Lead, EdTech Ecosystem, CITL at Mastercard Foundation

WAYS YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE

• Contribute to ongoing Centre for Innovative Teaching & Learning (CITL) strategy development and evolution.
• Provide support and guidance to the Tech Hubs and EdTech Fellows (current and alumni).
• Enable and facilitate collaboration and partnerships across partner EdTech Fellows.
• Act as a resource to Tech Hubs, EdTech entrepreneurs, and other implementation partners.
• Support the development of the partnerships necessary to catalyze the Edtech ecosystem in Africa.
• Provide perspective and expertise on emerging issues and trends in Ed Tech space to the EdTech partners.
• Ensure the capture of data and learnings and ensure they are shared and contribute to the overall knowledge of the EdTech ecosystem.
• Ensure alignment and foster partnership with other Foundation departments and units, especially within Education and Transitions.
• Represent the Foundation at high-level regional education and skills development and technology forums.
• Build a culture of learning, evidence building and knowledge sharing in EdTech across Africa.
• Engage key thought leaders in the EdTech field to increase the Foundation’s knowledge base and communicate progress and lessons learned.
• Stay on top of developments in the EdTech space – new concepts, key partner, new information being generated, policy movements, important upcoming events, etc.

WHO YOU ARE

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in education, Technology, or related fields; or equivalence professional experience.
• At least 12 years of experience, including a minimum of 5 years in a supervisory role.
• Experience and expertise in supporting networks and partnerships in education, EdTech, innovation, and teaching and learning.
• Experience effectively engaging and collaborating with high-level government officials, key partners, media, business leaders and other network influencers.
• Experience supporting multi-country initiatives.
• Experience working with startup environments and supporting startup companies.
• Experience with public speaking at high-level conferences and other forums, including media interaction. Formal media training would be an asset.
• Excellent strategic capability and ability to plan and deliver complex initiatives.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate information to various constituents across cultures.
• Excellent knowledge of key issues, emerging trends, and barriers in education and technology integration and a strong understanding of education policy and practice across Africa.
• Demonstrated commitment to the Mastercard Foundation’s values and vision.
• Flexible, adaptable, and able to execute a range of job duties and changing priorities.
• Possess professional maturity, sensitivity with different cultures, and impeccable integrity.