Recruitment at Mastercard Foundation

Mastercard Foundation is a global foundation based across four hubs in Kigali, Rwanda, Nairobi, Kenya, Accra, Ghana and Toronto, Canada. Our programs promote financial inclusion and advance education and learning in Africa, primarily for young people, and in Canada for Indigenous youth. The Foundation was established in 2006 through the generosity of Mastercard when it became a public company. From inception, the Foundation was designed to be a separate entity and independent from Mastercard. Our policies, operations, and funding decisions are made by our President and Board of Directors.

The Foundation believes that youth employment is key to unlocking prosperity, both for youth and their societies. Enabling young women and men from disadvantaged communities to secure dignified and fulfilling work will ensure inclusive development and economic growth in Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Lead, Transformative Leadership & Give Back

Job ID: JR-0000000420
Location: Nigeria

Job Summary

• Reporting to the Head, Support Services.
• The Lead, Transformative Leadership, and Giveback will be responsible for leading the development and implementation of strategies and activities to strengthen the Transformative Leadership within the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, and the Foundation’s broader Young Africa Works strategy.

Responsibilities

• Develop an overarching strategy and set of programs – both face-to-face and online – to enhance the transformative leadership experience that Scholars and Alumni receive to support their learning and development.
• Oversee the Scholars Program transformative leadership framework, reviewing and updating as necessary with new knowledge and insights.
• Lead co-creation and delivery of innovative transformative leadership programs for Scholars and alumni across the Scholars Program partner network
• Support Scholars Program partners to build their on-campus transformative leadership programs and experiences.
• Establish means of measuring success and progress, in consultation with Impact and Design and Learning teams, developing a learning framework to better understand the impact Transformative Leadership programs and initiatives are having on Scholars, their institutions, and other key stakeholders.
• Lead engagement with leaders within and outside the Foundation to identify and connect Scholars to opportunities that enrich their leadership journey.
• Develop a long-term strategy for showcasing the Foundation as a thought-leader and contributor in transformative leadership and leadership development of young people, in Africa.
• Build a network of African and global stakeholders in the leadership and education ecosystem, that will expand the thinking and opportunities for Scholar and alumni to develop their transformative leadership mindsets and behaviours as well as give back projects and that will champion the Scholar value-proposition and brand.
• Drive inclusion, ensuring that all transformative leadership programs and inputs consider the specific realities and needs of hardest to reach youth, particularly young women, refugees and displaced youth, and young people with disabilities.
• Lead the design and implementation of the Baobab Platform, to support Scholars and alumni of Foundation programs foster a sense of community, build transformative leadership skills and facilitate transitions throughout their education and career.
• Lead the design and delivery of the Baobab Summit, ensuring that the Summit is an event that showcases the Foundation, and Scholars, as a thought-leaders in transformative leadership.
• Lead the relationship between the Foundation and the Scholars Council
• Oversee the capture of data and learnings and ensure that insights and impact are routinely and effectively reported, and continually integrated into program design and implementation
• Utilize the Foundation’s tools and systems to effectively manage data, projects and initiatives.
• Cultivate and manage relationships with stakeholders to scale impact.
• Facilitate connections and exchange and learning across the Scholars Program partner network, including contributing to the planning and delivery of face-to-face convenings and virtual meetings.
• Champion safeguarding of Scholars and all Program participants.
• Identify and recruit talent, effectively mentoring and coaching colleagues, ensuring high quality of work, alignment with Foundation values, access to development opportunities and a supportive and collaborative work environment

Requirements

• Bachelors/Master’s degree in a relevant field – education, international development, public policy or other related field
• Professional qualification and a member of a relevant professional body (desirable)
• Minimum of twelve (10) years overall experience and out of which at least three (3) years should be at supervisory level
• Experience in designing and delivering leadership development programs for young people
• Experience in engaging with senior leadership in higher education institutions, government, private sector etc., as well as young people.
• Experience in creating and building a new initiative or transforming an existing one into something more impactful, in a multi-cultural environment.
• Experience and sensitivity to issues of inclusion; experience delivering programs for women, people with disabilities, and/or refugees and displaced youth highly desirable.
• Experience in building and managing high performing teams in in a fast-paced, fluid environment.
• Experience working across cultures and geographies, experience living and working in Africa is required.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities and respond to urgent situations in a fast-paced, fluid environment.
• Excellent strategic capability and ability to plan and deliver complex initiatives.
• Deep knowledge of key issues, emerging trends, and barriers in African youth employment.
• Excellent fluency in English (French desirable)
• Excellent analytical skills, and the ability to think strategically and contribute to the Foundation’s strategy development.
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills with the ability to articulate information to a variety of constituents across cultures.
• Drive to continually experiment and innovate, building and leveraging best-in-class expertise and learnings.

