About mastercard foundation
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, especially young women, access quality education, financial services, and dignified work. Mastercard Foundation was established in 2006 through the generosity of Mastercard when it became a public company. The Foundation is independent with its own Board of Directors and CEO.

The work at the foundation
We are currently in an exciting period at the Mastercard Foundation as we intensify the implementation of the Young Africa Works strategy, aiming to empower 30 million young people throughout Africa to access dignified and fulfilling employment.
To ensure the Foundation’s accessibility to our partners and program participants, we have established offices in Rwanda, Kenya, Ghana, Senegal, Ethiopia, Nigeria, and Uganda. These offices provide strong in-country support for the implementation of Young Africa Works. We collaborate with governments, the private sector, educators, and other funders to enhance the quality of education and vocational training, equip young individuals with the necessary skills for the workforce, expand access to financial services for entrepreneurs and small businesses, and facilitate connections between job seekers and meaningful employment opportunities.
Our values serve as our guiding principles, transcending and surpassing all other considerations. We wholeheartedly encourage you to bring your bold ideas, curiosity, and expertise to your work.
If you are an experienced Executive Assistant looking to increase your impact, read on!


The opportunity
Reporting to the Country Director, the Executive Assistant will provide executive administrative support to the Country Director in achieving the Foundation’s Impact strategy. The role partners with co-located teams across functions to provide administrative support.


Ways you can contribute
• Maintain relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring effective and smooth coordination on all aspects of their work.
• Participate in and support the completion of core functional projects.
• Manage calendars, including scheduling meetings and regional activities, ensuring schedules are followed and respected.
• Coordinate meeting logistics, such as room bookings, refreshments, and document preparation.
• Plan and organize high-profile events, meetings, and conferences, ensuring attention to detail and effective coordination of all logistical aspects.
• Prepare agendas, take and distribute meeting minutes, and follow up on key action items.
• Manage travel arrangements, including global travel, accommodations, transport, visas, and immunizations.
• Oversee administrative tasks, including processing expense reports per organizational policies.
• Liaise with public affairs & communications, and colleagues regarding functional communications and handle correspondence distribution.
• Plan, organize, and maintain accurate documentation, including reports and databases.
• Build and sustain relationships with employees, external stakeholders, and the public on behalf of the leaders.
• Support budget preparation, forecasting, and financial management processes.
• Provide backup to other executive administrators as needed.

Who you are
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Communication, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant supporting Senior Executives in a global organization.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and time management as well as work independently on multiple projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a strong ability to draft and edit professional documents.
• Proficiency in English, with additional language skills i.e. French is an added advantage
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to anticipate needs and adapt to changing priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, flexible, adaptable with proven ability to work with stakeholders across multiple countries and cultures.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Office 365, and SharePoint).
• Possess professional maturity, sensitivity to different cultures, and impeccable integrity that exemplify the
• Foundation’s values.
• Demonstrate a commitment to Mastercard Foundation’s values and vision.