Program Lead: Disability Inclusion - Mastercard Foundation

• Contribute to the implementation of the Disability Inclusion strategy, including designing sector interventions, seeking new ideas, and using evidence to inform strategic framing.
• Build and co-create partnerships aligned to the Disability Inclusion strategy, providing thorough guidance and analysis during program design, partnership development, implementation, monitoring, and learning.
• Ensure programmatic and thematic priorities are understood and coordinated across geographies, thematic teams, and external stakeholders.

• Lead or support inclusive convenings, workshops, and events, ensuring accessibility and participation of all stakeholders.
• Support the Disability Inclusion team on day-to-day inquiries, calls, and meetings, and organize periodic meetings with partners and relevant stakeholders to track progress, record, and follow up on action points.
• Identify and connect Disability Inclusion intersections across the Foundation and mobilize focal point team members.
• Regularly update the Mastercard Foundation on program implementation status and make recommendations based on findings.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Program, Impact and Measurement, Research, and Communications to integrate Disability Inclusion approaches.
• Support Foundation teams and partners to feature Disability Inclusion at events as participants or speakers.
• Engage with partners/grantees to review opportunities, address challenges, and advance interventions through collaboration, learning, and strategic partnerships.
• Develop and manage partnerships, including identifying prospective partners, designing proposals, conducting due diligence, and overseeing financial and narrative reporting.
• Monitor and coordinate a portfolio of partners, conduct annual planning workshops, and/or visit programs.
• Communicate progress, lessons learned, and insights from Disability Inclusion projects to colleagues and partners, ensuring adaptability and sustainability in approaches.
• Participate in and recommend evaluation and learning activities to guide Disability Inclusion program evolution.
• Manage research projects that build evidence for Disability Inclusion interventions and partnerships.
• Build networks with youth with disabilities and African-based organizations to advance Disability Inclusion interventions.
• Manage day-to-day communication and the needs of partners.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to Disability focal points and junior staff at the Foundation.
• Provide perspective on emerging issues and trends in refugee and displaced contexts.

• Master’s degree in Design for Social Innovation, Digital Transformation and Technology for innovation, Social Sciences or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience engaging with senior staff in government, private sector, UN bodies and humanitarian agencies, etc., as well as young people.
• Working with marginalized youth, in particular refugees, displaced youth and/or young people with disabilities.
• Contributing to a new initiative or transforming an existing one into something more impactful, in a multi-cultural environment.
• Building partnerships and managing multiple projects.
• Building and managing teams, coaching and mentoring colleagues.
• Presenting information to internal and external leadership teams/individuals.
• Delivering results in a fast-paced, fluid environment.
• Working across cultures and geographies.
• Experience living and working in Africa is required.
• Familiarity with assistive technology, inclusive tools, or universal design principles is an asset.
• People with disabilities are encouraged to apply
• Strong communication and presentation skills in English, including the ability to effectively share ideas through verbal, written, or alternative communication methods (e.g., sign language, assistive technologies, or interpreters).
• Fluency in French is an added advantage.
• Strong understanding of global, national and local contexts that influence and inform opportunities for refugees, displaced youth and young people with disabilities.
• Exceptional analytical skills, the ability to think strategically and contribute as a thought partner in the Foundation’s strategy development.
• Exceptional interpersonal and listening skills with the ability to build effective partnerships across all levels of the Foundation.
• 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 align with the Foundation’s values.
• Demonstrate a commitment to Mastercard Foundation’s values and vision.

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