanding of who we are, what we do, and why it matters.
• You will ensure our communications reflect the voices of our partners and the young people we serve, while positioning the Foundation as a trusted, influential voice in development and philanthropy in Africa.
• The successful candidate will be based in any of our offices in Canada or Africa (Nigeria, Senegal, Ghana)

About the Role
Strategic Leadership:

• Develop and implement unified corporate communications and brand strategy that advances the Foundation’s mission and priorities.
• Oversee brand management, ensuring alignment with the Foundation’s values, purpose, and desired impact.
• Guide the Foundation’s digital presence—including strategy, content, and audience engagement across all channels—to build meaningful connections with key audiences.
• Lead employee communications that strengthen connection, trust, and shared purpose—helping colleagues feel informed, engaged, and inspired by the Foundation’s mission and values-led culture.

Content and Storytelling:

• Champion powerful, authentic storytelling that reflects the voices of young people, partners, and communities.
• Drive creative campaigns that inform, inspire, and influence, using digital, media, and other channels.
• Oversee content development that ensures the Foundation’s voice is consistent, clear, and compelling.
• Strategic Influence
• Use communications as a lever for influence—helping to shape conversations, elevate ideas, and catalyze change across the development ecosystem.
• Collaborate with colleagues in Thought Leadership to connect communications and influence strategies.

Team Leadership and Collaboration:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team across brand, digital, and employee communications functions.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Communications, Public Affairs, or related field.
• A strategic communications leader with at least 15 years of experience in development, philanthropy, or related fields in Africa.
• Experienced in digital strategy and audience engagement, with a deep understanding of channels, platforms, and analytics.
• Skilled in campaign design and storytelling that drives engagement and influence.
• Strong writer and editor, with a proven ability to convey complex ideas clearly and compellingly.
• Experienced in employee communications and fostering organizational engagement.
• Demonstrated experience in brand strategy and management.
• People management experience, with a collaborative, inclusive, and empowering leadership style.
• Adept at working across cultures, geographies, and diverse stakeholder groups.
• 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.

Application Deadline
27th August, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should Click here to apply online

Employment Type: Full-time

The Opportunity

• Reporting to the Director, Legal and Compliance Shared Services, the Legal Counsel will provide strategic legal support on non-charitable projects, vendor contracts, and regulatory compliance.
• This role offers the opportunity to shape compliance programs, streamline legal processes, and partner with teams across the Foundation to deliver impact.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support on non-charitable projects and transactions related to the Foundation’s operations.
• Participate in various operational projects as legal support for the Foundation.
• Proactively identify, analyze and respond to legislative developments affecting the Foundation’s operations.
• Negotiate and review vendor contracts and communicate feedback appropriately.
• Collaborate with Legal and Compliance team members in providing support to country and functional teams on operational regulatory compliance, including privacy and data protection-related regulatory compliance requirements.
• Ensure contracts are in line with the Foundation policies, procedures and strategic objectives.
• Collaborate with Legal and Compliance Team members to maintain and upgrade vendor contract templates.
• Support the continuous improvement of legal processes and procedures.
• In partnership with the business leaders and external partners co-create the design and support the implementation of compliance programs.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in law (LLB or JD) is required.
• Member in good standing of a Law Society (Bar).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working in a reputable firm or in-house position with a demonstrated record of success in Africa.
• Experience working in charitable and non-profit sectors is preferred.
• Experience working in a start-up or ‘build’ environment.
• Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills.
• Must be fluent in English.
• Ability to exercise appropriate and sound judgement and discretion in dealing with legal matters.
• Innovative and entrepreneurial; can formulate and develop new or creative approaches to problems and inspires others on the team to do so as well.
• 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.

Application Deadline
29th August, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should Click here to apply online