A work opportunity for the role of Lead, Scholars Program Partner Network (Bilingual – English & French) is now available at Mastercard Foundation.
Your Obligations:
- Lead development of portfolio-level strategy, including outcomes, approach and work plan.
- Lead the identification of new partnership opportunities globally and structuring collaboration/partnership framework, ensuring that the focus is on developing opportunities for youth and institutional strengthening in Africa.
- Drive co-creation process with new partners, in consultation with Program Partners, Leads and Head, and also colleagues in support services, operations and impact.
- Establish means of measuring the success and progress of relevant partnerships, in consultation with Scholars Program Heads and Impact team.
- Develop terms of reference for new work and lead identification of external resources to support delivery.
- Contribute to the development of new initiatives or programs for institutional building and impact across the partner network.
- Support Partners with implementation, tracking progress, and ensuring high-quality delivery of the Program.
- Contribute to problem-solving and escalate issues as necessary.
- Drive collaboration with the Scholars Program Transitions and support services teams to ensure Scholars’ well-being and successful transition of Scholars into the world of work or further education.
- Drive collaboration with the Transformative Leadership team within the Transitions team to ensure that all program partners build and implement their on-campus transformative leadership programs and experiences for Scholars.
Your Persona:
- Masters degree and/or Professional qualification in International development, education, public policy, social sciences, economics or another related field is required.
- Excellent knowledge of the Francophone and international higher education ecosystem and context
- Working across cultures and geographies and experience working in Francophone Africa is required.
- Deep knowledge of key issues and emerging trends and barriers in education and youth employment in Africa.
- Excellent analytical skills, the ability to think strategically and contribute as a thought partner in the Foundation’s strategy development.
- Experience and sensitivity to issues of inclusion; experience delivering programs for women, people with disabilities, and/or refugees and displaced youth highly desirable.
- Exceptional interpersonal and listening skills with the ability to build effective partnerships across all levels of the Foundation.
- Proficiency with MS Suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
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