About mastercard foundation
The Mastercard Foundation works for a world where everyone has the opportunity to learn and succeed. Through the Young Africa Works strategy and Canada’s EleV program, the Foundation works with partners to ensure that millions of young people, especially young women, have access to quality education, financial services and decent jobs. Masu. The Mastercard Foundation was established through the generosity of Mastercard in 2006, when Mastercard became a publicly traded company. The foundation is independent and has its own board of directors and CEO.
The work at the foundation
The Mastercard Foundation is currently in an exciting phase of strengthening the implementation of its Young Africa Works strategy, which aims to provide dignified and fulfilling employment for 30 million young people across Africa.
To make the Foundation more accessible to our partners and program participants, we have established offices in Rwanda, Kenya, Ghana, Senegal, Ethiopia, Nigeria, and Uganda. These offices provide strong local support for the implementation of Young Africa Works. We work with governments, the private sector, educators and other donors to improve the quality of education and vocational training, equip young people with the skills they need for the world of work, and improve the quality of education and training for entrepreneurs and small businesses. expanding access to and connectivity to financial services. Collaborate among job seekers and among them to facilitate meaningful employment opportunities.
Our values serve as a guiding principle that transcends all other considerations. We truly encourage you to bring your bold ideas, curiosity, and expertise to work.
If you are an experienced Lead, Agrifoods Systems professional looking to increase your impact, read on!
The opportunity
Under the leadership of the Agrifood Systems Director, Agrifood Systems will increase impact by providing direction and engaging partners through program design and implementation of the WAEMU Roadmap and the agrifood priorities within the WAEMU Roadmap. Support the establishment of a country program. He/she will identify constraints that prevent agri-food systems from functioning effectively at the national level and provide expertise to integrate the needs of the agricultural sector into national strategies.
Ways you can contribute
- Provides agricultural sector expertise to support the Foundation’s country teams in the design and management of agricultural and agricultural lending programs.
- Identify challenges and opportunities in agriculture and food systems and drive job growth.
- Collaborate with country teams and other team members in developing or implementing new programs, including co-creating programs and practicing due diligence.
- Communicate project progress and learnings to Foundation colleagues and the broader development community.
- Collaborate with program and country teams to leverage synergies across programs and regions.
- Manage current programs and extract insights for Foundation staff and country teams.
- We provide perspective and expertise on emerging topics and trends in the agriculture and agricultural finance sectors, including climate change.
- Provide insight into the Foundation’s thought leadership on youth employment in Africa.
- Mentor and supervise teams of colleagues and young professionals by providing the coaching and support necessary for success and growth. Help your team identify and overcome challenges and other barriers to effectiveness.
- Build relationships with partner organizations, communities of practice, and global stakeholders.
- Represent the Foundation and engage with key internal and external audiences.
Who you are
- Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Agricultural Economics, Financial Inclusion or equivalent experience.
- At least 10 years of relevant experience in agricultural business and farm lending, and at least 5 years of leadership and management experience.
- Private sector experience in food production or consumer products.
- Professional experience in French-speaking West Africa and in-depth knowledge of policy, networks and business environments.
- Native French skills and fluency in English are required. Strong project management skills, including multi-stakeholder projects.
- Experience working in a commercial agricultural business operating in Africa, West Africa, or WAEMU. Understand market and systemic challenges to financial inclusion in rural and agricultural economies
- Best practices for dealing with Africa and Africa. various value chains (cash and food crops), small and medium enterprises;
- SMEs along value chains and supply chains/logistics in agriculture and food systems.
- Understand the role of small and medium-sized enterprises in the agriculture, food and rural sectors in economic transformation and youth job creation.
- Demonstrate strong analytical skills, the ability to think strategically, and serve as a thought leader in the Foundation’s strategic development.
- Demonstrates strong budgeting skills and the ability to manage large asset portfolios. Mastering quantitative and qualitative business analysis.
- Flexible and adaptable, able to handle different work tasks and changing priorities.
- Demonstrated proficiency in oral, written, and presentation skills with the ability to clearly communicate information to diverse audiences across cultures and distill complex information and data into easily accessible conversation and writing.
- It has been. They have the professional maturity, cultural sensitivity, and impeccable integrity that embody the Foundation’s values.
- You are passionate about the Mastercard Foundation’s values and vision.
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Deadline for Applications is Sept 29, 2023.
