The opportunity
Ways you can contribute
• Support program teams in developing new programs in alignment with the Young Africa Works strategy.
• Support program teams in the monitoring of access to the Finance program portfolio.
Incorporate research-based insights in financial inclusion and entrepreneurship development into program design and ensure continuous learning by assessing the performance and impact of programs and projects.
• Facilitate co-design workshops with Program teams.
• Contribute new programming ideas and collaboration models in financial inclusion.
• Work closely with other team members at the foundation to ensure alignment with the broader mission and goals.


Who you are
• Master’s degree or equivalent in Finance, Business and Development Economics and other relevant field.
• Minimum 7 Years experience working in West Africa, Africa for a global or regional organization in international development and/or commercial banking, microfinance, or private equity.
• Experience working on MSMEs support programs and knowledge of local, regional, social, economic, regulatory, business, and political contexts in West Africa.
• Experience working on financial initiatives targeting women and/or youth is a plus.
• Demonstrate experience in project design and management with a focus on enterprise development and MSME support.
• Strong understanding of MSME segments (from early stage to growth stages) in Africa and the systemic challenges constraining their growth
• Understanding the role MSMEs can play in economic transformation and job creation.
• Excellent project management skills including multistakeholder projects.
• Excellent ability to work with numbers to understand project budgeting and work with Finance colleagues at the design, implementation, and monitoring stages.
• Excellent prioritization and time management skills
• Ability to both work independently and within a team environment
• Flexible, adaptable and able to execute a wide range of job duties taking into account changing priorities
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills with the ability to articulate information to a variety of constituents across cultures
• Professional maturity, sensitivity to different cultures and impeccable integrity that exemplifies the Foundation’s values.


Commitment to the Foundation’s values and vision
The Mastercard Foundation values the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the organization and we are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone.
Completion of satisfactory business references and background checks are essential conditions of employment.