{"id":77949,"date":"2022-12-05T21:44:31","date_gmt":"2022-12-05T21:44:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/?p=77949"},"modified":"2022-12-05T21:44:31","modified_gmt":"2022-12-05T21:44:31","slug":"mastercard-foundation-recruitment-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/mastercard-foundation-recruitment-2022.html","title":{"rendered":"Mastercard Foundation Recruitment 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"

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,\u00a0especially young women, access quality education, financial services, and dignified work. Mastercard Foundation was established in\u00a02006\u00a0through the generosity of Mastercard when it became a public company. The Foundation is independent with its own Board of\u00a0Directors and CEO.<\/p>\n

Job Description<\/strong><\/p>\n

Job Title: Lead, Human Capital Development, Program Research<\/strong><\/p>\n

THE WORK AT THE FOUNDATION<\/strong><\/p>\n

We have entered a very exciting time at the Foundation as we scale up our operations across Africa to realize our\u00a0Young Africa Works<\/em>\u00a0strategy.\u00a0<\/strong>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.<\/p>\n

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.\u00a0 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 workforce, expand access to financial services for entrepreneurs and small businesses, and connect job seekers to dignified and fulfilling work.<\/p>\n

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 at each other. We are a team. Our journey together makes our impact even more meaningful.<\/p>\n

UNDERSTANDING CANADA PROGRAMS AT THE FOUNDATION<\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

As reflected in Canada\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

If you are an experienced Program Research professional looking to\u00a0increase your impact, read on!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

THE OPPORTUNITY<\/strong><\/p>\n

Reporting to the Head of Program and Strategic Research, the Lead, Human Capital Development Program Research, will lead knowledge development and research in the Human Capital Development (HCD) programs to further Young Africa Works and other Foundation\u2019s program objectives. The lead will contribute to and lead the delivery of the five-year research and knowledge development agenda as it applies to the Human Capital Development (HCD) program strategies. The lead will also respond to immediate research questions, providing quality assurance for diagnostic, R&D and other research to enable programming across regions and programs.<\/p>\n

The successful candidate will be based in any of our listed offices in Africa (Rwanda, Kenya, Ghana).<\/strong><\/p>\n

WAYS YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE<\/strong><\/p>\n