Head, Enterprise Initiatives at Mastercard Foundation

Job Description

WAYS YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE

Strategic Enterprise Delivery

Lead or support the design, coordination, and execution of enterprise-wide initiatives that cut across countries and thematic platforms.
Ensure enterprise initiatives are strategically aligned to Foundation-wide goals and contribute to the advancement of Young Africa Works and related strategies.
Serve as a senior point of coordination for large initiatives that require input from multiple departments and countries.
Champion enterprise coherence by identifying linkages and interdependencies across programs and ensuring alignment with the Foundation’s broader strategic direction.
Operational Support to Senior Director

Provide strategic and operational leverage to the Senior Director, acting as a chief of staff to ensure efficient planning, execution, and governance.
Prepare enterprise-level documentation, presentations, and reports to inform executive decision-making (e.g., for EXCO, GMT, and the Board).
Lead tracking, risk identification, and mitigation planning for enterprise projects and pilots.

Technical & Advisory Support

Provide technical consultation on the development and rollout of program roadmaps and operating models across delivery platforms.
Offer guidance and quality assurance on enterprise strategy documents, project plans, and implementation roadmaps.
Contribute to the institutionalization of standard tools, templates, and frameworks that strengthen program operations.

Enterprise Planning, Governance & Learning

Oversee planning processes and governance structures that support enterprise initiative execution, including cadence-setting, reporting cycles, and learning reviews.
Integrate adaptive learning and change management practices into the lifecycle of enterprise initiatives.
Partner with KM, BI, Research, and Impact to ensure that insights, tools, and frameworks from enterprise work are captured and shared across the Foundation.
Stakeholder Engagement & Capacity Building

Engage internal stakeholders at senior levels to align on enterprise priorities and mobilize support for emerging opportunities.
Contribute to capacity-building activities on enterprise thinking, critical problem-solving, and integrated delivery.
Facilitate working groups and cross-functional task teams in delivering enterprise solutions effectively and inclusively.

WHO YOU ARE

Minimum of 12 years of relevant experience in operational leadership, enterprise coordination, or managing complex, cross-functional initiatives in a matrixed organization.
Master’s degree in a relevant field such as international development, business administration, organizational development, public policy, or related discipline.
Project or program management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) is an asset.
Demonstrated experience in advisory roles, enterprise planning, consulting or strategic operations.
Experience working across different sectors and engaging with NGOs, multilateral institutions, government bodies, and private sector actors.
Strong familiarity with youth employment, education, or inclusive economic development is a plus