NEW Director, Centre for Innovative Teaching and Learning Senior level – Senior Mastercard Foundation Closing 6th of November Abuja | Accra | Addis Ababa | Kigali | Dakar

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 professional in education looking to increase your impact, read on!

THE OPPORTUNITY 

Reporting to the Executive Director, Human Capital Development, the Director, Centre for Innovative Teaching & Learning will oversee and lead the development of the Centre’s strategy, implementation of programs across Africa, and operations. This role ensures the initiative’s visibility through high-level engagement and will identify, develop, and lead a team of staff to execute the Centre’s mandate. 

The successful candidate will be based in one of our offices in (Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Senegal, Rwanda, Ethiopia, or Ghana).

WAYS YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE 

• Translate the Centre’s vision for transforming teaching and learning across Africa into an actionable strategy and manage a broad range of Centre programs.
• Develop and manage budgets, ensuring spending adjustments or modifications are made as necessary.
• Integrate impact considerations to ensure young women and young people’s needs are addressed in program design.
• Collaborate with Country Program teams to develop strategies relevant to Young Africa Works and their connection to the Center.
• Lead implementation of EdTech-enabled solutions for the Center’s portfolio of interventions.
• Capture, communicate, and elaborate on progress and learnings from programs to colleagues and the wider development community.
• Represent the Foundation in governance activities, providing oversight and leveraging learnings.
• Cultivate relationships and networks with relevant education stakeholders.
• Foster a community of teacher innovators and education leaders focused on ICT teaching at the secondary education level.
• Build a culture of learning, evidence-building, and knowledge sharing in EdTech.
• Provide support for the design and development of additional Innovative Teaching and Learning Centres.
• Lead cross-functional teams in activities related to the co-design and implementation phases.
• Provide expertise on emerging issues and trends in the EdTech space, staying updated on key developments, partners, and policy movements.

WHO YOU ARE

• Master’s degree in global development, education, public policy, or a related field, along with relevant professional qualification and membership in a relevant professional body.
• Minimum of twelve (12) years of experience, including at least five (5) years in a supervisory role, with expertise and established networks in education, EdTech, innovation, and/or teaching and learning.
• Proven experience initiating new operations in the education space and effectively engaging and collaborating with high-level government officials, key partners, media, business leaders, and network influencers.
• Skilled public speaker with experience in conferences and media interactions (formal media training would be an asset).
• Exposure to systems thinking, with the ability to engage stakeholders in the education ecosystem and design programs addressing root causes and critical needs.
• Deep knowledge of key issues, emerging trends, and barriers in education and technology integration, and a strong understanding of education policy and practice across Africa.
• Fluency in English; French or another international language is an added advantage.
• Flexible, adaptable, and able to execute a range of job duties and changing priorities.
• Commitment to Mastercard Foundation’s values and vision

Deadline for Applications is November 6, 2024.

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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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