Head, Workforce Development
The Head, Workforce Development, will support the
development and lead the implementation of the Young Africa Works Country
Roadmap, which includes program development, implementation, reporting, and
stakeholder management. This role requires a visionary leader with a deep
understanding of digital trends, a passion for workforce development, and the
ability to drive initiatives that foster innovation, skill-building, and
economic growth.
Lead, Entrepreneurship
The Lead, Entrepreneurship will support the implementation
of entrepreneurship-related programs in Kenya, working closely with the Head,
Entrepreneurship. This role will apply deep technical expertise in
entrepreneurship to help shape, manage, and adapt the Foundation’s programmatic
work, ensuring alignment with the Foundation’s strategy and the unique context
of Kenya. The role will contribute to partnerships that unlock dignified and
fulfilling work for young people and support innovations that strengthen the
entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Head, Entrepreneurship Kenya
This role leads the Entrepreneurship and Enterprise
Development portfolio in alignment with national priorities and the
Foundation’s strategy in Kenya to enable access to dignified and fulfilling
work for young people. It drives inclusive entrepreneurship and Access to
Finance strategies to support MSMEs (young women-led MSMEs in particular),
while overseeing program design, delivery, and performance. The role also
supports cross-cutting enterprise efforts, fosters strategic partnerships, and
leads a high-performing team to scale impact and opportunity for young people
across key sectors.
Head, Inclusion
The Program Head will oversee the implementation of the
Mastercard Foundation’s strategies for gender equality, youth engagement,
disability inclusion, and the inclusion of Refugees and Displaced Persons
(RDPs) in Kenya, aiming to achieve the Foundation’s inclusion targets. The role
ensures programs are inclusive, promote gender equality, engage youth, and
adhere to safeguarding standards. It integrates these principles into program
design and evaluation while fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and safety.