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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.
UNDERSTANDING CANADA PROGRAMS AT THE FOUNDATION
The Foundation has begun working within Canada in partnership with Indigenous communities and post-secondary institutions to listen, learn, and best understand how we can act in meaningful ways. The EleV strategy was co-created with Indigenous communities, young people, and partners to enable 100,000 Indigenous youth to complete their education and transition to dignified work aligned with their values and aspirations.
As reflected in Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action, education is a key driver of improved socio-economic well-being. Through building partnerships with Indigenous communities, we look to expand our initiative ultimately helping to support a generation of transformative Indigenous young leaders who will be change agents within their communities. We believe that by setting a bold target, we will encourage engagement across sectors and create momentum that will elevate the strengths and opportunities of Indigenous youth. In keeping with our approach, Indigenous communities and young people will be the drivers of this transformation. The program will promote innovations to address longer-term systemic change to achieve economic prosperity and social well-being within Indigenous communities.
The EleV team oversees current and emerging partnerships related to Indigenous education. Consistent with our overall vision and Youth Africa Works strategy, we will share learnings and opportunities to connect across the work of the Foundation. While operating in distinct contexts, the centrality of youth voice and vision, affirmation of culture and identity, and priority to enhance community capacity for self-determination are common threads upon which our work is strengthened and reinforced.
UNDERSTANDING AFRICA PROGRAMS 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 a Talent Acquisition professional ready to build something new and increase your impact, read on!
THE OPPORTUNITY
Reporting to the Acting Head, Specialized Services, the Consultant, Specialized Services (Talent Acquisition) will oversee sourcing, selection, and onboarding of new employees into the Foundation. You will manage the talent acquisition function, including full-cycle recruitment activities, effective onboarding of new staff, upholding service level agreements with stakeholders, and timely implementation of talent acquisition initiatives. This role requires intellectual curiosity to understand complex organizational roles.
WAYS YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE
Oversee the recruitment and selection process for several operational and programmatic areas of the Foundation that span multiple African geographies. Manage a team of talent acquisition professionals in the regions. Maintain an accurate headcount evolution record. Develop and implement innovative sourcing strategies. Develop and implement valid innovative selection methods for the different job families in the Foundation. Lead the Foundation’s onboarding, including reviewing and implementing a robust onboarding program and associated processes. Continually evolve the onboarding program to meet the Foundation’s growing needs. Develop effective talent acquisition policies. Develop a candidate pipeline for all key positions. Further leverage effective, modern, and interactive talent acquisition systems. Play a key role in partnering across the business to advise and execute best practices for acquiring talent, including screening, behavioural interviewing, negotiations, and compensation to meet timely recruitment milestones. Work closely with other departments to proactively identify upcoming vacancies and develop recruitment strategies to build talent pipelines. Provide excellent communication with hiring managers, colleagues, and other relevant stakeholders throughout the recruitment and selection process. Engage and collaborate with select agency partners and ensure successful performance; negotiate terms and Master Service Agreement (MSA). Develop and create reporting based on key metrics to measure against hiring goals and milestones.WHO YOU ARE
Deadline for Applications is March 7, 2025.
Mastercard Foundation (the “Foundation”) values and respects your privacy. By submitting an application for this opportunity, you hereby agree to the Foundation’s collection, use and disclosure of your personal information in accordance with its Privacy Policy (available at https://mastercardfdn.org/privacy/). Please note that the Foundation may share your personal information with third-party agencies that support the Foundation’s recruitment activities, and such third-party agencies may contact you directly regarding this opportunity. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Foundation’s Privacy Officer at the address indicated in its Privacy Policy.
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.
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Mastercard Foundation
The Mastercard Foundation is an independent organization established in 2006. It aims to create a world where everyone has the opportunity to learn and prosper. The Foundation implements its goals through the Young Africa Works strategy and Canadian EleV program, focusing on providing access to quality education, financial services, and dignified work for young people, particularly young women and indigenous youth. It operates in Africa and Canada, building partnerships with communities, educational institutions, and other organizations to drive systemic change and promote economic prosperity.
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