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: Manager, Products and Solutions

Location: Nigeria

Overview

• Drive Consumer Debit, Credit and Prepaid strategy development and execution for West Africa Cluster
• Develop end-to-end and launch market relevant products with key focus on process, consumer experience, pricing, go-to-market, sales enablement
• Deliver vs. GDV, revenue objectives for Consumer Products
• Grow market share and identify incremental business opportunities

Description of the role

• Provide customer and competitive feedback in order to embed them into both cluster and regional product line strategy and product development efforts
• Be a subject matter expert and help strengthening relationships with key customers. Support account and market development teams during customer meetings by sharing product and business insights, provide RFP response support, translate deal-specific needs into product requirements
• Identify target customers according to their fit into product strategy
• Serve a liaison between account team, market development, product and loyalty solutions team in order to understand the gaps in the product proposition; assess and define opportunities to leverage MasterCard assets and platforms in order to enable account teams to deliver higher sales volumes and grow market share
• Feedback market requirements, identify and share product gaps to the regional and, if needed, global team
• Have a responsibility for preparing and sharing market MIS (data/insights/performance)
• Analyse portfolio in the respective division to identify growth opportunities
• Train salesforce on product line attributes to improve sales process effectiveness
• Closely work with marketing team on product marketing strategy, customize sales material to divisional requirements
• Identify and execute portfolio optimization opportunities in the markets using analytical tools, by leveraging MasterCard Advisors, marketing, Loyalty Solutions with a long-term objective to improve portfolio returns
• Drive execution of PME framework and principles to demonstrate end-to-end thinking and an understanding of consumer needs and customer/consumer experience
• Optimize the global/ regional operating model and further strengthen PME discipline (Product Development and Product Management) within the cluster

All About You

• Able to demonstrate strong influencing and negotiation skills; good networking in sales/ account teams
• Have a good understanding of the product offering; demonstrate proven ability to develop and successfully implement new products and portfolios initiatives
• Have a deep industry and market knowledge; have helicopter view and able to move between strategic and tactical levels
• Have an entrepreneurial approach and vision
• Have an experience to build and execute quantifiable plans; analytical thinking
• Able to work in complex business environment, to multi-task and manage multiple x-functional partners

Corporate Security Responsibility:

• All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:
• Abide by Mastercard’s security policies and practices;
• Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;
• Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and
• Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard’s guidelines.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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

Title: Mastercard Foundation 2026 Internship (11 Months – Non-Extendable)

Location: Nigeria
Expected Start Date: 15 January 2026.

Program Structure

• As an Intern, you will be assigned on an 11-month fixed term non-renewable program to support projects and initiatives across various Teams at the Mastercard Foundation
• You will engage in Foundation initiatives including our signature onboarding and orientation program
• You will have access to the Foundation’s career development program and e-learning platforms during the course of your work-term

Eligibility Criteria

• You are eligible to work in one of the seven African countries in which the Mastercard Foundation operates. These are Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, and Uganda
• You are actively involved with community projects and/or participation in extracurricular activities serving your local communities
• This is a full-time opportunity, and interns cannot be engaged in any other form of work during the duration of the Internship
• If you are a Mastercard Foundation Scholar Alumni, you should not currently be enrolled in a program of study or a participant in one of the Foundation’s program initiatives

How You Can Contribute

• Support the design, implementation, and monitoring of programs aligned with youth employment, education, and entrepreneurship goals
• Conduct research and data analysis to inform program design and decision-making
• Assist with reporting, knowledge management, and documentation of lessons learned
• Participate in stakeholder engagement activities, workshops, and learning sessions.
• Provide administrative and logistical support for events, trainings, or partner convenings.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure smooth program delivery and internal operations.
• Contribute innovative ideas to enhance youth-centered programming and engagement.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the Foundation’s strategic objectives

Who You Are

• Qualifications
  • Recent graduate with 0 – 4 years’ experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in any field from a recognized institution
  • Demonstrated interest in youth development, social impact, and inclusive growth in Africa
  • Strong academic performance and proven ability to apply theoretical knowledge in practice
• Skills & Competencies
  • Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Proficiency with MS Office Suite and/or Google Workspace
  • Ability to work effectively in multicultural, collaborative environments
  • Passion for innovation, learning, and making a difference in Africa
  • Self-motivated with strong organizational and time management abilities
• Personal Attributes
  • Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Proficiency with MS Office Suite and/or Google Workspace
  • Ability to work effectively in multicultural, collaborative environments
  • Passion for innovation, learning, and making a difference in Africa
  • Self-motivated with strong organizational and time management abilities

Learning & Development Opportunities:

• Exposure to international development practices through the lens of youth employment and economic transformation
• Mentorship and coaching by experienced professionals within the Foundation
• Participation in professional development workshops, seminars, and networking sessions
• Hands-on experience working with leading African institutions, private sector partners, and government stakeholders
• Enhanced readiness for future career opportunities aligned with the Young Africa Works strategy

Opportunities available are in the following functions:
You will have the opportunity to work with teams within the Foundation in the highlighted Functions below

• Finance
• Programs
• People & Culture
• Office of the CEO
• Legal & Compliance
• Impact, Research and Learning
• Public Affairs and Communications
• Digital Data Information and Technology (Technology)

We value diversity and welcome talent from a range of educational backgrounds, including but not limited to:
Programs:

• Development Studies, Development Economics, Social Sciences, Sociology, Agriculture Economics, Entrepreneurship etc.

Impact, Research and Learning:

• Degree in Population Studies, Quantitative Economics, Statistics, Business Statistics, Actuarial Science, etc.

Digital Data Information and Technology (Technology):

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Analysis, Enterprise Application Systems, etc.

Legal and Compliance:

• Degree in Law, International Relations, Criminal Justice, etc.

Program Finance:

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, etc.

Public Affairs and Communications:

• Degree in Public Affairs, Mass Communications, Commerce, Journalism, Social Media Management, etc.

Application Closing Date
11th September 2025 | 00:00 hrs (EAT).

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online