Lead Inclusion (Disability Inclusion and Refugees and Displaced Persons) at Mastercard Foundation

WAYS YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE

• Provide technical expertise to integrate refugee and disability inclusion across all phases of program implementation.
• Support program teams in designing and executing initiatives that meaningfully include young people with disabilities and refugees.
• Contribute to program co-creation, partner onboarding, and the development of inclusive work plans.
• Collaborate with Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) teams to ensure inclusion-specific indicators are embedded across the program lifecycle.
• Monitor progress toward inclusion goals and support the use of data to drive continuous learning and improvement.
• Document and disseminate promising practices and lessons learned on refugee and disability inclusion.
• Provide training, tools, and ongoing support to enhance the capacity of internal staff and partners on inclusive approaches and standards.
• Facilitate sessions with implementing partners and internal teams to share insights and deepen collective understanding of inclusive programming.
• Contribute to internal campaigns and content development with Communications and Knowledge Management teams to highlight the Foundation’s inclusion efforts.
• Build and maintain relationships with local and national organizations working with refugees and persons with disabilities.
• Engage in communities of practice and represent the Foundation in relevant inclusion-focused platforms.
• Participate in Foundation-wide inclusion initiatives and contribute to culture-building within country programs.
• Identify potential risks and barriers to inclusion and recommend mitigation strategies to ensure safe, effective, and equitable programming.

WHO YOU ARE

• A bachelor’s degree in social sciences, gender studies, international development, or a related field is required. A master’s degree is preferred or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in designing or implementing inclusion programs, with at least 3 years specifically focused on refugees or persons with disabilities.
• Demonstrated experience working with local organizations of persons with disabilities (OPDs), refugee-led initiatives, or marginalized youth groups.
• Strong understanding of Kenya’s policy and operational context related to disability and displacement.
• Proven ability to support cross-functional teams and influence program design and delivery within a matrixed or partnership-based environment.
• Deep commitment to inclusion, intersectionality, and youth empowerment in Africa.
• Strong interpersonal, facilitation, and collaboration skills, with a high degree of emotional intelligence, humility, and cultural sensitivity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to tailor messaging for diverse audiences.
• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in Kiswahili or local languages is desirable.
• Ability to synthesize data and insights to inform inclusive program decisions.
• Possess excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills with the ability to articulate information to a variety of constituents across cultures.  
• Possess professional maturity, sensitivity with different cultures, and impeccable integrity that exemplifies the Foundation’s values.
• Demonstrate a commitment to Mastercard Foundation’s values and vision.