The Mastercard Foundation seeks a world where everyone has the opportunity to learn and prosper.
All people, no matter where their starting point in life, should have an equal chance to succeed. We believe that with access to education, financial services, and skills training, people can have that chance.
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Lead, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET)
Design programs to integrate technical skills training, entrepreneurial skills, and soft skills to prepare youth for labor market entry.
Cultivate partnerships with government agencies, private sector players, TVET institutions, and non-profits.
Promote collaboration to align TVET curricula with industry needs and future job market trends.
Facilitate stakeholder engagement to enhance inclusion for marginalized groups, such as women, youth with disabilities, and refugees.
Oversee program implementation, ensuring alignment with agreed timelines, budgets, and quality benchmarks.
Lead efforts to measure program outcomes, focusing on youth employment, entrepreneurship, and equitable access.
Document lessons learned and best practices to inform continuous improvement and policy advocacy.
Manages relationships with senior leaders of stakeholders within the TVET ecosystem such as educational institutions, mandated public offices, ministries and youth led organizations.
WHO YOU ARE
A Master’s degree in Education, Management, Economic Development, or a related social sciences field, with substantial relevant experience.
Minimum 10 years of experience in a similar or related role, preferably in a fast-paced environment with both local and multinational exposure.
Expertise in education policy, planning, and TVET ecosystem, with the ability to lead complex policy and strategy dialogue.
Strong leadership, supervisory, and team management skills with a proven track record of success.
Ability to influence policy and strategic dialogue across sectors without direct control or authority.
Excellent prioritization, managerial, and project management skills, particularly in multi-stakeholder environments.
Proven experience and results in working across educational practices, disciplines, and institutional boundaries.
Experience in partnership building, engaging multiple stakeholders from both public and private sectors.
In-depth knowledge of TVET best practices and workforce development training, with a particular focus on the Kenyan context.
Expertise in designing and implementing education-focused programs or policies, especially in non-profit or public sectors.
Strong analytical, critical thinking, and strategic planning abilities, contributing to the development of the Foundation's strategy.
Advanced command of quantitative and qualitative business analytics, and experience with budgeting and managing large portfolios.
Flexible, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a dynamic environment.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex information clearly to diverse audiences.
Professional maturity, cultural sensitivity, and impeccable integrity that align with the Foundation’s values.
Demonstrate a commitment to Mastercard Foundation’s values and vision.
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