Application Closing Date
5th November, 2025.

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

Job Title: Head, Enterprise Data Management

Job Requisition ID: JR-0000000408
Location: Nigeria
Job type: Full Time

The Opportunity

• Reporting to the Senior Director, the Head, Enterprise Data Management will be responsible for overseeing the implementation and maintenance of the Foundation’s technical data infrastructure, enabling accurate analytics and cross-functional collaboration.
• The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering the Foundation’s Enterprise Data strategy and platform as part of a newly established Data and Analytics sub-function.
• The Head, Enterprise Data Management will work closely with the Enterprise Architecture team within the Technology Value Management and Business Partnering sub-function to define the Foundation’s data architecture.
• In this leadership role, you will work closely with the Heads of Data Governance and Processing and Enterprise Data Enablement to design and maintain scalable, efficient data pipelines and storage solutions.
• The focus will be on ensuring the integrity, availability, and security of the Foundation’s data assets to support the recognition of its 2030 goals.

Responsibilities
Ways you can contribute:

• Data Pipeline and ETL Process Development: Oversee the design, development, and maintenance of systems and pipelines for ingesting, integrating, and analyzing data at scale across the Foundation.
• Data Modeling: Design and implement data models to support system interoperability and BI and analytics requirements, working closely with Data Architects following Data Architecture principles. Ensure efficient and reliable data flows across Foundation platforms, supporting implementation of process automation where appropriate to drive efficiency.
• Data Storage: Lead a team of Data Engineers and Architects to design, develop, and maintain scalable and efficient data storage architectures, including data warehouses and data lakes.
• Data Architecture Framework: Work with the Data and Analytics Senior Director and wider DDIT to define and operationalize a fit-for-purpose Data Architecture framework which is scalable and supports the Foundation’s core objectives.
• Data Architecture Implementation: Oversee a team of Data Architects to implement the Foundation’s Data Architecture, including data integration, metadata management, and data lineage tracking capabilities.
• Solution Architecture: Work with the Enterprise Architecture team to co-create solutions which meet the need of stakeholders across the Foundation, including Enterprise Data Enablement.
• Data Quality Management: Lead Data Quality Management for DDIT and the wider Foundation, working closely with the Head of Data Governance and Processing to conduct regular data audits and assessments. This role will ensure data quality and completeness in collaboration with stakeholders across the Foundation, including Programs and Impact functions.
• Developing the Foundation’s Data Strategy: Collaborate with the Data and Analytics Senior Director and Data Heads to develop and implement the Foundation’s data strategy, in line with the Foundation’s key strategic goals.
• Leadership and Team Development: Provide guidance, coaching, and mentorship to staff of varying experience levels. Foster a collaborative and inclusive environment to support individuals’ professional development and grow the Foundation’s Enterprise Data Management capability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Engineering, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• 8 years of experience in data management or a related role, with experience in the international development, research, or social sectors preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in leadership roles, with the ability to build collaborative relationships across the business and support the development of direct reports through mentoring and training.
• Relevant certifications such as Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP), Certified Information Management Professional (CIMP), or similar are preferred, although not required.
• Expertise in SQL and hands-on experience with development in cloud data platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) using Python or similar languages.
• Familiarity with modern SDLC practices and agile methodologies.
• Expertise in data engineering, integration techniques, and tools.
• Strong understanding of data modelling fundamentals and how to implement these to enable interoperability and more robust analytics.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate business requirements into technical requirements for solution design.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex data concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated commitment to the Foundation’s equity, inclusion, and social impact values, with a passion for driving positive change and empowering underserved communities globally.

Application Closing Date
10th November, 2025.

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