New Job Opening at Mastercard Foundation
POSITION: Head, Workforce Development
The Mastercard Foundation envisions a society in which everyone has the chance to study and flourish. Through its Young Africa Works strategy and Canadian EleV initiative, the Foundation collaborates with partners to ensure that millions of young people, particularly young women, have access to quality education, financial services, and dignified employment. The Mastercard Foundation was founded in 2006 as a result of Mastercard’s generosity after becoming a public business. The Foundation operates independently, with its own Board of Directors and CEO.
WORK AT THE FOUNDATION
We are now in an exciting era at the Mastercard Foundation as we ramp up the implementation of the Young Africa Works plan, which aims to enable 30 million young people across Africa to find dignified and fulfilling work.
The Foundation has offices in Rwanda, Kenya, Ghana, Senegal, Ethiopia, Nigeria, and Uganda to better serve partners and program participants. Young Africa Works receives significant in-country support from these offices. We work with governments, the private sector, educators, and other funders to improve education and vocational training, prepare young people for the workforce, increase access to financial services for entrepreneurs and small businesses, and match jobseekers with meaningful employment.
Our ideals serve as guiding principles, transcending and outweighing all other factors. We sincerely urge you to apply your innovative ideas, curiosity, and knowledge to your job.
If you are an experienced Workforce Development practitioner looking to make a bigger impact, keep reading!
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Country Director-reporting Head of Workforce Development will create and implement the workforce development strategy. This role is crucial in promoting capacity development and upskilling for the Education, Skills & TVET sector and Youth-led grassroots solutions work streams, focusing on transitions and employment prospects. You will manage the Workforce Development unit’s partnerships, design, and execution plans and their connection with the country’s strategy and corporate priorities.
WAYS TO CONTRIBUTE
- Developing contextually relevant, innovative, and successful techniques to improving the quality and relevance of secondary/TVET education, as well as training/upskilling young people.
- Identifies chances for impact by implementing interventions in the education and skills sectors that are aligned with the country’s strategy.
- Identifies opportunities for collaboration within the existing partner network as well as prospective new collaborations relevant to Ghana.
- Assist implementing partners in developing successful youth engagement and outreach methods that place young women and men at the center of their strategy.
- Drive inclusiveness by ensuring that all entrepreneurial and transition programs and inputs take into account the unique limits of young people with diverse needs.
- Facilitates innovation and local solutions for engaging young people, young women, and individuals with special needs, as well as unlocking potential in developing economic sectors.
- Manages relationships with top officials from educational institutions, mandated governmental offices, ministries, and youth-led organizations.
- Supports the establishment of the Workforce establishment unit and Country program budgets in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Assists in the timely drafting of messages for the Workforce Development Unit to internal and external contacts for approval.
- Facilitate interactions with external thought leaders and forums to help the Foundation build its position as a thinking leader in Ghana.
- You have prior leadership expertise in people management, performance appraisal, team capability development, and careers.
Who Are You?
- A master’s degree in a suitable discipline, such as education, management, economic development, or allied social sciences, as well as appropriate professional qualifications and membership.
- A minimum of 12 years of experience driving strategy and program success in Ghana or other African nations, as well as 5 years of leadership and management experience.
- Experienced in education and skills development, workforce development, or similar subjects, with a thorough understanding of Ghana’s education and skills landscape.
- Experience in public policy at nonprofit organizations, international NGOs, or educational institutions, including good communication with top government officials, key partners, the media, corporate leaders, and other powerful individuals.
- Experience in educational technology assessment and evaluation, child and adult learning and development, curriculum creation, and teacher training strategies is beneficial.
- Excellent operational abilities in education policy and planning, as well as the capacity to facilitate complicated policy and strategy dialogues.
- Excellent leadership and supervisory capabilities, with a proven track record of managing teams, influencing conversation and policy across sectors, and exhibiting good prioritization and management skills.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities, as well as a track record of developing effective partnerships with multiple public and private parties.
- A good strategic sense, which includes prioritizing and leaving activities as needed.
- Demonstrated extensive experience and a track record of accomplishment, working across educational practices, disciplinary, and institutional barriers.
- Excellent writing, presentation, and critical thinking abilities.
- You are committed to the Mastercard Foundation’s principles and vision.
How to Apply for this New Job at Opening Mastercard Foundation
Closing Date: May 30, 2024
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