Mastercard Foundation are hiring Vacancies Nationwide
Lead, Technology Business Partnering at MasterCard Foundation
- Mastercard Foundation is a global foundation based across four hubs in Kigali, Rwanda, Nairobi, Kenya, Accra, Ghana and Toronto, Canada.
- Our programs promote financial inclusion and advance education and learning in Africa, primarily for young people, and in Canada for Indigenous youth.
- The Foundation was established in 2006 through the generosity of Mastercard when it became a public company.
- From inception, the Foundation was designed to be a separate entity and independent from Mastercard.
- Our policies, operations, and funding decisions are made by our President and Board of Directors.
The Foundation believes that youth employment is key to unlocking prosperity, both for youth and their societies.
- Enabling young women and men from disadvantaged communities to secure dignified and fulfilling work will ensure inclusive development and economic growth in Africa.
Job Requisition ID: JR-0000000673
Location: Nigeria
Description
The Lead, Technology Business Partnering, will report directly to the Head, Technology Business Partnering, and will play the critical role of a dedicated business partner to the Mastercard Foundation’s functions, enabling value and impact.
- This candidate should have a deep understanding of the Foundation’s initiatives across Africa and Canada and is responsible for ensuring that technology solutions support and enhance the Foundation’s impact.
Ways You Can Contribute
Serve as a liaison for the Programs and/or Supporting functions assisting in engagements, meetings, and ceremonies to ensure alignment with the Foundation’s technology strategy.
Provide operational support to the Head in fostering collaboration with Senior Leadership, and other key stakeholders.
- Support the implementation of technology initiatives that address the functional team’s needs, identifying gaps and recommending improvements.
- Facilitate the involvement of relevant cross-functional stakeholders in the co-creation and design of technology solutions.
- Track and report on the status of the technology initiatives across the many functional areas, ensuring progress aligns with defined goals and timelines.
- Provide regular updates to the Head and relevant stakeholders.
- Support the establishment of governance processes and frameworks to streamline collaboration between the Programs and supporting functions’ teams, and the Technology function.
- Ensure adherence to agreed decision-making processes.
- Conduct business analysis to identify opportunities for leveraging technology to enhance program outcomes.
- Stay informed about emerging technologies and assist in their application to drive efficiency and impact.
Who You Are
Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration or Management, or a related field.
- Master’s degree or MBA is an asset
- Relevant professional qualification.
- Member of a relevant professional body.
- Proven experience (10+ years) in Technology, Program Management, Business Relationship Management, Business Partnering, or a similar role, with previous leadership roles held.
- Familiarity working with enterprise SaaS platforms such as Workday, Salesforce, ServiceNow.
Experience in sectors such as international development, philanthropy, or emerging markets is an asset
Application Deadline
- 13th May, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested applicant can apply via this link
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