Head, Scholars Program Partner Network - Toronto, Canada - Mastercard Foundation

Mastercard Foundation
Mastercard Foundation
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Toronto, Canada

1 month ago

Sophia Lee

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Description

Reporting to the Director of Scholars Program, the Head of Scholars Programs Partner Network will oversee engagement with regional partner networks for the successful design and delivery of the Scholars program.


WAYS YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE

  • Contribute to the ongoing program strategy development and evolution as a Scholars Program leadership team member.
  • Oversee implementation of the Scholars Program at the regional level, tracking progress, and ensuring highquality delivery. Set goals and targets for the region and monitor them to ensure their attainment.
  • Identify and capitalize on opportunities to link the Scholars Program with Young Africa Works country and regional programs, in the region.
  • Collaborate with the Transitions, Transformative Leadership, and Refugees & Displaced Persons teams to enrich existing and new partnerships.
  • Establish means of measuring success and progress across regions, in consultation with the Head of Scholars and Head of Impact.
  • Provide ongoing guidance, support, and technical assistance to all Scholars Program partner institutions in the region; lead problemsolving and escalate issues.
  • Champion Program quality and branding, working closely with Program Communications, the Transformative Leadership Team, and senior leadership of implementing partner institutions.
  • Collaborate with the Scholars Program Transitions team to ensure a successful transition of Scholars into the world of work or further education.
  • Oversee the capture of data and lessons learned and ensure that insights and impact are routinely, effectively reported, and continually integrated into program design and implementation.
  • Cultivate and manage relationships with stakeholders to scale impact.
  • Facilitate connections, exchange, and learning across the Scholars Program partner network in the region, including contributing to the planning and delivering facetoface convenings and virtual meetings.
  • Champion safeguarding of Scholars and all Program participants.
  • Identify and recruit talent, effectively leading regional colleagues, ensuring high quality of work, alignment with Foundation values, access to development opportunities, and a supportive and collaborative work environment.

WHO YOU ARE

  • Master's degree in a relevant field.
  • Relevant professional qualification and a member of a relevant professional body.
  • Minimum of twelve (12) years overall experience with at least five (5) years at the supervisory level.
  • Experience engaging with senior leadership in higher education institutions, government, private sector, etc., and young people.
  • Experience creating and building a new initiative or transforming an existing one into something more impactful, in a multicultural environment.
  • Experience and sensitivity to inclusion issues; experience delivering programs for women, persons with disabilities, and/or refugees and displaced youth highly desirable.
  • Experience building and managing highperforming teams in a fastpaced, fluid environment.
  • Excellent strategic capability and ability to plan and deliver complex initiatives.
  • Excellent and deep knowledge of key issues, emerging trends, and barriers in African youth employment.
  • Excellent fluency in English and French desirable (required for WCN Africa).
  • Excellent analytical skills, and the ability to think strategically and contribute to the Foundation's strategy development.
  • Flexible, adaptable, and able to execute various job duties and changing priorities.
  • Excellent ability to build effective partnerships across all levels of the Foundation.
  • Experience working across cultures and geographies, as well as experience living and working in Africa, is required.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to the Mastercard Foundation's values and vision.
**Deadline for Applications is May 6, 2024.
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