Head, Workforce Development

The Head, Workforce Development, will support the development and lead the implementation of the Young Africa Works Country Roadmap, which includes program development, implementation, reporting, and stakeholder management. This role requires a visionary leader with a deep understanding of digital trends, a passion for workforce development, and the ability to drive initiatives that foster innovation, skill-building, and economic growth.

Lead, Entrepreneurship

The Lead, Entrepreneurship will support the implementation of entrepreneurship-related programs in Kenya, working closely with the Head, Entrepreneurship. This role will apply deep technical expertise in entrepreneurship to help shape, manage, and adapt the Foundation’s programmatic work, ensuring alignment with the Foundation’s strategy and the unique context of Kenya. The role will contribute to partnerships that unlock dignified and fulfilling work for young people and support innovations that strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Head, Entrepreneurship Kenya

This role leads the Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development portfolio in alignment with national priorities and the Foundation’s strategy in Kenya to enable access to dignified and fulfilling work for young people. It drives inclusive entrepreneurship and Access to Finance strategies to support MSMEs (young women-led MSMEs in particular), while overseeing program design, delivery, and performance. The role also supports cross-cutting enterprise efforts, fosters strategic partnerships, and leads a high-performing team to scale impact and opportunity for young people across key sectors.

Head, Inclusion

The Program Head will oversee the implementation of the Mastercard Foundation’s strategies for gender equality, youth engagement, disability inclusion, and the inclusion of Refugees and Displaced Persons (RDPs) in Kenya, aiming to achieve the Foundation’s inclusion targets. The role ensures programs are inclusive, promote gender equality, engage youth, and adhere to safeguarding standards. It integrates these principles into program design and evaluation while fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and safety.